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  • Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    As the Gunners prepare to return home, Liverpool defeated Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Reds had won both of their US games.

    Liverpool defeated Arsenal in front of a record-breaking football crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia thanks to goals from Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho.

    In front of 69,879 spectators at the NFL stadium, an exciting first half was followed by a second half that quickly vanished, making the Reds the deserving winners.

    With two assists, Harvey Elliott was the game’s most impressive player. When Diogo Jota stopped a long ball forward from Caoimhin Kellher, Liverpool took the lead. Elliott quickly moved to slide Salah through, and the Egyptian finished well, finding the bottom corner.

    Elliott’s second assist was even more spectacular as he hoisted the ball over the Gunners back four, giving Carvalho a chance to run onto and score a volley to give Arne Slot’s team a double.

    Jarrell Quansah’s excellent defending had kept the Gunners out of the game until Kai Havertz managed to give Arsenal a response just before the half ended. The Norwegian star had turned Kostas Tsimikas before halftime, and now the Gunners man turned home Martin Odegaard’s deflected cross.

    On this hot night in the US metropolis, both teams started to make adjustments after halftime, which inevitably resulted in a decrease in intensity.

    Impressive performance by Harvey Elliott

    Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    In order to secure a regular starting position in the Liverpool lineup, the midfield player recently stated that he needed to be more “selfish.” However, the Kop ace’s creative effect on others was evident here, and he was extremely impressive while he was on the pitch.

    Two excellent passes, of which the second is especially notable, set up goals for Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho. While in the first half, if Diogo Jota had been wearing his shooting boots, he may have had a hat-trick of assists.

    This was an excellent effort from him if he was trying to win over Arne Slot, his new boss.

    Slot switch formation 

    Slot may have a stronger focal point in the attack than in the friendly against Real Betis the other night, especially with Diogo Jota available after teaming up with the Reds later in the tour.

    This required a change in formation from 4-2-4 to 4-2-3-1, with Dominik Szoboszlai playing deep-lying midfield this time instead of a forward role as he did last week.

    Elliott switched to a No 10 position as a result, and he was quite effective there, creating gaps between Arsenal’s midfield and defence.

    Liverpool went to a 4-3-3 when Jota was substituted at halftime. Could Slot be more tactically adaptable after nine years of Klopp primarily using one system, or is he simply making due with the players he currently has while he waits for a completely fit squad?

    Jarrell Quansah is improving.

    Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    This season, there seems to be a slot available next to Virgil van Dijk, and Quansah is undoubtedly in the best position to take it.

    Since the young defender’s arrival in the summer of last year, the Reds had adequate cover and didn’t need to spend money on a centre-back in the transfer window. However, it appears like Quansah has advanced to the starting lineup on a regular basis.

    The defender put in a great display, stopping a certain goal after Gabriel Martinelli slid a cross in with a brilliant tackle to deny Gabriel Jesus.He appears to be an excellent defender.

    Gabriel Jesus appears well-groomed.

    Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    The Brazilian had a relatively poor second season at Arsenal the previous season as additional injuries derailed him and his play took a nosedive. Kai Havertz eventually took his spot.

    The front man for the Gunners was moving quickly across the pitch, chasing down every ball in an attempt to force mistakes, which he successfully did multiple times. He looked dangerous the entire game and would have scored had Quansah’s outstanding defending not prevented him from taping in.

    If Jesus wants to maintain his starting position this season, he must improve and reach more goals.

    Fabio Carvalho versus Ben White.

    Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

    The Arsenal full-back’s night against Carvalho wasn’t the simplest. Throughout his time on the pitch, the Liverpool forward outperformed the more seasoned defender.

    As he bundled the winger off the ground and threw him smashing into the water bottles near the Arsenal dugout, White even left one on him. The young Portuguese player, who intends to stay at Liverpool this season and compete for a spot in the starting lineup, put up yet another outstanding display.

    To be honest, White performed well in the beginning but found the evening difficult in the end. When Carvalho coasted inside to give the Reds their second goal, no one was following him.

  • Talks are in progress as Liverpool renegotiate for Anthony Gordon; Newcastle makes their transfer stance known

    Talks are in progress as Liverpool renegotiate for Anthony Gordon; Newcastle makes their transfer stance known

    Talks are in progress as Liverpool renegotiate for Anthony Gordon; Newcastle makes their transfer stance known

    It makes sense that Newcastle United would struggle to decide what would happen to elite attacking potential Anthony Gordon.

