Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has disclosed that the Anfield giants should have signed England goalkeeper Joe Hart during the transfer window in the summer. Souness was speaking on the goalkeeping situation at his former club, which has come under the spotlight after German first choice keeper Loris Karius' underwhelming performance during last week's 4-3 loss to Bournemouth as he conceded three goals in the last 15 minutes, via his column in The Times. In his words, he said: "With Liverpool’s attacking style, the goalkeeper is not asked to do very much but Loris Karius has not exactly covered himself in glory." "Are they any better off with this guy, than they have been with Simon Mignolet in recent years? I’d suggest not. Joe Hart is better than either. … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Credits Grandmother For Career Success
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a £25m summer signing from North east club Newcastle United, has lauded his maternal grandmother for his success in the world of football adding that she raised him and always took her to training in Rotterdam at an early age. Speaking about the impact of his grandma Francina Mayland on his footballing career, the Dutch international said: "When I was five, my mother wanted to leave for another city, Amsterdam. I asked if I could stay with my grandma so I stayed with her from five to 18. She took care of me." "We were not rich. We didn't have a car so we travelled by subway. But there were times when we had to be at training at 7am and it was too early for the subway so she would walk with me. Although she was … [Read more...]
Clubs Are Interested In Signing Liverpool Star, Fans Eager To Have Him
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has said that several clubs are interested in Liverpool and England star Daniel Sturridge, who has found first team opportunities hard to come by under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and is reportedly looking to move away from Anfield. Struggling London side West Ham United has been linked with former Manchester City and Chelsea striker. Speaking with TV outlet, Sky Sports, when asked about the link to Sturridge, Slaven Bilic said: "He's one of the biggest talents, he's a great player." "The talent is there, the touch, the finishing, everything is great. The only thing that has stopped him being a regular for club and country are the injuries. He's just a player that has been linked with us, basically, and we've been linked … [Read more...]
I Wanted Liverpool To Sign Mahrez In The Summer, Club Legend Reveals
Former Liverpool defender and club legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he desperately wanted his boyhood club to sign Algerian and Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez during the transfer window in the summer. Mahrez was influential for the Foxes as they won the English Premier League (EPL) title under the guidance of experienced Italian manager Claudio Ranieri as he weighed in with 17 goals and 10 assists. Speaking about his love for Mahrez and his desire for him to play for the 18-time English champions via popular news outlet Daily Mail. In his words, Carragher, who is a Sky Sports pundit, said: " "Mahrez angled for a move but no suitors were forthcoming." "I was desperate for Liverpool to sign Mahrez. I loved watching him last season, he used to get me … [Read more...]
Former Liverpool Star Regrets Leaving Club For Aston Villa
Former Liverpool forward Milan Baros has expressed his regrets on his decision to leave the Anfield giants for Midlands club Aston Villa in 2005. Baros, who presently plays for Czech side Slovan Liberec, joined Liverpool in 2002 and went on to scored 19 goals in 68 appearances for the side with his highlight at the 18-time English champions coming in 2005 when he helped Liverpool earn a famous comeback against Italian giants AC Milan before they went on to lift the UEFA Champions League (UCL) title on penalties. Following the title win in Istanbul, Milan Baros, who scored 5 goals to emerge as Euro 2004 topscorer, made his move to Aston Villa and even scored ten minutes into his debut against Blackburn Rovers however the appointment of Martin O'neill as manager … [Read more...]
Your Chance Will Come, Liverpool Defender Sweet Words To Failing Striker
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has disclosed that he told his club teammate and striker Divock Origi to continue working hard and that he will get his chance to feature for Jurgen Klopp's side regularly having been on the fringes of the team since the start of the season. The Belgian star, who was signed from French side Lille Metropole, is presently reaping the rewards at the moment after netting three goals in three starts for Liverpool in their last three games. Lovren made this revelation while speaking to the club's official website. He said: "I spoke a couple of times with Divock and it’s a bit like I’m his older brother and he’s listening to me! "Actually, he’s amazing, especially for a young player. I can’t believe that I’m saying he’s young because … [Read more...]
