Liverpool’s Champions League hopes have been written off this season by one of their former stars in the person of John Arne Riise. The Norwegian has given a cold assessment of his former side's hopes in the Champions League this term after their unpleasant start to the season. Riise played for Liverpool between 2001 and 2008 and was part of the team that won the Champions League trophy in 2005 after beating AC Milan side to the surprise of the world. And even though the reds could also reach the final once more in 2007, they lost on that … [Read more...]
Football fans react to Chamberlain’s shambolic display at Leicester on Liverpool debut
After coming on as a substitute in the humiliating loss to Premier League rivals Manchester City and disappointing draws against La Liga side Sevilla and FC Burnley, Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finally made his full debut for his Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, and it did not go well. The Reds travelled to the King Power to play former League Champions Leicester City in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The Ox was handed the opportunity to exhibit what he has to offer, and unfortunately for the former Arsenal star, that … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp sick of team’s defensive errors following Leicester loss, he said this
Liverpool tactician Jurgen Klopp has slammed his player’s defending after two cheap second-half goals saw the Reds, who were finalists in 2016 bundled out of the Carabao Cup by former Premier League Champions Leicester City Tuesday night. The Reds – who paraded a side showing eight changes from the one all draw with Fc Burnley – conceded two goals in the second half away at Leicester to go out of the Carabao Cup in the third round. Jurgen Klopp’s team defend a return ball into the box after they had initially cleared a corner kick, allowing … [Read more...]
Liverpool Vs Leicester: Klopp Confirms This Players Will Play In The Game
As Jurgen Klopp's side begin their League Cup campaign, the German manager has made it known that the trio of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Danny Ward and Marko Grujic will all be given a start when they clash with Leicester City on Tuesday. Ahead of the trip to the King Power Stadium, Klopp has revealed he would make numerous changes in his squad following Liverpool's unfortunate draw against Burnley during their recent premier league game. The Merseyside club are already eight points off the Manchester duo of United and City at the top of the … [Read more...]
Finally, Klopp Speaks: This Is Why I Didn’t Sign A Centre-back During Transfer Window
Jurgen Klopp has explained why he couldn't sign a centre-back for Liverpool after his side missed out on Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk during the summer transfer window. Liverpool were strongly linked with a move for the Netherlands international for much of this summer but were forced to put away their interest in him after his side threatened to report them to the FA for approaching the defender illegally. Last season, defensive issues almost cost Liverpool a top-four spot in the premier league and their defending woes appear to be extending … [Read more...]
Playmaker ready to surprise Liverpool fans incredibly after botched transfer
Liverpool star playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to "give everything" for the Reds after seeing his proposed summer transfer move to La Liga giant FC Barcelona fall through. The Brazil international midfielder missed Liverpool’s start to the season with a back injury amid rumours over his future at Anfield Stadium, as per Liverpool Echo. Spanish giant FC Barcelona eventually had three offers rejected by the Reds as they held firm on their stance to keep hold of last campaign's 14-goal top scorer. Philippe Coutinho returned to Liverpool’s … [Read more...]
Big loss as Liverpool winger in Doubt for Sevilla Champions League Clash
When Merseyside giant Liverpool have been able to play wing duo of Senegalese Sadio Mane and Egyptian Mohamed Salah and, managed to keep both African stars on the pitch, the attacking line has been fearsome. The former Roma star, in particular, has been brilliant. However, Egypt international winger Mohamed Salah left training early on Tuesday ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage encounter against Sevilla, complaining of a sore in his throat. The former Dortmund tactician said, “Mo (Mohamed Salah), we (Liverpool) sent him (Salah) … [Read more...]
Liverpool star to serve ban after losing appeal against ban for red card
Merseyside giant Liverpool have lost their red card appeal over the length of winger Sadio Mane's three-match ban after he was red carded in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City. The Senegalese was sent off in the 37th minute of the clash after catching Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson in the cheek with a high foot. The African will now miss English Premier League games against FC Burnley and Leicester City, as well as a visit to the latter in the English Football League Cup. The excessive punishment … [Read more...]
Ederson reveal battle scar after collision with Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane’s victim, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson did not let the injury he suffered on his face following his clash with the Liverpool winger stop him from enjoying a night out with his immediate family in the City of Manchester on Saturday evening. The Brazil international left the field on a stretcher putting on a neck brace and wearing an oxygen mask following the collision, which saw Mane red carded for dangerous foul play, but it was later revealed the goalkeeper suffered no broken bones in the collision. However, the goaltender … [Read more...]
Sadio Mane sends message to injured Ederson after red card
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane has sent an apology message to injured Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson for the collision that led to the African's sending off on Saturday. The Senegalese was handed the marching orders when scores was at 1-0 after what Centre referee Jon Moss saw the collision as a dangerous incident. The Reds slipped to their biggest loss of Klopp's reign as Liverpool boss at the Etihad Stadium, as they were humiliated 5-0 by Pep Guardiola's men. City goalkeeper Ederson had to be stretched off and was replaced by Chilean … [Read more...]
Man City vs. Liverpool: Check out Jurgen Klopp’s reaction to Sadio Mane’s red card
Jurgen Klopp says filing an appeal against Senegalese Sadio Mane's red card in the 5-0 humiliation at Etihad Stadium against Manchester City will somewhat be a waste of time. The Senegal international caught Manchester City goal keeper Ederson with a high foot in his face as the goal tender left his area to head clear, late in the first half, just about a second before the Liverpool man tried to get it at full length. The City goalkeeper required a lot of minutes' treatment before he was stretched off, but Centre referee Jon Moss was left with … [Read more...]