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  • Slot Speaks: Injury Update and Tactical Plans for Forest Clash

    Slot Speaks: Injury Update and Tactical Plans for Forest Clash

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot spoke to the media ahead of his team's eagerly awaited clash with

    Liverpool boss Arne Slot spoke to the media ahead of his team’s eagerly awaited clash with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, providing an update on his squad’s fitness. Unfortunately for Liverpool, there was disappointing news regarding Joe Gomez’s recovery.

    “[Gomez is] quite far [from fitness],” Slot said. “He’s definitely not training with the team yet. And Darwin is suspended. Those are the two we will miss tomorrow.”

    Gomez, who suffered a muscle injury during last month’s match against West Ham United, still has no confirmed return date, leaving Liverpool light in defense.

    Apart from Núñez’s suspension and Gomez’s injury, Slot confirmed that there are no new fitness concerns, though the lingering effects of illness could still be a factor. It’s still unclear whether the illness that sidelined Dominic Szoboszlai for a short period has had a lasting impact, or if it played a role in Jarell Quansah‘s withdrawal during his last start for the club.

    Turning attention to Nottingham Forest, Slot anticipates changes in the lineup compared to their previous meeting.

    “I watched it back because I wanted to see what we did back then in terms of tactics and what we could do now. I assume, but I’m not sure of course because I don’t make the line-up for Forest, but back then it was already a surprise for us that [Callum] Hudson-Odoi and [Anthony] Elanga weren’t playing,” Slot reflected.

    “But they are playing so well now that it would again be a surprise to me if they don’t start now. Back then, they didn’t start and they played more with midfielders in these positions.”

    He added, “So, we have to wait and see. We are prepared for both, of course. But that we have to do better than that game, that is clear. And they have still a similar playing style, like we still have the similar playing style. So we have to look into the details [for] what we can do better than that game.”

    Both Hudson-Odoi and Elanga will likely exploit the spaces behind Liverpool’s fullbacks, targeting a counter-attacking strategy that has caused trouble for the Reds in previous encounters. As Forest aims for a potential double over Liverpool, the team must be ready to counter these challenges and improve on their previous performances.

  • Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool have a player who is ‘more talented’ than he was

    Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool have a player who is ‘more talented’ than he was

    Curtis Jones

    One midfield star continues to shine for Liverpool under Arne Slot, with Steven Gerrard even claiming that the 23-year-old is more gifted than he was in his prime.

    Gerrard believes Curtis Jones is technically more talented than he ever was and fully deserves his spot in the starting XI under Slot. The local talent reached his 150th appearance for Liverpool during their 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Wednesday, and given his role in Slot’s plans, this tally will likely keep growing.

    Jones has appeared in the Reds’ last 11 league matches, scoring key goals against Chelsea and Newcastle. He’s also played a vital part in the team’s flawless Champions League campaign so far.

    With Jones emerging as a standout under the Dutch manager, Gerrard acknowledged that his rise has been long-awaited and feels the young player surpasses him in certain technical areas. “Curtis is more talented than me in terms of technical, in terms of dribbling ability, in terms of manipulating the ball, close control,” Gerrard said, speaking to The Anfield Wrap.

    “He felt he was more than ready [to break through]. The academy felt he was ready, and the first team were probably thinking, yeah, he’s ready to come and be a part of it but also to drop in and out.”

    As Jones’ coach at U18 level, Gerrard recalled, “Every time Curtis played for me against Everton and Manchester United, he was the man of the match in every single game. That tells me that he’s got what you need to play for Liverpool. He needs to stay in this 11 now. He needs to take the challenge on.”

    Jones’ next challenge was to be a Merseyside derby against Everton, but adverse weather led to the game being postponed. As Gerrard pointed out, these high-stakes fixtures, charged with local rivalry, tend to bring out the best in the 23-year-old.

    “First things first, I just want to win,” Jones shared with Liverpool before the postponement. “I’m a lad who hates to lose, I just want to win any game – in training I want to win, in a small game with friends I want to win.”

    He continued, “But this game is one where you’ve got friends who are Everton fans, you’ve got family and stuff. It’s always seen as a battle of the city. I’m not going to think about that it’s the last one there and things like that – it’s with them and their fans and their history there. It doesn’t really affect me.”

    “But any time that I play a game, I always want to win – and especially around these, I want to win even more. I’d like to come away with three points and a good game.”

  • Report: Liverpool star set to settle rumors by agreeing to new contract with the club

    Report: Liverpool star set to settle rumors by agreeing to new contract with the club

    Report: Liverpool star set to settle rumors by agreeing to new contract with the club

    Several Liverpool players are facing an uncertain future at the club.

    Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all in the final year of their contracts, and their long-term futures at Anfield remain unresolved.

    These three players have been the backbone of Liverpool’s team for years, and even this season, under the guidance of manager Arne Slot, they have helped propel the Merseyside club to the top of both the Premier League and the Champions League.

    Their exceptional form has rattled the confidence of Premier League champions Manchester City.

