Liverpool may be forced into a January addition to ease their stretched defence after the potential season-ending ACL injury to Joel Matip... but who are the players that have been discussed by the cl
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool may be forced into a January addition to ease their stretched defence after the potential season-ending ACL injury to Joel Matip... but who are the players that have been discussed by the cl

Daily Mail  

Liverpool may be in the market for a defender in January after Joel Matip's injury Liverpool have been rocked by the news of Joel Matip's ACL injury this week, which is expected to rule out the veteran defender for the remainder of the season. Liverpool may have to sign a defender after Joel Matip suffered an ACL injury against Fulham Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is short of defensive options following the injury to Matip Maxence Lacroix The 23-year-old Frenchman has spent the last three years with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg after coming from through at Sochaux. Lacroix has emerged as target for Liverpool in January after impressing in the Bundesliga Lloyd Kelly Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly has made nine appearances for the Cherries in the Premier League this term, including two in the side's current four-game unbeaten run. Torino star Perr Schuurs has been on Liverpool's radar since turning out for Dutch giants Ajax Jarrad Branthwaite Former Portugal international Abel Xavier was the last player to cross the Stanley Park divide when he moved to Anfield in 2002 without much fanfare, having spent the two prior seasons with the Toffees.

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Injuries easing and January signings – How Manchester City might stop rot
3 months ago

Injuries easing and January signings – How Manchester City might stop rot

The Independent  

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Premier League 2024-25: Konate injury clouds Liverpool’s horizon ahead of Man City clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Konate injury clouds Liverpool’s horizon ahead of Man City clash

The Hindu  

Liverpool is sweating on the fitness of central defender Ibrahima Konate for Sunday’s home Premier League clash with champion Manchester City but Trent Alexander-Arnold is ready to return. The one sizeable cloud on Liverpool’s horizon after an impressive 2-0 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League was the sight of Konate and right-back Conor Bradley hobbling off …

Man City injury return dates: Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku latest news
4 months ago

Man City injury return dates: Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku latest news

The Independent  

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Didi Hamann urges Liverpool to sign Manchester United outcast if they lose Mohamed Salah on a free this summer - and fail in an audacious swoop for Arsenal star
5 months ago

Didi Hamann urges Liverpool to sign Manchester United outcast if they lose Mohamed Salah on a free this summer - and fail in an audacious swoop for Arsenal star

Daily Mail  

Didi Hamann has sensationally urged Liverpool to go after Bukayo Saka or Jadon Sancho if they are unable to agree a contract extension with Mohamed Salah. Liverpool face the prospect of losing Mohamed Salah for nothing at the end of this season Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has identified two targets the Reds should pursue if they lose the Egyptian …

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news: Alisson injury blow for Reds as James nears return
5 months ago

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news: Alisson injury blow for Reds as James nears return

The Independent  

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Former Liverpool ace 'considers shock retirement' at the age of just 33 - as star finds himself still without a club five months on from his Anfield exit
5 months, 1 week ago

Former Liverpool ace 'considers shock retirement' at the age of just 33 - as star finds himself still without a club five months on from his Anfield exit

Daily Mail  

A former Liverpool defender is reportedly considering retirement at the age of 33. Joel Matip has been a free agent since leaving Anfield in the summer and is now on the verge of hanging up his boots, according to a report from Germany. Matip, who joined the Reds from German side Schalke in 2016, left the club after spending eight …

Liverpool set to kick off post-Jurgen Klopp era without new signings; Slot confirms failed bid for Zubimendi
7 months, 1 week ago

Liverpool set to kick off post-Jurgen Klopp era without new signings; Slot confirms failed bid for Zubimendi

India TV News  

Liverpool will kick off their English Premier League 2024-25 campaign against Ipswich Town on Saturday, August 17. The Reds will be playing their first match after Jurgen Klopp's successful nine years at Anfield and will target a positive start to new manager Arne Slot's era. The 19-time Premier League winners enjoyed an impressive pre-season campaign with statement wins over Arsenal …

Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool injury boost and Andy Robertson update
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool injury boost and Andy Robertson update

