Reds Ready to Splash Cash for Leverkusen's Defensive Ace
Liverpool Eye Another Defensive Addition: Piero Hincapie
Liverpool's transfer window activities have been nothing short of meticulous. The Reds have been strategic in their approach, ensuring they bolster their squad depth, especially in the midfield. Early acquisitions like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai set the tone, and the surprise addition of Wataru Endo further showcased their intent. However, the loss of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia did raise a few eyebrows.
As the transfer window nears its closure, Liverpool's …
Will Liverpool Starlet Swap Anfield for Xabi Alonso Hookup?
A Seismic Shift for Rising Star Luke Chambers?
The Liverpool Football Club may soon be waving goodbye, albeit temporarily, to academy ace Luke Chambers. The emerging left-back, who garnered substantial attention following an impressive loan spell at Kilmarnock last year, has reportedly attracted interest from numerous teams. Among the interested parties, the most intriguing prospect comes from Germany: former Liverpool midfield maestro Xabi Alonso, now heading up the coaching team at Bayer Leverkusen.
The Stirring Interest in Chambers
Luke Chambers, …
Favourite LFC Signings And Worst LFC Departures: Good Buys and Goodbyes: Part 1
I assume, gentle reader, that you, like me, are a hopeless consumer. It's not our fault. Decades of crass commercialism, manipulative media advertising and force-fed capitalistic ideology have taught us to crave the next purchase and moulded us into believing that the next shiny thing will be the one that finally fills the yawning void in our cynical 21st century souls. Cars, clothes, books and kayaks are how I self-medicate, for example. I know, it sounds just as mental to …
I Want Jürgen Klopp to Succeed, But What If He Doesn’t…
It is completely logical to allow for a summer of reshaping after one disappointing transitional season, especially given the joy and success that has come the Reds' way under Jürgen Klopp. I desperately want our German coach to succeed once more, in turn recreating that which had been so enthralling and exciting. If we one day look back upon this season as a blip in the Anfield Road, then I (like so many) will be happy to see how the …
Xabi & Javier - The Reboot
Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso were a magnificent double act for the reds, with vital attributes that suited each other’s games perfectly. The balance of these two players were a joy to see, and we may be about to witness a similar midfield pairing evolve this season, that can become even more effective for Liverpool FC.
The dominance and disruption caused by Mascherano’s marauding ways would upset any and all opposition in his path. His ability to cover fullbacks with …
Where would Luis Garcia fit into this Liverpool team?
It’s easy to imagine how Liverpool greats from the Premier League era would fit into this current side. There’s are obvious places for Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez, Xabi Alonso and Jamie Carragher. You could even shoehorn Philippe Coutinho back into this side, too. Maybe even Fernando Torres at a push.
But very few people would ever think to mention Luis Garcia.
However, I’m of the belief that he’s very much a Jurgen Klopp sort of player and that the German …
Dirk Kuyt says Liverpool's current team is better than that of 2008/09
Former Liverpool and Netherlands star, Dirk Kuyt, believes that The Reds' current team is of a higher standard than the squad he was a part of at Anfield in 2008/09.
Kuyt, under Rafa Benitez's guidance, played alongside talents such as Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano that year. Liverpool lost just two league games all season, finishing with 86 points, but it wasn't enough to beat Manchester United to the title.
Now, though, Kuyt feels that Jurgen …
Xabi Alonso believes Fabinho is crucial to Reds' midfield
Former Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso believes Fabinho is a vital cog in midfield for Jurgen Klopp's current Red machine.
Alonso, who tasted Champions League glory with Liverpool in Istanbul in 2005, says that Fabinho's role in the current Liverpool team is not too unlike his own under Rafa Benitez over a decade ago.
The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star highlighted the similarities in their game.
“I think that we could have similarities in terms of the position, …
Liverpool FC - Getting Smarter
Liverpool football club is not at the top of the transfer food chain. It's an unpleasant fact but we need to accept it. There are clubs that are richer, stronger and can offer guarantees that LFC just can't. So it's natural that some players will use the famous red jersey as a stepping stone to get to supposedly better clubs. This has been happening for years. Even Steven Gerrard considered it at on point. Just in the past 10 years, …
Mascherano to Fabinho: The Long-Awaited Revival of the Defensive Midfielder
Some players are real bastards of the game, plying their trade with the kind of snide and underhanded disregard of the rules that causes outright fury from opposition fans. (See Sergio Ramos for details).
Yet, they’re also the type of player you desperately want in your team. A player who’d go the extra mile, commit the cynical foul and take the booking when the team needed it most. Those individuals are invaluable, doing the dirty side of the game to …