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Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott stormed out in rage, as Jorg Schmadtke was seen in Liverpool discussions.

There were several noteworthy incidents during Monday’s friendly match between SV Darmstadt and Liverpool.

An entertaining victory over SV Darmstadt on Monday marked the end of Liverpool’s preseason schedule.

The Reds defeated the newly promoted Bundesliga team 3-1 thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah in the second half after they had already taken the lead through Diogo Jota and Luis Salah.

According to the outcome, Jurgen Klopp’s team finished their preseason campaign with three victories, a draw, and a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich. They will now travel to Chelsea on Sunday for the Premier League season opener.

The 90 minutes at Deepdale, however, saw a lot of activity that went unnoticed or unnoticed at all.

Trent targeted

Deepdale was jam-packed with Liverpool fans for what was ostensibly a home game for Klopp’s team. But a few hundred Darmstadt supporters still traveled to Lancashire despite that.

Before the game, they were seen arriving in large groups on a nearby road near the stadium. Later, they made noise while the game was in progress.

Not the least of which is towards Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson, who were hounded as they prepared to take a corner. There is no such thing for these Bundesliga teams as a friendly.

Jorg never stops

Jorg Schmadtke, the sporting director of Liverpool, joined the crowd of onlookers at Deepdale and took a seat in the directors’ box just before the game began.

However, work is never done, especially during the transfer window. At halftime, a German fan was seen smoking a vape and holding a phone in the stadium’s parking lot.

The Reds are in dire need of a new defensive midfielder, so Schmadtke must obviously make the most of every opportunity.

Duo comes to the rescue.

Although it was wonderful to see so many young fans get to see their Liverpool heroes in action, some of them decided to get too close when, after the final whistle, they entered the pitch despite public warnings not to do so.

Nevertheless, one steward accidentally knocked out a young person with a particularly forceful rugby tackle.

It caused Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott to question the amount of force used and instead check on the fan’s wellbeing while escorting them away from the field safely.

Tsimikas gets shirty

However, there were a few more enjoyable interactions between players and supporters after the game.

When Kostas Tsimikas saw a sign that read, “Tsimikas, I love you more than my dad,” he recognized the sentiment. Can I have your shirt?” he asked, throwing his game jersey to the young fan.

Alisson Becker then did the same with a young girl in the crowd, giving her a quick hug before shaking hands with a few other Reds supporters nearby.

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Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

August 8, 2023
Journalists: £10 million a year player ready to sign with Liverpool

Since quite some time, Ryan Gravenberch’s name has been linked to a move to Liverpool, and several journalists have reported that the player is eager to make the switch to Anfield.

International player from the Netherlands plans to sign with Merseysiders this summer, according to Kerry Hau’s June report.

TheSport 1 reporter stated to TheRedMenTV:.

“I know that they already spoke with Liverpool, his camp, and he is very interested in joining Liverpool and going in.
the Premier League is something I want.
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Fabrizio Romano, a renowned journalist, recently confirmed last night that the 21-year-old is open to agreeing to a move to the Reds.

The Italian journalist stated to Born and Red:.

They have nothing but love for Gravenberch. Jurgen Klopp is the focus, not the director. They really, really like the player, and the player is open to the idea of moving. “.

The Oranje midfielder, who reportedly makes around £10 million a year (The Mirror), played for Ajax in 42 games across all competitions in 2021–22, starting most of them as the Dutch powerhouse team advanced to the Eredivisie final.

The youngster, who started just six games across all competitions last season, served primarily as a bench warmer as Bayern won the Bundesliga.

It is therefore understandable why he wants to leave the Bavarians, and a move to Liverpool might be beneficial. The Reds are seeking a new No. The DM and CM roles are capably filled by 6 and Gravenberch.

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Jurgen Klopp makes a telling admission regarding the Liverpool team selection for Chelsea.

Manager Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool responds following a 3-1 friendly victory over Darmstadt and anticipates Chelsea.

In light of the continued difficulty in finding a reliable defensive midfielder, Jurgen Klopp acknowledges that he must choose a temporary solution for Liverpool’s Premier League opener at Chelsea.

At Preston North End’s Deepdale stadium on Monday night, the Reds defeated Bundesliga team SV Darmstadt 3-1 to cap off their preseason schedule.

It happened just hours after news broke that Southampton had rejected Liverpool’s third offer of about £46 million for Romeo Lavia, a 19-year-old player.

Summer acquisition Alexis Mac Allister was used in the number six position against Darmstadt because teenager Stefan Bajectic had only resumed full training at the weekend.

And Klopp will now decide how to approach Sunday’s visit to Stamford Bridge the best way possible.

The Reds manager stated, “It’s obvious, we looked fresh and really good. In the next six days, we have to find a formation for Chelsea and not for the entire season. “Nobody was hurt, and everyone made it out safely.

