Key Stats as Liverpool get first win of the season
What a lovely palate cleanser. After the horror of the first 3 games of the season, the Reds were able to let out a big exhale of tension with a record-matching victory of nine goals over Bournemouth. But what were the Key Stats as Klopp's men put the Cherries to the sword?
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Liverpool got this record margin of victory from a similarly impressive xG difference of 3.23 to 0.29. Trebling that with finishing is needed too, of …
Liverpool FC 9 - 0 Bournemouth - The Player Ratings
The Starters:
Alisson Becker – 7
Well positioned to clear or gather any slightly overhit long ball, which came in useful once or twice. Didn't have much to do, but did it well.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8
What a strike! Trent looks like he's got something back after an underwhelming start to the season, but today he looked ready to win, and comfortably. Not every pass comes off as envisioned, but he gets enough of the hard ones right, putting …
Liverpool Relegated Player Transfer Roulette
Liverpool have already felt the brunt of the financial pinch caused by the ongoing pandemic.
Long linked with Timo Werner, the Reds — who were either unwilling or unable to match the financial package on offer in West London — were beaten to the signing of the German international by Chelsea.
The prevailing sense, as suggested by all of the journalists close to the club, is that reigning European, World, and English champions will be relatively quiet in the upcoming …
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 finished low at the near post, past Aaron Ramsdale.
Mané himself got on the scoresheet before half time to give The Reds the win with …
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 the Champions League, Klopp has some decisions to make to get the best possible results from both the Bournemouth and Atléti fixtures.
Alisson Becker will …
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
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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 glory. Also, it's the last opportunity for Jurgen Klopp's side to click back into gear ahead of the visit of …
Keita Provides Liverpool Timely Reminder
Let's face it, if we're calling a spade a spade, Naby Keita has not lived up to his billing since his highly publicised move from Red Bull Leipzig.
The midfielder failing as yet to be the potential superstar prophesied by many familiar with the Bundesliga is not black and white, however; there is a large area grey area of nuance to consider when assessing his time at Anfield so far.
The real stumbling block for Keita has been injuries and …
Bournemouth 0-3 Liverpool: A Tactical Breakdown
Ho Ho Ho. Christmas has come early.
Liverpool are finally back at their attacking best.
Now, with eight goals in two games, and both Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané in searingly hot form, it seems Liverpool have their attacking mojo back. This is seriously ominous news for the rest of the league, given Liverpool had only dropped two points without even hitting their stride.
Whilst Liverpool's results over the opening fourteen league games was two points away from being perfect, …
Dejan Lovren injury update
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp doesn't believe Dejan Lovren's injury will keep the Croatian international centre-back out for too long.
Lovren has proved to be a steady replacement for the injured Joel Matip who is not expected back for another couple of weeks at least.
In the 3-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday, Lovren went off in the first half under the guidance of the physio team - Lovren himself wanted to play on until half-time and have it assessed then.
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Will this be Liverpool's lineup at Bournemouth?
Liverpool play Bournemouth on Saturday in the Premier League. We've had a look at Jurgen Klopp's likely starting eleven for the game at the Vitality Stadium.
Alisson is available again after missing Wednesday night's Merseyside derby victory through suspension. The Brazilian goalkeeper received a red card for handling the ball outside the box in The Reds' 2-1 win over Brighton last Saturday. Adrian took his place in goals for the 5-2 thrashing of Everton but will be back on the …