Pepijn Lijnders shares some insights into being part of the LFC backroom team

Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders recently spoke to the club's official site about working with Jürgen Klopp and what it's like to be a part of The Reds' backroom staff. Lijnders described the club as being "blessed" to have such a talented and informed group with "ambition and passion" working behind the scenes for Klopp. Klopp...

Why Online Football Leagues are the Way of the Future

Online gaming has existed in one shape or form since the dawn of the Internet during the latter half of the 1990s. While genres such as fantasy football have remained extremely popular, the options and choices are now more diverse than ever before. This is why online football leagues have enticed millions of fans...

Gini Wijnaldum discusses changes to his game due to Klopp and his coaching staff

Liverpool's Gini Wijnaldum says he has become more of an all-round midfielder since joining The Reds in 2016. Wijnaldum was signed by Jürgen Klopp back in the summer of 2016 and has become one of Liverpool's most regular starters in the years since. Speaking in an interview with UEFA, Wijnaldum said: “My development since I came to...

Will this be the quietest summer transfer activity in years?

The FAs of each country are frantically rushing around to work out what will happen to their domestic leagues should the 2019-20 campaign not be finished before the end of June. That’s the date UEFA have given each FA to finish domestic competitions following the Coronavirus epidemic that has seen virtually all sporting events suspended...

Coronavirus: A selfish-but-logical Liverpool perspective

Liverpool were never going to win the Premier League in mundane fashion - it simply isn't their style. Even when the Reds are 25 points clear at the top of the table, when it's a matter of time until title glory is sealed, something gets in the way. The threat of World War III has loomed...

Liverpool vs Atletico tactical analysis: Liverpool unlucky or a Simeone masterclass?

Despite dominating the ball and creating the lion’s share of the chances, Liverpool succumbed to a 3-2 defeat in front of their home fans as Diego Simeone’s Atleti survived the bombardment to score three goals in added time. Simeone’s side showed the catenaccio and Bilardisme mentality that has made them one of the most respected...

Van Dijk insists Reds must refocus on the Premier League in aftermath of European exit

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says his team must steel themselves and focus now on the task of securing the Premier League title after their disappointing European exit. The Reds lost 3-2 after extra-time at home Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night, going out of the Champions League 4-2 on aggregate. Following what was Liverpool's first loss...

Old problems keep coming back to haunt Liverpool

It was a night that not many Liverpool fans will want to think about for too much longer. It was a humbling and rare defeat at the hands of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid that perhaps prematurely ended the Red's defence of their much adored European Cup. While the performance in the first leg in Spain left...

Let’s Talk About 1990

Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years is within touching distance. Jürgen Klopp has masterminded an incredible season that has broken records along the way, with a team that is likely to go down in Liverpool folklore.  But how did things look back in 1990? Well, here’s a taster as we step back in time...

Henderson speaks candidly after Liverpool exit Champions League at Anfield

Liverpool's defence of their Champions League crown came to an end last night at Anfield. Jordan Henderson described the bitter disappointment he and his teammates were feeling after a great performance on the night from The Reds. A Gini Wijnaldum header before half-time gave Liverpool the lead on the night and levelled the tie on...

Liverpool 2-3 Atletico Madrid: Player ratings as Reds fall in Europe

It has taken until Jurgen Klopp's fourth European campaign, but Liverpool have finally been beaten in a two-legged tie. Roberto Firmino looked to have completed an arduous comeback when he struck in the early stages of extra time, but Adrian proceeded to hand the visitors a vital away goal, and the dejected Reds would ship...

Luckless Liverpool Lament Lacklustre Keeping

Champions Liverpool bowed out of the Champions after a 3-2 after extra defeat to Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Georginio Wijnaldum's goal in normal time saw the Reds win 1-0 in normal time but, despite Firmino's goal doubling their lead in extra time, two howlers from stand in keeper Adrian allowed replacements Marcos Llorente(2) and Alvaro...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting eleven to face Atlético Madrid tonight at Anfield?

Liverpool face an uphill task at Anfield tonight as they try to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Spain against Atlético Madrid. Will this be The Reds' starting lineup? Saúl Ñíguez scored an early goal to give Diego Simeone's side the win at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Now, Jürgen Klopp's Redmen must...

Impending title is only the beginning for Liverpool

Liverpool’s march towards their first Premier League crown is inevitable. It’s a matter of not if but when Jurgen Klopp’s men will end their 30-year drought without the top-flight title. Klopp and his team saw their hopes of remaining unbeaten throughout the campaign ended in a 3-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road, denying...

Klopp sings praises of Reds’ Egyptian King

Jürgen Klopp couldn't hide his delight with the performance of Mohamed Salah in Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Salah equalised for Liverpool after they had gone behind to an early Callum Wilson strike. Sadio Mané played a poor pass to Salah but the Egyptian forward managed to salvage the situation and...