“We have some football-related tasks to complete and arrange, but that’s common. Preseason always lasts until the first international break; we must utilize these weeks when there is no international football.

We had a lot of opportunity to train physically and tactically in Germany, and we finished the tour without any major issues. We still have four or five sessions left before we can start a real fight, so it’s not over yet.
Move along.

Klopp continued, “He’s a top-class player with and without the ball,” in reference to Mac Allister’s performance. We will work to improve this and test a few things. There were times when we were too open.

“Alexis can play there in a compact formation, but he shouldn’t if the space is open. However, he excelled and proved to be a great football player. “.

Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota gave Liverpool the lead in the first 10 minutes during an event-filled period, and Mathias Honsak pulled one back for the visitors. Just before the hour, Luis Diaz scored to give the Reds a victory to cap off their warm-up schedule.

And in an interview with LFC TV, Klopp continued, “We could’ve scored more goals, we conceded which we shouldn’t – but it’s a mistake. You discuss it, but it doesn’t always get resolved right away. While we must put ourselves in better positions because we cannot avoid every ball coming from behind.

We played a lot of good football, but we only managed to score two goals from set pieces. “.

August 8, 2023
Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

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Revealed: Kylian Mbappe has a ‘big’ admirer in Liverpool, and sponsors are willing to pay up for a’sensational’ deal.

According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Kylian Mbappe has a “huge” admiration for Liverpool and would prefer to sign with them on a sensational season-long loan than any of his many other suitors worldwide.

However, there is little chance that the star player from Paris Saint-Germain will make an unexpected transfer to Anfield before the window closes.

As Mbappe looks for a solution for the last year of his contract, Jurgen Klopp publicly laughed off the possibility earlier this week.

Because PSG knew he wouldn’t sign a contract extension, they dropped the 24-year-old from their preseason tour of South Korea and Japan on July 21 and put him up for sale. They wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

When he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2019, they think he has already decided to sign with Real Madrid.

When his contract expires next summer, PSG does not want to let him leave for free. The impasse between the player and club worsened last week when he refused to talk about a possible one-year move to Saudi Arabia after Al Hilal submitted a world-record £259m bid.

The France sensation, who nearly signed with them as a 15-year-old but chose to sign with Monaco instead, has been linked to Liverpool as a possible destination.

Despite the fact that it would end the Frenchman’s problems with playing time, it would put PSG in a precarious position with regard to a potential fee before his contract expires.

The French powerhouses would be open to discussing a loan with a buyout clause before the summer of 2019, but Liverpool lacks the financial wherewithal to sign Mbappe to a long-term contract.

As it is believed that sponsors would contribute to the enormous salary demanded by the World Cup hat-trick hero, obtaining a loan would not be impossible.

Mbappe and his mother, who serves as his main agent, have a soft spot for Liverpool, but anything more than that is out of the question for the Merseysiders.

Both are rumored to be huge supporters of the team, the club, and the entertaining and watchable playing style that Klopp has cultivated.

August 8, 2023
Michael Olise’s secret weapon is revealed in Chelsea transfer news as Moises Caicedo sends a message.

Get the latest information on Gabri Veiga, Michael Olise, and Moises Caicedo among the biggest Chelsea transfer stories.

In the competition with Manchester City to land Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, Chelsea may be able to use their own secret weapon.

Olise secret weapon

The France Under-21s international is coveted by both clubs, but Chelsea currently stands out as the front-runner for his services after making a verbal offer.

According to RMC journalist Fabrice Hawkins, that proposal had a value of €30 million (£25 point 9 million), and it would be sent formally as soon as more information about Olise’s injury was available. After Riyad Mahrez left, it seemed likely that Man City would pursue Olise. However, Chelsea is now in the lead because Olise is reportedly more interested in moving to Stamford Bridge than to Etihad Stadium.

With the news that Palace wants to sign Lewis Hall on a loan, according to the Mail’s Transfer Confidential, that advantage may now grow. The Eagles accepting a short-term contract for Hall to join could aid Chelsea in talks with Palace for Olise, particularly if an equal offer from Man City is made.

Caicedo message.

By skipping Brighton’s Monday workout, Moises Caicedo has further demonstrated his desire to sign with Chelsea. The club’s CEO, Paul Barber, revealed that the 21-year-old’s absence from Brighton’s preseason match against Rayo Vallecano last week was due to an injury.

After the 1-1 draw, when asked about Caicedo, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi was less circumspect about whether the injury was severe enough to keep him out of practice and also touched on what might happen to him in the future.

Regarding Caicedo coming back for training, De Zerbi responded, “I don’t know.”. “We’ll find another key player if Moises leaves. I’d be pleased for us if Moises stayed. That’s not my issue. We always advance at Brighton, even if we lose a few players. “.

