Jordan Henderson says Liverpool will continue to move forward despite Napoli defeat
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes The Reds will bounce back in the right way from their Champions League defeat at Napoli on Tuesday night.
Jurgen Klopp's side lost 2-0 in Naples on the opening night of their Champions League title defence, thanks to a penalty from Dries Mertens and an injury-time goal from Fernando Llorente.
Up until Napoli's disputed late penalty, the game was a pretty even affair with Liverpool's passing in the final third the main reason The Reds …
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The Story Behind Liverpool's 'Worst Performance of the Season' and Why it Must Not be Repeated
It's that special time of year again. The European champions are back in action and they will finally be laying their first defence of the crown that sets them apart from the rest.
Liverpool travel to southern Italy to begin their European title defence against Napoli on Tuesday evening. It will be the first time the Reds will be in Champions League action since Jordan Henderson raised Ole Big Ears to the heavens following that magical night in Madrid back …
Trouble in paradise: Two scandals by Liverpool standards
We've reached the first international break, and so it's time to reflect on the first action of the season. The Reds have rattled off four Premier League wins from four and added another continental crown to their cabinet, but there's also been a rare dose of drama.
First, we had the acrimonious departure of Anfield star-in-waiting Bobby Duncan, and then came Sadio Mane's outburst, directed at Mohamed Salah, after being substituted at Burnley.
So let's take some time to discuss …
Jordan Henderson delighted with Burnley win and plays down injury concerns
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson said he was feeling fine after the win at Burnley despite leaving the pitch with a suspected injury with 20 minutes remaining.
Henderson was speaking after The Reds' impressive 3-0 win at Turf Moor on Saturday evening. The captain was taken off for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain following a collision with The Clarets' Aaron Lennon in the second half.
However, Henderson insisted he was feeling fine after the game and that there were no lasting injury concerns.
“I was …
Burnley v Liverpool Preview - Turf Moor trip will be tough encounter
THE DETAILS
Venue – Turf Moor, Burnley
Referee – Chris Kavanagh
Date & Time – Saturday, August 31st @ 17:30
Current Odds – Burnley 8/1, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 1/3
It's back to business for Jurgen Klopp's mighty Reds this Saturday evening when Liverpool attempt to take all three points from a tricky visit to Burnley.
FORM
Burnley Form
Burnley have a 1-1-1 record from their opening three Premier League games of the season. Sean Dyche's men beat Southampton 3-0 on the opening …
Liverpool Press Makes Spanish Whine
Liverpool retained top spot with a dominant 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield last Saturday.
Goals from Joel Matip and a Mohamed Salah brace were enough to wrap up the three points for the Reds, despite Lucas Torreira pulling a goal back for the Gunners in the 83rd minute.
A prominent feature of the victory was the efficient, choreographed and intense pressing of Jurgen Klopp's team.
One player, in particular, who felt the full brunt of the European Champions claustrophobia-inducing …
Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal: A Tactical Breakdown
After a series of underwhelming performances, Liverpool's victory against Arsenal was a significant step in the right direction. Whereas in previous games, Liverpool had conceded a number of chances, and defended poorly, through not pressing effectively or making positional errors, the fixture on Saturday evening was far more akin to the efficient, composed and effective performances which came to define Liverpool's ruthless machine-like intensity over the course of last season.
Liverpool set up in their typical 4-3-3 formation, but whereas …
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 side picking up from where it left off. Yet there were a number of signs that indicate both change and qualitative variance compared to last …
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 League.
Looking back now, and at today’s current market, £37 million is an absolute steal for one of Liverpool’s most potent goal scorers of all time. …