Georginio Wijnaldum
Liverpool Legends Fabinho and Firmino: Reflecting on Their Anfield Legacy and New Beginnings Brazilian Duo’s Emotional Return to Anfield Liverpool legends Fabinho and Roberto Firmino recently made a poignant return to Anfield, witnessing the Reds’ exhilarating 4-2 triumph over Newcastle United. This marked their first visit back to the revered grounds since their departure in […]
Low-key signings from mid-level clubs or the recruitment of undervalued players were once the bedrock of Liverpool’s recent success. To have won the Premier League in the era of Manchester City’s obscene money laundering, will one day be looked back upon with astonishment. After a steady and consistent approach to how Michael Edwards built up […]
The first phase of this enthralling Premier League season is now in the dust, and ridiculously, the World Cup in Qatar begins this coming Sunday. This whole international competition is a complete farce, from the moment the destination was announced, until the moment it ends. It’ll bring controversy, injuries, upset and fatigue. Yet the mid-season […]
If you analyze Liverpool’s transfer business over the last few years, one thing sticks out: they are not shy of signing players from relegated clubs. Georginio Wijnaldum, a key cog in the club’s recent successes, arrived from relegated Newcastle United in the summer of 2016. Likewise, Andy Robertson — arguably the world’s finest left-back — […]
The medium to long term losses of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk and the continued inconsistencies in Joel Matip’s fitness record doesn’t only impact Liverpool in defence. Of course, regularly not having three defenders of that calibre is harmful to a team’s prospects of keeping clean sheets. But it’s the Reds’ midfield that has […]
Liverpool moved back to joint first in the Premier League table with a thumping 4-0 victory over Wolves at Anfield. Soundtracked by 2,000 fans on the Kop, the Reds were at their ruthless best and netted goals through Mohamed Salah, Georginio Wijnaldum, Joel Matip, and a Nelson Semedo own goal in an efficient performance. To […]
Liverpool ended their run of three games without a win by doggedly beating Ajax. Nicolas Tagliafico’s clumsy own-goal was ultimately the difference, though Davy Klaassen hit the post and Liverpool spurned opportunities of their own in the closing stages. Here’s how the Reds rated in Amsterdam… Adrian – 7 It was far from a confident […]
After losing the 2011-2012 Premier League title on goal difference to Manchester City, Manchester United looked to improve their firepower by signing Arsenal forward Robin van Persie. The acquisition of the Dutchman — who arrived at Old Trafford for a fee of £22,500,000 — proved to be inspired with the Red Devils romping home to […]
Over the last year or so, Liverpool have had an exceptional record in tying down their key players to new deals. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane — among others — have all penned new contracts to see them remain at Anfield for the foreseeable future. Absent from that list of renewals, however — […]
Liverpool love a good punt on a player from a relegated side. In three of the last four summer’s, the Reds have salvaged some gems from the wreckage of sides destined for the Championship. First, Georginio Wijnaldum and Andrew Robertson — two players who arrived with relatively inexpensive price-tags and who have now established themselves […]
