Napoli

Report: Reds About to Bid for Belgium Stats Monster

The Rise of Johan Bakayoko Johan Bakayoko, the Belgian winger, has been making waves in the Dutch Eredivisie. With a stellar performance this season, he's become a pivotal figure in PSV's attacking arsenal. Notably, Bakayoko has delivered three assists in just four UEFA Champions League qualifying matches. Burnley's Bid Turned Down Burnley attempted to secure Bakayoko's talents...

Fabrizio Romano: Veiga Transfer Close – LFC Decision Made

The Reasons Behind Liverpool's Decision on Gabri Veiga It's often the unwritten stories and the unsigned contracts that intrigue football fans the most. One such saga from this summer revolves around the Celta Vigo prodigy, Gabri Veiga, and Liverpool's decision to let him slip through their fingers. This decision, as reported by Fabrizio Romano when...

Liverpool Reignite Pursuit of Napoli’s Zielinski

Liverpool have found themselves back in the pursuit of Napoli's central midfielder, Piotr Zielinski, as the summer transfer window approaches. The Reds had previously set their sights on the Polish international in 2016, but Jurgen Klopp ultimately decided to bring Gini Wijnaldum from Newcastle United to Anfield instead. Nevertheless, the rumours surrounding Liverpool's interest in Zielinski...

Liverpool 2 – 0 Napoli – Champions League Man Of The Match

Man Of The Match Ibrahima Konate This was a giant return for the formidable defender. He took on the challenge posed by the brilliant Osimhen, and matched him stride for stride. He was dominant, aggressive, fast paced, and effective in carrying out the ball. The team needs this player, and his towering presence allowed the perfect Virgil...

Liverpool 2 – 0 Napoli – Champions League Player Ratings

Starting XI Alisson Becker - 7.0 Was maybe a consideration to come out, but his importance in keeping his team in games is clear. Very little to do, except for the odd pot shot in the opening half. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7.0 Was surprisingly taken off against Leeds. Was tested by a pacy attack, and was pretty reserved...

Liverpool vs Napoli: Full XI or Kids?

Liverpool's 3-0 win over Ajax on Wednesday night clinched their spot in the knockout round of the UCL. This puts Liverpool in a familiar position: one game left to play, with nothing on the line. In the extremely rare event that Liverpool beat Napoli by 4, Liverpool would finish first in Group A. However,...

Napoli 4 – 1 Liverpool – Player Ratings

Alisson Becker - 2.0 Could do little with the surging ways Napoli came out, and both the two opening goals were clinical, though the second maybe he could have done better. Was hopelessly let down by some of his players. Was poor for the fourth, and even the penalty save couldn’t hide a bad game. Trent...

Napoli v Liverpool – Wednesday Night Lights

I’m not the biggest American Football fan, but can appreciate and enjoy various facets of the game. For me, it’s very much like my casual viewing of the NBA, where I can watch the odd game without the fear of emotion engulfing me. The same cannot be said of my allegiance to Liverpool FC....

Why Lallana Role Could Offer Thiago Encouragement

Jurgen Klopp sprang a surprise in the pre-season of 2018/2019 by using Adam Lallana as the deepest midfielder. Despite the fact the Reds manager hinted at it in the press, Liverpool fans had to pick their jaws off the floor when they saw Lallana -- an attacking midfielder for all his career to date --...

Tactical Analysis: How to beat Klopp’s Liverpool

Liverpool may no longer be unbeaten in the Premier League, but it's abundantly clear that they still are the team to beat. A coronavirus induced hiatus has given rival managers more than ample time to ponder how they could set up their side to tactically overcome Liverpool. Whilst Atletico Madrid and Watford are the two...