Liverpool pegged back by defensive fragility yet again in biggest threat to Premier League title retention
4 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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 The Independent. Matip has completed consecutive league games just once this season and Liverpool have long known that they need to forward-plan for the position given Gomez’s injury woes as well. “That’s why I said as soon as Virgil van Dijk went down at Everton, Liverpool had to do something in January,” club legend Jamie Carragher said during commentary on Sunday. “I think most people would agree Liverpool are the strongest team in this country and favourites to win the league but the only thing that holds them back is that centre-back position and injuries and the threat of those young players playing together for a long period of time.

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Liverpool were bullied by Newcastle but it's nonsense to say there are problems in that team - here is what the 'geniuses' criticising them have missed, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
1 week, 1 day ago

Liverpool were bullied by Newcastle but it's nonsense to say there are problems in that team - here is what the 'geniuses' criticising them have missed, writes GRAEME SOUNESS

Daily Mail  

I thought it was a disappointing show from Liverpool in last weekend’s Carabao Cup final. You won’t find me going looking for ways to criticise Liverpool because they lost that final This is a team who have been excellent from day one this season, and in the space of 11 days have come up against a fabulous Paris Saint-Germain and …

Liverpool dealt huge injury blow with first team star 'to miss significant chunk of Premier League title run-in'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool dealt huge injury blow with first team star 'to miss significant chunk of Premier League title run-in'

Daily Mail  

A member of the Liverpool first team is set of a lengthy spell on the sidelines Liverpool have been dealt an injury blow with one first team player expected to sidelined for much for the remainder of the season. The Reds' march to the title hit a speedbump on Wednesday night as Everton scored a controversial 97th minute equaliser in …

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool subs’ impact shows I don’t need to strengthen in window, says Slot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool subs’ impact shows I don’t need to strengthen in window, says Slot

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insisted the strength of the options he has in reserve means the club does not need to add to its squad in the January transfer window after substitute Diogo Jota earned his side a draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Jota netted just 22 seconds after coming off the bench - Liverpool’s fastest goal by a …

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Arsenal 'need to just get on with it', every team gets injuries... are we meant to feel sorry for them?
5 months ago

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Arsenal 'need to just get on with it', every team gets injuries... are we meant to feel sorry for them?

Daily Mail  

Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday in a key match at the top of the Premier League table, with the Gunners seeking to close a four-point gap to the early season pace setters. Mikel Arteta's side will head into the match facing several injury concerns, with captain Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in a race against time to be fit. The …

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, 2 months 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. …

Liverpool have one clear problem that could derail their Premier League title push
1 year, 3 months ago

Liverpool have one clear problem that could derail their Premier League title push

The Independent  

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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 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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Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to be ‘pain in the backside’ for top-four rivals
2 years, 3 months ago

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to be ‘pain in the backside’ for top-four rivals

The Independent  

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Liverpool head to Ajax in Champions League with just ONE away win all season - so what's gone wrong?
2 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool head to Ajax in Champions League with just ONE away win all season - so what's gone wrong?

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's puzzlingly poor start to the season has been summed up by their form away from home. Mo Salah and Co have been struggling away from home in all competitions LIVERPOOL'S AWAY FORM AT THIS STAGE UNDER KLOPP SINCE 2016-17 Games played Wins Draws Losses Goals for Goals against Win % 2016-17 7 5 1 1 17 8 71 2017-18 …

Liverpool’s persistent weakness plays into an emerging Manchester City strength
2 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool’s persistent weakness plays into an emerging Manchester City strength

The Independent  

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Liverpool’s inconsistency a product of painful yet predictable transition
2 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool’s inconsistency a product of painful yet predictable transition

The Independent  

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Liverpool may suffer from mental fatigue with five HUGE matches to come in the space of just 19 days
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool may suffer from mental fatigue with five HUGE matches to come in the space of just 19 days

Daily Mail  

The talk was typically bullish and only to be expected. Liverpool may have dropped Premier League points at Anfield for the first time in six months — Brighton, on October 30, had been the last team to leave with anything to show for their efforts — but there was still belief that the title could be landed. Liverpool's draw with …

Gini Wijnaldum says Liverpool 'cannot play the victims and feel sorry for themselves'
4 years, 1 month ago

Gini Wijnaldum says Liverpool 'cannot play the victims and feel sorry for themselves'

Daily Mail  

Gini Wijnaldum says Liverpool can't feel sorry for themselves after they fell to their fourth straight home league defeat. Liverpool fell to their fourth straight home league defeat with a 2-0 loss to their bitter rivals Everton's victory at Anfield against Liverpool was the first for the Toffees since 1999 Liverpool suffered the latest in a season riddled with injuries …

Liverpool have been blighted by injury, bad on the pitch and behind the scenes - but they’re not broken
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool have been blighted by injury, bad on the pitch and behind the scenes - but they’re not broken

The Independent  

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 The Independent. Van Dijk’s absence was a gigantic enough dagger for the club without …

