Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp speaking after his side's 5-0 disappointing defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, said his boys lack of ruthlessness was a bigger issue for him than the red card his star player Sadio Mane received during the encounter. Mane was sent off the pitch eight minutes before half-time for a hard challenge on Man City shot-stopper Ederson. The visitors were already trailing to Aguero’s opening goal, but before the first goal came in for the host, the Reds were on top of the game and had some superb … [Read more...]
Liverpool star player to miss Manchester City clash
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been dropped from the squad to face rivals Manchester City on Saturday. The 25-year-old has returned to the Merseyside club after coming off the bench twice for Brazil in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Brazil international midfielder has missed the commencement of Liverpool’s League season with a back problem amid interest from La Liga giant FC Barcelona. Manager Jurgen Klopp said he decided to leave Coutinho out of the squad for the Manchester City game so he can use the period for extra … [Read more...]
Wantaway Liverpool Star back in training at Melwood ahead of Premier League clash with Manchester City
Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho returned to the club’s training ground at Melwood Park today for training for the very first time since handing in a transfer request to leave Anfield. Philippe Coutinho was among ten players that returned from international duty ahead of Saturday's visit to Manchester City. The Barcelona target is in the running having not played for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season due to a back injury which coincided with the Brazilian submitting a transfer request amid interest from La Liga club FC Barcelona. The Reds … [Read more...]
Shocking! Injured Liverpool star left out of UEFA Champions League squad
There have been concerns over the severeness of Liverpool star Nathaniel Clyne's back injury after he was dropped out of the Reds UEFA Champions League squad. Jurgen Klopp’s side submitted their 25-man squad list to UEFA, but the England international’s name was not included, along with want-away winger Lazar Markovic whom the Merseyside club could not sell in the recently closed summer transfer window. England international midfielder Adam Lallana was named in the squad despite still out injured with a thigh problem, when examined last month, … [Read more...]
Liverpool star included in Champions League squad despite asking for transfer
Brazilian Philippe Coutinho has been included in Liverpool's UEFA Champions League squad as they await his much-anticipated return from international duty. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may have had to cope with the Brazilian stating his intent to play for La Liga side FC Barcelona, but Klopp has named him in his 25-man list for the UEFA Champions League, which begins on September 13 with a home match against Sevilla. The Liverpool star, whose future has dominated the Merseyside club's news agenda all summer, is set to feature for his … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Surprisingly Omited From Champions League Squad
Liverpool star player Nathaniel Clyne was not included in their Champions League squad, and it appears his wound is not close to being healed. The talented player was last seen during Liverpool's pre-season and not much has been said about him since then. The fact that the Englishman was not part of the squad for the Champions League shows clearly that he will be out for a long time. Additionally, both Lazar Markovic and Danny Ings were also excluded from the squad that will play for the Reds in the European premier competition. Danny is … [Read more...]
Liverpool manager believes Gunners will test their strength
Jurgen Klopp believes Arsene Wenge’s men still represent a huge test for his team’s Premier League title credentials despite their UEFA Champions League absence. The North London club finished a disappointing fifth in the English Premier League last campaign and failed to finish in top four, thereby failed to qualify for European football’s top competition for the first time since manager Arsene Wenger took over as head coach back in 1996. But the former Dortmund tactician maintains Wenger's men are still one of Premier league’s best teams and … [Read more...]
Bad News – Mane And This Player Missing As Liverpool Prepare For Crystal Palace Clash
Many Liverpool fans are already worried about Sadio Mane's absence from the reds training on Thursday ahead of the game against Crystal Palace. Alongside Germany midfielder Emre Can, the Senegalese star was not part of the photographed players released by Liverpool of Thursday's training at Melwood. Both Mane and Can started both games for Liverpool this term even though the duo returned late to full training during pre-season. While Sadio resumed full training upon the reds return from Hong Kong, Emre was the final player to return to the … [Read more...]
This Former Liverpool Player Could Make Coutinho Leave Anfield This Summer
Ahead of next season, La Liga giants Barcelona are keen to seal the transfer of Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho as they seek replacement for their hero Andres Iniesta. Real Madrid's Isco is also linked with the role at the Camp Nou club, but latest reports claimed the Samba star had agreed a deal to move to Barcelona. Coutinho has had another fine campaign in the English top flight, and though he has expressed his desire to remain at Liverpool, he has only signed a contract extension earlier this year. When former Liverpool striker … [Read more...]
Ahead Of Summer Transfer: Liverpool Keen To Sign $27million Versatile Star
One obvious mistake Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made is not utilizing the January transfer window to strengthen his squad by signing quality players. He made the mistake of relying so much on his present squad, and that has cost him the premier league title for this season. Nevertheless, that is something of the past, and attention should be given to the summer transfer window and next season. If the German coach desires making a reasonable progress next season, then he needs to sign top quality players this summer for the club. However, it … [Read more...]
Sure Offer! Liverpool Expected To Get $7.9million-a-year Deal Done
While many Liverpool fans are expecting their club to bring in new players this month, the club seem to be more focused on agreeing new deals with their current crop of key players - which isn't a bad idea in itself. About two days ago, Samba star Philippe Coutinho secured a long term deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2022. Reports suggest that after Coutinho's deal, the Merseysiders are ready to get two more deals done by agreeing contracts with the duo of Lallana and Lovren. Three days back, James Pearce insisted that Liverpool … [Read more...]