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Match preview for Liverpool vs. Darmstadt: lineup, prediction, TV and kickoff time.

Liverpool is preparing to host Darmstadt in their final preseason game at Preston North End’s Deepdale Stadium after departing Singapore with a thrilling 4-3 loss to German champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Ahead of the Reds’ trip to Stamford Bridge to open the 2023–24 Premier League season, Klopp’s team selection may be hinted at by which players receive more playing time against the German team on Monday.

For the first time this summer, players played more than 45 minutes during Liverpool’s match against Bayern, giving a hint as to who might start against Mauricio Pochettino’s team next Sunday as the new season draws nearer.

Here is all the information you need to know about the Reds’ last exhibition game.

STADIUM, DATE, AND KICKOFF.
Date: August 7, 2023, Monday.
Kick-off 19:00 BST
Deepdale Stadium, which can accommodate 23,408.

WHO ARE DARMSTADT?
Darmstadt, a team from the southwest of Germany, was just promoted to the Bundesliga after winning promotion from the second tier last year. Torsten Lieberknecht is in charge of the German squad.

They have won two championships in 2. Their final season in the German Football’s top division, the Bundesliga, ended in 2017.

Former players include Mathias Honsak, a former RB Salzburg winger, and Christoph Klarer, a graduate of the Southampton academy.

WHERE TO VIEW THE LIVERPOOL VS. DARMSTADT TV GAME.
LFCTV and LFCTV GO both have live streaming of Liverpool vs. Darmstadt.

EVERTON TEAM NEWS.
Liverpool’s lack of any new injury concerns as they made their way back from Singapore on Wednesday night will be a huge relief to Klopp.

With Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara expected to resume training before Liverpool’s trip to Stamford Bridge, the Reds’ midfield has received a tremendous boost. Although it might be too soon for the pair to play against Darmstadt.

Conor Bradley and the Spaniards didn’t accompany the team on their Asia tour because they were still receiving treatment at the AXA Training Center.

Klopp immediately downplayed concerns about Alexis Mac Allister’s injury against Bayern, as the Argentine only sustained a bruised knee as a result of a knee-on-knee collision. Although the midfielder had assured Klopp that continuing would have been fine, friendlies are never the time to take risks. It is unknown if the World Cup champion will play at Deepdale on Monday.

PREDICTED LINEUP:.

For Monday’s matchup with Darmstadt, Liverpool could kick off as follows:.

(4-3-3) Alisson, Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz.

PREDICTION:.

Liverpool has scored 15 goals in four games this summer, a prolific goal-scoring season.
Ten goals conceded, though, have led to concerns about Liverpool’s defense.
While they finalize plans for their trip to the capital next weekend, Klopp will want a more defensively sound performance at Deepdale.

Given the fierce competition for spots, don’t be surprised if Liverpool players treat this match like a contest, hoping to convince coach Jurgen Klopp to give them the starting spot against Chelsea on Sunday.

Liverpool 4-0 Darmstadt.

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Liverpool has already made an £82,000-a-week offer for a creative player worth £34 million.

Liverpool have long been linked to Gabri Veiga, the young Spaniard and Celta Vigo, and now the Reds have made an offer to sign him.

However, the Catalan outlet stressed it would be difficult for the Anfield club to match the €40m, or £34m, release clause.

Now, according to Spanish source, Deportes COPE Galicia (via Estadio Deportivo), Liverpool have made a sizable offer of €25m to attract the midfielder.

To sweeten the deal, the Premier League giants are willing to loan the player to Celta so he can play in La Liga next season.

The loan option would certainly not benefit Jurgen Klopp, who is in desperate need of reinforcements in the center after replacing five midfielders this summer. Veiga is a creative attacking midfielder, who directly contributed to 15 goals (11 goals and 4 assists) last season.

In the last game of the season, he helped his youth club survive relegation by scoring a brace against Spanish champions Barcelona.

He made six appearances at the Under-21 European Championship for Spain, playing 31 minutes in the final against England.

Liverpool could have a good chance of signing Veiga from Celta Vigo as former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez is the Spanish side’s manager.

Rafa sold us a jewel in the form of Philippe Coutinho when he was at Inter and Sturridge when he was at Chelsea.

August 6, 2023
Pep Guardiola expresses his thoughts on Liverpool’s transfer strategy as a key comparison made.

By contrasting Liverpool’s transfer strategy with that of Premier League rivals, Pep Guardiola has provided his assessment of the club.

Liverpool must exert more effort during the summer transfer window, according to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard acknowledges that other teams have made progress in this market beyond what the Reds have.

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, who were acquired by Liverpool for a total initial cost of £95 million, are the club’s only two acquisitions to date. James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s departures from the midfield meant that Jurgen Klopp had to fill their shoes.

