Liverpool

Klopp defends Alisson after Manchester City nightmare for goalkeeper

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp says that Alisson Becker will learn from his off-day against Manchester City and labels him a "world-class" goalkeeper. Alisson made two uncharacteristic errors to help Manchester City on their way to a 4-1 win at Anfield on Sunday. Speaking after the game, Klopp discussed the mistakes and was quick to remind everyone...

Why Liverpool Shouldn’t Sign Rodrigo De Paul

Liverpool have been linked to innumerable players throughout the course of the transfer window. The spotlight of speculation has mostly focused on the defensive compartment after the serious injuries to both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. The uncertainty over Georginio Wijnaldum's future, however, has lead to several midfielders being linked to the Reds. Among the...

The importance of shot variance

It feels like an eternity ago now, but it hasn’t even been a month since Liverpool hit seven past Crystal Palace. The Premier League champions looked rampant at Selhurst Park. Previously, the Reds have racked up a 3-0 lead and taken their foot off the pedal, but against Roy Hodgson’s side, it was different....

Henderson says Reds must get City defeat out of their system before facing Leicester

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes his squad must use the coming week to get the Manchester City defeat out of their system. Jürgen Klopp's Reds lost 4-1 to Manchester City on Sunday, making it three consecutive Anfield defeats, after going almost four years without losing a home game in the league before that. Henderson insists that...

Has Jurgen Klopp been found out?

No. Thanks for reading.  In all seriousness, I’m not sure how anyone can come to that conclusion. Yes, Liverpool have lost twice in quick succession, and fortress Anfield has been ransacked. But it’s a massive stretch to watch those games and your first thought to be that Klopp has been found out. Yet that’s exactly...

Can we really criticise freakishly unlucky Liverpool?

Sour grapes. That's what any rival supporter will tell you. But it's not, is it? Liverpool started the season as reigning Premier League and world champions, as well as recently dethroned Champions League winners, looking primed for another dominant campaign. No key players departed, those below them in the table didn't look remotely scary and silverware...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face Manchester City on Sunday?

Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield this Sunday. The Reds have lost their last two home games in the league and will be eager to get back to winning ways on their home turf. Jürgen Klopp and his men know that the visitors are now the hot favourites to win this season's Premier League...

Liverpool vs Manchester City Preview – Reds do battle to keep failing title hopes alive

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Michael Oliver Date & Time – Sunday, February 7th @ 16:30 Current Odds – Liverpool 12/5, Draw 11/4, Manchester City 21/20 ________________________________________________________ This game has grown in stature in recent years as Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City established themselves as the two main powerhouses in the Premier League. The...

The end of the line for Joel Matip?

Since Jurgen Klopp stepped in as Liverpool boss the sparkle that often surrounded deadline day has disappeared, and for the main part this is a good thing. This season has been one like no other, the squad has been hugely depleted in every position. Particularly at centre back where Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have been...

Tactical Breakdown: West Ham 1-3 Liverpool

Liverpool travelled to the London Stadium buoyed by a brilliant performance against Spurs. However, David Moyes' West Ham side have proven this season they can vie with the best, and hope to challenge for European qualification at the end of the season. West Ham lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape. Michail Antonio led the line,...