Liverpool

Why might Liverpool want Raphinha

There’s been a lot of talk recently linking Liverpool with a move for Raphinha. Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari recently claimed the Reds were ‘leading the race’ ahead of Manchester United and Manchester City.  A lot of people have taken that with a pinch of salt. Why wouldn’t you? After all, why would an Italian journalist...

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 must sign a Gini Wijnaldum replacement

So here we are, in a post-Gini Wijnaldum Liverpool world. The Dutchman was a wonderful servant for the Reds during five hugely successful seasons and will forever go down as a modern-day legend at Anfield. Much like Ronnie Whelan in the 1980s, he rarely made the headlines - both had a penchant for scoring big goals,...

Where Do Liverpool Need To Improve To Claim Title Next Season?

Liverpool’s defence of their Premier League title was disappointing in the 2020/21 campaign as, despite a strong start, they soon became out of touch with winners Manchester City at the halfway point. Jurgen Klopp will be pleased with the way his team rallied in the final couple of months to finish third and secure a Champions...

After Trent’s injury, Henderson’s fitness a huge concern during Euros

As news of Trent's injury on England duty final settles in, anxieties around his team mate Jordan Henderson and his fitness as Euro 2021 looms. The quad tear suffered by Liverpool's number 66 rules him out of the first few weeks of pre-season in a hammer blow for the right back. In the drama surrounding Southgate's...

Is Donyell Malen the answer?

Liverpool have already addressed a key deficiency in their squad depth with the signing of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. But their next priority, even ahead of a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, must be recruiting a quality, versatile forward. With the Africa Cup of Nations set to begin on 9 January 2022, the Reds could be...

Trent Alexander-Arnold forced to withdraw from England squad with injury

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has had to withdraw from the England squad for this summer's European Championship. The 22-year-old had just been confirmed as part of Gareth Southgate's squad earlier this week. He then started England's friendly win over Austria on Wednesday night. However, he limped off with an injury late in the game. Today, it...

Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold sustains injury playing for England

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold started went off injured late in England's 1-0 win over Austria on Wednesday night. Bukayo Saka's second-half goal was enough to give Gareth Southgate's side the win as they prepare for next week's European Championship. However, the late injury to Alexander-Arnold put a dampener on things for England going into the...

Liverpool Duo Selected In Final England Squad for European Championship

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson have both been selected as part of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the Euros. Southgate announced his final 26-man panel on Tuesday ahead of the international tournament that gets underway on June 11th. Incredibly, there had been some doubts over whether Alexander-Arnold was going to make Southgate's squad but, it...

Mane – Regression or Revival?

After arriving from Southampton in Jurgen Klopp’s first summer, it was rumoured that Sadio Mane was in fact the Mario Gotze alternative. Gotze was a prodigy whilst playing under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, and the chance to reunite seemed logical. Sadio Mane, a flying winger and sometimes front man had a sensational yet inconsistent...