The German, however, has since lost two more skilled options in the park’s center. Both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have made big-money transfers to the Saudi Pro League.

Guardiola hasn’t been overly active lately. The only notable addition to the squad so far is Mateo Kovacic, but he will soon be joined by his Croatia teammate Josko Gvardiol, who Guardiola confirmed on Friday was undergoing a medical after a deal worth over £77 million was reached with RB Leipzig.

City has the challenge of building off of their treble victory from the previous season going into the new one. The number of teams vying for major awards, in Guardiola’s opinion, will increase.

He mentioned Newcastle and Arsenal as two teams that he feels have improved their starting XIs with summer additions. However, the 52-year-old was being truthful when he said Liverpool still has work to do.

There are numerous teams that will compete for everything, according to Guardiola. We face a very difficult challenge. The challenge is how to develop mentally as a team and play better football.

We will find out over the course of an 11-month period during the tough times how hungry we are and how strong our desire to protect what we have gained. I believe there will be more than ever, so the key is how we handle them.

“Arsenal didn’t add players to the team to make it bigger; they added players for the starting lineup. Newcastle has achieved this. Liverpool is a little bit less, but now that Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson are gone, they will once more shop around.
And [Manchester United] does it once more.

“It’s typical.
The teams strive to perform better each season. “.

Liverpool is hoping to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton. Klopp insisted last weekend that he needs to increase the resources in his midfield.

The midfield needs to be strengthened, he declared. It is obvious that we need to take action. We are developing solutions. “.

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Liverpool has already made an £82,000-a-week offer for a creative player worth £34 million.

Liverpool have long been linked to Gabri Veiga, the young Spaniard and Celta Vigo, and now the Reds have made an offer to sign him.

However, the Catalan outlet stressed it would be difficult for the Anfield club to match the €40m, or £34m, release clause.

Now, according to Spanish source, Deportes COPE Galicia (via Estadio Deportivo), Liverpool have made a sizable offer of €25m to attract the midfielder.

To sweeten the deal, the Premier League giants are willing to loan the player to Celta so he can play in La Liga next season.

The loan option would certainly not benefit Jurgen Klopp, who is in desperate need of reinforcements in the center after replacing five midfielders this summer. Veiga is a creative attacking midfielder, who directly contributed to 15 goals (11 goals and 4 assists) last season.

In the last game of the season, he helped his youth club survive relegation by scoring a brace against Spanish champions Barcelona.

He made six appearances at the Under-21 European Championship for Spain, playing 31 minutes in the final against England.

Liverpool could have a good chance of signing Veiga from Celta Vigo as former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez is the Spanish side’s manager.

Rafa sold us a jewel in the form of Philippe Coutinho when he was at Inter and Sturridge when he was at Chelsea.

August 6, 2023
Liverpool duo has a Chelsea “ticket” as Jürgen Klopp has already explained attacking preference call

After naming the “ticket” for his team, Jürgen Klopp revealed Liverpool’s lineup versus Bayern Munich. One other person, besides Diogo Jota, may gain.

Just two weeks remain until the Premier League season kicks off, and Jürgen Klopp has given supporters his latest indication of the lineup he’s likely to select. With a road match against Chelsea scheduled, Liverpool’s opening game presents a challenge.

The German has a wide range of options, especially in the attack, but Wednesday afternoon gave him a chance to test his players against top-notch opposition. Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Mohamed Salah were chosen as the front three for the Reds’ match against Bayern Munich in Singapore. The German champions are one of the top teams in Europe.

Throughout the preseason, Darwin Néez and Luis Diaz both made appearances and scored goals for Liverpool. But Klopp decided to bench the pair against Bayern Munich in favor of three players who may be better at defending the opponent.

Nunez in particular is still very much learning the ins and outs of life in England. Even though the South American striker’s ceiling is very high, possibly higher than any of his teammates’, he is still only 24 years old and very much a work in progress on Merseyside.

Although the Uruguayan striker is quick and often attracts opportunities like a magnet, his defensive play is still developing. He has made significant progress in speaking the same language as Klopp over the course of the summer, but he is still learning it.

His boss has previously referred to Nunez as a “racehorse,” and not in a positive way. Joo Palhinha is there and is a connector, but [Nunez] was like a racehorse, so defending the center against Fulham is really important, according to Klopp. For everyone, “Go, Go, Go. We struggled a little because we opened up. He played a really good game aside from that. “.

In fact, Nunez came on as a substitute against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and at one point, Klopp had to signal from the sidelines to get him to change positions because the Reds starlet had strayed too far in front of his designated defensive spot.