Tactical Preview: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 victory at the Wanda Metropolitano heralded the end of Liverpool’s phenomenal winning streak. The performance itself was more concerning than the defeat though, with Liverpool merely creating eight chances (four of which were shots from outside of the box), one Big Chance, but not managing to get a single one of...

Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid Preview – Over to you, Anfield

The Details   Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Danny Makkelie (NED) Date & Time - Wednesday, March 11th 2020 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 4/7, Draw 14/5, Atlético Madrid 11/2 _____________________________________________________________________ There will be a welcome for the Liverpool coach. The streets will be lined from the Arkles to the ground. There will be a pyro party. There will be...

Two players to return to squad for Atlético Madrid clash on Wednesday night

Liverpool should have Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson both back in contention for a starting place against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night, according to Jürgen Klopp. The Reds were without both Henderson and Robertson for Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth at Anfield. Robertson was not risked after picking up a slight injury in...

Liverpool still need to strengthen in the summer transfer window

Liverpool are running away with the Premier League this season. The Reds currently sit 25 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City as Jurgen Klopps’ men have swept aside all challengers, winning all but one of their league games. And, the Reds are in action again on Monday as they host West Ham, looking to make...

Why Liverpool Should Avoid Cantwell Punt

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 as...

Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth: Who Was Man of the Match?

Liverpool move to within 9 points of the Premier League title after a 2-1 win over Bournemouth at Anfield. Once again, it wasn’t the most convincing of victories, with the referee and VAR conspiring to award Bournemouth a controversial opening goal. The Mentality Monsters returned, though, turning the game on its head to come...

Liverpool 2-1 Bournemouth – Player Ratings as scratchy Reds go one step closer to the title

Liverpool beat Bournemouth 2-1 at Anfield in the early kickoff to go to within three wins of the Premier League title, after goals from Mo Salah and Sadio Mane ensured that Callum Wilson's early goal for the Cherries was nothing but a little blip on the road. The Reds were well below-par, though, and need...

Liverpool Regain Winning Ways With Bournemouth Victory

Liverpool came from a goal behind to register their first win in three games in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. Callum Wilson gave the relegation threatened visitors the lead in controversial style, when the striker clearly pushed Joe Gomez in the back in the build up to his goal, with...

Liverpool must learn from lessons past to overcome current blip

Liverpool's defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup was their third in four games in all competitions, creating their first real drop in form all season. While this is by no means a crisis, it is reason for Klopp and his team to sit up and take note as to what's going on in order...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting lineup against Bournemouth on Saturday?

Liverpool and Bournemouth face off at Anfield this Saturday in the Premier League. We've had a look at The Reds' likely starting eleven for this weekend's game. Jurgen Klopp's men need to get back to winning ways after falling to three defeats in their last four games. With Atlético visiting Anfield on Wednesday night in...

Liverpool Vs Bournemouth Preview – Reds to end mini-slump against Cherries?

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Paul Tierney Date & Time – Saturday, March 7th @ 12:30 Current Odds – Liverpool 2/9, Draw 11/2, Bournemouth 12/1 ________________________________________________________ Saturday's game is hugely important to the remainder of Liverpool's season. It's the chance to 'stop the rot' after two c0nsecutive defeats while also moving within 9 points of Premier League...

Let’s not go overboard about Liverpool’s ‘crisis’

Forget the coronavirus threatening to end civilisation as we know it, Liverpool's last two games have seemingly caused the end of the world instead. It was all going so swimmingly before the Reds turned up to Watford last weekend - it was a happier time when supporters weren't bickering, wins were inevitable and anything seemed...

Curtis Jones appreciates experience of FA Cup run for him and other youngsters in Reds squad

Liverpool's Curtis Jones is happy with the "great experience" he picked up as part of The Reds' FA Cup squad in this year's competition. Jurgen Klopp's side exited the tournament last Tuesday night, losing 2-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. However, Jones and the other youngsters did manage to pass Everton and Shrewsbury Town on...

4231 The Antidote to Liverpool’s Recent Woes

Liverpool's recent form -- if not totally reflected in results -- has taken a nosedive. Losing 3 of their last 5 games across three competitions, the Reds have looked slow of both body and mind, despite having a 10 day respite from games thanks to the Premier League's winter break. Victories over Norwich -- the game...

“Only” winning the Premier League

The notion that Liverpool “only” winning the Premier League title this season would be anticlimactic is ridiculous. Aside from the fact that it is actually not true (European Super Cup and World Club Cup anyone?), numerous media outlets, opposition fans and even some of our own have suggested that Liverpool could and should do more...