Liverpool’s Matip and Gomez in Al Ettifaq’s Radar: A Transfer Possibility?
Transfer Talks Heating Up
Liverpool’s Joel Matip and Joe Gomez have recently been the subject of significant transfer speculation. According to Ben Jacobs, in an exclusive for CaughtOffside, these two Reds players are being eyed by Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq. This news comes...
Will Jordan Henderson Return to Anfield?
I would absolutely encourage the former Liverpool skipper, Jordan Henderson, to return to Liverpool, though only in the viewing capacity that recently saw former Anfield legends, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho, take in the 4-2 win over Newcastle. All three of these former Liverpool players departed the Premier League in...
Liverpool Legends Fabinho and Firmino: Reflecting on Their Anfield Legacy and New Beginnings
Brazilian Duo’s Emotional Return to Anfield
Liverpool legends Fabinho and Roberto Firmino recently made a poignant return to Anfield, witnessing the Reds’ exhilarating 4-2 triumph over Newcastle United. This marked their first visit back to the revered grounds since their departure in the...
Well, 2023 has been a strange one. To turn around Sven-Goran Eriksson’s cliche: first half not so good, second half good.
At times last season it looked as if the Jurgen Klopp era was coming towards an end. Anfield was an unhappy place. It never quite reached the stage where the internal grumbling became a...
Premier League Title Chase: Liverpool's Resilience Lauded by Former Star
Liverpool's remarkable ascent to the top of the Premier League standings after 16 games has been a narrative of grit and last-gasp heroics. The team's ability to clinch victories in the dying moments against teams like Crystal Palace, Fulham, Wolves, and Newcastle, has not only...
Endō's Transition to Liverpool
Last week saw Japan captain, Wataru Endō, produce his most complete performance yet, as he undertook ninety minutes against Austrian Bundesliga side, LASK. Some may say that the standard of the opposition makes the level of performance hard to measure, yet I was more impressed with how he excelled amongst and...
Roberto Firmino: Future Uncertain at Al-Ahli
Roberto Firmino's tenure with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli could be drawing to a close merely six months after the Brazilian striker's arrival. The former Liverpool forward, who made a free transfer in the summer, may find himself at the center of transfer speculations come January.
Firmino's Short Stint in...
Transfer Confusion and Choices
I was very sceptical about the signing of Ryan Gravenberch in the summer, mostly because it came only weeks after Liverpool failed to capture the world class destroyer, Moisés Caicedo. The fact that no elite defensive midfielder was recruited still causes me confusion and annoyance, as it was the most important...
Gentle Pursuit for Liverpool’s Star, Mohamed Salah
In the tranquil yet potent corridors of the Saudi Pro League, a subtle admiration blossoms for Liverpool's luminary forward, Mohamed Salah. Michael Emenalo, the director of football, delicately weaves his appreciation for the Egyptian maestro, hinting at a potential future where Salah might grace the Saudi pitches.
The Unwavering...
The Unseen Brilliance of Brighton's Tactical Approach
In a meticulous breakdown by Andy Jones and Mark Carey from The Athletic, Brighton’s tactical prowess against Liverpool has been brought to the limelight. Andy Jones astutely observed, "Brighton’s growth in recent seasons has been underpinned by their confidence in possession, building play patiently and cleverly." This confidence...