Gakpo, in contrast, appears to be much more impenetrable against the ball. His manager has praised him for his football intelligence, and he has a natural tendency to press in a typical Klopp manner (per the Mirror). Both a great football player and intelligent individual, he. I never once considered the fact that he was only 24. He eats football, so it comes naturally to him for him to use the information we give him on the field. “.

In the same way that Jota is comparable, one of his greatest strengths has always been his ability to play without the ball. The Portuguese forward may be set to start given that Liverpool must play Chelsea in the opening round of Premier League games. Klopp’s assistant, Pep Lijnders, once referred to him as a “pressing monster.”.

Choosing a defensively strong front three may make even more sense when you take into account the current absence of a true holding midfielder at Anfield. In the last week, both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have relocated to Saudi Arabia. Until a suitable replacement can be found on the transfer market, attack-minded Curtis Jones fills the void.

Especially Nunez and Diaz, Klopp has a strong offensive line and a ton of players who are very alluring to start. But when he travels to London in the middle of August, he would have a good reason to pick his best defensive lineup for the start of the new season.

He claimed just a few months ago that “counter-pressing is your ticket into this team,” and based on the lineup he chose to face Bayern Munich, it appears that statement is still very much true.

August 6, 2023
Liverpool has “started talks” with a winger that PSG, Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund were interested in.

Jaden Philogene, a highly-touted young player from Aston Villa who “surprised” Unai Emery during preseason, is reportedly interested in joining Liverpool.

Jaden Philogene, a 21-year-old winger for Aston Villa, may be the latest player on these shores to be targeted by Liverpool’s recruitment team after the Reds reportedly spoke with his representatives.

Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho from Fulham and Kaide Gordon from Derby County are perhaps the most notable examples of recent Reds’ emphasis on signing top young prospects in English football.

Jurgen Klopp may now be keeping an eye on Villa’s Philogene, according to Anfield Watch. According to their report, Liverpool and the player’s agents have had discussions. It is asserted that a key factor in drawing interest is Philogene’s versatility, which allows him to operate on either wing.

The attacking player, who was born in London, joined the Villa academy in January 2018 and progressed through the ranks over three years before re-signing his contract in 2021 to fend off interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund, according to reports. In the 2-1 victory over Tottenham two months later, he would make his Premier League debut as a substitute.

The Villans have loaned their prodigy to the Championship for the past 18 months, giving game time the highest priority. He played for Stoke City for the majority of the 2021/22 season, making 11 appearances as a left winger and scoring one goal.

The season after that saw a one-year stint with Cardiff City, who offered more flexibility in terms of positioning. In his 39 appearances across all competitions during his time in Wales, Philogene played both right and left, further forward in attack or withdrawn as part of a midfield. He also had five goals and one assist.

His second-tier performances reportedly attracted interest from clubs across Europe; clubs like RC Lens, Anderlecht, and Union Berlin reportedly kept an eye on him. Fenerbache, a Turkish club, reportedly made an even stronger bid for Philogene this summer, only to have it “rejected.”.

Leon Bailey was given an extended summer break during this preseason, so Unai Emery was eager to see what the England Under-20 international could offer. By all accounts, Philogene took advantage of the opportunity by starting four out of Villa’s five friendlies.

The club’s recent tour of the United States, according to the Spanish manager, included his winger as “the most positive surprise,” but he also said a decision needed to be made about his future. It will be interesting to see how the rumored Liverpool interest in Philogene affects the decision.

August 6, 2023
Man City is already looking for the “next Joko Gvardiol,” and Liverpool ought to join the transfer race.

Liverpool can take action right away to sign the next Croatian to follow in Joko Gvardiol’s footsteps, even though the club may have lost out to Manchester City and Pep Guardiola for the Croatian.

Liverpool has had a disappointing past week, it is fair to say. A first preseason loss, no new transfers, and now Manchester City have added Joko Gvardiol, who may be one of the best young defenders in world football, to their roster to give Pep Guardiola’s team even more depth.

It’s difficult to avoid feeling a little frustrated or even anxious about the upcoming season given the current situation. But Liverpool must also maintain reality. The Reds are unable to afford Gvardiol-caliber players due to FSG’s limited financial resources.

The Reds simply lack the financial resources some of their Premier League rivals, like Manchester City, do to splash out on expensive transfers.

The “next Gvardiol” could be one of the gems that Liverpool’s transfer strategy is supposed to find in the market. “Someone who has the potential to reach the top of world football but isn’t quite there.”.

Liverpool should also make an effort to be more proactive in this race. A lot of talent is available on the transfer market, in particular.

One has even been touted as precisely that: the ‘next Gvardiol.’

Luka Vušković, who is only 16 years old, has been making waves for the past six months as a regular player for Hajduk Split’s first team squad in Croatia.

