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Liverpool are Un-Upgradeable

Do Liverpool have a single area of their team that requires an upgrade? No. Well, that’s that then. However, just imagine thinking that at the beginning of the previous decade. Liverpool go into 2020 as not only the best team in England, but the most feared side in world football. Many discussions have been had as to how...

Liverpool star edges Reds teammate for 2019 African Player of the Year award

Liverpool's number 10 Sadio Mané has been voted as the 2019 CAF African Player of the Year, winning the award ahead of his Reds teammate Mohamed Salah and Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez. Mané was in Egypt for the ceremony on Tuesday evening and collected the personal award after displaying excellent form for both Liverpool and...

Youngsters Pose Food for Thought for Klopp After Derby Masterclass

We all knew that widespread changes were likely for Liverpool's FA Cup tie with Everton, and that's exactly what we got. Mass hysteria greeted Klopp's team selection ahead of kick-off at Anfield, with many on social media questioning why more senior players hadn't been included alongside the likes of Curtis Jones, Neco Williams, Harvey Elliott,...

Liverpool’s Nike deal confirmed

Liverpool and Nike have today announced the official kit deal which will see the giant sports supplier providing the club's kits in a multi-year deal starting from June 1st 2020. After the recent court proceedings involving New Balance and LFC finished, it was widely known that The Reds would be linking up with Nike from...

Takumi Minamino – Analysis of Debut

When Liverpool announced the signing of Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg many fans were wondering what position he would play. Is he a centre midfielder? A number 10? A versatile attacker? Yesterday's game should put some of those questions to rest as Klopp deployed Minamino as the false nine, the Roberto Firmino role. Despite his...

Jurgen Klopp delights in Minamino debut after derby win

Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the "super" debut of Takumi Minamino as Liverpool's second-string lineup beat Everton 1-0 at Anfield in the FA Cup. Minamino made his first appearance for The Reds having joined last week from Red Bull Salzburg. The Japan international played in the middle of the front three and Klopp was delighted...

Liverpool vs Sheffield Utd – Tactical Analysis

Liverpool met Sheffield Utd at Anfield for their first game of 2020, hoping to pick up where they left off in 2019. In securing a comfortable 2-0 victory, they did just that. Liverpool's tactical approach was an intelligent one given the challenges presented by their opponent's system & Christmas scheduling. They were able to simultaneously...

Klopp gave a worrying injury update regarding Naby Keita

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's Naby Keita will also miss Sunday's FA Cup tie against Everton after the midfielder was injured in the pre-match warmup before Thursday's 2-0 win over Sheffield United. Keita was set to start in midfield against The Blades, however, he picked up what seems to be a groin injury in the pre-game...

Klopp on Liverpool’s current squad status

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed some of the difficulties The Reds currently face due to injuries and a hectic fixture schedule. Sheffield United visit Anfield tonight in another huge Premier League clash while Everton arrive on Sunday for a third-round FA Cup clash. In his pre-match press conference, Klopp spoke about Liverpool's absent players - The...

Liverpool 1-0 Wolves: A Tactical Breakdown

"This was a marvellous tactical battle, but for Nuno Espirito Santo, despite his best efforts, couldn’t quite deliver a surprise in morphing into Nuno Espirito Santa(!!!), but with Liverpool, rather unexpectedly, now four points clear of Manchester City, it seems Christmas may just have come early…" - Wolverhampton 0-2 Liverpool: A Tactical Breakdown, 23/12/2018 It's...