De Zerbi has now been provided with an answer to his training-related query. It has been widely reported that the Ecuadorian international skipped the session in an effort to pressure a transfer to Chelsea.

Veiga bid.

Gabri Veiga, a talented player for Celta Vigo, is currently being chased by Napoli, along with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

Before shining at the Under-21 European Championships, the young Spaniard had a breakout 2022–2023 season that included a final day brace against Barcelona.

With an opening bid of €30 million (£25 million), the Scudetto winners have now formally made their move for Veiga. However, Fabrizio Romano reports that the offer has been rejected.

Celta Vigo has made it clear that they won’t accept any offer below the player’s £34 million release clause, giving Chelsea the chance to match that amount in order to increase their attacking depth.

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London club is very close to signing the “magnificent” from Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The temporary signing of Lewis Hall from Chelsea by Crystal Palace is currently very close to being completed.

That is what reputable journalist Fabrizio Romano claims.

Lewis Hall, 18, is about to leave Chelsea on loan for the upcoming season, according to a late Friday night report from Romano.

In order to sign the versatile youngster, Premier League and London club Palace are reportedly at “advanced stages.”.

Crystal Palace and Chelsea are nearing a loan agreement for Lewis Hall, according to Romano.
Final details are being discussed as negotiations are in their advanced stages and are almost complete.
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Hall played a total of nine Premier League games for Chelsea’s first team last season and didn’t appear out of place in the least.

We like the sound of him improving his game this season while on loan at Palace and getting regular playing time.

It will be interesting to see where the English teenager is used at Selhurst Park because he is an excellent option for left-back or central midfield. Of course, the agreement still needs to be signed.

The left-footed rising star, in our opinion, stands a strong chance of eventually joining Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues team.

Hall, who Micah Richards previously praised as “magnificent” on Sky Sports, will be adored by the Palace supporters.

Even at the highest level, he is unfazed and plays with such intelligence despite only being 18 years old. Technically sound and an excellent crosser, too.

August 8, 2023
Chelsea news: Todd Boehly has given Michael Olise an incentive while Kylian Mbappe has sent a transfer request.

Get the latest information on Todd Boehly, Kylian Mbappe, and Moises Caicedo among the biggest Chelsea headlines.

Olise incentive

In order to pursue their interest in Crystal Palace starlet Michael Olise, Chelsea have been given the ideal motivation. Following news that Brighton and Hove Albion and Ajax have reached an agreement in principle for Kudus, the Blues may be forced to continue pursuing their interest in the Crystal Palace star.

The Seagulls have developed a reputation for doing exquisite transfer business in recent years, but as their first season in Europe approaches, Roberto De Zerbi’s team has been forced to make significant summer spending. Joao Pedro’s transfer from Watford broke their club record transfer fee, and they are now on pace to break the £30 million barrier with a fee of £34 point 5 million for Kudus.

The transaction is still far from being completed.
The 23-year-old’s potential departure from Chelsea gives Boehly more motivation than ever to sign Olise.

Maatsen boost

Although Pochettino is still trying to sign Caicedo, his most recent move may help the Blues avoid spending millions of dollars on Caicedo. The Chelsea manager has informed Ian Maatsen, according to the Evening Standard, that he wants to keep him at Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the season.

Before returning to Chelsea and making an impression in preseason, the Cobham graduate spent the previous season on loan at Championship champion Burnley. Maatsen is a player the club can consider as they try to bolster their engine room ranks because he can play in central midfield and was used further forward during the tour of the United States despite primarily playing at left-back.

The need for a new winger and central midfielder is reduced by keeping Maatsen at the club because he can fill those roles, which could theoretically help Chelsea save a sizable sum of money if they match Brighton’s asking price for Caicedo. The 21-year-old has Pochettino so impressed that new contract negotiations are also expected, allowing Chelsea to direct their funding toward other areas that Maatsen won’t cover.

Mbappe update

According to a report, Chelsea “rules out” signing Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.

Christopher Nkunku’s (expected) injury layoff, the extent of which is still unknown at this time, has allowed for some wild transfer speculation over the past 24 hours, including such gems as Chelsea bringing back Joo Félix for another loan (because the first one was such a rousing success obviously) or Chelsea spending untold millions on more attacking players, such as Michael Olise, Mohammed Kudus, or, and this is the really fun one, Neymar (not-so-).

According to reports in France, PSG is still interested in getting rid of Neymar, especially since Kylian Mbappé is anticipated to follow Lionel Messi out of the door. Smarties are better, so no more M-N-Ms for the good people of Paris.

Though Neymar appears to favor a return to Barcelona, the Premier League is where the money is (aside from the Saudi Pro League, of course), and the player prefers to remain in Europe.