Liverpool’s ‘mistake management’ leaves plenty to be desired and their margin for error at zero
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool’s ‘mistake management’ leaves plenty to be desired and their margin for error at zero

The Independent  

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How Liverpool tackled their defensive crisis for just £1.5m
4 years, 1 month ago

How Liverpool tackled their defensive crisis for just £1.5m

The Independent  

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 The Independent. When Liverpool eased their injury crisis at centre-back by signing Ozan Kabak …

Manchester United expose Liverpool’s urgent need to strengthen at centre-back
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester United expose Liverpool’s urgent need to strengthen at centre-back

The Independent  

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What Has Gone Wrong in Liverpool's Premier League Title Defence?
4 years, 2 months ago

What Has Gone Wrong in Liverpool's Premier League Title Defence?

News 18  

After romping to a first league crown for 30 years last season, Liverpool are suffering a hangover in their title defence as Jurgen Klopp’s men have gone five games without a Premier League win for the first time since 2017. Klopp, meanwhile, is already turning his attention just to ensuring Liverpool do not fail to qualify for next season’s Champions …

Liverpool not signing a centre-back in January is a risk in more ways than one
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool not signing a centre-back in January is a risk in more ways than one

The Independent  

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 The Independent. Read our privacy policy During Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool tenure, no position has …

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 …

Premier League: Liverpool Slumps at Southampton to 1-0 Loss, Extend Blip
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool Slumps at Southampton to 1-0 Loss, Extend Blip

News 18  

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl slumped to the ground, pulled down the bill of his cap, and wept after another big win for his team in the English Premier League. Liverpool has gone three games without a win after back-to-back draws against West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle and leads on only goal difference from great rival Manchester United, which has played …

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 centre-back crisis deepens as Joel Matip is forced off against West Brom
4 years, 3 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 …

Key issues the rest of the Big Six must fix NOW to stop Liverpool running away with the title
4 years, 6 months ago

Key issues the rest of the Big Six must fix NOW to stop Liverpool running away with the title

Daily Mail  

Last season's Premier League title race was more of a procession than a competition - and there's a very real chance that this campaign could follow the same pattern. But as well as demonstrating the Reds' strengths, the opening weeks of the delayed campaign have also thrown up a number of weaknesses among their Big Six rivals, with Manchester City's …

Brendan Rodgers is right: Liverpool are on a different level
5 years, 3 months ago

Brendan Rodgers is right: Liverpool are on a different level

Daily Mail  

Even Jamie Vardy struggled as he was policed by As the half-time whistle blew, James Maddison's reaction told a tale. In 45 minutes - and in the 90 against Manchester City five days previously - we had seen exactly why Brendan Rodgers has been so cautious in his assessment of his team's season, even as they put together a club-record …

Liverpool gear up for Premier League opener against West Ham
6 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool gear up for Premier League opener against West Ham

Daily Mail  

Hopes are high ahead of the 2018-19 season around Liverpool, and Jurgen Klopp's side looked in a determined mood as they trained at Melwood on Friday. The Reds begin the new campaign by hosting West Ham at Anfield on Sunday and will be searching for three points to make a winning start. Mohamed Salah will hope to start where he …

Liverpool firm up soft underbelly to beat Huddersfield
7 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool firm up soft underbelly to beat Huddersfield

Daily Mail  

The home fans in the South Stand were eager to make a point. Loris Karius kept Liverpool's first clean sheet in seven games as they won 3-0 at Huddersfield Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will have been impressed with his side's defensive solidity Liverpool might be capable of attacking with the pace and quality of any side in Europe but their …

Liverpool defence slammed: 'They will let you down’
7 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool defence slammed: 'They will let you down’

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's defence 'will always kill' any chance they have of success, according to former Manchester United captain Gary Neville. Centre back Dejan Lovren made two errors as Spurs went 2-0 up inside 12 minutes, before partner Joel Matip's weak defensive header allowed Dele Alli to score a third before half time. Liverpool's defence 'will always kill' any chance they have …

Champions League: Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's defensive woes can't be solved by buying players
7 years, 6 months ago

Champions League: Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's defensive woes can't be solved by buying players

Firstpost  

Liverpool’s defence hasn’t been strengthened this season and defensive lapses once again cost them as Sevilla scored from their only two shots on target. London: Jurgen Klopp says the transfer market is not the magic solution to Liverpool’s defensive woes after familiar problems returned to haunt his side on their return to Champions League action against Sevilla. Dejan Lovren’s slip …

Liverpool should not be complacent v Hoffenheim: Henderson
7 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool should not be complacent v Hoffenheim: Henderson

Daily Mail  

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says the club's own historic European comebacks are a warning against complacency ahead of their Champions League play-off second-leg clash with Hoffenheim. Liverpool's Jordan Henderson says the club's comebacks are a warning against complacency The Reds hold a 2-1 lead against Hoffenheim after their first-leg victory in Germany Henderson thinks the lead counts for little, and …

