Andy Robertson explains why he thinks this week’s training camp is a good idea

Liverpool's Andy Robertson believes The Reds' 10-day break before facing Bayern Munich came at just the right time as the squad headed to Marbella for a warm-weather training camp. Robertson gave his thoughts to the official LFC site and said: “We are a bit of a wounded squad at the minute, but the lads are coming...

Could this be Liverpool’s likely starting lineup against Bayern Munich?

We take a look at what could be Liverpool's starting lineup against Bayern Munich next week after Jurgen Klopp's latest injury update from The Reds' Marbella training camp. Earlier in the week, we heard the confirmation that both Dejan Lovren and Joe Gomez remained back at Melwood to continue their rehabilitation. Central defence has been...

Balance the Key to Fixing Liverpool’s 4-3-3

At the start of the season, before a ball had been kicked, the assumption was that Liverpool would end the season with a first choice midfield of Fabinho, Keita and one other midfielder. Liverpool’s two new, big money, acquisitions were expected to dominate the team sheet sooner or later, and the question of which...

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk could be the deciding factor in title race

Jamie Carragher believes that Liverpool's colossal defender Virgil van Dijk could be the player to carry The Reds to their first league title in 29 years. Liverpool's former centre-half, Carragher, was speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football show when he highlighted his admiration for the talents and strengths of the Dutch international defender. Carragher said: “Winning...

Four Reds stars selected by Cardiff’s Sol Bamba in his Team of the Week

Cardiff City defender  Sol Bamba selected four Liverpool players from their 3-0 win over Bournemouth for his Sky Sports Premier League Team of the Week on Monday. Bamba, who scored the opening goal as Cardiff fought their way to an impressive 2-1 win at Southampton on Saturday, is a huge admirer of The Reds. The veteran...

Both Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly put off by Aaron Ramsey wages

As Aaron Ramsey prepares to sign on the dotted line for Italian Serie A giants Juventus, it appears Liverpool and Manchester United both decided against approaching the Welsh midfielder due to salary expectations. According to the Evening Standard, Ramsey is to sign a pre-contract agreement with I Bianconeri in the next 24 hours. The deal...

Naby Keita – Our Midfield Missing Link

Building a team can’t be easy. Take a look at Manchester United. Take a look at Chelsea. Whilst one side - United - is performing much better since appoint a new manager (the natural reaction of a team so far against their former manager that surely anyone remotely positive would see an upturn) the...

Jamie Carragher was puzzled with criticism recently aimed at Liverpool’s form

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that he feels the criticism Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side have come under in recent weeks has been harsh as The Reds drew two league games in a row. As reported in Goal.com, Carragher highlighted the fact that it was unrealistic of fans and the media to expect Liverpool,...

Why Liverpool were excellent on and off the ball against Bournemouth

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explained why he was very happy with almost all aspects of his team's performance in their 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Many fans and pundits alike had commented that The Reds looked leggy and lethargic in recent weeks and lacked the urgency to regain possession when the opposition...

Klopp’s Empire: How Liverpool Improved?

Since taking over the Liverpool in October 2015, Jurgen Klopp has made some improvements that his team and even the football industry have benefited a lot. He has turned water into wine and generated money at the same time. Any football buffs surely know a thing or two about Jurgen Klopp, who is considered by...

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s Naby Keita is finally showing what he can do

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was very happy to see such an improved performance from Naby Keita against Bournemouth on Saturday. The former RB Leipzig midfielder had given us glimpses of just what he is capable of in the second half of Liverpool's 1-1 draw at West Ham last Monday night. On Saturday, he picked up...

Mentality, mettle, mistakes and Liverpool

Liverpool never seem to do things the easy way. The 2005 Champions League victory was a prime example, from the dramatic late Steven Gerrard goal against Olympiakos to ensure qualification from the group stages to the nerve-wracking win over Chelsea in the semi-final. We all know the emotional rollercoaster that was the incredible penalty...

What is Liverpool’s Best Midfield?

Comparative to previous years where Jurgen Klopp has had four players to choose from off the bat, Liverpool have benefitted from more options in the middle of the park this season, before the rigour of the campaign could take its toll, at least. It’s therefore been of little surprise to see the German utilise the...

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Who Was Man of the Match?

Amid accusations that Liverpool were beginning to buckle under the pressure of an intensifying title race, the Reds produced a determined and assured performance to overwhelm Bournemouth and regain top spot. Sadio Mane's fantastic header gave the home side the lead, but it was Georginio Wijnaldum's delightful second which truly settled the nerves at Anfield...

Observations as Liverpool Dispatch Bournemouth

Liverpool produced the perfect response after two frustrating draws against Leicester and West Ham with a routine 3-0 win against Bournemouth to retake their place at the top of the table before Manchester City face Chelsea on Sunday. The Reds delivered a full-proof performance with Sadio Mane opening the scoring before a goal from...