    Salah has been linked to a move to the Saudi Pro League, while Real Madrid holds an interest in Alexander-Arnold.

    That leaves Van Dijk, and the good news for Liverpool supporters is that the Dutch defender is reportedly close to agreeing to a new contract at Anfield.

    As reported by GiveMeSport, the legendary Liverpool centre-back is willing to extend his current contract with the club and continue to lead them under Slot.

    It’s hard to picture a Liverpool team without Van Dijk in it. The seasoned defender has played every minute in both the league and the Champions League this season, earning his place as one of the team’s top performers.

    Virgil Van Dijk is ready to sign a new deal at Liverpool.
    Virgil Van Dijk is ready to sign a new deal at Liverpool

    Both the player and the club are eager to extend their partnership, and the contract issue is expected to be resolved soon.

    Since his move from Southampton, the Dutch defender has significantly changed the club’s fortunes.

    Liverpool cannot afford to lose Virgil Van Dijk

    Under former manager Jurgen Klopp, he was a crucial figure and played a key role in their successes in both the league and the Champions League.

    Liverpool fans will be thrilled to hear that Van Dijk is staying with the club.

    However, they will hope for the same from Salah and Alexander-Arnold, though at this stage, their futures remain uncertain.

    The details of Van Dijk’s new contract with the club are yet to be revealed.

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    Real Madrid set to spoil Liverpool and Man City’s summer with €150m signing

    Florian Wirtz

    The 2025 summer transfer window is shaping up to be crucial for the future of Real Madrid, with the La Liga champions planning to make a significant move by signing both Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

    Real Madrid’s start to the 2024/25 season has been disappointing, with the team struggling to find form since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. The situation has been further complicated by injuries, making things even more challenging for manager Carlo Ancelotti.

    However, Ancelotti, with his extensive experience, will be determined to resolve the issues at hand and is likely to aim for a strong finish to his tenure at the Bernabeu. Despite having a contract that runs until 2026, the 65-year-old is expected to leave the club next summer.

    According to Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger, Real Madrid are targeting Xabi Alonso to replace Ancelotti, with the Spanish club hopeful that Alonso can also convince his compatriot, Florian Wirtz, to join him in Madrid.

    Hiring Alonso would be a bold move, given that the Spanish coach has faced some struggles in Germany this season. Despite this, he led Bayer Leverkusen to a remarkable league and cup double in the 2023/24 campaign, remaining unbeaten throughout the season. While Alonso is undoubtedly a talented coach, he is still relatively inexperienced at the highest level. However, Real Madrid does not view this as a significant risk.

    Will Florian Wirtz join Real Madrid next season?
    Wirtz has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since this summer, with several top European clubs expressing interest in the midfielder after his outstanding 2023/24 season with Bayer Leverkusen.

    Reports from the Liverpool Echo suggest that, according to German sources, both Real Madrid and Liverpool showed interest in Wirtz ahead of the current season, although Liverpool’s pursuit was not deemed serious. It was also reported that Manchester City and Bayern Munich were in the running for the 21-year-old, who Bayer Leverkusen values at around €150m (£125m).

    While the transfer fee in 2025 may not be as high, it will likely still be substantial, as the Bundesliga side holds all the leverage with Wirtz’s contract at the BayArena running until 2027.

  • Ryan Gravenberch discusses Liverpool’s progress under Arne Slot following challenges under Jurgen Klopp

    Ryan Gravenberch discusses Liverpool’s progress under Arne Slot following challenges under Jurgen Klopp

    Ryan Gravenberch discusses Liverpool's progress under Arne Slot following challenges under Jurgen Klopp

    Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has impressed in the early part of the season and is relishing his time under new manager Arne Slot, who has introduced several changes.

    Gravenberch, who joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich for £34 million on deadline day last summer, had a challenging start under Jurgen Klopp. Despite his potential, he struggled to make an impact during Klopp’s final year, partly due to stiff competition in midfield.

    He made 26 Premier League appearances in the 2023/24 season, but only 12 were starts, with new signings Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai often being preferred. However, Gravenberch has thrived under Slot, starting all three Premier League matches so far and making a notable impact.

    His standout performance in the 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford drew praise, and Gravenberch is flourishing under Slot’s management. Reflecting on his recent success, he told Dutch reporters, “There were sometimes matches in which I had only touched the ball once after five or six minutes. Then you don’t get into your game. Now I get the ball more, then you get more comfortable. He just saw this. In the end it worked out well,” adding, “Now it’s going well, so, yes, everyone is praising him.”

    Gravenberch did not feature for the Netherlands in Euro 2024 and has only made three international appearances since his breakthrough in 2021. With Marten de Roon and Georginio Wijnaldum absent and Frenkie de Jong injured, Gravenberch could be a key player for the Netherlands in their upcoming matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany.

    To continue his rise, Gravenberch must convince Dutch coach Ronald Koeman, who recently commented, “I am glad you added that last part. I have always seen the potential in him. But I believed he lacked focus; this is something that he had to improve and now it seems that he finally realises what is asked of him.”