Vušković, a left-sided center-back, has a commanding physical presence both on the ground and in the air thanks to his already impressive height of 1 point 93 meters. He already possesses the qualities of an elite center-back and is challenging to beat.

He scored eight goals in 20 games for Hajduk Split’s U19 team last season, displaying his aerial prowess, and he has already scored a headed goal for his team’s first team 11 games into his senior career.

Similar to Gvardiol, he burst onto the Croatian scene at a young age and caught the eye of many scouts, especially after his UEFA Youth League performances, where he led his Hajduk Split team to the competition’s final.

Fabrizio Romano claims that Manchester City and other elite European teams have already expressed interest in signing him. Due to Brexit, Liverpool would have to wait until he turned 18 before actually bringing him to Anfield, but the club would still need to move quickly to secure his signature and edge out the competition in the race.

Liverpool will kick themselves for not doing the same with Gvardiol while he was still at Dinamo Zagreb, but with Vukovi, the club now has the chance to avoid making the same mistake and, for once, defeat Manchester City in a transfer race.

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Journalist explains why January is a more likely time for Andre to move to Liverpool.

The success of Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores could have a big impact on whether Liverpool can sign Andre in the current transfer window.

Recent reports indicate that the Reds have intensified their efforts to sign Andre and have made an offer of £21.6 million, while negotiations to sign Southampton’s Romeo Lavia are still in limbo.

With Fabinho’s departure for Saudi Arabia, Liverpool is clearly in need of a defensive midfield addition.

Earlier this week, ESPN Brasil reported that Liverpool had made a player approach to Fluminense, but that a decision wasn’t anticipated until after their match against Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday, August 8.

Despite only managing to draw 1-1 in the away leg, Andre and his team are still expected to win the match, which may push Liverpool’s pursuit very close to the very end of the summer transfer window.

The English clubs’ transfer window will close on September 1 after the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals is played between August 29 and August 31.

If they advance and insist on keeping Andre at the team for the next round, Liverpool would have a very short window of time to complete a deal this summer.

According to Brazilian journalist Emmanuel Luiz, Andre “wants” to move to Liverpool this summer if Fluminense loses their knockout match, which lends credence to recent reports.

According to Luiz, Andre will move to Liverpool if Fluminense is eliminated from the Copa Libertadores. ”.

The Reds are currently without a defensive midfield specialist and are already in a time crunch as they get ready to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next weekend in their Premier League debut.

Since Fluminense has never claimed victory in the match, they are understandably eager to hang onto one of their star players in an effort to advance to the next round.

Due to the discrepancies between the footballing calendars, South American players frequently transfer to the Premier League in January, and this scenario seems to support that trend.

It is unclear if Liverpool believes they can wait for Andre given the uncertainty and their own pressing deadlines, but the Reds must act quickly if they want to begin 2023/24 with a legitimate No. 1. Option number six.

August 5, 2023
Jurgen Klopp warning, a captain hint – Three things were observed in Chelsea’s pre-Liverpool training ahead of Liverpool Clash

News regarding Chelsea: Following the conclusion of their preseason tour of the United States, the Blues have been practicing for the first time at Cobham.

Mauricio Pochettino is preparing his players for their Premier League debut against Liverpool, so Chelsea is facing a crucial week at Cobham. The Blues have had a productive preseason, winning three of their first five games and playing an attacking brand of football.

They ended their preseason campaign with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago, but Christopher Nkunku’s injury was the biggest worry. However, the Frenchman faces a race against time to be ready for the Liverpool match. Thankfully, a lengthy absence appears unlikely.

Nkunku is recovering from a problem alongside Benoit Badiashile and Armando Broja, but Pochettino has been working his players hard on the Cobham fields. So, football it is then. As Chelsea begins the final week of preparations, London has compiled all of the training-related observations.

Warning to Klopp

Chelsea may have the best chance to take advantage of Liverpool’s flaws on the right side of the field. While the Reds look for a new holding midfielder, Trent Alexander-Arnold has either been used in midfield or has drifted centrally.

Ben Chilwell, who made significant progress forward in preseason, could take advantage of a sizable gap that was present in that area of the field after his potential partner was made known.

Chilwell was photographed alongside Nicolas Jackson, who would probably start if Nkunku were to miss the game due to injury, as the Chelsea players took to the Cobham pitches. Chilwell will undoubtedly launch numerous crosses on the first day of the Premier League season, so the 22-year-old could carry that form into the regular season.

Pochettino Captain hints.

After admitting the choice would be made on the day of the Liverpool match, Pochettino hasn’t talked in great detail about the subject of captaincy.

