The Danger Men for Flamengo
It wasn’t pretty but Liverpool did enough to see off Monterrey and set up a Club World Cup final clash with Flamengo. The Brazilians have enjoyed a successful year under former Benfica manager Jorge Jesus and victory on Saturday would see them complete a unique treble having already claimed the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title and the Copa Libertadores.
The Rio de Janeiro based side share some similarities with Liverpool’s semi-final opponents. They’re dangerous on the break and they like …
Liverpool hoping to end long wait to be crowned the world’s best club
Liverpool are aiming to make history later this month as they bid to win the FIFA Club World Cup for the first-ever time.
The competition is unlikely to be high on Liverpool’s list of priorities this season, with the Premier League and Champions League undoubtedly taking precedence.
However, manager Jurgen Klopp has picked a strong squad for the tournament which gets underway on December 11.
The Reds join the competition the following Wednesday, with Mexican side Monterrey their most likely …
Should Klopp Send A Weakened Side To The Club World Cup?
The Champions League win at the backend of last season was a perfect end to a near faultless season for Liverpool. However, the win means that they must not participate in the FIFA Club World Cup at the end of 2019, and what had been treated as a major trophy when Manchester United were involved in 2009, has been totally dispelled with across the board negativity by Kopites.
Not only does it present Liverpool with a chance of winning a …