    The Reds have started renegotiating with the club for the England international, according to sources with knowledge of the evolving scenario between Liverpool and the Magpies, which CaughtOffside has been informed of.

    But it’s believed that Eddie Howe’s team has reiterated that the former Everton player isn’t up for grabs this summer.

    “We didn’t want to lose anybody, and Anthony Gordon is a crucial player for us,” the manager has previously acknowledged, according to Fabrizio Romano. “Is it really our goal to lose our best players? We battled tirelessly to arrive at the best choices. Over the past few weeks, it has been really challenging. But Gordon will understand.

    How does Newcastle United intend to react?

    Based on what CaughtOffside understands, Gordon has had a successful season, and Newcastle is eager to extend his contract.

    The 23-year-old’s contract is scheduled to end in 2026. Last season, he contributed 23 goals in 48 games (all competitions combined).

    Now that a renewal is being discussed, St. James’ Park officials hope to retain the player in Tyne and Wear until the summer of 2029.

    It’s important to note that there are now other teams who could be interested in hiring the left winger, besides Liverpool. Chelsea and Manchester United are both regarded as being eager.

    More news……

    Reasons for Liverpool’s lack of new player signings include as explained by Arne Slot decision

    33-year-old confirms joining Barcelona after leaving Liverpool this summer.

    Arne Slot, the new manager of Liverpool, has decided against adding players to Anfield before the 2024–2025 season in order to thoroughly evaluate his team during the Reds’ impending preseason trip of the United States.

    Preseason has not gone well for the 45-year-old Dutch coach, so he has a lot of work ahead of him before the Merseyside team plays Ipswich Town in their Premier League start on August 17.

    Due to many members of Liverpool’s team being deep into Copa America and Euro 2024, the former Feyenoord manager has not had many of his starting players available to train with this summer. Stars will begin to return one by one over the next few days and weeks, but it’s unclear how that will affect Slot’s squad in the first few games of the new campaign.

    The timing of the international tournaments could not have been worse for the new Liverpool manager, as the pre-season is when a new coach gets to instill his philosophy in his players yet the majority of the team’s key players have been absent.

    However, this season will require patience in all parts of the club, as it is a period of change after Jurgen Klopp’s lengthy and successful rule.

    Major Liverpool transfer decision made by Arne Slot.

    Liverpool has not added any players this summer, according to Lewis Steele of The Daily Mail, because Slot wants to thoroughly evaluate his team before the Reds’ impending preseason trip to the United States.

    Liverpool may have a hectic transfer window in the final month when the Premier League giants play their final match of the tour on August 3 in South Carolina against Man United.

    Fans may be concerned, but this is the right course of action because Klopp left a good team at Anfield for Slot, as seen by their premature challenge for the Premier League title the previous season.

    After the final whistle in South Carolina on August 3, Slot will know exactly what areas need to be strengthened for the Merseyside club. The club needs two or three excellent recruits before the transfer market closes.

  • Star at Liverpool is “better than Jude Bellingham,” yet FSG runs the risk of losing him for nothing

    Star at Liverpool is “better than Jude Bellingham,” yet FSG runs the risk of losing him for nothing

    However, that notion has now been refuted, with the form of the coverings being simply coincidental and probably caused by Merseyside's windy conditions. Although it's still largely anticipated that the Reds will sign Alexander-Arnold to a new deal, it's unclear when talks will start. Time is critical because, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign club in January.

    Liverpool faces the possibility of losing a top player to a free transfer.

    Even though one of his teammates believes the 25-year-old Alexander-Arnold, is better than Jude Bellingham, Liverpool might lose him for nothing. One of the best players to come through Liverpool’s youth ranks in recent memory, the Reds defender faces an unclear future.

    Throughout his career, Alexander-Arnold has remained at his boyhood club, although his current contract is about to expire in less than a year. The Reds’ owners, Fenway Sports Group, have not yet started contract negotiations, but if they don’t move quickly, they risk losing him on a free transfer the following summer.

    Given how crucial Alexander-Arnold has been to Liverpool since joining their senior squad in 2016, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow. Losing him without getting paid a transfer fee would also make it more difficult for them to afford a suitable successor.

    It appears that his teammates would rather see him stay at Anfield; Diogo Jota is one of many who has shown his respect for the England defender. Jota was asked to rank five players blindly in a recent Goal video without knowing which player’s name would be put out next.

    The first player to be named was Alexander-Arnold, who was ranked second by Jota. The next to be mentioned was Bellingham, which caused Jota to ponder briefly before placing the Real Madrid star third, after his Liverpool colleague.

