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Making The Case for Wataru Endō Against Everton

Endo for the Derby? I wrote a piece previewing the upcoming Merseyside Derby this week, where I predicted a line-up that I thought may start the red next Premier League game. Given the South American contingent had returned in good time and the fact that the weekend's game was at Anfield, meant I disregarded any...

Szoboszlai: Hungary’s Key to Euro 2024 Success

A Stellar Show in a Crucial Clash Liverpool's midfield maestro, Dominik Szoboszlai, once again demonstrated his international pedigree, steering Hungary to the brink of Euro 2024 qualification. Despite a challenging start against Lithuania, Hungary fought back to secure a 2-2 draw, largely credited to Szoboszlai's leadership and ingenuity on the pitch. Turning the Tides When It...

Report: Liverpool’s £111m Decision Creates Doucoure Problem

Liverpool's Transfer Dilemma: Cheick Doucoure - Complex World of Premier League Negotiations Liverpool's recent footballing ventures in the transfer market have been a topic of intense discussion. Their primary candidates for the No 6 role were snatched away by rivals Chelsea, despite reports of confirmed deals with Brighton and Southampton. This leaves Jurgen Klopp with...

‘Could be a problem’, Midfielder Price Too High For LFC – Journalist

Liverpool's Doucoure Dilemma: A Costly Affair Liverpool's Midfield Search Intensifies In recent days, Cheick Doucoure's name has been reverberating in the hallowed footballing chambers of Liverpool. With the Reds actively searching for talent, they now find themselves at a financial crossroads when it comes to securing the 23-year-old's signature. The crux of the issue? Crystal Palace's...

‘He’s definitely one Liverpool are looking at’ – Journalist

Liverpool's Midfield Reboot: Cheick Doucouré Targetted Liverpool Chasing Crystal Palace's Emerging Midfielder It appears that Liverpool FC may be broadening their horizons in the hunt for a new midfield dynamo. As per a recent report from the Daily Mail, Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucouré could be a potential target for the Merseyside club. Liverpool's interest in the...

Doucoure’s Dominance: A Statistical Breakdown

The Rise of Doucoure Cheick Doucoure, the 23-year-old Malian midfielder, has been making waves in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. His performances have not only caught the eye of pundits and fans alike, but also some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Doucoure's journey from Lens to Crystal Palace and now being linked with...

Rising Star Florentino Luis: Midfield Maestro in Making

Florentino Luis: A Scouting Report Born on August 19, 1999, Florentino Luis, often referred to as simply Florentino, is a dynamic defensive midfielder, who first garnered attention while playing for SL Benfica's youth academy in Portugal. In recent years, he's become an increasingly prominent figure on the pitch and in the transfer market. Performance Overview According to...

Henderson and Can – Struggling in a ‘2’?

Amidst mediocre performances against the likes of Augsburg in the Europa League and Manchester City in the Capital One Cup finals, the midfield (or lack of) has been the biggest topic when it comes to pinpointing the flaws of the Klopp-influenced Liverpool side. A high-calibre midfield sets the tone for the rest of the...