Selling Dejan Lovren – another gamble

Reports in the media today strongly suggest that Dejan Lovren is headed to Italy on a permanent deal. He did not travel with the team to Istanbul, so it's quite possible the rumours are based on reality than your regular summer click-bait. The Croat found himself down the pecking order after representing his country...

Why Liverpool are right to sell Dejan Lovren

After five years of being one of the most divisive players in Liverpool's history, the end appears to be nigh for Dejan Lovren at Anfield. If (trustworthy) rumours are to be believed,  the 30-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to Roma, having accepted that being fourth choice centre-back is going to be...

Klopp gives fitness update ahead of Chelsea clash in UEFA Super Cup

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp today gave a general update on the fitness of The Reds' squad ahead of Wednesday night's UEFA Super Cup encounter with Chelsea in Istanbul. There is still no further accurate reading on how long goalkeeper Alisson will be out for with the injury he sustained against Norwich on Friday night. Klopp...

Liverpool 4-1 Norwich: A Tactical Breakdown

Liverpool's Premier League game against Norwich was the first genuine test Jürgen Klopp's men have faced since becoming European Champions. This was the first occasion in which points were at stake, the team would be able to set a marker and display their intent for the season. The scoreline indicates a strong performance, and the...

Tactical Analysis: How Liverpool Improved Mo Salah

When Liverpool signed Mohammad Salah for £37 million from AS Roma in 2017, most people didn’t expect him to have scored 72 goals in 106 games. But, under the watchful eye of Jurgen Klopp, his reputation as a fast winger has rapidly developed into becoming one of the most prolific forwards in the Premier...

Liverpool v Chelsea Preview – Super Cup glory beckons for Reds

THE DETAILS Venue – BJK Vodafone Park, Istanbul, Turkey Referee – Stephanie Frappart (FRA) Date & Time – Wednesday, August 14th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Liverpool 4/7, Draw 3/1, Chelsea 9/2 Liverpool and Chelsea meet in Istanbul on Wednesday night in the UEFA Super Cup. The Reds - Champions League winners - and Chelsea - Europa League winners -...

Joe Gomez says Liverpool are hungry for Super Cup glory

Liverpool's Joe Gomez says the team is hungry for Super Cup success this Wednesday in Istanbul as Reds prepare to face Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp's men lost out on the Community Shield to Manchester City after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat following an entertaining 1-1 draw at Wembley earlier this month. Now, Liverpool have another chance of...

Adrian Given Huge Early Opportunity to Prove His Worth

A flying start to the season, but also something to be concerned about. Liverpool are back. The Reds were scintillating at times in their demolition of Norwich, in a first half that epitomised why the Reds are one of the top two sides in Europe. This was a Canaries side who eased to Championship glory last...

Liverpool’s academy now rivals their first-team

The Liverpool academy used to be full of false hope.  For a period of time, fans had high hopes for the youngsters on the books. The ones who’d either carved out a reputation having impressed prior to their move to Merseyside or those boosted by what they eventually turn out to be according to Football...

Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City – Observations as Alisson Injury Taints Opening Day Reds Romp

Liverpool kicked off the new Premier League season with a comfortable 4-1 romp over Norwich City at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's men were put under pressure by a spirited Norwich side, but were also helped by a more-than-leaky Canaries defence, who shipped four goals even before half-time. Grant Hanley diverted a Divock Origi cross into his...

Liverpool’s Most Recent Successes

Liverpool is one of the most famous football clubs in the world. They share the number 1 spot with Manchester United as the most decorated club in Premier League's history. They have held numerous titles from different competitions, domestic and international. Their most recent title was the 2019 Champions League after they had one of...

Liverpool Begin Campaign with 4-1 Norwich Victory

Liverpool got their 2019/2020 Premier League campaign off to the ideal start with a 4-1 victory over Norwich City at Anfield on Friday. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi, as well as a Grant Hanley own goal sufficed for the efficient, if not always electric hosts. As happy as the Reds will...

Player Ratings as Liverpool Beat Norwich 4-1

Liverpool kicked off the 2019/20 Premier League season with a 4-1 win over newly-promoted Norwich. A bit of the old Liverpool came out with some very dodgy moments defensively, but, fortunately, the attack was at its scintillating best and was extremely clinical in the first half. There’s some work to be done for Jurgen...

Jurgen Klopp is considering starting Sadio Mané against Norwich

Liverpool's Sadio Mané could be picked to start against Norwich City at Anfield tonight despite only returning from his summer break earlier this week. The Reds' number 10 had a hectic summer, going all the way to the AFCON final where Senegal eventually lost to Algeria. Due to his extended international duty, Mané only returned to...

Time to forget the transfer window | The real stuff starts now

Last season was a slog. It was a wonderful, beautiful slog, but it was a slog. With Manchester City so unrelenting, Liverpool had to be at peak form to get close to their final goal of the league title, and even then, we fell - even if just slightly - short. A Champions League...