    However, that notion has now been refuted, with the form of the coverings being simply coincidental and probably caused by Merseyside's windy conditions. Although it's still largely anticipated that the Reds will sign Alexander-Arnold to a new deal, it's unclear when talks will start. Time is critical because, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign club in January.

    Not only Reds players have been gushing about Alexander-Arnold; Declan Rice, an Arsenal midfielder, also praised the right-back while he was representing England at the Euros.

    “He’s a player any country would appreciate,” Rice added. “He’s a player we have to play, we have to get involved, and our attackers should be thriving playing off someone like Trent because his passing is off the scale.”

    Anfield mosaic that seemed to indicate Alexander-Arnold was set to sign a new contract recently had Liverpool supporters going crazy. The arrangement of seat coverings seemed to spell out either ’66 2028′ or ’66 2029,’ his long-term squad number along with the year until which he had potentially signed.

    However, that notion has now been refuted, with the form of the coverings being simply coincidental and probably caused by Merseyside’s windy conditions. Although it’s still largely anticipated that the Reds will sign Alexander-Arnold to a new deal, it’s unclear when talks will start. Time is critical because, as things stand, he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign club in January.

  • The dream team of Arne Slot On the first day of the season, Liverpool XI, with 13 players missing the USA tour

    The dream team of Arne Slot On the first day of the season, Liverpool XI, with 13 players missing the USA tour

    The dream team of Arne Slot On the first day of the season, Liverpool XI, with 13 players missing the USA tour

    Manager Arne Slot of Liverpool had to wait to name a full strength lineup for their preseason trip of the United States, so he has selected a smaller group.

    For the first time in less than a month, Arne Slot will be in charge of a Premier League game, although he has been conducting part of his preparation without many of Liverpool’s top stars.

    Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp as manager in June, saw his team play in a private friendly when Preston North End defeated a Liverpool starting lineup. The freshly promoted Ipswich Town will be the opponent for the Premier League’s third-place finishers of last season on August 17. However, they will first play a series of friendlies in the United States. With 13 players out of the lineup for their tour, the Reds are far from playing at full strength.

    Eleven of them aren’t there because they’re competing internationally at the Copa America or European Championships, and Bobby Clark and Jayden Danns aren’t there because of injuries.

    The other eleven are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alisson. Many, if not all, might be back in the running by the time the season arrives. Slot’s starting lineup will appear rather different for the time being.

    That’s prior to the summer transfer window, when the former Feyenoord manager is anticipated to add players after losing players like Joel Matip and Thiago.

    What may Liverpool’s starting lineup look like in the first weekend of the season? Mirror Football has examined potential future developments.

    defence and the goalkeeper 

    Liverpool's dream XI

    John Achteberg, a former goalkeeping coach for Liverpool, suggested that Alisson’s departure would have been avoided by sticking with Claudio Taffarel. Together with his fellow countryman, current keeping coach Taffarel has remained at the club despite the departure of other members of former Klopp’s coaching team.

    Achteberg said on The Football Historian podcast, “They were smart to at least keep Taffarel, because if they would have also changed Taffarel, they probably would have told Ali to find a new club basically.” “You also need to be intelligent. It’s good because Taffa is a genuinely nice guy, and his availability to them is ideal.

    It’s a matter of who stays and who goes in front of the keeper, and many are hopeful Trent Alexander-Arnold signs a new contract in spite of Real Madrid’s interest. Though Leny Yoro, who was linked to Liverpool, was signed by Manchester United, there might be a new face.

    Regardless of whether Virgil van Dijk stays with the Reds, Marc Guehi has been discussed. The Crystal Palace player can help bring in a new era at Anfield because of his adaptability and athleticism.

    Midfield

    The dream team of Arne Slot On the first day of the season, Liverpool XI, with 13 players missing the USA tour

    Liverpool revamped their midfield significantly over the summer, but they may not be finished yet. Even though the Spaniard wasn’t able to play much last season, Thiago’s departure makes room for a new acquisition, and Ederson is one player who has been considered.

    The Brazilian was a standout during Atalanta’s previous season as they won the Europa League, including a match against Liverpool. The 25-year-old might decide to stay in Bergamo, but if not, a move to Anfield might be the solution.

    Dominik Szoboszlai would benefit from a little kickstart after a challenging second part of the season, although Alexis Mac Allister settled into his midfield role last year. However, if the Hungarian has a strong foundation, he might be able to excel in a capacity more akin to the one in which he has shown promise on the international stage. Assault

    Attack

    The dream team of Arne Slot On the first day of the season, Liverpool XI, with 13 players missing the USA tour

    Despite all the rumours of a deal for Takefusa Kubo, Mohamed Salah might be Liverpool’s first pick on the right at the beginning of the season. Despite being in the last year of his contract, the Egyptian has joined Slot for the preseason and is expected to be one of the senior players in the US.