The Independent  

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Jurgen Klopp puts his trust in his young stars after Liverpool's Carabao Cup success... as Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Lewis Koumas all start for the Reds' in their FA Cup clash vs Southampton
1 year ago

Jurgen Klopp puts his trust in his young stars after Liverpool's Carabao Cup success... as Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Lewis Koumas all start for the Reds' in their FA Cup clash vs Southampton

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp has placed his trust in Liverpool's young stars for Liverpool's FA Cup fifth round clash against Southampton tonight, with Bobby Clark, James McConnell and Lewis Koumas all set to start for the reds. Bobby Clark is one of several young stars who will start for Liverpool against Southampton tonight Jarrell Quansah and Harvey Elliott are both set to …

Liverpool’s injury list worsens after Ryan Gravenberch is ruled out
1 year ago

Liverpool’s injury list worsens after Ryan Gravenberch is ruled out

The Hindu  

Liverpool’s injury crisis keeps on getting worse. Ryan Gravenberch is the latest name to be added to an ever-lengthening list of players unavailable to the Premier League leader, while Wataru Endo is a doubt for Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth round match against Southampton. Gravenberch sustained an ankle injury in the first half of Sunday’s English League Cup final triumph against …

Liverpool suffer another injury blow as Alisson is ruled out of Brentford clash after picking up a 'hamstring issue' in training... as Jurgen Klopp side now have EIGHT players sidelined
1 year, 1 month ago

Liverpool suffer another injury blow as Alisson is ruled out of Brentford clash after picking up a 'hamstring issue' in training... as Jurgen Klopp side now have EIGHT players sidelined

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp's injury crisis worsened on Friday after Alisson was ruled out of their upcoming clash against Brentford. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Brentford The Brazilian had just recovered from a bout of flu, but suffered the injury in training on Friday afternoon It means Jurgen Klopp's injury crisis has worsened, with his list …

Jurgen Klopp reveals timeline for Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai injury returns
1 year, 1 month ago

Jurgen Klopp reveals timeline for Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai injury returns

The Independent  

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Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool's injury crisis has been a blessing in disguise for his side... with Reds boss able to 'give opportunities' to academy stars
1 year, 1 month ago

Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool's injury crisis has been a blessing in disguise for his side... with Reds boss able to 'give opportunities' to academy stars

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's injury crisis this season has been a blessing in disguise for the Premier League leaders this season, according to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds boss able to give plenty of opportunities to academy stars who are now fully integrated into the first team. But Klopp said that the ‘crisis’ has given Liverpool a hidden opportunity to bleed in youngsters. …

Newcastle hit by Joelinton injury blow ahead of Manchester City clash
1 year, 2 months ago

Newcastle hit by Joelinton injury blow ahead of Manchester City clash

The Independent  

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Jarell Quansah brutally claims he wants to 'get over' injured Joel Matip and force his way into a regular starting role at Liverpool as fans insist 'no one's position is safe'
1 year, 3 months ago

Jarell Quansah brutally claims he wants to 'get over' injured Joel Matip and force his way into a regular starting role at Liverpool as fans insist 'no one's position is safe'

Daily Mail  

Jarell Quansah left Liverpool supporters in stitches after brutally stating his intentions to leapfrog first-choice centre-back Joel Matip within Jurgen Klopp's side. The Reds youngster scored his first goal for the club in their 2-1 Europa League group stage defeat against Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise as he started alongside Ibrahima Konate in defence. Liverpool may be forced to dip into …

Liverpool may need to sign a defender after Jurgen Klopp revealed Joel Matip has suffered anterior cruciate ligament injury that could end his SEASON
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool may need to sign a defender after Jurgen Klopp revealed Joel Matip has suffered anterior cruciate ligament injury that could end his SEASON

Daily Mail  

Liverpool could be forced into signing a defender in January, with Jurgen Klopp revealing on Wednesday night that Joel Matip ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday’s win over Fulham at Anfield. The Reds beat Sheffield United on Wednesday night after goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai but Klopp confirmed after the match that the Cameroon international is …