According to those reports, talks have allegedly been taking place between Chelsea and Neymar. However, the Evening Standard claims that this is complete nonsense because Chelsea has already “ruled out” the possibility. Neymar doesn’t fit the market m.o we currently have. neither our pay structure. Sadly, the report also mentions Kylian Mbappé. Despite spending a significant amount of time working successfully and productively with Neymar at PSG, Mauricio Pochettino is rumored to have concurred that this idea is a “non-starter.”.

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Chelsea contacts the relegated Leeds star and is prepared to trigger the player’s release clause.

According to reports, Chelsea has contacted Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds United, and is prepared to trigger his relegation release clause.

Prior to the start of the upcoming Premier League season, manager Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to bolster his midfield lineup. However, he has been unsuccessful in finding suitable replacements thus far.

Paris Saint-Germain beat the Blues to the signing of Manuel Ugarte at the beginning of the summer, and Brighton is still putting up a fight for Moises Caicedo, who is a top target for them.

Adams was recently mentioned as a possible replacement for the Ecuadorian in Chelsea’s transfer plans, but it now seems the club wants both players.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Adams’ representatives have been contacted by the west London club’s hierarchy, who is also looking into the deal’s price.

The transfer for Adams is being treated separately from Caicedo negotiations, and the American captain is not just seen as a backup option but rather as someone who can add depth and competition to the midfield.

Adams, who was released by RB Leipzig last summer, is now available for just £20 million following Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League.

The Daily Mail even claims that Chelsea’s interest has grown to the point where they are prepared to trigger his release clause.

Pochettino prefers to have at least one new midfielder in before next Sunday’s game, but any deal for Caicedo is unlikely to be finished in time with just one week until the Blues face Liverpool in their opening game of the season.

Because Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were all sold, N’Golo Kante left on a free transfer, leaving Chelsea with few options in the midfield.

Last weekend, when asked if the team was still looking for a midfielder, Pochettino responded, “I think we’re still talking about needing an experienced midfielder, yes.”.

With 14 appearances in the Champions League and 75 appearances in the Bundesliga prior to his season in the Premier League with Leeds, Adams, 24, undoubtedly brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has 36 caps for the USA as well.

Adams’ release clause would need to be paid in full, which would be different from Chelsea’s usual purchasing strategy since they typically spread out the cost of transfers over several years.

August 8, 2023
Three lessons from Liverpool’s final preseason match against Darmstadt.

Liverpool decisively defeated Darmstadt 3-1 to cap off their preseason campaign.

Every game the Reds have played this season has had a strong start, and the match against Darmstadt was no different. The exceptionally offensive Liverpool lineup was eager to make a final impression before the regular season starts, hungry for goals, and prepared to run.

After Jurgen Klopp’s team took an early lead thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, Mathias Honsak immediately responded with a goal down the other end right after kickoff.

But as Liverpool’s dominance increased, Luis Diaz’ spectacular goal in the second half sealed the 3-1 victory.

There is much to look forward to as the season approaches, especially with our goal scorers in outstanding form. Following are the three most important discussion points from Liverpool’s final preseason match.

If Liverpool’s final preseason game taught the fans anything, it’s that this season is going to be absolutely jam-packed with goals at both ends of the field.

GOALS GALORE

Mo winning the ball high from Zimmermann to tee up a lovely finish from Diogo 🎯 pic.twitter.com/HrVLs7JUQ0

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 7, 2023

Liverpool has exceptional offensive ability. Diogo Jota is described as being sharp, clinical, and energetic.

Every one of Liverpool’s forwards is up the challenge this season, and whether they are starting, or coming off the bench, everyone from Mohamed Salah to Ben Doak is dangerous and could score at any moment.

But it’s obvious that there won’t just be goals to celebrate.

Although the Reds were in control today, every counterattack left the defense vulnerable, and despite scoring an incredible 18 goals in five preseason games, Liverpool has also allowed 11 goals.

If Jurgen Klopp is to stick with his new system, the team have to find a way to become more defensively secure and stop leaking countless easy goals.

Romeo Lavia’s acquisition and additional defensive reinforcement would undoubtedly aid in this effort, but they do not constitute complete answers, and until Liverpool finds one, high-scoring matches can be anticipated frequently.

The new number 10 for Liverpool has made a big impression during preseason play so far. He has already contributed his first assist and has played a lot of gorgeous through balls. His ability to control the ball and turn in small spaces makes for an exhilarating watch.

MAC ALLISTER AS A 6

One thing that stood out in particular about the 24-year-old after a standout season with Brighton and a victorious World Cup victory with Argentina was his incredible versatility. In the middle of the field, Mac Allister is a player who can essentially play anywhere and do it to a very high level.

Despite how exciting it’s been to watch him pulling the strings further up the pitch, it was certainly interesting to see this versatility put to the test on Monday night, as our new signing occupied the defensive midfield position against Darmstadt.

The Argentine adapted seamlessly to his slightly more defensive role as Curtis Jones was forced to sit out due to a very minor injury (don’t worry, he made the bench and entered the game in the second half).