    Several of the biggest names in European football have reportedly expressed interest in Luis Diaz. The Colombian would stay, though, if a combination of Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Salah, Diaz, and Diogo Jota started the first game.

    Nunez has also fit the setup from a wide berth, and Gakpo made an impression in the Euros, albeit frequently from a starting position out on the left. Jota may now be the best option through the middle as a result, but with Champions League football back on the table, we can expect Slot to make extensive use of all his attacking options.

    Liverpool’s dream XI  Alisson; Mac Allister, Ederson; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota; Alexander-Arnold, Guehi, Van Dijk, Robertson;

  • The 28-person squad has been confirmed by Liverpool FC for their preseason tour of the USA

    The 28-person squad has been confirmed by Liverpool FC for their preseason tour of the USA

    The 28 players that will be heading to the United States for Liverpool's preseason tour have already been revealed. The tour begins

    The 28 players that will be heading to the United States for Liverpool’s preseason tour have already been revealed. The tour begins on Saturday against Real Betis.

    For the first time since 2019, the Reds will be visiting the US this summer, and Arne Slot, who took over for Jurgen Klopp, will be leading a new-look squad.

    After working with his players for little over a week, Slot will go on a three-city tour, starting on Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

    A number of important players are still missing since they are competing in summer international tournaments, but Liverpool has confirmed which players will be travelling to the United States.

    The following players are still on post-season leave: Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz.

    Nonetheless, other players have been to the US this week, including Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Curtis Jones.

    Because there aren’t many well-known names, Slot works with a larger number of people, to which a variety of young people and outsiders join.

    Those that have made the cut include Amara Nallo, Trey Nyoni, Luke Chambers, and Ben Doak.

    Other first-team regulars who are travelling are Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Conor Bradley, Stefan Bajcetic, James McConnell, and Kaide Gordon.

    The 28 players that will be heading to the United States for Liverpool's preseason tour have already been revealed. The tour begins

    Jota and Alisson are anticipated to reunite with the team in the US at a later time.

    Liverpool preseason squad for US tour

    Goalkeepers: Davies, Pitaluga, Jaros, and Kelleher

    Defendants: Bradley, Tsimikas, Chambers, Beck, Quansah, Van den Berg, Phillips, Nallo, Robertson, and Bradley

    Midfielders: Bajcetic, McConnell, Morton, Stephenson, Nyoni, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Elliott, and Bajcetic

    forwards: Salah, Carvalho, Doak, Gordon, Koumas, and Blair are the forwards.

    More news…….

    Liverpool may “break wage structure” to sign a young player from Chelsea.

    Rio Ngumoha

    Liverpool plans to waive their traditional wage structure in order to sign Rio Ngumoha, a teenage player from Chelsea.

    After Ngumoha and Chelsea’s contract negotiations broke down, Liverpool is nearing a deal to sign the highly-regarded young player from their Premier League opponents.

    The 15-year-old’s West London contract ends this summer, and the Reds are willing to pay above the academy level in order to recruit him.

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool and the England youth international are close to reaching an agreement, which would be a major win for the Merseysiders’ academy system.

    Ngumoha, who was born in 2008, participated in 2023–24 as a member of the Chelsea first team after training with them earlier this year. He rose to become Chelsea’s under-21 team’s third-youngest player of the century.

    The winger, who has been compared to Jamal Musiala, scored in the championship game to win the Premier League U16 Nationals “Player of the Tournament” award in October 2023. In April, he also scored in the u-17 Premier League Cup Final with a fantastic solo performance

     

  • Reasons for Liverpool’s lack of new player signings include as explained by Arne Slot decision

    Reasons for Liverpool’s lack of new player signings include as explained by Arne Slot decision

    33-year-old confirms joining Barcelona after leaving Liverpool this summer.

    Arne Slot, the new manager of Liverpool, has decided against adding players to Anfield before the 2024–2025 season in order to thoroughly evaluate his team during the Reds’ impending preseason trip of the United States.

    Preseason has not gone well for the 45-year-old Dutch coach, so he has a lot of work ahead of him before the Merseyside team plays Ipswich Town in their Premier League start on August 17.

