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A roundup of all Liverpool news from the weekend

Liverpool played their final pre-season friendly on Saturday at Anfield. Let's look at how that went as well as having a quick round-up of other LFC news from the weekend. Liverpool 7 - 2 Blackpool Jürgen Klopp's Reds welcomed former Liverpool U23s coach Neil Critchley back to Merseyside with his League One Blackpool team. Liverpool beat The...

Gini Wijnaldum: A Fantastic Servant, Time To Make Way

The deal that had been proposed for weeks is finally taking shape. There have been many players whom have divided opinion amongst the Liverpool fanbase in history - Dirk Kuyt, Luis Garcia, Danny Murphy are amongst a few. And with Georginio Wijnaldum potentially set to leave the club and wrap up a £15million deal to...

Robertson comes clean on Messi situation

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson admits that he hopes Lionel Messi doesn't sign for The Reds' Premier League rivals, Manchester City. Messi, 33, has made it known he wants to leave Barcelona during this transfer window. However, LaLiga seems to have taken the Catalan club's side with respect to the terms of the Argentina international's contract. Messi...

Wijnaldum will only be fully appreciated after leaving

As we prepare for the start of the new Premier League season, there are only two transfer stories keeping Liverpool fans preoccupied. The continued pursuit of Thiago is the standout talking point, as the Reds try and get a deal for one of the world's best midfielders over the line. It is a frustrating saga...

Liverpool confirm final friendly ahead of start of Premier League season

Liverpool have confirmed they will play one final pre-season friendly this Saturday as they count down to the beginning of the 2020/21 Premier League campaign. Jürgen Klopp's Premier League champions will play Blackpool at 15:00 (UK time) on Saturday, September 5th, at Anfield. League One side Blackpool are managed now by former Liverpool U23s boss Neil...

Could 4222 Shape Be Liverpool’s Next Tactical Step?

As much as Arsenal fans on the internet will tell you otherwise, the Community Shield is a glorified friendly and its importance should be framed as such. There were, however, some interesting takeaways for Liverpool in their 1-1 draw -- and subsequent penalty shootout defeat, again -- with the Gunners at Wembley. Namely the switch in...

Liverpool prepare for departure as Koeman dreams of Gini

As news broke in Spain on Tuesday night, it appeared that Gini Wijnaldum was edging ever closer to a Liverpool exit. Jürgen Klopp's ultra-reliable number 5 is on his way to Barcelona, it seems. According to Spanish publication sport.es, Ronald Koeman hopes to make Wijnaldum one of his first signings since taking over at Camp Nou. With...

Reds reportedly interested in Lille OSC midfielder Boubakary Soumaré

Liverpool is reported to be one of a number of clubs currently interested in acquiring the signature of Lille OSC's midfielder Boubakary Soumaré. French publication Le10Sport is claiming that Soumaré's situation is currently being monitored by a number of clubs including AC Milan, Arsenal and Manchester United. Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin is also strongly linked...

Thiago Could Be Key To Unlocking Liverpool Midfield Goals

The Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool links to burn brightly. Simon Hughes of The Athletic, who is well connected to the club, added another dose of kerosene to the rumours when he reported the Reds are "officially" interested in the Spain international midfielder. If the English champions are indeed to prize the former Barcelona linchpin from FC...

How Liverpool’s September schedule looks as the new domestic season gets underway

With Liverpool and Arsenal having already contested the Community Shield curtain-raiser at Wembley Stadium last weekend, attentions now turn to the start of the Premier League campaign. The Reds lost 5-4 on penalties against The Gunners after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes of play. Second-half substitute Takumi Minamino equalised for Jürgen Klopp's men after...