While every Reds fan in the world is collectively praying the club signs a specialist defensive midfielder like Romeo Lavia this summer, it will provide at least some comfort that Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister both have the ability to play the role – even though most would, admittedly, rather see the former influencing the game higher up the pitch.

ATTACKING PECKING ORDER?

Sensational from @LuisFDiaz19 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3ZYB9Uh4zR

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 7, 2023

With Liverpool now just six days away from their Premier League opener against Chelsea, perhaps Jurgen Klopp has shown his hand in regard to what he considers to be the pecking order for his plentiful attack?

It’s hard to consider the line-ups of previous pre-season games as much of an indication into Liverpool’s best starting XI going into the season, as they have mainly been about regaining fitness and match sharpness – but the final friendly before the season begins is often a good benchmark.

Despite Darwin Nunez’ fine goalscoring form so far, he was the only one of Liverpool’s illustrious five attackers to be named on the bench Monday night, with Mo Salah, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz forming the front three, and the versatile Cody Gakpo performing brilliantly dropped into the midfield just behind.

This decision certainly paid off, with all three of Liverpool’s starting forwards registering a goal. You can’t help but feel sorry for Darwin Nunez, but someone had to miss out.

While this forward line isn’t guaranteed to start against Chelsea at the weekend, if it is the case, having an in-form Darwin Nunez coming off the bench full of energy and hungry to impress can only be a good thing. Liverpool are incredibly lucky to have him.

August 8, 2023
Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Romeo Lavia offer of £46 million, Gabri Veiga rivalry, and Darmstadt response.

Romeo Lavia, Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, Andre Trindade, Gabri Veiga, Thiago Alcantara, and more have all been the subject of recent Liverpool transfer news, rumors, gossip, and speculation.

On Monday night, Jurgen Klopp’s team defeated SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 to wrap up preseason training. The final test before Sunday’s Premier League opener against Chelsea saw goals from Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz in front of a raucous crowd at Deepdale.

In other news, the ECHO reported that Liverpool’s third offer of £46 million for Romeo Lavia was rejected yesterday afternoon. The 19-year-old must be acquired quickly if he is to be listed as a Reds player for the trip to Stamford Bridge as Southampton continue to demand £50 million.

In the race for Gabri Veiga, Napoli joins Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Liverpool.

Gabri Veiga of Celta Vigo, who had been linked to a transfer to Liverpool earlier in the transfer window, has now attracted interest from Napoli.

Prior to the signings of Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai earlier this summer, Jurgen Klopp’s team was linked to a number of players, with the midfielder for Spain’s under-21 national team being one of those.

Fichajes claims, however, that the 2023 Serie A champions are showing interest in Veiga. The 19-year-old midfielder is said to have a €40 million release clause, and the report claims that Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool are all still interested in him.

Darmstadt boss: There are many positive things we can take away.

Torsten Lieberknecht, the manager of Darmstadt SV, said:.

It’s difficult for me to accept that we gave up two goals on set pieces.
However, after the score was 2-0, we managed to get back in the game by having strong runs and strong passages. There, we showed bravery. The game and some sporting insights can teach us a lot of good things. For my boys, today was undoubtedly an experience.

Romeo Lavia’s transfer will proceed after a third Liverpool offer is rejected.

Romeo Lavia is still being actively courted by Southampton, and Liverpool has had three bids for him rejected.

The Championship team quickly turned down the Reds’ offer of about £46 million for the Belgian international.

The defensive midfielder wants to move to Anfield, but Southampton is adamant they won’t sell for less than £50m. The two clubs are still negotiating.

Earlier this month, Liverpool’s initial offer of £34 million plus £4 million in add-ons was rejected, and a follow-up offer of roughly £42 million was also turned down.

Lavia has been the Reds’ top target as a long-term replacement for Fabinho, and their interest in him was piqued when the Brazilian joined Jordan Henderson in moving to the Saudi Pro League.

Less than a week before the start of the Premier League season at Chelsea on Sunday, Liverpool must choose whether to accept Southampton’s asking price or give up on the pursuit, which would leave them without a seasoned defensive midfielder.

Although they have not yet taken their initial interest in the 22-year-old Brazilian international from Fluminense further, the Reds have been keeping an eye on a number of other options, including Andre of Fluminense.

Liverpool’s preseason finale pleased Diogo Jota.

Diogo Jota, a forward for Liverpool, is pleased with the promising preseason results but thinks there is still room for improvement.

The Reds defeated SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 to cap off their preseason preparations for the upcoming Premier League season. Luis Diaz’s daring flick brought the preseason to a successful conclusion for Liverpool.

After giving the Reds a two-goal lead at Deepdale after just eight minutes, Mohamed Salah and Jota made sure that the Bundesliga team’s errors were punished.