Time To Sell The Red Who Let Klopp Down To Aid Starman Chances With Liverpool
The football stock of England international Daniel Sturridge since German manager Jurgen Klopp became Liverpool manager in October 2015 has dramatically fallen with the former Manchester City and Chelsea star finding himself on the fringes of the team under the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund boss. As a result of his limited playing time, Sturridge has been linked with a transfer move to several clubs like Arsenal and West Ham United in the January transfer window that is some few weeks away however Klopp is adamant the striker won't be sold when the transfer window opens on the 1st of January. That was before the emergence of young striker Ben Woodburn, who became the youngest ever goalscorer for Liverpool when he netted in the club's 2-0 win over … [Read more...]
Massive! Liverpool Star Eligible For Arsenal Move Despite £82m Release Clause
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino reportedly has a release clause of £82m in his contract with his club and could move possibly move to any other club that comes up with the figure apart from Arsenal. According to popular news outlet, The Mirror, if Arsenal should come up with the said figure on Firmino's release clause, he won't to be sold to the North London club as details of the Brazilian international's contract became public knowledge via Football Leaks. It was revealed that Liverpool inserted an anti-Arsenal clause into the contract of the former TSG Hoffenheim star, which says that the £82m buy-out clause can only be triggered "if the interest is not Arsenal". The latest development brings back the memories of the Luis Suarez saga which soured the … [Read more...]
Manchester United Stars Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel Rejected By Liverpool
Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness said he turned down the chance to sign both Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel when he was still Liverpool manager. Graeme, who has also played at Anfield as a player, said he rejected both of the men before they moved to Manchester United. Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel became legends at the Old Trafford, but everything would have been different if Graeme Souness had brought them to Liverpool instead at the early stage of their careers. Souness told the Daily Mail: 'Schmeichel wrote to me when I was at Liverpool in the early 1990s. ‘Ron Yeats came into my office and told me there was a young Danish goalkeeper who was a Liverpool fan and was willing to pay his own travel and hotel in exchange for some time with … [Read more...]
Triple Injury Boost! Liverpool Get Good News
Anfield giants Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of the English Premier League (EPL) title following the news that three of the first team starters have recovered from various injuries and are in contention ahead of the side's clash at hosts Bournemouth on Sunday in what would be Matchweek 14 in the league. 28-year old influential midfielder Adam Lallana is back in training having recovered from a groin injury he sustained in England's 2-2 draw with Spain at the Wembley Stadium during the international break that has made him miss the last three games (Southampton, Sunderland and Leeds United). Forward Roberto Firmino and defender Joel Matip have also recovered from knocks and are both in contention for the game at Dean Court. This … [Read more...]
Klopp Bags November Manager Of The Month Award Nominee
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been nominated for the manager of the month award as far as the month of November is concerned as he aims to win the award for a second time this season. Klopp saw off the challenges of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and Tottenham Hotspurs boss Mauricio Pochettino to win the September player of the month. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager was also nominated for the month of October but lost out to his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte. Klopp has been nominated for the month of November alongside title rivals namely Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Antonio Conte of Chelsea as well as Sunderland boss David Moyes. Liverpool won two … [Read more...]
Update – Liverpool Linked With January Move For Red Hot Star
Celtic star Moussa Dembélé is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment and the latest suitor to be linked to the young striker is Anfield giants Liverpool as per the report from Scottish media outlet Glasgow Live. In-form Dembélé, who has also been linked with top European sides like Arsenal and Manchester United, would cost Liverpool around £40m with the January transfer window fast approaching. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the French youth international and he would be hoping he can seal a deal for him quickly so as to further boost his side in their pursuit of honours. The 5-time European champions are presently 2nd on the league table and a point off leaders Chelsea in addition to booking their semi-final … [Read more...]
Martin Skrtel set for Fernabache move
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is set for a £5.5m move to Turkish side Fernabache The 31-year-old centre-back is ready to hold personal talks with Liverpool set to accept the offer from the Turkish giant to bring an end to Skrtel’s eight years at Anfield. The £6.5million recruit from Zenit in 2008 has had a pretty successful career on Merseyside although his performances have slipped in recent seasons and he has fallen down the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp. The German coach has also signed Joel Matip from Schalke and Skrtel is now understood to be surplus to requirements with Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sako are expected to partner the new boy in the Reds’ back four next term. Skrtel himself accepts that he must take on a new challenge after making … [Read more...]
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