There are many candidates, including Reece James, Thiago Silva, Enzo Fernandez, and Raheem Sterling, but Pochettino may have given a hint during Chelsea’s practice. Silva, Pochettino, and Jesus Perez were seen laughing while watching his team members participate in a drill. This may have been a hint that Silva has been named the official captain of the team.

Injury boost

Pochettino has received a huge injury boost ahead of the match, but Nkunku’s potential absence against Liverpool will be a huge blow if he cannot be cleared in time.

After arriving late from England’s under-21 European championship victory with a hamstring injury, Noni Madueke did not participate in any preseason games. However, he is now back in training and does not appear to have experienced any setbacks.

Madueke wrote in the caption of an Instagram story he shared showing himself back in action at Cobham: “Back w the boys, God is in control *Blue heart emoji, praying emoji*. “.

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The £38 million player, who is now very close to joining Chelsea, has a huge fan in Laurence Stewart.

Axel Disasi, a French defender who is currently close to joining Chelsea, is reportedly a huge fan of Laurence Stewart.

That is what Nathan Gissing, writing on Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, claims.

Let’s take a look at the most recent information regarding Axel Disasi and Chelsea.

Why is this happening?

The France international is reportedly a favorite of Stamford Bridge’s Technical Director Stewart, who started negotiations to bring him in from Monaco back in April.

Disasi has reportedly undergone a medical at Chelsea ahead of a £38 million move to west London, and an official announcement is anticipated soon, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Prior to Todd Boehly hiring him to direct a rebuild at Chelsea, Stewart actually worked for Monaco from 2020 to 2023.

In August 2020, shortly after beginning his employment with the Ligue 1 team, the 37-year-old acquired Disasi from Reims.

Therefore, Stewart undoubtedly has a wealth of knowledge about the 25-year-old, and it is telling that he believes the central defender is now proficient enough to represent Chelsea.

Regardless of whether they support the move or not, fans will always be able to voice their opinions on transfers. However, when a person like Stewart has clearly done extensive research on a player, it can be difficult to be opposed to the transaction.

At Chelsea, Axel Disasi must engage in combat right away.

Given the other central defenders in the Argentine squad, it will be interesting to see if Mauricio Pochettino chooses to start Disasi right away.

Since the South American typically lines up with a standard back four, Chelsea can choose from Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah to fill two positions in the center of defense.

Wesley Fofana, who is also at Stamford Bridge, might not play in the 2023–24 season due to a torn knee ligament.

In order to earn a spot in Pochettino’s starting XI, Disasi will therefore need to make a very good first impression on the coach.

August 5, 2023
Romeo Lavia’s transfer to Liverpool has received significant Southampton news.

After pausing in their pursuit of Romeo Lavia, Liverpool may now be moving forward.

As reported by The Top Flight, Liverpool had two bids for Romeo Lavia from Southampton rejected. Since there hasn’t been a new bid in recent days, things appear to have slowed down. On the other hand, it is clear that Liverpool has begun to consider other midfield targets. The Romeo Lavia transfer saga has finally seen some fresh and significant developments.

A few specifics about the circumstance have been provided by Fabrizio Romano via the “here we go” podcast.
Dave OCKOP provided the transcription.

“Southampton consistently demands £50 million, while Liverpool has tried with £37 million and then £42 million. I’m still convinced that Liverpool will make another attempt and make another bid for Romeo Lavia. However, Southampton is more responsible than Liverpool, so it will be interesting to see how they respond to these bids. Liverpool, in my opinion, will submit another bid.

There must be some internal optimism that a deal still has a chance given Liverpool’s expectation to make another offer. Romeo Lavia’s absence from Southampton’s opening Championship game against Sheffield Wednesday will always be encouraging news for Liverpool supporters.

He watched the entire 2-1 victory for Southampton from the sidelines. Romeo Lavia and James Ward-Prowse’s possible departures were discussed by Southampton manager Russell Martin during the pre-game press conference [transcribed by Daily Echo].

“I don’t know if I think they’ll be Southampton players by the end of the window. There is probably a big difference between what I hope and what I think.

“If they both leave at some point, or if only one does, it will be because both the club and the player have achieved something that is advantageous to all parties. ”.

“I believe that is the reason it has dragged on so long thus far, and I believe that it may still drag on, but both of them while they have been here have been great, at very different stages of their careers. ”.

Martin agrees that Southampton will resist lowering their asking prices but acknowledges that a transfer is still a possibility. Lavia’s exclusion from the game might be a sign that he isn’t mentally prepared to represent Southampton in crucial games at the moment. Possibly this week, a new offer for the midfielder will be made.

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Liverpool has already made an £82,000-a-week offer for a creative player worth £34 million.

Liverpool have long been linked to Gabri Veiga, the young Spaniard and Celta Vigo, and now the Reds have made an offer to sign him.