As a result of a defensive blunder, Mathias Honsak was able to steer past Alisson Becker and give Darmstadt their first goal in five preseason friendlies.

We’ve been working hard on our playing style, according to Jota. We constantly strive to play intense football because it’s important and where we want to see improvement. We demonstrated that we are strong offensively by scoring goals while also giving up a few.

“Today was only one, but we always want to increase that as well because if we don’t concede we’re closer to winning. “.

Before their season opener against Chelsea on Sunday, he said, “We want to show something different this season and we finished higher than them.”.

They’ve got a new manager and will essentially start from scratch. They can be dangerous, but we always know that Stamford Bridge is not an easy place to play, so the Premier League is off to a great start.

“It was fantastic to get the game going quickly with two goals. We controlled the game and were effective with high pressing. Their goal, in my opinion, was against the flow of play. The final test was successful, and it was a good performance overall. “.

With his wealth in attack, Jurgen Klopp has experimented throughout preseason.

The strike options alongside Jota include Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Diaz, and Salah. The ex-Wolves forward, however, is adamant that any competition is good and will benefit the upcoming season at pivotal moments.

Competition is always beneficial because it pushes us to our limits and gives us options, he continued.
We’ll need everyone because we’ll have a ton of games, so it’s advantageous that it is set up that way. “.

Liverpool FC 3-1 SV Darmstadt 98

At Deepdale on Monday night, Liverpool defeated SV Darmstadt 98 by a score of three goals to one to win their final preseason match of the summer.

Goals from Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz were among the strikes as Jurgen Klopp gave a preview of his possible starting lineup against Chelsea this coming weekend.

You can read all of our commentary on the game here, and we’ll keep you updated all day.

August 8, 2023
Liverpool: Romeo Lavia will be moving to Anfield from Southampton.

At Anfield, Liverpool needs more midfield help.

Over the past few weeks, Liverpool has made an effort to add another midfielder to their roster at Anfield. Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor gave GIVEMESPORT an update on Romeo Lavia.

Following a lackluster campaign, Jurgen Klopp and his recruitment team will put in extra effort to upgrade their squad.

Updated transfer rumors regarding Liverpool.

This summer, Liverpool was in desperate need of midfield reinforcements with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, James Milner, and the expiration of their contracts, as well as the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho for Saudi Arabia.

Even though Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have entered Anfield through the front door, it is clear that Klopp will be looking for more in the middle of the park.

Lavia, a midfielder for Southampton who was relegated to the Championship, has been mentioned in connection with a move to Merseyside. It goes without saying that Lavia will be seeking a transfer back to the Premier League.

Liverpool recently made a £45 million offer, which the Saints rejected, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

They have now received an update on their search for the former Manchester City player from journalist Taylor.

What has Taylor said regarding Liverpool and Lavia?

Taylor made the remark that Liverpool may not be as concerned this summer about a potential hijack from another team.

Lavia would probably only join the Reds before the transfer window closes in September, the journalist continues, if he were to leave Southampton.

What lies ahead for Liverpool?

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Leicester City is another player who has been mentioned in connection with a transfer to Anfield when it comes to other midfield options.

Liverpool is reportedly considering the midfielder from Nottingham this summer, according to Anfield Watch.

Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich is another player on the list that Jurgen Klopp and his recruitment team have, according to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, who also confirmed this to GIVEMESPORT.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Liverpool sign multiple midfielders before the transfer window closes given the already confirmed outgoings.

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As the new Liverpool signing draws comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo, Darwin Nez and four others will profit.

With a comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo being made this week, Liverpool has been given an exciting glimpse into what to expect from one of its summer signings.

While Liverpool’s search for a defensive midfielder is still ongoing, the players already signed during this transfer window are demonstrating positive signs of progressing in the right direction. However, Liverpool still needs to add more skills to its roster this summer.

Being a former Brighton player who has experience playing in the Premier League, Alexis Mac Allister was the first person through the door and should have no trouble adjusting. During preseason, the Argentine appeared at ease playing for Liverpool.

Furthermore, Dominik Szoboszlai’s talent is undeniable. The 22-year-old Hungarian may take a little longer to get going at Anfield, but he was purchased for $70 million (£61 million/€70 million) for a reason.

Szoboszlai has so far only given Liverpool a small taste of what he is capable of, but there is still a great deal more to come from the inventive midfielder, who will be expected to pick up lots of goals and assists.

“He is really fantastic. You cannot calculate his shooting, according to BILD journalist Tobi Altschäffl, who was speaking to The Anfield Wrap. It will be very challenging for Premier League goalkeepers to block his shots.

“That is comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo’s free kicks in terms of how the ball flies. When Szoboszlai attempts to score, you never know what to anticipate. It’s entertaining to watch and really interesting. “.