Premier League: Matip adds to Liverpool’s injury woes ahead of Sheffield United clash
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League: Matip adds to Liverpool’s injury woes ahead of Sheffield United clash

The Hindu  

Liverpool are facing a growing injury list ahead of their Premier League clash at bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday with defender Joel Matip the latest casualty. Matip injured his knee during the second half of Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Fulham at Anfield on Sunday - a result that lifted Juergen Klopp’s side a point above Manchester City into second …

Jurgen Klopp admits 'it doesn't look good' for Joel Matip after he limped out of the Reds' 4-3 win over Fulham, raising fears the Liverpool defender could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines
1 year, 3 months ago

Jurgen Klopp admits 'it doesn't look good' for Joel Matip after he limped out of the Reds' 4-3 win over Fulham, raising fears the Liverpool defender could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

Daily Mail  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has raised fears that Joel Matip could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he limped out of the team's 4-3 win against Fulham on Sunday. Klopp admitted after the match that it was unlikely to be a 'short one' when responding to Matip's potential lay-off, and he failed to give a more …

Liverpool Reloaded: How an Ironman, Alisson pay bump and triple sessions sparked flying start
1 year, 6 months ago

Liverpool Reloaded: How an Ironman, Alisson pay bump and triple sessions sparked flying start

New York Times  

It was a summer of upheaval at Liverpool. Mohamed Salah remains committed to Liverpool Owners Fenway Sports Group stood firm, Salah stayed put, and on deadline day two weeks ago Ryan Gravenberch became the club’s fourth signing of the window following deals for Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo. It’s still early days but there’s an energy, dynamism …

Liverpool left with midfield muddle – but Reds have reason for optimism
1 year, 7 months ago

Liverpool left with midfield muddle – but Reds have reason for optimism

The Independent  

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Liverpool suffer further setback as Ibrahima Konate adds to injury problems
2 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool suffer further setback as Ibrahima Konate adds to injury problems

The Independent  

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Joel Matip joins lengthy Liverpool’s injury list with calf problem
2 years, 5 months ago

Joel Matip joins lengthy Liverpool’s injury list with calf problem

The Independent  

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Liverpool keen to hang on to defender Sepp van der Berg
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool keen to hang on to defender Sepp van der Berg

Daily Mail  

Liverpool want to hold on to defender Sepp van den Berg until later in the transfer window despite a number of loan requests. Liverpool are keen to hang on to Sepp van der Berg amid the club's injury worries Liverpool are now in need of defensive cover, though, after Joel Matip suffered a groin injury, while Ibrahima Konate is nursing …

Liverpool's injury problems mount with Joel Matip 'a doubt for Crystal Palace clash'
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool's injury problems mount with Joel Matip 'a doubt for Crystal Palace clash'

Daily Mail  

Joel Matip sat out of Liverpool training on Friday ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace to Anfield on Monday night, it has been reported. Matip's injury could be good news, however, for Joe Gomez who is plotting a route back into the Liverpool first team after a difficult two years or so. Matip sat out of training on Friday …

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will 'be out for a while' after suffering injury
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will 'be out for a while' after suffering injury

Daily Mail  

Liverpool will start their new Premier League campaign without centre-back Ibrahima Konaté after Jurgen Klopp revealed the Frenchman will miss Saturday's match against Fulham. Konate's injury not only disrupts his own plans to get minutes ahead of the summer World Cup but also meddles with the future of Nat Phillips who is wanted by both Bournemouth and Fulham. Ibrahima Konate …

Liverpool facing spell without Ibrahima Konate through injury
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool facing spell without Ibrahima Konate through injury

The Independent  

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Liverpool's month of reckoning as Jurgen Klopp chases the quadruple
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool's month of reckoning as Jurgen Klopp chases the quadruple

Daily Mail  

Liverpool have a mammoth month ahead of them with the Quadruple in their sights - going into May with the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in touching distance - but there are hurdles on their path to history. The pressure is on Liverpool ahead of a mammoth month as they bid to win the Quadruple LACK OF HOME …

