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Jamie Carragher was puzzled with criticism recently aimed at Liverpool’s form

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that he feels the criticism Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side have come under in recent weeks has been harsh as The Reds drew two league games in a row. As reported in Goal.com, Carragher highlighted the fact that it was unrealistic of fans and the media to expect Liverpool,...

Why Liverpool were excellent on and off the ball against Bournemouth

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explained why he was very happy with almost all aspects of his team's performance in their 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Many fans and pundits alike had commented that The Reds looked leggy and lethargic in recent weeks and lacked the urgency to regain possession when the opposition...

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s Naby Keita is finally showing what he can do

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was very happy to see such an improved performance from Naby Keita against Bournemouth on Saturday. The former RB Leipzig midfielder had given us glimpses of just what he is capable of in the second half of Liverpool's 1-1 draw at West Ham last Monday night. On Saturday, he picked up...

Mentality, mettle, mistakes and Liverpool

Liverpool never seem to do things the easy way. The 2005 Champions League victory was a prime example, from the dramatic late Steven Gerrard goal against Olympiakos to ensure qualification from the group stages to the nerve-wracking win over Chelsea in the semi-final. We all know the emotional rollercoaster that was the incredible penalty...

What is Liverpool’s Best Midfield?

Comparative to previous years where Jurgen Klopp has had four players to choose from off the bat, Liverpool have benefitted from more options in the middle of the park this season, before the rigour of the campaign could take its toll, at least. It’s therefore been of little surprise to see the German utilise the...

Observations as Liverpool Dispatch Bournemouth

Liverpool produced the perfect response after two frustrating draws against Leicester and West Ham with a routine 3-0 win against Bournemouth to retake their place at the top of the table before Manchester City face Chelsea on Sunday. The Reds delivered a full-proof performance with Sadio Mane opening the scoring before a goal from...

A Changed Canvas: Where Does Oxlade-Chamberlain Fit In Upon His Return?

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’. In a footballing context, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the proof in the pudding, with Liverpool fans longing for his return in the build-up to the Premier League and Champions League run-in in the hopes it’ll provide a crucial boost in attempts to pip Manchester City...

Jurgen Klopp promises that his Liverpool team are ready for this title race

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has promised that his team is ready 'to fight for everything' in title race against Manchester City and Spurs. The former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund boss was in good spirits as he spoke to reporters today ahead of Liverpool's Premier League fixture with Bournemouth on Saturday. Klopp insisted his players are ready for...

Jurgen Klopp enjoys a little more choice in team selection for Bournemouth match

Liverpool welcomed back three players to full training this week to give manager Jurgen Klopp some much-needed options as The Reds prepare to meet Bournemouth at Anfield this weekend. Club captain Jordan Henderson returned along with Gini Wijnaldum, and perhaps most importantly, Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 20-year-old right-back, Alexander-Arnold, hasn't played since Liverpool's 1-0 win at Brighton...

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana feels Reds’ team spirit will carry them through title race

Adam Lallana believes that Liverpool's togetherness and team spirit means they will not collapse in Premier League title run-in between now and May. Liverpool have hit something of a mini-slump with regards to form after two 1-1 draws in their last two games, at home to Leicester City and away to West Ham. Manchester City took...