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rues injury problems
7 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rues injury problems

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp claimed casualties have prevented Liverpool from gunning for the title as they face another injury crisis this weekend. Dejan Lovren was the only fit recognised central defender to train on Thursday, with Ragnar Klavan, Joel Matip and Lucas Leiva all struggling with knocks. Jurgen Klopp claims injuries have prevented Liverpool from going for the title this season Dejan …

Liverpool are unbalanced and inconsistent... Jurgen Klopp needs leaders in defence and midfield, a commanding goalkeeper and a striker on the level of Daniel Sturridge
9 years ago

Liverpool are unbalanced and inconsistent... Jurgen Klopp needs leaders in defence and midfield, a commanding goalkeeper and a striker on the level of Daniel Sturridge

Daily Mail  

Klopp should target reinforcements in almost every position this summer Their soft underbelly was exposed in the 3-2 defeat by Southampton He finally has his best players fit but the team still lacks consistency Jurgen Klopp has endured a roller-coaster first six months at Liverpool It has been a curate's-egg of a season for Liverpool that has encompassed a change …

Liverpool's FA Cup youngsters will get a 'kick up the rear' if they let fame go their heads, insists James Milner
9 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool's FA Cup youngsters will get a 'kick up the rear' if they let fame go their heads, insists James Milner

Daily Mail  

Liverpool vice-captain James Milner has been impressed with the young players who represented the club so well in the FA Cup but has warned they will get a 'kick up the rear' if they let their new-found fame go to their heads. Joao Carlos Teixeira is one of a number of youngsters who appeared for Liverpool in the FA Cup …

Adam Lallana calls Liverpool's Capital One Cup semi-final first leg 1-0 win 'perfect'
9 years, 2 months ago

Adam Lallana calls Liverpool's Capital One Cup semi-final first leg 1-0 win 'perfect'

Daily Mail  

Adam Lallana admitted that the Liverpool players wanted to reward their fans for their support by getting a step closer to a second trip to Wembley in a year. Jurgen Klopp's side are just a game away from the Capital One Cup final after Jordan Ibe's goal was enough to beat Stoke City 1-0 in a courageous and determined first …

Liverpool have conceded far too many goals in the last two seasons... we'll find out this year if it's as easy to build a defence as Brendan Rodgers says
9 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool have conceded far too many goals in the last two seasons... we'll find out this year if it's as easy to build a defence as Brendan Rodgers says

Daily Mail  

There is nothing wrong with shutting up shop in football. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers talks to defenders Martin Skrtel and Dejan Lovren in training Mamadou Sakho came into the Liverpool first team last season at the expense of Lovren Two seasons ago Liverpool came agonisingly close to winning the league. Liverpool were thrashed 6-1 by Stoke in their last game …

Liverpool must ditch Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Joe Allen... but who else needs to be shown the door?
9 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool must ditch Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Joe Allen... but who else needs to be shown the door?

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's season of failure was rounded off with a 6-1 thrashing at Stoke on Sunday, leading to even more questions about the future of manager Brendan Rodgers. VERDICT: GO Glen Johnson's Liverpool contract is due to expire after six years at Liverpool Jon Flanagan An absolute revelation in Liverpool's 2013-14 title charge but his season has been ruined by injuries. …

Raheem Sterling would only be earning the same as useless Mario Balotelli at Liverpool... and that's the real issue here
9 years, 11 months ago

Raheem Sterling would only be earning the same as useless Mario Balotelli at Liverpool... and that's the real issue here

Daily Mail  

Raheem Sterling is earning less than Mario Balotelli. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has always insisted that the Sterling talks would be concluded soon Sterling has been linked with a move to Arsenal, admitting he was 'flattered' by their interest Rodgers has repeatedly insisted that Sterling will not be moving anywhere this summer Liverpool find themselves seven points adrift in the …

Liverpool stars prepare for life with Mario Balotelli as Brendan Rodgers puts them through their paces in training
10 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool stars prepare for life with Mario Balotelli as Brendan Rodgers puts them through their paces in training

Daily Mail  

With Mario Balotelli's move to Liverpool on the brink of completion, there was an air of excitement around Liverpool's Melwood training ground on Thursday afternoon. And the Liverpool players looked relaxed as they prepared to welcome their potential new signing as Brendan Rodgers worked them hard in training. VIDEO Scroll down for a confident Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool have an inherent …

Liverpool NEED a defensive general but Brendan Rodgers must still reflect on fine campaign
10 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool NEED a defensive general but Brendan Rodgers must still reflect on fine campaign

Daily Mail  

Liverpool NEED a defensive general for next season. but Brendan Rodgers must still reflect on a fine campaign Liverpool looked destined to win Premier League A loss to Chelsea at Anfield and a draw at Crystal Palace has all but ended their title dream Brendan Rodgers must improve side's defensive options Team should still reflect on a fine campaign Barring …

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