Liverpool 'plot sensational triple transfer swoop during January transfer window'
3 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool 'plot sensational triple transfer swoop during January transfer window'

Daily Mail  

Liverpool are reportedly considering a sensational triple move in the January transfer window for Marcelo Brozovic, Arnaut Danjuma and Gleison Bremer. Jurgen Klopp’s side could find themselves short in January, with Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita all set to be away on international duty during the African Cup of Nations. Arnaut Danjuma and Gleison Bremer have both been …

Bruce promises Newcastle will 'look into' injury problems after Lascelles and Willock join list
3 years, 5 months ago

Bruce promises Newcastle will 'look into' injury problems after Lascelles and Willock join list

Daily Mail  

Newcastle will be without captain Jamaal Lascelles and summer signing Joe Willock as they search for their first win of the season at Watford on Saturday, with boss Steve Bruce promising to investigate the club's persistent injury problems. Willock, a £22million arrival from Arsenal, kicked the ground in training this week and has damaged his toe, while Lascelles is absent …

Liverpool's transfer business for 2021-22 if they are to challenge
3 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool's transfer business for 2021-22 if they are to challenge

Daily Mail  

What a difference a season makes. Boss Jurgen Klopp will hope to rebuild his squad this summer in order to challenge for titles DEFENCE Liverpool's centre-back options have been decimated this season. Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk were two long-term injury absentees for the Reds this term Loanee Ozan Kabak failed to fill the void in central defence for …

Jurgen Klopp reveals more defensive injury problems for Liverpool
4 years ago

Jurgen Klopp reveals more defensive injury problems for Liverpool

The Independent  

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Liverpool defender Joel Matip ruled out for the rest of the season by ankle injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool defender Joel Matip ruled out for the rest of the season by ankle injury

Daily Mail  

Joel Matip has remarkably become Liverpool's third senior central defender to be ruled out for the rest of the season. Matip went to see a specialist on Monday rather than reporting to the club's Kirkby training base and discovered he had damaged ankle ligaments so severely at Tottenham in a challenge with Son Heung-min last Thursday that he will not …

Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip ruled out for rest of season with ankle injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip ruled out for rest of season with ankle injury

The Independent  

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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool sign Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies plus latest deadline day news
4 years, 1 month ago

Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool sign Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies plus latest deadline day news

The Independent  

✕ Close Liverpool 3-1 victory over Tottenham was a 'deserved win', says Jurgen Klopp Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp steps up efforts for ‘long-term’ solution for centre-back problem
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp steps up efforts for ‘long-term’ solution for centre-back problem

The Independent  

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Joel Matip injury news: Liverpool could be forced into transfer market, says Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 1 month ago

Joel Matip injury news: Liverpool could be forced into transfer market, says Jurgen Klopp

The Independent  

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Liverpool Defender Joel Matip Has Ankle Ligament Damage: Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool Defender Joel Matip Has Ankle Ligament Damage: Jurgen Klopp

News 18  

Liverpool defender Joel Matip suffered ankle ligament damage in Thursday’s 3-1 Premier League victory at Tottenham Hotspur, manager Juergen Klopp said. Klopp fielded a makeshift central defensive pair of Matip and midfielder Jordan Henderson at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Fabinho — who has filled in at the back with several defenders out injured — was ruled out with a muscle …

Only one of Newcastle’s six centre-backs is contracted past 2022. It’s an issue
4 years, 2 months ago

Only one of Newcastle’s six centre-backs is contracted past 2022. It’s an issue

New York Times  

Centre-back is a position which requires both immediate attention and future-proofing at Newcastle United. Defender Age Contract expires Federico Fernandez 31 June 30, 2021 Ciaran Clark 31 June 30, 2021 Fabian Schar 29 June 30, 2021* Paul Dummett 29 June 30, 2022 Florian Lejeune 29 June 30, 2022 Jamaal Lascelles 27 June 30, 2024 *Contains an option for another year …

Liverpool Unlikely to Sign Centre Back In January, Says Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Unlikely to Sign Centre Back In January, Says Jurgen Klopp

