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 table, and after their tie with Burnley on Saturday, the cup is a perfect chance to lift spirits around the club. Jurgen has made it known already that he is approaching the competition with great seriousness and is ready … [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 into this new season. They were thrashed 5-0 last weekend by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and couldn't hold on to a goal lead during the Champions League game against Sevilla on Wednesday that eventually made them … [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 training ground - Melwood for the first time since the end of the summer transfer window last week Thursday, and defender Alberto Moreno is happy to have his teammate back in the team. "I (Alberto Moreno) missed him … [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) home tonight.” “He (Mohamed Salah) was in (with the team) and the doc (doctor) told me (Jurgen Klopp) Mo (Mohamed) Salah can train (with the squad), but the best for him (Salah) is if he (Salah) doesn’t have to. He … [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 claim was turned down after a hearing by an independent regulatory commission. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp stated on Saturday that neither he nor Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola felt Sadio Mane should have been … [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 was still spotted with the large white bandage covering several stitches for a cut on his left cheek-face, while enjoining a night out with his immediate family in the City on Saturday. Ederson, signed from Portuguese … [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 Claudio Bravo, and the winger is hoping the injured keeper makes a quick return to action. (Sadio) Mane posted on his Facebook page "I (Sadio Mane) hope and wished Ederson a quick (Swift) recovery." The Goalie was … [Read more...]