However, the Catalan outlet stressed it would be difficult for the Anfield club to match the €40m, or £34m, release clause.

Now, according to Spanish source, Deportes COPE Galicia (via Estadio Deportivo), Liverpool have made a sizable offer of €25m to attract the midfielder.

To sweeten the deal, the Premier League giants are willing to loan the player to Celta so he can play in La Liga next season.

The loan option would certainly not benefit Jurgen Klopp, who is in desperate need of reinforcements in the center after replacing five midfielders this summer. Veiga is a creative attacking midfielder, who directly contributed to 15 goals (11 goals and 4 assists) last season.

In the last game of the season, he helped his youth club survive relegation by scoring a brace against Spanish champions Barcelona.

He made six appearances at the Under-21 European Championship for Spain, playing 31 minutes in the final against England.

Liverpool could have a good chance of signing Veiga from Celta Vigo as former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez is the Spanish side’s manager.

Rafa sold us a jewel in the form of Philippe Coutinho when he was at Inter and Sturridge when he was at Chelsea.

August 5, 2023
As a solution to major Liverpool problem, Jürgen Klopp has already signed a player “quicker than Kylian Mbappé.”

Liverpool has already addressed a significant issue that was noted last season by opposing Premier League analysts as well as pundits like Jamie Carragher.

Darwin Nez, a striker for Liverpool, made a name for himself as one of the Premier League’s quickest players during his rookie season. There aren’t many players who can match or contain him when he’s at full force.

In fact, Nez’s top speed of 36.5 km/h in 2022–23 was the fifth-highest of any player in the top division, trailing only Kyle Walker of Manchester City (37.3 km/h), Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest (36.7 km/h), Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea (36.6 km/h), and Anthony Gordon of Newcastle (36.6 km/h).

The Uruguayan performed well in the Champions League as well, finishing in the top 20 overall and directing the Liverpool team at 35 point 4 kilometers per hour. Mohamed Salah referred to Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich as “so fast” during that competition. Mudryk and Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé tied for second place at 36.66 km/h.

However, it appears that Nez may now face a fresh challenger for the title of Liverpool’s speed king. Dominik Szoboszlai, the biggest acquisition for the Reds this summer after joining from RB Leipzig for $77 million (£60 million/€70 million), finished 10th in Europe’s top club competition last season at 35 point 9 kilometers per hour. That placed him five places ahead of Kylian Mbappé of Paris-Saint-Germain (35.6 km/h) and one spot ahead of his former Red Bull Salzburg teammate Erling Haaland (35.8 km/h), who he will soon face at Manchester City.

Notably, this wasn’t a fluke either; Szoboszlai nearly cracked the top 10 in the 20/21 season when he clocked 33.3km/h, but he’s picked up some speed since then. He competed at the highest level in the Bundesliga last season, clocking 35 points per kilometers to finish in 31st place.

Top speed is a flawed metric, but it is abundantly clear at this point that Szoboszlai is quick once he gets moving. This may not have received enough attention in the weeks after his move in early July.

Liverpool had significant issues in the midfield the previous season. The Reds were frequently outpaced in the middle of the pitch in addition to being outlasted and outmuscled. One analyst at a competing Premier League team claimed that they had identified the players’ “inability to stand up physically” as a critical weakness and that the lack of speed among an aging group was a significant contributor to the issue (via The ‘i’).

Thankfully, Szoboszlai appears to be a near-perfect athlete. In addition to being extremely quick, he finished 52nd in his final Bundesliga season for distance traveled (293.6km), 28th for hard runs (2,069), and best of all, he ran the seventh-most sprints (863). It is clear why Jürgen Klopp found him to be so alluring.

Jamie Carragher, a Sky Sports pundit, claimed last year that Liverpool lacked “Klopp players” in the midfield area (via This is Anfield). However, the club has certainly responded to that claim this summer by spending a significant amount of money on a player who should be able to physically dominate many of his opponents.

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According to Alex Zinchenko, Liverpool have an attacker who is truly better than Riyad Mahrez

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has named Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as his toughest opponent ever.

Zinchenko has struggled quite a bit with Salah over the years, both at Manchester City and now at Arsenal. The Ukrainian mainly plays at left-back and has often been used directly against Mo.

When asked by Rio Ferdinand on his YouTube channel FIVE what is the toughest player he has ever played against, Zinchenko’s response was perhaps unsurprising.

“I think it’s salah, I think it’s salah,” the 26-year-old replied. “With all due respect to others, including Riyad [Mahrez] because I played against him at Leicester. He is [Salah] an absolutely explosive and unstoppable fuller.

