Koeman: "Challenging Integration" About Dutch Star's Form
Gakpo's Anfield Journey: Koeman's Take
Liverpool's acquisition of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven during the January window was met with widespread optimism. A price tag of a reported £35m signalled their faith in the 24-year-old's capabilities. Indeed, since putting on the iconic Reds jersey, Gakpo's journey has been largely upwards, recording seven goals and three assists in 30 appearances.
However, Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman offered a somewhat different perspective on the Dutch winger's transition to the Premier League.
Koeman’s Perspective …
Why Gravenberch Chose Liverpool Over Manchester United
Behind-The-Scenes Look At Liverpool's Signing of Ryan Gravenberch
Liverpool's recent acquisition of Ryan Gravenberch has been a topic of much discussion and intrigue. James Pearce and Simon Hughes of The Athletic delved deep into the intricate process behind the move. Here’s a closer look into the signing of the Dutch midfielder, capturing the excitement of a potential star in the making at Anfield.
As Gravenberch made his way into Liverpool’s training complex, familiar faces like Virgil van Dijk and Cody …
The Gravenberch Controversy: What Dutch Coaches Really Think
Dutch Coaches Unimpressed with Midfielder's Decision
A Complex Decision
Ryan Gravenberch, the 21-year-old midfield sensation, has found himself in hot water with Dutch U21s coach Michael Reiziger and senior team boss Ronald Koeman. The young talent opted to skip the Dutch U21s' European Championship qualifiers against Moldova and North Macedonia. His reason? To settle into his new life in Liverpool following a €40 million Deadline Day move from Bayern Munich.
Michael Reiziger's Take
Michael Reiziger, the man at the helm …
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 the Lionel Messi 'situation' up in the air, and likely to continue for some time yet, the Catalan club is looking to establish some …
Premier League 2018/19 Season Preview
After an enormously entertaining World Cup full of drama and decadence, we the football faithful have been cast into the darkness of a month without the beautiful game. This has not stopped the majority of the big Premier League clubs from making money moves in anticipation. Ahead, we preview what to expect from them this season.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s relatively early business in securing the tenacious Lucas Torreira (aptly auto-corrected to terrier), supplemented with the earlier additions of Borussia Dortmund’s spine, …
Progress At Liverpool FC Regardless Of Final Fixture
Let's get something absolutely clear from the off, friends - whether Liverpool beat Middlesborough and secure a Champions League play-off or not, there has been obvious, demonstrable progress under Jürgen Klopp this season. This really shouldn't need saying, but the fickle and pugnacious nature of many of our fans makes it important to nail your colours to the mast on any areas of potential conflict. Heaven forbid that one might not be comically extreme on every position. It seems to be de rigeur …
Positivity Around Anfield: How Do We Cope?
What with the revelations about plans for further expansion of Anfield, the decision to dedicate an entire stand to Kenny Dalglish, the proposed state-of-the-art training facility in Kirkby and a rumoured bumper transfer spend in the summer, one could be forgiven for thinking that things were looking reasonably positive for Liverpool Football Club.
This is a truly novel concept for a lot of supporters, but when you add to the mix the heady combination of a clutch of rivals dropping …
Liverpool Fans Angry Over Sakho And Injuries
Occasionally, this columnist will sigh in exasperation at the petty squabbling that seems to be so prevalent amongst the diverse collective known as Liverpool supporters. It's normally testy difference-of-opinion stuff but sometimes it can be ugly, bile-laden posturing, revealing the ignorance and unpleasantness of the individuals in question. Mute buttons were made for these people. Yet, for all one may cringe at such Twitter and Facebook keyboard hardmen, offering each other out for scraps that they know will never happen, at …
Klopp And Lucas Bond Over Derby Win
It's been such an emotionally confusing weekend, friends, has it not? Clearly, the dominant feeling has been the sheer exultation in victory over Everton, in what was, for this columnist, the most crucial derby in years. The nature of that win, the mental toughness the Redmen showed and the imposition of their superior quality on a fierce local rival, was even more pleasing than relief that came with the attainment of crucial points in a round of the Barclay's Premier …
Is Momentum Building Again Under Klopp?
International breaks are a bit of a curate's egg. Now, that is supposed to mean that there are both good and bad aspects to them and yet the origin of the expression yields a meaning far closer to this columnist's opinion of the all-too-frequent Premier League interruptions. Apparently, the turn of phrase comes from an 1895 Punch cartoon which depicted a meek and sycophantic curate, who, despite being given a stale egg at the bishop's dining table, obsequiously assured his …