    Due to many members of Liverpool’s team being deep into Copa America and Euro 2024, the former Feyenoord manager has not had many of his starting players available to train with this summer. Stars will begin to return one by one over the next few days and weeks, but it’s unclear how that will affect Slot’s squad in the first few games of the new campaign.

    The timing of the international tournaments could not have been worse for the new Liverpool manager, as the pre-season is when a new coach gets to instill his philosophy in his players yet the majority of the team’s key players have been absent.

    However, this season will require patience in all parts of the club, as it is a period of change after Jurgen Klopp’s lengthy and successful rule.

    Major Liverpool transfer decision made by Arne Slot.

    Liverpool has not added any players this summer, according to Lewis Steele of The Daily Mail, because Slot wants to thoroughly evaluate his team before the Reds’ impending preseason trip to the United States.

    Liverpool may have a hectic transfer window in the final month when the Premier League giants play their final match of the tour on August 3 in South Carolina against Man United.

    Fans may be concerned, but this is the right course of action because Klopp left a good team at Anfield for Slot, as seen by their premature challenge for the Premier League title the previous season.

    After the final whistle in South Carolina on August 3, Slot will know exactly what areas need to be strengthened for the Merseyside club. The club needs two or three excellent recruits before the transfer market closes.

    More news……

    33-year-old confirms joining Barcelona after leaving Liverpool this summer.

    Specialists from "one of the most successful performance departments in world football" were employed by Liverpool

    Thiago Alcantara, 33, left Liverpool at the end of the season. Barcelona has acknowledged that he is temporarily back on the pitch.

    The Spaniard chose to retire from sports after leaving Anfield, and it appears that he has chosen to pursue a career in coaching for the next phase of his life.

    In order to “gain experience” before making a longer-term decision, Thiago has joined Hansi Flick’s coaching staff for Barcelona’s pre-season training, the Catalan team announced on Wednesday.

    The 33-year-old may decide to stay with the La Liga team for the 2024–2025 season, albeit there is currently no commitment to do so.

    Because they shared the 2019–20 Bayern Munich treble, Thiago and Flick have a close bond. The Spaniard’s intelligence would have been evident to the German coach, who probably used that information to lure him to his coaching staff.

    Even if Thiago simply plays for the rest of the preseason, this is a wise decision for the 33-year-old so early in his retirement.

    What led Thiago to choose retirement?

    Even though Thiago was one of the most talented players of his generation, his career was marred by injuries, therefore it is unlikely that he will be recognised with the greats.

    The 33-year-old’s decision to retire was perhaps influenced by the fact that he only played five minutes during the 2023–2024 season. The Spaniard might no longer have faith in his physique.

    The former Barcelona player may have been content with his career after representing both Liverpool and the Catalan team.

    The former midfield player has two Champions League medals in his collection and has won everything in Germany and Spain. Though it’s unclear if he can do the same as a coach, Thiago plans to try in the upcoming years.

  • The CEO of Newcastle provides a one-word update on Anthony Gordon, a target for Liverpool

    The CEO of Newcastle provides a one-word update on Anthony Gordon, a target for Liverpool

    The CEO of Newcastle provides a one-word update on Anthony Gordon, a target for Liverpool

    Earlier in the summer, Liverpool attempted to sign Anthony Gordon, a winger for Newcastle, but negotiations broke down before a deal could be finalised.

    Newcastle were struggling to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations and required sales before a June 30 deadline.

    Prior to that date there was contact between the two clubs with the Magpies seeking to ascertain whether Liverpool would be interested in discussing a transfer for a player that was on their books as a kid.

    Nevertheless, there were two main reasons why the negotiations failed: first, Newcastle reportedly wanted a package worth £100 million, and second, they were determined to include Jarell Quansah in the agreement.

    For Liverpool’s transfer team, there was a red line, and they decided to walk away. At that point, Newcastle was worried that the England forward would become interested in playing for his hometown team, and there were rumours that the Reds would make a move before the summer was up.

    By selling Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Elliott Anderson to Nottingham Forest, respectively, Eddie Howe’s team was able to meet their PSR requirements while still holding onto Gordon, Alexander Isak, and Bruno Guimaraes.

    The CEO of Newcastle expects Gordon to remain 

    Furthermore, Gordon and his two other valuable assets should stay at St. James’ Park for the upcoming season, according to club CEO Darren Eales, who made this announcement to Chronicle Live.

    “We ultimately had to make the decisions that were best for the club and made us compliant,” he remarked.

    Therefore, looking at it that way, we took the necessary action. However, we retained what I would consider to be our core group of players, including Isak, Gordon, Bruno, and Joelinton.