“What Liverpool did so well, especially when [Gini] Wijnaldum was there, because Wijnaldum is more box-to-box. Community Shield game against Liverpool [in 2019], penalties, we won that game. Mikel [ Arteta] was still there and I went into the dressing room at half time and said, ‘Mikel, what am I supposed to do with this?

“‘[Virgil] Van Dijk on the ball, plays left with right foot, no pressure, strikes first, Wijnaldum runs behind me and [Nicolas] Otamendi, I have to protect inside, Salah sinks, the ball at his feet and distance between me and Salah, 50 meters. Imagine his pace against me, I’m done. What should I do, there were about five balls like that in a row.

“He said: ‘The only way is to ask Raz (Sterling), who was playing on the left, to go a little further to leave Trent. “Staying with Salah is a big gap for Wijnaldum. And if Mo puts the ball at his feet and picks up the pace…it’s impossible, impossible.”

Zinchenko pays tribute to Salah

Anyone who has ever seen Zinchenko take on Salah knows exactly what the Arsenal man is talking about here.

Whenever Pep Guardiola decided to use the Ukraine international against the Reds, it was always good news. He just didn’t know how to behave around Mo.

It’s no news that the Egyptian King of Liverpool is one of the toughest players of this generation. His records speak for themselves and regardless of his age, he always seems to be one step ahead of his opponents.

Still, Salah often doesn’t get the recognition he deserves in the world of football. So it’s nice to hear that he does his duty from time to time.

It’s also interesting to hear Zinchenko talk about the role Wijnaldum played in making Salah a tougher proposition. Gini was another whose hard work often went unnoticed, but that only underlines that he was absolutely crucial to everything Liverpool did.

Two years after his departure, the Reds may still need to replace him. New signing Alexis Mac Allister appears to be closest to that goal, but it’s still early days for him.

With Liverpool giving off some negativity due to a lack of transfer deals, it’s nice to think back on those happy days. Of course, Zinchenko has yet to face Salah and you can bet Mo will find out. Next time might be the hardest for Alex.

August 5, 2023
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.

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At Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino wants to create “something special.”.

With the exception of the injuries to Fofana and Nkunku and the Caicedo impasse, the first few weeks of Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership have gone about as well as we might have hoped, with positive vibes, spirited performances, and plenty of encouraging words from all parties. With his assured confidence, warm demeanor, and clarity of vision, Pochettino has made a great first impression. This can be seen in both his media appearances and in his apparent influence on the players, as well as, of course, our performance on the field.

Of course, the preseason is prone to making these kinds of emotions very easily; however, as we saw last year, it’s also simple for things to go wrong. Nevertheless, we’re cultivating these emotions well and laying a solid foundation (at least in theory). One week from now, the new season will begin, and hopefully we will benefit greatly from that foundation for a very long time.

A coach like Pochettino has a great chance to make something amazing because of how aggressively we are rebuilding and renewing the squad. And he is in fact attempting to do that, all the while keeping the crucial need to continue winning at the forefront.

“We are constructing a unique structure. We need time because it is a process. But in football, you can’t wait; you have to deliver right away. We are Chelsea, and even though we will be playing Liverpool, we will have a winning mentality.
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Some may argue that striking that delicate balance is impossible, but that’s where (hopefully) a long-term plan and vision come into play, to help us make decisions and gauge our progress.

“I’m eager to begin a medium- and long-term project, but in football, anything could happen. To determine whether we can create something special here, we must all be present. We are putting a lot of effort into our work, and I believe we are doing well, but we are Chelsea, and we must win.
Not tomorrow, but today, yesterday.

“At the same time, we must put in a lot of effort and use creative planning to get ready for the upcoming month, the upcoming six months, and the upcoming year.
A strategy and a direction that states, “We need to get there,” are both necessary. ‘Great if we can get here early. However, if not, we are confident that we will still make it to our destination. [. You can’t win if all you do is bring players and names to the game.
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The club with the most consistency typically prevails. ”.

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According to Fabrizio Romano; Chelsea is leading the race to sign €82 million star

Despite the fact that no deal is anticipated to be completed quickly for the Serbian attacker, Chelsea is still in the lead to sign Juventus attacker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Vlahovic would join the Blues as part of a trade deal in which Romelu Lukaku would go to Juve and the London club would receive €40 million in what would be a remarkable transfer.

After failing to perform since his return to the club for a then-record fee in 2021, Lukaku is rumored to be out of the picture at Stamford Bridge. He also continued his poor form at Inter Milan on loan last season.

Fabrizio Romano, an expert in football transfer news, claims that since the Belgian international has already agreed to personal terms with Juventus, the only thing stopping the deal is approval from new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Romano reports that Juventus has returned to the table, using their €82 million signing as leverage, to see if further negotiations are possible after the Blues rejected a similar offer to this one last month.