Key Stats As Reds Resurgent Against Bournemouth

Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League for the time being with a fantastic 3-0 win over Bournemouth. But what are the key stats from yet another top performance at Anfield? Midfield Maestro Naby Leads The Charge Overall, Liverpool’s midfield were absolutely excellent, and at the heart of that was Naby Keita. His...

Liverpool Blow Away Bournemouth To Hit The Top

Liverpool romped back to the top of the Premier League with a scintillating 3-0 win over Bournemouth that could have been much more. It’s a result that ends the Reds’ miniature blip of two draws in a row and sends a message out that they’re not about to let this title race slip away...

Player Ratings as Liverpool Return To Top Spot

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table with a routine win against Bournemouth, showing a much-improved performance across the board. Alisson - 7 Had little to do throughout such was Liverpool’s dominance, but dealt well on the occasions he was called into action. Good save against Fraser in the opening minutes provided the...

A Changed Canvas: Where Does Oxlade-Chamberlain Fit In Upon His Return?

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’. In a footballing context, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the proof in the pudding, with Liverpool fans longing for his return in the build-up to the Premier League and Champions League run-in in the hopes it’ll provide a crucial boost in attempts to pip Manchester City...

Jurgen Klopp promises that his Liverpool team are ready for this title race

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has promised that his team is ready 'to fight for everything' in title race against Manchester City and Spurs. The former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund boss was in good spirits as he spoke to reporters today ahead of Liverpool's Premier League fixture with Bournemouth on Saturday. Klopp insisted his players are ready for...

Jurgen Klopp enjoys a little more choice in team selection for Bournemouth match

Liverpool welcomed back three players to full training this week to give manager Jurgen Klopp some much-needed options as The Reds prepare to meet Bournemouth at Anfield this weekend. Club captain Jordan Henderson returned along with Gini Wijnaldum, and perhaps most importantly, Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 20-year-old right-back, Alexander-Arnold, hasn't played since Liverpool's 1-0 win at Brighton...

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana feels Reds’ team spirit will carry them through title race

Adam Lallana believes that Liverpool's togetherness and team spirit means they will not collapse in Premier League title run-in between now and May. Liverpool have hit something of a mini-slump with regards to form after two 1-1 draws in their last two games, at home to Leicester City and away to West Ham. Manchester City took...

Reports of Liverpool’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated

So Liverpool have bottled the title eh? Well that was a crazy six days. The title was already won on Tuesday, back in the balance on Wednesday, and completely lost by Monday. What a week. All facetiousness aside, the change in media narrative after what was essentially two back to back below par performances from...

A brief glimpse of Naby Keita’s brilliance

I despised football when the final whistle blew at West Ham. More points dropped in the Premier League title race, but more worryingly a limp performance by Liverpool, who looked anything but a team trying to go five points clear at the top. In any normal season, a draw at West Ham in February would be...

Liverpool FC and their treatment of youth players

The way that Liverpool treat their young players is interesting to me. They seem to fall into two groups under Klopp, and it’s curious to see how Klopp treats, and has treated, both young players and the loan system that they fit into. Take for example, Trent Alexander-Arnold. His meteoric rise may have been accelerated...

Guardiola believes his City team’s drive has come to the fore in title race

Pep Guardiola claims that his Manchester City team has displayed its ambition and appetite for another Premier League title with the way they have pulled Liverpool's lead back since the turn of the year. City won 2-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night and that victory put the title holders back on top of the...

John Aldridge doesn’t believe Naby Keita or Adam Lallana are good enough for Liverpool FC

Liverpool's former striker John Aldridge believes that neither Naby Keita or Adam Lallana are up to the required standard to make any relevant contribution at Liverpool. Writing in his column for the independent.ie, Aldridge commented that the Liverpool team has lacked balance in recent weeks and the front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and...

Markus Babbel discloses which three Liverpool players have impressed him the most

Former Liverpool and Germany right-back Markus Babbel has revealed the three Liverpool stars who have impressed him the most this season. Babbel, now head coach of Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia, was interviewed by Liverpoolfc.com when he spoke about the players who have really caught his eye in 2018/19. The 2000/01 treble-winner was asked how Liverpool's...

Liverpool v Bournemouth Preview – Can Liverpool stop their dip in form this Saturday?

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Anthony Taylor Date & Time - Saturday, February 9th @ 15:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 1/5, Draw 6/1, Bournemouth 11/1 Form Liverpool Form Okay, so now is the time to get behind The Reds. It's easy to 'support' a team through a winning run or the kind of incredible record-breaking form - 62 points from a possible...

Liverpool vs Bournemouth Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool host Bournemouth off the back of two poor performances and two poor results, that have seen their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to three points. Now they know that with City looking to use their game against Everton to move top of the league before the Reds get a...