Thiago Alcantara has opened up on the “emotional” impact of football without fans, revealing how he’s struggling to cope without playing in front of an audience, as reported by the Echo.
There have been some pretty bizarre accusations levelled against Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, and the fanbase at large in light of the heavy injuries the club has sustained this term.
BT Sport commentator Darren Fletcher has claimed that Liverpool’s transfer budget will likely not be significant due to money being diverted toward the stadium renovations.
Liverpool youngster Sepp van den Berg is attracting a great deal of interest from Championship clubs, with a view to another loan deal in the next season, as reported by The Athletic.
Liverpool could move for Raphinha this summer, with parallels being drawn between the Leeds United star and Diogo Jota, as reported by the Echo. The article in question drew attention to the Brazilian’s stats – from averages in shooting to the number of pressures conducted – which are comparable to the Reds’ summer signing.
James Pearce has suggested that James Balagizi is destined for great things after the Liverpool youngster netted a hat-trick during the U18s impressive 5-1 victory over their Leicester counterparts.
When questioned about Arsenal’s 4-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the Europa League and, in particular, their pre-game actions, Steven Gerrard was full of praise for the Gunners.
Fabrizio Romano has issued an encouraging update with regard to Liverpool’s reportedly ongoing pursuit of RB Leipzig star Ibrahima Konate. The journalist tweeted that the Reds would want to tie the Frenchman down on a five-year contract, though that the success of this endeavour would rely on the club coughing up the full release clause.
Harvey Elliott unveiled a message on his undershirt honouring the victims of the Hillsborough disaster after netting Blackburn’s second goal in their tie with Derby.
Liverpool-linked Villarreal star Pau Torres should only go to either Real Madrid or Barcelona if he leaves the La Liga outfit in the summer, according to his manager, Unai Emery, as reported by Radio Marca (via the Echo).
Liverpool could secure the services of Joaquin Correa for half of his €80m release clause, as reported by Inside Futbol. The 26-year-old’s contract runs until the summer of 2024, however, it has been claimed that Lazio could be persuaded into selling the striker on the cheap given their own financial struggles.
Jose Enrique has explained that qualifying for the Champions League next season is absolutely paramount to keeping hold of Mo Salah. Speculation has mounted over the Egyptian’s future at Anfield following a range of interviews held, with the forward not ruling out moves abroad.
John Barnes has advised his former side to go for Yves Bissouma in the summer window as a potential Gini Wijnaldum replacement. The Brighton star has been previously linked with a switch to Liverpool, with comparisons made between the Malian’s style of play and the Reds’ No.5’s.
Liverpool could sell a swathe of players on the periphery of the first-XI in order to finance moves for both Ibrahima Konate and Ozan Kabak this summer, as reported by TEAMtalk.
Liverpool have reportedly identified Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane, according to Fichajes.net (via Sport Witness).
Jose Enrique has pitched his flag in Nathaniel Phillips’ camp, saying that he’d rather keep the 24-year-old in the squad than spend £18m on Ozan Kabak.
We’re not sure we entirely believe this to be true, you know… The way Liverpool conduct transfers is that players are sounded out first, so the club knows if they’re keen on a potential switch – and what kind of wages they’d need – before then entering transfer fee negotiations with the club.
Jurgen Klopp’s decision to hand Gini Wijnaldum the captaincy during the 0-0 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League has attracted controversy, particularly given that the Dutchman is still yet to commit his future to Liverpool.
Netherlands manager Frank de Boer has claimed Virgil van Dijk will be training with other players soon, but reiterated that this doesn’t mean he’s likely to play for Liverpool again this season or even his country at the Euros.
James Milner’s energy and fitness levels are literally extraordinary. We don’t think there’s another 35-year-old footballer on the planet who can play with the intensity he did for his hour against Real Madrid.
Yesterday, Jose Enrique wrote a brilliant column for EOTK in which he explained his current thoughts on Thiago. “The best option for Thiago going forward is if Liverpool play with two holding midfielders – a double pivot – next to Fabinho,” he said.
Thiago Alcantara was perceived as something of a luxury signing for a Liverpool squad already blessed with world class talent, though his impact at the club has been questioned since making a return from injury.
Gini Wijnaldum has told the media that Liverpool lost the Champions League quarterfinal because of the performance in the first-leg, and he’s not wrong.
Khalid Boulahrouz has advised Virgil van Dijk to not “be thinking about the European Championships” as he makes his return from injury, as reported by Ziggo Sport (via Sport Witness).
Liverpool’s home performance against Real Madrid in the second-leg of their Champions League quarter-finals encounter was one to remember for all the right and wrong reasons.
Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson hopes that the Reds can emulate another famous European night at Anfield. The Reds' fortress has become well-known for
Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson believes the Reds gave Real Madrid "too much time" in the first leg. Zinedine Zidane's side ran out 3-1 winners thanks to Marco Asensio and Vinicius Jr's double.
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