Reds Gear Up for EFL Cup Clash Against High-Flying Foxes
Liverpool's EFL Cup Journey Begins
In a week brimming with football action, Liverpool is set to commence their EFL Cup journey, facing Leicester City, a team making waves in the Championship. This clash comes swiftly on the heels of Liverpool’s triumphant victories over LASK and West Ham, marking their third fixture in a week.
A Packed Fixture List
The 2023/24 season is barely a month old, and the fixture list is already bustling with action. Liverpool, having showcased their mettle …
Why Liverpool Should Attack the EFL Cup
Why Liverpool Should Attack the EFL Cup
I was not even aware until some random scores started popping up on my timeline, that the English League Cup second round was underway this past week. Tottenham amused everyone, as always, by crashing out at their first hurdle (losing on penalties to Fulham), before Chelsea were forced to bring on over £300m worth of talent, in order to see off league two side, AFC Wimbledon. Due to Liverpool’s 5th place finish in …
Liverpool 0 - 0 Derby County - EFL Cup Player Ratings
Starting XI
Caoimhin Kelleher - 8.0
Was a bystander for much of the first half, with just a dodgy back pass by his captain causing issue in the opening 45 mins. Was called into action more in the second half, but was very assured in his work.
Calvin Ramsey - 8.0
Was solid through the first half, looking strong and energetic. Had a couple of efforts in that opening period, which showed the confidence of the young Scot. Was again …
Klopp delights in "outstanding" performance of Takumi Minamino
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp was hugely impressed by the performance of former RB Salzburg star Takumi Minamino against Lincoln City.
Minamino, along with Curtis Jones, bagged a brace in the 7-2 win at the LNER Stadium. Xherdan Shaqiri, Marko Grujic and Divock Origi were Liverpool's other goalscorers.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Klopp had some special words of praise when asked about Minamino's display in the Carabao Cup win.
"I loved Taki’s game tonight, to be honest – it …
Pep Lijnders faces the media ahead of Liverpool's EFL Cup clash at Lincoln City
On Wednesday, Jürgen Klopp let assistant manager Pep Lijnders take the pre-match press conference ahead of The Reds' visit to play Lincoln in the EFL Cup.
This wasn't the first time Lijnders had taken a press conference for Liverpool and it certainly won't be the last. As ever, the former NEC Nijmegen boss spoke at length when posed questions from the gathered media.
Discussing the likely changes that would be made for the Lincoln City match, Lijnders said:
“It’s about …
Liverpool news - Midweek roundup
With Liverpool's domestic season back underway since last weekend, let's take a quick look at all the news regarding our club so far this week.
Goalkeeper to sign
As reported by us yesterday, Liverpool expect to complete the signing of young Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga this week. The Fluminense stopper is due on Merseyside to complete his medical in the coming days. He will then join up with Barry Lewtas' Liverpool U23s squad. Pitaluga comes highly recommended by Liverpool's Brazil …