How Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can replace James Milner at Liverpool
By no means are Liverpool in limbo but there is a lot of uncertainty over the future of a number of players currently on their books.
The media focus has, rightly, been on Mohamed Salah.
The two-time Golden Boot winner - who could well make it three this season - is out of contract once the 2022/23 campaign comes to an end. According to reports, he wants to extend his stay on Merseyside and the club are eager for him …
The Curious Case of James Milner
In the past few days, we have seen reports of James Milner signing a new one-year contract at Liverpool Football Club. At 36 years of age, he has become a trusted lieutenant to reds boss Jürgen Klopp, within his elite group of players. The minutes have diminished, the ability has been on the wane for sometime, but the trust in which Jürgen has placed in some of his senior players appears equally as important as on-pitch value alone.
There is …
Why James Milner started against Chelsea
There is a misconception that if a player starts ahead of someone else, they are the better one. In reality, they are usually just viewed as the better fit for that game by the manager. Football these days is not a one size fits all sort of thing. It really is a squad game and that is why so many teams spend ridiculous amounts of money adding depth.
This has been a topic of debate on Liverpool Twitter following the …
Liverpool's handling of Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate has made just two starts for Liverpool following his £36million transfer from RB Leipzig this summer.
The first arrived in the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League and then he was included in the starting XI for the 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Norwich City. It has now been close to a month since he last featured for the Reds and I’ve seen complaints from some fans.
With injuries stacking up elsewhere, people are starting …
Klopp’s Campaign Management
Stubbornness, single mindedness, arrogance and an absolute inability to adjust one's methods, can be the downfall of even the best managers in modern football.
In recent years we have seen the likes of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, unable to adapt to the modern needs of Premier League football, with both departing the division at relative low points. The signs are often evident, the fall off from brilliance usually gradual, but the reason for the decline always consistent. Football changes, …
James Milner: The Final Year
It seems as though he has been around forever, and with one more year on his Liverpool contract, James Milner is still a valuable squad member. His minutes from last season will most probably now drop significantly, but his presence is still an important one for the reds.
When leaving Manchester City at 29 years of age (in 2015), it would be fair to say that Milly had already enjoyed a fulfilling career, and could be proud of his achievements. …
Reds Get Stuck Into Second Day of Training in Austria
Liverpool are settling into their Austrian training camp as they stepped it up a gear on their second day in the Salzburg region.
A spec-less Jürgen Klopp - rumours are that he may have had laser eye surgery - oversaw proceedings with his coaching staff in the beautiful surroundings.
The Reds welcomed back players from long-term injuries such as Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Joël Matip. Matip and Gomez could be seen in the Liverpoolfc.com photos taking part in …
Red reveals words of advice and praise received from teammates
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips has spoken of some of the confidence-building words of encouragement he has heard from experienced teammates.
Phillips played a pivotal role in Liverpool's strong run of form to the end of the season, normally alongside either Ozan Kabak or young Rhys Williams at the heart of The Reds' defence.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Phillips revealed how some of the more senior players in the squad would take every opportunity to pass on advice or messages …
Milner feels fatigue cost Liverpool as they are held to draw at Leeds United
Liverpool midfielder James Milner believes The Reds' Champions League draw with Real Madrid left them jaded at Elland Road on Monday night.
Jürgen Klopp's Reds put everything they had into last Wednesday's quarter-final second leg performance against LaLiga giants Real Madrid at Anfield. It wasn't enough to stop Liverpool from going out but still left the squad lacking energy on Monday at Leeds United.
Sadio Mané gave Liverpool a first-half lead but a late headed goal from defender Diego Llorente …
"It could have been a different story" - Milner laments Liverpool's loss to Real Madrid
James Milner says everyone at Liverpool has been left rueing their poor first-leg display which led to their Champions League exit.
Jürgen Klopp's Reds lost 3-1 away to Real Madrid last week after a very poor performance on the night - a defeat they were unable to bounce back from on Wednesday at Anfield.
Despite an impressive effort, the second leg finished 0-0 at Anfield and Liverpool are out of European football's premier competition.
Speaking in his post-match interview, Liverpool …