Since Philippe Coutinho left, Liverpool has not really had that kind of threat in the final third from midfield, but now has plenty of attacking quality, with the two new signings supporting a forward line that could include any combination of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Luis Daz, and Darwin Nunez.

Liverpool should have no trouble scoring goals this season with the support of Szoboszlai and Mac Allister if the proper balance can be found at the other end of the field.

According to Liverpool.com: Szoboszlai’s ability to shoot from a distance will give defenses something new to consider, which should create more room for the attackers in front of him to succeed. Defenders will be aware that they must contain him, and as a result, there should be openings for him to pass the ball.

Nunez, for example, ought to be prepared to seize on any Szoboszlai long-range shots that are mishandled by the goalkeepers of the opposition, as that could lead to a few simple tap-ins for Nunez.

In addition to the free kick threat Szoboszlai poses, which also has Ronaldo-like undertones, he will develop into a really crucial attacking weapon that should complement the elite forwards that Jürgen Klopp can call upon quite nicely. It will be extremely exciting for Liverpool fans to watch when he is completely at ease and the Hungary captain can unleash himself.

August 8, 2023
If both transactions go through, Roméo Lavia will join Liverpool, making Fabinho’s departure justified.

The dream Liverpool midfield if two transfers are completed would include Roméo Lavia and Fabinho.

Roméo Lavia of Southampton is a midfielder that Liverpool is considering, and André Trindade has also been mentioned. More moves need to be made by Jürgen Klopp’s team quickly.

Liverpool has been aware of its lack of options in the midfield for some time. With a new system that places more of an emphasis on attacking number eights, Jürgen Klopp is entering a new campaign, but he is still lacking a senior number six to support his attacking number eights.

Liverpool needs to find a solution now that Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are both long gone, but its search has not been successful. Roméo Lavia, a 19-year-old Southampton starlet, was the subject of the Reds’ most recent unsuccessful bid.

According to Sky Sports, the Saints demanded $64 million for a player they had just acquired from Manchester City a year prior, making the third offer worth a total of $59 million (£46 million/€53 million).

At this point, it would be ideal if Liverpool had already completed that transaction. The Reds need to move forward as soon as they can from here, assuming a compromise can be reached; talks are still taking place. A few days’ delay won’t make a difference because Lavia is currently unlikely to start or contribute significantly against Chelsea.

Last week, it was revealed (via Sky Sports and other sources) that Fluminense midfielder André Trindade was an additional candidate Liverpool was considering as its makeover progressed. The Brazilian’s club, however, would prefer to hold onto him until January, when their season will have ended.

Given that Liverpool has already lost Fabinho, Henderson, and the other players who left at the end of their contracts, it would be ideal to bring in André (or someone else) right away, with Lavia (or another holding player) serving as the bare minimum.

As the only other natural defensive midfielder Liverpool has is Stefan Bajeti, who is a year younger, even bringing in Lavia alone would be risky. However, in terms of pure numbers, that would probably be sufficient — not definitely, but probably.

Adding six more midfield options on top of that, along with Cody Gakpo’s ability to play there, would give Thiago a role as a “luxury” player who can be brought in and out of the lineup as needed when he is healthy. Tyler Morton has been injured all summer long, just like Thiago and Bajéti.

Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajeti, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Tyler Morton (Cody Gakpo) are the current midfield options for Liverpool.

Roméo Lavia and André Trindade are two potential new hires.

Liverpool should turn to its defense as its next priority if another midfielder is needed after another improved offer for Lavia or another player is targeted. But in a perfect world, a center-back would be added on top of that, along with two additional players for the center of the field.

There is a lot to do, but Liverpool was aware that it would have a lot of work to do after approving Fabinho’s $52 million (£40 million/€46 million) departure for Al Ittihad. If a suitable replacement is found, that money is simply too good to pass up.

More news………

As the new Liverpool signing draws comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo, Darwin Nez and four others will profit.

With a comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo being made this week, Liverpool has been given an exciting glimpse into what to expect from one of its summer signings.

While Liverpool’s search for a defensive midfielder is still ongoing, the players already signed during this transfer window are demonstrating positive signs of progressing in the right direction. However, Liverpool still needs to add more skills to its roster this summer.

Being a former Brighton player who has experience playing in the Premier League, Alexis Mac Allister was the first person through the door and should have no trouble adjusting. During preseason, the Argentine appeared at ease playing for Liverpool.

Furthermore, Dominik Szoboszlai’s talent is undeniable. The 22-year-old Hungarian may take a little longer to get going at Anfield, but he was purchased for $70 million (£61 million/€70 million) for a reason.

Szoboszlai has so far only given Liverpool a small taste of what he is capable of, but there is still a great deal more to come from the inventive midfielder, who will be expected to pick up lots of goals and assists.

“He is really fantastic. You cannot calculate his shooting, according to BILD journalist Tobi Altschäffl, who was speaking to The Anfield Wrap. It will be very challenging for Premier League goalkeepers to block his shots.