There certainly seems to be, in large part due to how difficult it is to let go of Lukaku. While Inter’s interest in him has waned, he has rejected a move there. The Nerazzurri have accused the striker of betraying them by speaking to Juventus behind their backs.

August 5, 2023
Liverpool ‘£21.5m offer coming’ for a star midfield target as Romeo Lavia update emerges

The most recent rumors surrounding the transfer of Liverpool players, including information on Andre Trindade, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Micky van de Ven.

As Liverpool approaches the start of the new season with only two signings, the list of potential targets keeps getting longer.

With just one week until the crucial match with Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp has seen Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai come through the door, but the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have made the midfield landscape a lot trickier to navigate.

Perhaps it wasn’t anticipated that outgoings would go as far as they have, but now that it’s the case, Anfield chiefs must adjust to give Klopp access to the resources he needs to once again compete at the top.

So, while the Reds continue to pursue possible defensive and engine room additions before the September 1st deadline, defensive midfield reinforcements remain crucial.

Andre Trindade.

According to the most recent rumor coming all the way from Brazil, Liverpool will soon submit a £21.5 million offer for pivot Andre Trindade from France.

Romeo Lavia’s second offer was turned down earlier this week, and the ECHO reported that the 22-year-old was now a potential target, with Liverpool genuinely interested.

Four days later, and if Brazilian outlet Terra, via Paisley Gates, is to be believed, things must be going well because the midfielder’s club has been told to anticipate a bid “in the coming days.”.

Additionally, according to another Brazilian outlet, Globo Esporte, the Reds’ interest in Andre did not suddenly arise as a result of setbacks in their pursuit of Lavia but rather was the result of a three-year scouting process starting in 2020.

Romeo Lavia.

Romeo Lavia was said to be in Southampton’s lineup for their season-opening match against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who claimed there would be “no imminent transfer” involving the midfielder.

As it turned out, the 19-year-old was only listed on the substitutes’ bench and didn’t play when his team scored a late winner to finish the game strongly.

After the game, Saints manager Russell Martin said: “Of course, there will be people leaving, and when they do, hopefully we will be able to add to the group with players that suit us and will help the group.

“The squad’s composition will change over the next four weeks. That’s just a fundamental aspect of football. “.

Keiran Dewsbury-Hall.

It came as quite a surprise to see that in one betting market, the Reds were set as “favorites” to sign midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City this summer.

After rumors began to circulate prior to the weekend, Liverpool was positioned at 5/2 to win, ahead of rivals Everton, Tottenham, and Arsenal, among others.

The Foxes academy graduate has two seasons’ worth of Premier League experience after making 59 appearances in the top division between 2021 and 2023.

The midfielder also won the Community Shield in 2021 with his current team, and he famously stunned Anfield seven months ago in the league match on Merseyside by scoring the game’s first goal just four minutes in.

Micky van de Ven.

Earlier this summer, Micky van de Ven of Wolfsburg was mentioned in connection with Liverpool.

Even knowing about the club’s purported interest, the man in question stated: “Of course, there are a lot of people who draw lines. It’s true that the director [Jorg Schmadtke] went there, and I am aware that Liverpool had previously followed me. However, as of right now, I am completely ignorant. Do I believe Liverpool to be a nice club? Of course!”.

The Dutchman, who is 22 years old and can play both left back and center back, might have made an interesting addition to Klopp’s team. However, it is now thought that he is headed toward Tottenham.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the London club and Van de Ven have reached an agreement on a €50 million (£43 million) transfer fee, with a flight expected to land in England no later than today to complete the transaction.

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A defender for West Ham is in advanced talks with Liverpool.

If conditions at the London Stadium weren’t already dire, it appears that West Ham will lose one of their highly regarded defenders to Liverpool.

It’s unclear whether David Moyes personally, Tim Steidten, the new technical director, or owner David Sullivan are to blame for the manager’s inability to make any purchases in the current transfer market.

Realistically, it doesn’t really matter who is at fault because it is imperative that new players enter the game right away.

East Londoners should be doing everything in their power to stop the vultures from circling rather than allowing other players to leave the game, even though it’s probably too late for Amara Nallo.

According to Football Insider, the 16-year-old is in advanced negotiations with the Reds, which raises the question of what the Reds’ recruitment department is up to given that he reportedly only recently signed a scholarship contract with the Hammers.

It’s mentioned by Football Insider that the player will be able to sign professional contracts when he turns 17 in November, but that still doesn’t explain how Liverpool managed to snag one of the up-and-coming talents from under the noses of the east Londoners.

It appears as though West Ham is operating in a total panic, making poor decisions left and right.

August 5, 2023