Liverpool

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...

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...

Is There Something In The Ajer For Liverpool?

Dejan Lovren brought down the curtain on his six-year stint with Liverpool when he joined Zenit St Petersburg last month. Despite not being universally popular among the Reds fanbase, the Croatian international was nonetheless a player Jurgen Klopp regularly turned to -- be it as a regular starter or as a rotational player -- and...

Klopp gives injury update on Reds duo

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp gave an injury update regarding both Jordan Henderson and Joël Matip following The Reds' penalty-shootout defeat to Arsenal in Saturday's Community Shield. Klopp's men drew 1-1 with Arsenal after 90 minutes at Wembley. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave The Gunners a first-half lead with a fantastic finish from the edge of the box....

Could Suarez be Liverpool’s modern-day Litmanen?

Life comes at you fast as a footballer, with your reputation never too far from taking a battering. One minute you can be the flavour of the month, earning an infinite amount of praise, and the next you can be a washed-up has-been who has little else to offer. Luis Suarez finds himself in that very...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face Arsenal in Saturday’s Community Shield?

Liverpool and Arsenal meet at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, the Community Shield. With injuries and a very short pre-season to consider, Jürgen Klopp will have plenty of decisions to make before The Reds take to the hallowed Wembley turf. Alisson will start in goal for Liverpool as...