Liverpool’s Nathaniel Phillips joins VfB Stuttgart on loan after extending contract with Reds

Young Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips has moved to German side VfB Stuttgart on a season-long loan after also signing a new long-term contract with The Reds. Phillips featured a lot over the pre-season and Klopp and his backroom team must have liked what they saw, hence the contract extension for the 22-year-old centre-back. The Liverpoolfc.com site...

The real reason Liverpool shouldn’t sign Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured availability has resulted in all logic going right out of the window.  With Liverpool failing to add to their squad this summer, fans are desperate to bring him in back on loan. Not just to give the Reds some much needed attacking depth, but to keep the Brazilian maestro away from rivals...

Klopp Crusade For Marginal Gains Bodes Well For Future

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp drafted in the services of a professional surfer to teach his players how to cope with stress ahead of the new football season. Sebastian Steudtner, a German surfer, was a guest of the club at their pre-season training camp in Evian last week to speak to the first-team squad. In a bid...

The Liverpool eleven Jurgen Klopp might go with against Norwich

Liverpool get the Premier League underway against Norwich this Friday night so we take a look at the starting lineup Jurgen Klopp might select. After an impressive performance against Manchester City during last Sunday's Community Shield, Klopp has some big decisions to make around his first starting eleven of the season. In goals, Alisson will start...

Positives For Reds Despite Community Shield Defeat

Liverpool lost the seasonal curtain-raiser, the Community Shield, 5-4 on penalties to Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday after the game ended 1-1 in normal time. A powerful Joel Matip header cancelled out Raheem Sterling's opener, in a game that -- despite some fans' indifference to the value of the Community Shield -- neither side,...

Liverpool v Norwich City Preview – Klopp looks to start league season with a win

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Michael Oliver Date & Time – Friday, August 9th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Liverpool 1/7, Draw 7/1, Norwich City 14/1 The Premier League returns this Friday night as newly-promoted Norwich City visit Anfield to take on the current European champions, Liverpool. The Canaries won the Championship title to gain promotion last May having...

Big Club Survey: How Liverpool fared against their Premier League rivals

The debate over which club is the biggest in the Premier League has rumbled on for many years and it is one that is unlikely to end any time soon. However, a survey of over 3,500 football fans has attempted to find out what they think constitutes a big club and Liverpool supporters are unlikely...

Gini Wijnaldum recognises the need for Liverpool to win from the off

Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum knows that The Reds must start their Premier League season off with a win on Friday against Norwich City. For a second consecutive campaign, it looks like Jurgen Klopp's side will be the main challengers to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City title-winning team. Liverpool accumulated a record 97 points last season but still...

National Anthem Booed by Liverpool Supporters – Here’s Why

In the aftermath of the Community Shield, which saw Manchester City beat Liverpool on penalties after a 1-1 draw, the main talking point is not the match itself, but the events before kick-off. As the players lined up facing the royal box, in front of Prince William, it was announced that the national anthem would...

The lack of full back cover at Liverpool is an uncalculated risk

Liverpool Football Club currently has quite possibly the best full-back pair in the world. Last season was record-breaking for both Trent-Alexander Arnold and Andrew Robertson. Shattering the assists records, while covering the flanks of the best defence in the league. Oh, and they also won the European Cup in one of the most memorable...

Liverpool’s James Milner should be fit and available for the Norwich game

Liverpool's veteran midfielder James Milner is expected to be back in action and available for selection when The Reds face Norwich City at Anfield on Friday night. Milner was ruled out of Sunday's Community Shield encounter with Manchester City - an enthralling game which Jurgen Klopp's side was very unlucky to lose on penalties. The club's...

Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City – Observations as City nick Community Shield

It was the stereotypical game of two halves at Wembley Stadium, as Liverpool came out second best after a penalty shootout, that saw 9 out of 10 penalties hit the back of the net. Unfortunately, Gini Wijnaldum was the unlucky one, and the Reds had to be content with what you could possibly call...

Key stats as Liverpool narrowly miss out on Community Shield

A combination of wastefulness and outright misfortune denied Liverpool the early boost of Community Shield success, but still, they could take heart from their impressive performance against their biggest title rivals. Here are the key stats from the season's curtain-raiser: Liverpool the better side City edged the first-half but Liverpool controlled the second, and ultimately the...

Shaqiri To Add Midfield Attacking Thrust

The team Jurgen Klopp named to face Lyon in Geneva on Wednesday evening was interesting for a number of reasons. Not only were Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker given also starts much quicker than anticipated following their return to pre-season from their extended, post-international tournament breaks, but the midfield selection and composition was...

Match Report: City Triumph in Wembley Shootout over Liverpool

A Gabriel Jesus penalty condemned Liverpool to a 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester City at Wembley. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Joel Matip saw normal time finish 1-1 in an entertaining game, but one in which Liverpool could justifiably think that Lady Luck evaded them. In the second half, in particular, Liverpool -- with Mohamed...