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Why Van Dijk Should Win Player Of The Year
Such has been the almost unblemished ascent Liverpool have enjoyed to what increasingly looks like an inevitable league title, a lot of the suspense has been removed from the domestic season for the Reds' faithful.
With collective honours a near formality, many fans have instead debated who among the reigning European Champions' squad will win the biggest individual awards come the season's end.
Cases have been made for Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson to win the player of the year …
Joe Gomez hopes Atleti defeat will provide motivation for Reds to bounce back in best way possible
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez believes The Reds will respond appropriately after suffering a rare defeat on Tuesday night at Atletico Madrid.
Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 after going behind to an early goal from Saul Niguez. The second leg will be at Anfield in three weeks as The Reds will be battling to protect their Champions League crown.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Gomez discussed the loss to Atleti and how it may impact the squad in the coming weeks:
“It’s disappointing …
From Magic to Misery in Madrid
Eight and a half months ago, Liverpool Football Club and its supporters enjoyed one of the best nights of their lives at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. The Reds bringing home the club’s sixth European Cup left everyone with memories to cherish for a lifetime. So, when the draw for the first knockout round of this season’s Champions League competition paired Liverpool with Atletico Madrid, many welcomed the chance to return to the scene of triumph and relive those great …
Main Mané: Why Sadio shouldn't be overlooked for Player of the Year
When Liverpool signed Sadio Mané back in 2016 for £34 million, many onlookers scoffed at the price tag.
I must admit, although I didn't quite scoff, I was unsure if the Senegalese was worth the hefty investment. He looked like a promising player, but I wasn't sure if he'd have the desired impact at Anfield.
Fast forward four years, and my scepticism couldn't have been more misplaced.
Liverpool's number 10 started off well with a stunning debut goal against Arsenal …
Liverpool defender insists Champions League dream is far from over despite defeat in Madrid
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk says Reds should still be "full of confidence" despite losing 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-sixteen clash in the Champions League.
Van Dijk and co conceded a sloppy early goal to Diego Simeone's side and it was enough for the home team to cling onto for the remainder of the game.
There is now a three-week wait before the second leg at Anfield as Liverpool turn their attentions back to the …
Frustrating Liverpool Fall To Narrow Defeat In Madrid
Liverpool have it all to do in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid after falling to a 1-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitana stadium.
An early Saul Niguez goal gave the hosts a victory borne out of defensive solidity and gamesmanship with the Reds unable to prize open their stubborn defence and, despite all their possession, work Jan Oblak.
Much of the pre-game narrative centred around Liverpool’s strength from set pieces and Atletico’s …
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool - Player Ratings as Reds go down in Spain
Atletico Madrid. Peak Atletico Madrid. Early goal, defend for their lives, win cheap fouls, and the antics of Diego Simeone on the touchline. This is what we expected when the draw was made, that is what we got. Liverpool went down 1-0, after Saul Niguez's fourth-minute goal was followed by a scrappy game, that ended with the Reds having no shots on target.
The return leg at Anfield on March 12, will now be spicy, with the Reds having it …
Will this be Liverpool's lineup to face Atletico Madrid tonight in Spain?
Liverpool play Atletico Madrid tonight in the last sixteen of the Champions League. We've had a look at what team Jurgen Klopp is likely to select for this huge clash.
The Reds have never lost a tw0-legged European tie under Klopp's leadership but this last-sixteen clash with Diego Simeone's well-structured Atleti team could provide the ultimate test.
For one of the first times this season, Klopp has an almost full-strength first-team squad to choose from. In fact, Xherdan Shaqiri and …
Norwich 0-1 Liverpool: Tactical Breakdown
"It's like a free shot tomorrow because we have to deliver in the following 11 games."The comments of Norwich City manager, Daniel Farke, epitomised what lies ahead for Liverpool FC. No team expects to beat Liverpool, but every single team craves to be the one that finally fells the mighty red behemoth. Liverpool, on a seemingly unstoppable charge towards an unprecedented flawless season. Nonetheless, amidst ghastly conditions, brought about by the menacingly destructive Storm Dennis, Liverpool travelled …
"What a player" - Gomez praises match-winning cameo appearance from Sadio Mané
Liverpool's Sadio Mané came off the bench to keep The Reds' Premier League winning streak going at Carrow Road on Saturday evening.
Daniel Farke's Norwich had provided stern opposition for the bulk of the game until Mané changed things with a brilliantly taken goal. Liverpool's number 10 had only been on the field 18 minutes before he struck the winner.
Mané had not started at Norwich as he was still recovering from injury. Reds players and fans alike will be …