    “Now, the question is, how can we look to strengthen now that we have a fresh cycle ahead of us? How can we aim to advance to the next phase?”

    When asked if Newcastle will keep hold of its best players, Gordon, Isak, and Guimaraes during the transfer market, Eales gave a clear answer.

    “Yes,” he answered.

    Gordon ‘major attacking threats’

    The CEO of Newcastle provides a one-word update on Anthony Gordon, a target for Liverpool

    Eales also discussed Gordon’s underwhelming Euro 2024 campaign, in which England manager Gareth Southgate made little use of him.

    With 11 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League last season, Gordon was among the most productive English forwards. However, he only played one minute in Germany, making a late appearance in a 0-0 tie against Slovenia.

    “As we saw last season, Anthony can be a very dangerous player, so it was unfortunate that he didn’t get more time from a personal capacity,” he remarked.

    “He was one of the Premier League’s main attacking threats the previous season.”

    “Even Anthony will admit that it took him some time to catch up when he arrived halfway through the previous season, so we also witnessed how Eddie developed him.

    “However, we observed Eddie’s ability to nurture players, which is one of his greatest assets and what makes him an excellent club manager because he regularly interacts with the players on the pitch.

    That is not just a physical and tactical viewpoint, but also a psychological one. Anthony is one of our many weapons, and the thrill we have is what makes him so powerful.”

    Gordon signed a £45 million contract with Newcastle in January 2023, having previously played for Everton. He will remain a St. James’ Park player until 2026.

  • Signings like Dani Olmo, Mo Salah, and Arne Slot alterations: Liverpool’s fantasy month ahead of the new season

    Signings like Dani Olmo, Mo Salah, and Arne Slot alterations: Liverpool’s fantasy month ahead of the new season

    Signings like Dani Olmo, Mo Salah, and Arne Slot alterations: Liverpool's fantasy month ahead of the new season

    After succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, Arne Slot has evaluated his team in preparation for his debut Premier League season, and Liverpool has not added any new players this summer.

    Liverpool’s Premier League campaign kicks off in a month when they travel to Portman Road to take on newly promoted Ipswich Town.

    For the first time since 2016, the Reds will start 2024–25 with a new manager in Arne Slot, replacing Jurgen Klopp. Starting in early June, the former Feyenoord coach will have to deal with his players’ phased return after Euro 2024 and the Copa America.

    Even if Klopp has given his blessing, Slot will still be under a lot of pressure to start out strong as he follows in his footsteps. Prior to the season, Slot will be seeing his players for the first time, so he needs to make a good first impression and spell out his game plan.

    The Reds still haven’t signed their new manager’s first summer acquisition. In the next weeks, Michael Edwards and Julian Ward will be hard at work trying to reverse that circumstance so Liverpool can get off to a strong start to the season. Mirror Football looks at what might be in store for Slot and his team going forward.

    Pre-season fixtures

    27. July: Liverpool v Real Betis at Acrisure Stadium, in Pittsburgh (00:30)

    1 August: Liverpool v Arsenal, at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia (00:30)

    4 August: Liverpool v Manchester United, at Brice Stadium, in Columbia (00:30)

    11 August: Liverpool v Sevilla, Anfield (15:00)

    Contractual judgements It is hard to argue that Klopp’s exit does not signal the start of a new era at Liverpool. After his predecessor’s retirement, Slot has been left in a strong position, however it’s unclear if a form of makeover will be necessary.

    Three of the most important players in Liverpool’s recent success—Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk—are currently in their final year of contracts. Getting new contracts for each would facilitate the transfer and stop constant speculation about their fate during Slot’s press briefings.

    Alexander-Arnold should not be sold, and new contracts for his more experienced teammates should at least guarantee a future pay for their services. After Liverpool rejected a huge offer for Salah last summer, he has been frequently linked to a move to the Saudi Pro League. The Reds would benefit from solidifying their position.

    Transfer

    Signings like Dani Olmo, Mo Salah, and Arne Slot alterations: Liverpool's fantasy month ahead of the new season

    Given Joel Matip’s departure and Van Dijk’s delicate predicament right now, Liverpool needs a new central defender in their lineup. With the availability of Jarrel Quansah and Ibrahima Konate in addition to the adaptable Joe Gomez, it is a strong position in many respects.

    It would be wise to include someone like Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. The Chelsea academy product’s debut may be sluggish, but the Reds can now move on with negotiations in earnest after England and them advanced to the Euro final.

