Liverpool midfielder agrees Reds lost Champions League tie in “really intense” first half

Gini Wijnaldum knows that Liverpool's defeat in Madrid on Tuesday was down mainly to a below-par first-half performance from The Reds. A dire showing from Jürgen Klopp's men in the opening half of Tuesday night's game against Real Madrid saw Liverpool go in 2-0 down at the break. Mohamed Salah pulled one back in the...

Liverpool away in Europe: Klopp’s Achilles heel

All the greats have a weakness - nobody is perfect. You can apply that to any walk of life. From a footballing perspective, you can look at any all-time legend and pick holes in their genius, whether it be Lionel Messi's curious inconsistency from the penalty spot or Alex Ferguson only winning the Champions League...

When did Liverpool’s tactics become so predictable?

I’m sure I’ve written the start of this article about a million times this season – but here we are again. Another game, another disappointment or so it seems with this Liverpool side that lulled us into a false sense of security with a convincing win over Arsenal last weekend. Against Real Madrid however, it was...

Analysis: What went wrong against Real Madrid?

Whenever Liverpool lose, there's always a bit of a scramble for someone to come up with a definitive answer as to why it happened. It doesn't necessarily have to be the right answer, just the first one. After all, it's easier to process and accept if there's only one issue. We've all heard about how...

“We didn’t deserve to win tonight” – Klopp disappointed in poor Reds performance in Madrid

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp admits his side was second-best against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. First-half goals from Vinícius Júnior and Marco Asensio put the home team 2-0 up at the break after a dreadful Liverpool performance in the first half. The Reds played better in the second half...

Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool: Observations as Vinicius dents improbable dream

Mohamed Salah's away goal means a 2-0 win at Anfield will see Liverpool qualify for the Champions League semifinals. The '2' is feasible but, after a hapless defensive display, the 'nil' less so. The strong likelihood is that Jurgen Klopp's dark horses will fall at this fence. They were incredibly poor in the first half...

Lacklustre Liverpool On Champions League Knife Edge After Madrid Defeat

Liverpool's Champions League hopes are on a knife-edge after a 3-1 defeat away to Real Madrid. The hosts took a 2-0 lead half-time through goals from Vinicius Junior and Marco Asensio in a dominant 45-minute display. The Reds improved in the second period and half the deficit to 2-1 after Mohamed Salah scored, but any...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting lineup to play Real Madrid tonight?

Liverpool and Real Madrid meet tonight in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash in Spain. Who will start for The Reds? Jürgen Klopp's men will be high on confidence after another impressive win on Saturday night when they beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Diogo Jota came off the bench to...

Tactical Breakdown: Arsenal 0-3 Liverpool

Liverpool won 3-0 at the Emirates, to breathe life back into their hopes of redeeming their league campaign, with goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. Systems Mikel Arteta's Arsenal set up in a 4-2-3-1 on ball shape, and a 4-5-1 off ball system. Thomas Partey and Dani Ceballos were paired together in a double-pivot. Martin Ødegaard...

The Highest Rated Liverpool Players in FIFA 21

FIFA 21 has been out for a few months now, and Liverpool fans are busy indulging in their love for the game before the next season of Premier League starts. Liverpool has some of the best players in the league, and naturally, you can assume that these players are given elite stats that represent...

Liverpool defender revels in another big win and clean sheet for The Reds

Liverpool's Ozan Kabak was delighted with the team performance and another clean sheet for Jürgen Klopp's Reds against Arsenal on Saturday. Kabak started in central defence alongside Nat Phillips for the third consecutive game in all competitions. Liverpool have won all of those fixtures without conceding a goal. Diogo Jota (x2) and Mohamed Salah provided...

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Preview – Reds full of confidence heading to Spain for Champions League clash

THE DETAILS   Venue - Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, Madrid Referee - Felix Brych (GER) Date & Time - Tuesday, April 6th 2021 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Real Madrid 31/20, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 13/8 _____________________________________________________________________ Liverpool's season could be heading for a hugely exciting climax. Jürgen Klopp's Mighty Redmen have played their way back into a fight for a top-four...

Will Liverpool Repeat Relegation Signing Trick With Sander Berge

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 --...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting eleven to face Arsenal on Saturday in the Premier League?

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday night when they travel south to London where they will play Arsenal. Jürgen Klopp's side has won its last two games - against RB Leipzig and Wolves - and should be high on confidence with players such as Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah displaying fine form for...

Potential Ibrahima Konate Purchase Shows Liverpool’s Pulling Power

Liverpool will trigger Red Bull Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate's €40M release clause before signing the Frenchman in the summer, according to reports from The Athletic. The 22-year-old centre half is one of Europe's foremost young central defenders and any move for the 6'4" stopper will represent a coup for the Reds, even if Konate has...