News 18  

Liverpool are unlikely to sign a central defender in January as cover amid an injury crisis at the Premier League club, with the COVID-19 pandemic also not making it a financially viable option, manager Juergen Klopp said on Thursday. Liverpool’s three main centre backs Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip are all sidelined with injuries and Klopp was …

Liverpool transfer news: Reds urged by Peter Crouch to sign centre-back in January
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool transfer news: Reds urged by Peter Crouch to sign centre-back in January

The Independent  

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Liverpool's Matip out for up to three weeks with adductor strain - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool's Matip out for up to three weeks with adductor strain - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Joel Matip will be out of action for up to three weeks after suffering an adductor strain in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with West Bromwich Albion, manager Jurgen Klopp said. around about three weeks," Klopp told a news conference following Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Newcastle United. RELATED| Liverpool tops the table with 33 points from 16 games …

Liverpool pegged back by defensive fragility yet again in biggest threat to Premier League title retention
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool pegged back by defensive fragility yet again in biggest threat to Premier League title retention

The Independent  

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Liverpool's centre-back crisis deepens as Joel Matip is forced off against West Brom
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool's centre-back crisis deepens as Joel Matip is forced off against West Brom

Daily Mail  

Liverpool have yet another centre-back casualty after Joel Matip was replaced around the hour mark against West Brom with an apparent groin issue. Joel Matip pulled up after snuffing out a Callum Robinson counter-attack just before the hour Teenager Rhys Williams replaced Matip with Liverpool leading West Brom through Sadio Mane However, West Brom defender Semi Ajayi stunningly pulled Sam …

Injury-ravaged Liverpool left with NO fit centre-backs as Joel Matip brought off with back problem
4 years, 3 months ago

Injury-ravaged Liverpool left with NO fit centre-backs as Joel Matip brought off with back problem

Daily Mail  

Joel Matip suffered a back injury in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Fulham to add to Jurgen Klopp's injury problems. He will get treatment so I think he has a chance.” Liverpool defender Joel Matip suffered a back problem as Liverpool drew against Fulham Matip had to be taken off at half time at Craven Cottage, with Takumi Minamino replacing him. …

Joel Matip assumes crucial role amid Liverpool's injury crisis
4 years, 3 months ago

Joel Matip assumes crucial role amid Liverpool's injury crisis

India TV News  

Joel Matip assumes crucial role amid Liverpool's injury crisis That a team with such a makeshift back line ended up coasting to a 3-0 win over Leicester in the English Premier League on Sunday perhaps spoke volumes of the fifth member of that defense, who — suddenly — has assumed a pivotal role in Liverpool’s immediate future. That a team …

Gareth Southgate confirms he has spoken to Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp after Joe Gomez's serious injury
4 years, 4 months ago

Gareth Southgate confirms he has spoken to Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp after Joe Gomez's serious injury

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate admitted he has spoken to Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp about Joe Gomez's injury and has blamed the blow on the fixture congestion facing Premier League players. Gareth Southgate says Joe Gomez's injury was inevitable due to fixture congestion The Liverpool and England defender will miss most of the season due to a knee injury The England boss told ITV …

Liverpool boss Klopp reveals Keita and Matip are back in training ahead of Atalanta clash
4 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool boss Klopp reveals Keita and Matip are back in training ahead of Atalanta clash

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp has been handed an injury boost with Naby Keita and Joel Matip fit enough to train ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta. Klopp will make a late call on whether or not to include Keita and Matip in his squad for the group game in Bergamo - but the latter's return comes as welcome news given …

Premier League: Liverpool trying not to rush players back to action despite injury crisis, says boss Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool trying not to rush players back to action despite injury crisis, says boss Jurgen Klopp

Firstpost  

Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, filling in for the absent Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip in central defence, limped off in the first half of Tuesday’s Champions League match against Midtjylland with a muscle issue. London: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said it was vital not to rush players back from injury too soon despite the hectic schedule as he juggles with …

Liverpool facing defensive injury crisis ahead of Ajax clash
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool facing defensive injury crisis ahead of Ajax clash

The Independent  

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