    The Reds may potentially try to exercise Dani Olmo’s release clause. The victor of Euro 2024 will also be taking a vacation, but his £50 million contract is rumoured to expire at the end of this week. Working fast could be crucial to bolstering the team’s attacking options in order to defeat Manchester City’s rivals.

    Olmo could play in a midfield role or as an offensive player on the left or right, providing versatility throughout Slot’s system. With his share of the Golden Boot trophy won in Germany, the 26-year-old will be fired up to try and make an immediate impact.

    Additionally, a defensively inclined midfield player would not hurt. However, Stefan Bajcetic still has the opportunity to stake his claim and join his new boss’s team to back players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

    Dream XI for the first day

    Darwin, Endo, Mac Allister, Alisson, Olmo, Jota, Van Dijk, Guehi, Robertson, and Darwin.

  • Slot may unleash forgotten Liverpool ace Klopp went to great extent to sign

    Slot may unleash forgotten Liverpool ace Klopp went to great extent to sign

    Two years into his Liverpool career, Fabio Carvalho gets a clean slate in pre-season under Arne Slot. If last season was profitable

    Two years into his Liverpool career, Fabio Carvalho gets a clean slate in pre-season under Arne Slot.

    If last season was profitable for many of Liverpool’s young aspirations, Fabio Carvalho’s experience away from Anfield was very mixed. The Portugal Under-21 international was loaned out to RB Leipzig last summer after a campaign in which his playing time became increasingly limited as the season progressed, and he only started once for the Bundesliga club before returning to Hull City for another Championship term.

    Carvalho first caught the attention of Liverpool’s decision-makers in England’s second division, with an upwardly mobile Fulham side that won the Championship in 2022 with 106 goals, 11 of which came from the youthful offensive midfielder.

    After a physical in London on transfer deadline day in January 2022, the Reds ran out of time to complete a deal but remained sure they would get their man.

    So much so that when questioned about Carvalho in his first post-deadline day press conference in February, then-manager Jurgen Klopp took the uncommon step of speaking openly about him. “We are still interested – it would be crazy if we were not,” replied Klopp. “It was late, the window closed, and it didn’t work out. “We will see what happens.”

    A £5 million contract was agreed upon, with an additional £2.7 million in add-ons and a 20% sell-on clause attached. Liverpool worked hard to finalise the terms with Fulham, with FSG president Mike Gordon part of the delegation that met with Fulham CEO Alastair Mackintosh and owner Tony Khan, and the Reds were aware that a pre-contract agreement could have been reached with clubs on the continent, with Borussia Dortmund and Porto rumoured to be interested at the time.

    In his debut season with the Reds, Carvalho was primarily a victim of circumstances. His arrival coincided with a widespread drop in form for a squad struggling to emerge from the long shadow cast by the 63-game marathon just a few months earlier, when the club had come closer than any before them to winning the quadruple, only to fall short inside the final week when Manchester City won the Premier League title by a single point and Real Madrid defeated them in the Champions League final.

    A winning goal in a thrilling 2-1 victory against Newcastle in August was an early highlight, but a setback to Nottingham Forest in October marked his final Premier League appearance of the season. Prior to his loan to Leipzig, he made only three replacement appearances and one start in 2023.

    Officials at both Leipzig and Hull praised Carvalho’s technical skills during both loan moves last season, with Leipzig’s then-managing director for sport, Max Eberl, saying: “Fabio is a fantastic talent – not least the signing by Liverpool demonstrates that. Fabio is quick, nimble, tricky, and imaginative. He attempts to complete himself or sets the tone for his teammates well.”

    Hull manager Liam Resenoir remarked after his January move: “There are some players who see the game differently in a No.10 position. Liverpool signed him because of his boldness in taking the ball and finishing movements, in addition to his speed and athleticism.”

    And, while his technical ability has never been in doubt at the AXA Training Centre, the previous regime was never able to place him in a position that best suited his talents in Klopp’s tried-and-true 4-3-3 system.

    Perhaps missing the burst of pace required to thrive on the wing, Carvalho’s close control and ability to unpick the locks with passes are better suited to a place behind the striker that was not used in Klopp’s team. ‘Counter-pressing is the finest No.10’ was the prevailing consensus on the German’s watch.

    Two years into his Liverpool career, Fabio Carvalho gets a clean slate in pre-season under Arne Slot. If last season was profitable

    Carvalho, who returns to the club under new head coach Arne Slot, will have the next two weeks to earn the trust of the new-look Liverpool squad. Still only 21, he possesses all of the tools required to succeed at Anfield, and if no decisions have been made on any incomings or outgoings as Slot prepares to have a full look at his inherited squad, the former Fulham starlet has a fantastic opportunity to prove himself.