How Liverpool identify centre-backs

It might not necessarily be a good thing, but Liverpool do have a type.  They know what they want from their attackers with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota all sharing a number of similar traits and metrics.  On one hand, it is positive that the Reds know exactly the sort of player they want...

“It’s no different. So, crack on.” – Liverpool veteran insists he still feels as fit as ever

Liverpool midfielder James Milner says he still feels as fit as he did several years ago and sees no end in sight yet. Milner turned 35 back in January and is now almost six years at the club having signed during Brendan Rodgers' final few months in charge - the summer of 2015. It's hard to...

Konate Throws Liverpool Gauntlet Down To Kabak

A penny for Ozan Kabak thought's? After a rocky opening few games in his Liverpool career, the recently turned 21-year-old defender has exuded calm and confidence -- far belying his tender years -- in his most recent appearances. It was taken for granted that the Turkish international, who is on loan from Germany's Schalke, would have...

Arsenal vs Liverpool – Reds in battle to keep top-four hopes alive

THE DETAILS Venue – Emirates Stadium, London Referee – Martin Atkinson Date & Time – Saturday, April 3rd @ 19:00 Current Odds – Arsenal 21/10, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 6/5 ________________________________________________________ Just weeks ago, many of us thought this season was going to have to be considered a 'non-event' by Liverpool Football Club. However, after progressing in the Champions League and clawing...

Liverpool fixtures rearranged in April for TV scheduling

Liverpool have had two more fixtures rearranged in April for TV schedules and because of their ongoing involvement in the Champions League. It has been confirmed that Jürgen Klopp's side's games with Leeds United and Newcastle United have both been rearranged. The Reds will now travel to play Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds on Monday, April 19th. That...

International Break To Provide Liverpool With Rare Boost

For many years, Liverpool fans would watch football during the international break between the cracks of their fingers. Several of the Reds' players -- most notably Daniel Sturridge with England -- have picked up lengthy injuries while representing their country, thanks to archaic training regimens(see Roy Hodgson testing Sturridge's "resolve") or -- as was the...

Konate move suggests Klopp’s Liverpool rebuild is in full swing

Finally, something to talk about again! It feels like Liverpool's last game took place in approximately 2004, with the FA Cup quarter-finals and international break both things the Reds had no great interest in. Thankfully, not only are the Premier League champions back in action again this weekend, making the trip to Arsenal, but they are...

5 main reasons why Jurgen Klopp should stay at Liverpool

What's going on with Liverpool this season! Before this one, the team had not lost at Anfield for almost 4 years. Injuries interfere a lot, but the environment in the team is not the same. Still, the hope does not leave that the German will be able to build a dynasty in Liverpool for...

Peter Crouch comments on Liverpool’s chances of beating Real Madrid

As Telecomasia.net reports, former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has spoken in a recent interview about what chances the Reds have against Real Madrid. According to the Englishman, his former club have enough strength to resist the Spanish side and qualify for the semi-finals. The quarter-final matches are very interesting and tense and Crouch is confident...

Liverpool defender says he is “learning new things everyday” despite tough season for Reds

Young Liverpool defender Neco Williams has taken this season to be another phase of the "learning curve" he is on as a player under Jürgen Klopp's tutelage. Williams, 19, is the backup right-back for Liverpool, providing cover for the excellent Trent Alexander-Arnold. He has made 13 first-team appearances so far in 2020/21. In an interview for...

Why Liverpool need Konate and Kabak

Liverpool went from having no centre-backs to potentially having an abundance of them. Per The Athletic, the Reds are in advanced negotiations to sign Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. If all goes to plan, he’ll be the eighth senior centre-back within the squad.   Granted, injuries have deprived Jurgen Klopp of his first-choice centre-back options this...

Why Liverpool Need To Swerve Patson Daka Transfer

The transfer rumour mill is about to ramp its intensity in the weeks and months to come. Liverpool has been linked to several players already, with the forward position the area where the bulk of new player speculation has been focused. Patson Daka is a name continuously mentioned in the same breath as the Reds. The...

“I’ve always been a quieter one” – Reds’ backup goalkeeper gives in-depth interview

Liverpool's backup goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, had a chat with the official club website about his blossoming LFC career, and his life away from the game. Jürgen Klopp has called upon the 22-year-old Kelleher for a total of five first-team games this season when Alisson Becker has been unavailable - two matches in the Premier League,...

Saša Kalajdžić: A Potential BIG Signing for Liverpool?

By all accounts, Liverpool will focus much of their transfer efforts this summer on signing a forward. With question marks over the futures of Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi, the Reds seem primed to recruit a squad player who can compete with -- and not replace -- Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Diogo...

Would Istanbul glory pip Liverpool’s 2005 heroics?

The idea of this season ending in glory for Liverpool seems little more than a pipe dream, if we're being completely honest. It has been a disastrous campaign for the Reds, with injuries depleting them and their Premier League title defence going out in a whimper. Not only that, but a top-four finish now looks...