“That is comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo’s free kicks in terms of how the ball flies. When Szoboszlai attempts to score, you never know what to anticipate. It’s entertaining to watch and really interesting. “.

Since Philippe Coutinho left, Liverpool has not really had that kind of threat in the final third from midfield, but now has plenty of attacking quality, with the two new signings supporting a forward line that could include any combination of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Luis Daz, and Darwin Nunez.

Liverpool should have no trouble scoring goals this season with the support of Szoboszlai and Mac Allister if the proper balance can be found at the other end of the field.

According to Liverpool.com: Szoboszlai’s ability to shoot from a distance will give defenses something new to consider, which should create more room for the attackers in front of him to succeed. Defenders will be aware that they must contain him, and as a result, there should be openings for him to pass the ball.

Nunez, for example, ought to be prepared to seize on any Szoboszlai long-range shots that are mishandled by the goalkeepers of the opposition, as that could lead to a few simple tap-ins for Nunez.

In addition to the free kick threat Szoboszlai poses, which also has Ronaldo-like undertones, he will develop into a really crucial attacking weapon that should complement the elite forwards that Jürgen Klopp can call upon quite nicely. It will be extremely exciting for Liverpool fans to watch when he is completely at ease and the Hungary captain can unleash himself.

August 8, 2023
West Ham is considering a summer move for a promising young Chelsea striker.

Armando Broja of Chelsea is a striker that West Ham United is thinking about signing this summer.

The Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who is currently recovering from an injury after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament, is reportedly the target of West Ham United, according to the Guardian. During Chelsea’s friendly match against Aston Villa last year, the 21-year-old hobbled off the field.

The academy player stayed in London to finish recovering from the injury, so he was left off of Chelsea’s preseason trip to the United States. The young person is hopefully on the road to recovery and has recovered from the worst.

Prior to suffering a season-ending injury last season, the Albanian striker scored just once in 12 Premier League games. In 2021–2022, Southampton received the 21-year-old on loan, and he later left his mark there.

With the addition of Nicolas Jackson, the center-forward may have trouble breaking into Pochettino’s starting lineup and may end up serving as Jackson’s backup. Given that he is terribly unfit for matches, it works out well for him.

There are only two choices in the No. The Blues are still searching for a striker to fill the No. 9 position and are interested in signing both Dusan Vlahovic and Elye Wahi.
It’s also believed that the striker wants to stay at Chelsea and compete for a job under the new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

In order to get more playing time, Broja was open to a move, and the same club was mentioned in links from the previous season.
The fact that Chelsea was able to keep him suggests that he might play a bigger role in the upcoming campaign.

Because Broja is still a young player and has the potential to develop into an intriguing center-forward, Jackson’s backup signing will guarantee that he sees enough playing time and will make a trade for him feasible if we sign another striker.
As was previously mentioned, the Blues are looking to add a striker, but there doesn’t seem to be any real interest at the moment.

For the upcoming season, Pochettino seems to have faith in the Albanian international. It might take him some time to settle in once he is given the chance to play, though, given that he is still healing from an injury.

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Another Chelsea player has been linked to West Ham by an authoritative source.

Conor Gallagher, a midfielder on West Ham’s radar, has been one of the Chelsea players who have been linked to them recently more than in previous years.

However, they are currently being linked to another Chelsea player. this summer to want to sign.

After agreeing to sell Gianluca Scamacca to Atalanta, The Guardian reports that West Ham, which has yet to make a signing for the summer, may move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.

They also claim that Broja’s future may be contingent on Chelsea, who have already strengthened their attack with the additions of Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, bringing in a third forward.

In addition to other names being mentioned, there have been rumors that Dusan Vlahovic may move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Therefore, it is not yet clear whether Chelsea would consider allowing Broja to leave and, if so, whether that would be a temporary or permanent move. West Ham’s interest, however, seems genuine.

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Chelsea made an offer of €30 million, for a creative player with a rumored release clause, as Mauricio Pochettino wants to create “something special.

According to a report by RMC Sport published today, Chelsea has made Michael Olise a €30 million offer.

Even though the young Crystal Palace star is still recovering from a bad hamstring tear he sustained while playing for France’s U21 team this summer, Chelsea’s desire to sign him as one of their young attacking prospects is evidently unaffected.

Despite the fact that there is less than a month left in this transfer window, Chelsea is reportedly waiting for updates on his injury.

A release clause that is “below €40m” is mentioned, which would undoubtedly make him a desirable target for many teams. With the Eagles, Olise, who is still only 21 years old, has tallied 6 goals and 21 assists. He appears poised to advance to a top team where his impressive creative abilities can be utilized even more effectively.

Following Riyad Mahrez’s departure for Saudi Arabia, Man City’s interest in Olise is also mentioned.

August 8, 2023