    With Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz all still in international action or on end-of-season vacations, Carvalho has a great chance to press his claim in the coming weeks. A settled position in the Slot system will be required, and a chat between coach and player may occur on that score, although Slot has already said what he expects from his offensive department.

    He stated in his first news conference earlier this month, “I was hoping that if people looked at my club, they would not say it is 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, or whatever formation you want to call it.

    “I was hoping they’d say they have a lot of freedom with the ball to take it in different positions. So it can be a 4-2-3-1, a 4-1-4-1, or we can work up to three. So there is a lot of ‘flexibility’ when we have the ball.

    “But without the ball, there isn’t as much freedom. We want to be really aggressive, and there is only one way to do so: everyone stays primarily in their positions. I wouldn’t put myself in the position of saying I like a 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, or 4-1-4-1 since there are a lot of players playing in a variety of roles.

    “So, if you had asked me, I would have said we played 4-3-3 rather than 4-2-3-1 at Feyenoord.” But we did spend a lot of time with three [at the back]; full-backs play varied responsibilities.”

    Given the previously unpredictable nature of his time with the Reds – especially the lack of football, loan spells, and frustrations – Carvalho’s creative potential will certainly attract additional foreign interest this transfer window.

    However, Liverpool’s efforts to get him mean they are not in the mood to let him go too soon, and despite a rough couple of years on Merseyside, Carvalho returns to the AXA Training Centre this summer with the cleanest slate possible.

  • Specialists from “one of the most successful performance departments in world football” were employed by Liverpool

    Specialists from “one of the most successful performance departments in world football” were employed by Liverpool

    Ruben Peeters

    The public is aware of Liverpool’s well-documented injury problems and feels that something needs to change.

    The new lead physical performance coach is anticipated to play a significant role. 22 senior players missed a game for the Reds last season due to injuries; that’s a total of 362 games missed.

    It’s a startling figure that is way too high, and it gives Arne Slot and his team a clear indication of where they need to improve.

    The club’s medical staff has always performed at the highest calibre, but this summer’s events—including Ruben Peeters’s—have given rise to changes.

    He joined the AXA Training Centre as the lead physical performance coach for the first team when Slot left Feyenoord, and he has already started working in his new position.

    According to the Athletic, during their three seasons at the Dutch club, player availability exceeded ninety percent – a percentage Liverpool will be hoping to hit.

    “One of the most successful medical and performance departments in world football” was attributed to Peeters’ contribution. They added that Slot was always open to hearing what the experts had to say.

    The two are renowned for having an excellent eye for detail, with Peeters constantly searching for methods to maximise performance, including food and sleep.

    Peeters gave Slot a “meticulous briefing” at Feyenoord regarding the duration of the squad’s daily training sessions. This may not seem groundbreaking, but it does demonstrate his meticulousness.

    Hearing from a head coach that he is open to hearing what is being said is always encouraging, and you can be sure that as his internationals return, he will be inundated with reports.

    Virgil van Dijk is exhausted from a “very, very, very long year,” as he has already made quite clear, and Peeters and the medical staff will need to give him careful attention.

    Liverpool has a pair in Peeters and Slot who are willing to be patient and see the long picture, even though they did not steal Feyenoord’s whole medical and performance crew.

    Finding the ideal balance between the new and current employees will take some time and effort during the summer, but the early signals are encouraging.

    We’re ready for improvement after missing 670 games overall the prior two seasons due to injuries!

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    Liverpool may “break wage structure” to sign a young player from Chelsea.

    Rio Ngumoha

    Liverpool plans to waive their traditional wage structure in order to sign Rio Ngumoha, a teenage player from Chelsea.

    After Ngumoha and Chelsea’s contract negotiations broke down, Liverpool is nearing a deal to sign the highly-regarded young player from their Premier League opponents.

    The 15-year-old’s West London contract ends this summer, and the Reds are willing to pay above the academy level in order to recruit him.

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool and the England youth international are close to reaching an agreement, which would be a major win for the Merseysiders’ academy system.

     

    Ngumoha, who was born in 2008, participated in 2023–24 as a member of the Chelsea first team after training with them earlier this year. He rose to become Chelsea’s under-21 team’s third-youngest player of the century.

    The winger, who has been compared to Jamal Musiala, scored in the championship game to win the Premier League U16 Nationals “Player of the Tournament” award in October 2023. In April, he also scored in the u-17 Premier League Cup Final with a fantastic solo performance.