Inter fires Stramaccioni, hires Mazzarri
Inter Milan fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni on Friday and hired Walter Mazzarri as his replacement, five days after concluding the Serie A season with a highly disappointing ninth-place finish.
The 37-year-old Stramaccioni has paid the price after only guiding Inter to a ninth-placed finish - a worst performance since 1994 - while overseeing 16 league defeats in the 2012/13 campaign...
Carra enjoys winning farewell
Liverpool ensured Jamie Carragher ended his career on a winning note after a 1-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at Anfield.
Philippe Coutinho scored the only goal of the game in the first half with a superb strike to give Carragher a winning send-off after an illustrious career at Anfield.
Carragher almost scored in the second half when his stunning long-range effort came back...
Jamie Carragher Ends Career on Winning Note as Liverpool Defeats QPR on Final Day of 2012-13 Season
Philippe Coutinho‘s stunning 25-yard strike sealed Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over QPR as Anfield waved an emotional farewell to Jamie Carragher on the final day of the season at Anfield.
The result was the perfect send-off for Carragher, who played the 737th and final game of his glittering 17-year Liverpool career.
The Reds stalwart came within inches of a dream finale when his...
Anfield legend raves: 'Class' €10m LFC star has the 'same vision as Jan Molby'.
The praise for Brazilian maestro Philippe Coutinho just keeps on coming, and according to former Liverpool manager Roy Evans, the youngster is in the same class as one of the Reds all-time legends.
Speaking to the official Liverpool FC website this week, Evans - who came close to winning the Premier League title in 1996 and 1997 - enthused:
"He's got the same type...
Sturridge treble sinks Fulham
Daniel Sturridge's scored his first ever hat-trick to inspire Liverpool to a 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Former Chelsea striker Sturridge cancelled out Dimitar Berbatov's opener in the first half before going on to complete his treble with two strikes in an impressive second-half showing.
Philippe Coutinho had the first noteworthy effort of the game on 15 minutes...
Sturridge stars as Liverpool wins 3-1 at Fulham
Daniel Sturridge scored a hat trick for his sixth goal in the past four Premier League matches on Sunday as Liverpool came from behind to win 3-1 at Fulham.
After Dimitar Berbatov gave Fulham a 33rd-minute lead with a header at Craven Cottage, Sturridge scored in the 36th, 62nd and 85th minutes to extend Liverpool's unbeaten run to six games.
Sturridge latched on to Philippe...
Daniel Sturridge Scores First Liverpool Hat-Trick, Powers Reds Past Fulham
Daniel Sturridge‘s first Liverpool hat-trick secured a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Reds’ penultimate game of the season.
The Liverpool striker cancelled out Dimitar Berbatov‘s opener in eye-catching circumstances before sealing the win in the second half.
The trio of strikes from Sturridge increased Liverpool’s away goals tally to 38 for the campaignâ...
Sturridge stars in Liverpool win
Daniel Sturridge's scored his first ever hat-trick to inspire Liverpool to a 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Former Chelsea striker Sturridge cancelled out Dimitar Berbatov's opener in the first half before going on to complete his treble with two strikes in an impressive second half showing.
Philippe Coutinho had the first noteworthy effort of the game on 15 minutes...
Brendan Rodgers Wants Liverpool to Add ‘Depth’ and ‘Quality’ During Summer Transfer Window
Brendan Rodgers is aiming for a repeat of Liverpool’s January transfer business when the club looks to strengthen this summer.
The Northern Irishman added striker Daniel Sturridge and Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho to his squad during the previous window, with both players making immediate impacts at Anfield.
Now the boss wants to achieve similar successes to boost his ranks...
Sold too easily...? 'Amazing' Coutinho explains why he had to leave Inter Milan.
Last week, Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson admitted that he is 'still a little wary' about Reds signing Philippe Coutinho, and questioned Inter Milan's reasons for selling the Brazilian for a 'relatively small amount'. Whatever the reason, Liverpool have bought an excellent player, and in a new interview, Coutinho sheds some light on the reasons behind his departure...
Hammers hold Liverpool to draw
Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for Europe suffered a blow as they were held 0-0 by West Ham at Anfield on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers' side had plenty of possession but struggled to break down a resilient Hammers team that actually came closest to scoring when Jack Collison saw a header cleared off the line.
The result means the Reds remain in seventh, while Sam Allardyce...
West Ham holds Liverpool to draw
Liverpool's hopes of qualifying for Europe suffered a blow as they were held 0-0 by West Ham at Anfield on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers' side had plenty of possession but struggled to break down a resilient Hammers team that actually came closest to scoring when Jack Collison saw a header cleared off the line.
The result means the Reds remain in seventh, while Sam Allardyce...
Hazard praise for Blues pair
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
Mancini plans summer spending
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
Coutinho likes Suarez link-up
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
Harry desperate to avoid drop
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
Ferguson foresees more success
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
AVB has faith in Spurs squad
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
Ferguson a fan of Di Canio
Philippe Coutinho is targeting Europe next season after building up a quick understanding with Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
The Brazilian has made an impressive start to his Anfield career with two goals in five starts, while Suarez has found the net five times himself during that period.
"We always communicate in Spanish on the pitch," said Coutinho. "I spent six months...
'I'm still wary' - LFC hero admits 'scepticism' over Coutinho impact. Baseless...?
With two goals and three assists in his first five starts for the club, new Liverpool signing Philippe Coutinho has hit the ground running at Anfield, and quickly become an important part of the Reds' first team squad. Few will forget the Brazilian's stunning goal-creating pass against Aston Villa last weekend, but despite the youngster's brilliance, Liverpool legend...
Brendan Rodgers’ plan for Liverpool – Part 2
Brendan Rodgers’ plan for Liverpool – Part 2 - originally posted on Soccerlens.comRead part one of the Brendan Rodgers’ interview.
In the first part of this interview, Brendan Rodgers talked about how the fans of the club have taken his project and style of football. He also talked about Liverpool legends Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
When asked about Daniel Sturridge and...
Brendan Rodgers Uses Liverpool’s History As Source of Motivation, Commitment for Future
Brendan Rodgers is hopeful of bolstering his Liverpool squad with players that can make an immediate impact this summer — just as Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho have since arriving in January.
The boss has been delighted with the form of the duo, who have scored seven goals between them since moving to Merseyside in the last transfer window.
Rodgers will be looking for...
Rodgers plans summer additions
Brendan Rodgers has reiterated his desire to bolster his Liverpool squad with players that can make an immediate impact this summer.
The Reds manager has been delighted with the form of January acquisitions Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, who have scored seven goals between them since moving to Merseyside in the last transfer window.
Rodgers admitted he would be looking...
Brendan Rodgers’ plan for Liverpool – Part 1
Brendan Rodgers’ plan for Liverpool – Part 1 - originally posted on Soccerlens.comThe former Swansea boss, Brendan Rodgers took over Liverpool in June 2012 following the departure of Kenny Dalglish. His first competitive match as Liverpool manager came against FC Gomel in the Europa League. However in the Premier League, Brendan Rodgers lost his first game against West Brom....
Kiwomya: Bialkowski brilliant
Liverpool youngster Philippe Coutinho has been pleased with his start to life at Anfield and is hoping to make a big impact at the club.
The 20-year-old Brazilian has already impressed on Merseyside since making the move from Inter Milan in January, notching up two goals and two assists from his four starts.
Coutinho is happy with how things are going and the playmaker hopes he...
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