    Slot has given Gravenberch a more flexible role, and the player explained, “I had a little chat with him and he said I have to focus on the No 6 and No 8 positions. Now I play at No 6. In the past I played it as well so I know what I have to do. I’ve enjoyed playing there.” He added, “It’s a little bit of a different system than we played last season, but I think everyone has adapted to it. Now we have to build it further and further. I think at the end we can be a really dominant team.”

  • Report – As a contract with a major European giants approaches, Liverpool considers hijacking star for €60 million

    Report – As a contract with a major European giants approaches, Liverpool considers hijacking star for €60 million

    Report - As a contract with a major European giants approaches, Liverpool considers hijacking star for €60 million

    After losing out on Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad, Liverpool has not given up on strengthening their midfield; however, Juventus is still the favourite to sign a player valued at €60 million.

    The fact that Liverpool hasn’t added any first-team players despite letting a number of bench players walk away from the team has drawn a lot of attention.

    In addition to attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho and centre-back Sepp van den Berg joining Brentford for a combined salary of over £50 million, midfielder Bobby Clarke signed a £10 million contract to join RB Leipzig, defender Joel Matip became a free agent at the end of the previous season, and number six Thiago retired earlier this summer.

    Furthermore, the midfield player chose to remain with the La Liga team just as it appeared that they had signed Spain’s top player, Zubimendi, for a reported sum of around £50 million.

    While many Reds supporters will be worried about the lack of signings, Arne Slot, Jurgen Klopp’s replacement at Anfield, has taken a more measured stance on the subject.

    The former Feyenoord manager stated, “I trust the team,” one week before the summer transfer market shuts. As I’ve already stated, I inherited a young, talented crew. They have our utmost faith. They demonstrated that they deserve our confidence.

    Virgil van Dijk, his captain, seems to be somewhat more concerned about the Reds’ inability to add any new players, though.

    “Obviously I think we should make some signings based on how long the season will go,” the Dutch defender stated earlier this month. However, I believe they are working behind the scenes, and I have complete faith and confidence in the club to act in our best interests and assemble the strongest team possible so we can compete in every competition.

    “Having the trust is the key thing I am focussing on; the rest is history. We shall see how that turns out, but I believe they are working really hard behind the scenes.

    Liverpool is still searching for a midfield reinforcement, even though Slot is presently starting Ryan Gravenberch at number six because the Dutchman likes the more seasoned defensive midfielder Wataru Endo.

    Liverpool is holding onto its transfer hopes

    Report - As a contract with a major European giants approaches, Liverpool considers hijacking star for €60 million

    Teun Koopmeiners, the master midfielder for Atalanta, has long piqued Liverpool’s interest. The 26-year-old, who has 29 goals in 129 games for the Italian squad, was a major contributor to his team’s Europa League victory the previous season, defeating Klopp’s Reds in the process.

    Although Juventus is in the lead in their pursuit of the Netherlands international, TEAMtalk has learnt that Liverpool is still interested in the 6’2″ midfielder and has requested further details regarding his circumstances.

    The former AZ Alkmaar star has reportedly already agreed to personal terms with Juventus, according to our sources, but the Merseyside team is still holding out hope for a transfer hijack.

    Reds manager Slot, who coached Koopmeiners at AZ from 2019 to 20, is a huge fan of the Netherlands international and believes he is one of the best candidates to bolster their midfield.

    Despite this, Koopmeiners, who scored 15 goals the previous season, has often expressed his preference to join Juventus and is actively working to make this transfer happen.

    He is valued at €60 million (£50.8 million), thus Atalanta would like to sell him overseas rather than bolster a direct league opponent. Nevertheless, the Serie A team would like to keep him in the lineup for the upcoming campaign.

    Moreover, Atalanta is adamantly against Juventus’ plan to stretch out the cost over a number of years. A large amount of that money is what Atalanta wants upfront, which might allow Liverpool in.

  • Regarding Arne Slot’s Liverpool debut, Jurgen Klopp says, “A lot of things changed”

    Regarding Arne Slot’s Liverpool debut, Jurgen Klopp says, “A lot of things changed”

    Regarding Arne Slot's Liverpool debut, Jurgen Klopp says, "A lot of things changed" When Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp

    When Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s head coach, he had big shoes to fill, but Klopp has only been supportive of the new manager.

    Forever, Liverpool supporters will value Klopp’s perspective as a now-iconic character in the club’s history.

    The German, however, has showered Slot with praise while acknowledging that he has faced some difficult pre-season challenges.

    He is anxious not to place undue pressure on his replacement. Klopp stated, “We spoke one or two times [at the start],” in an interview with ESPN.

    We may have texted a couple more times, but I can’t tell him anything that he couldn’t find out for himself.

    He worked so hard, and I wanted to start by saying that I am a human being and that this is great feedback.

    “I am aware of this as the trip is extremely demanding during a year that includes the Euros and Copa (America). The team is not together when they arrive, and there is only one week until the opening matchday and other events.

    “So, I believe he was in a comparable circumstance, but was it precisely the same one? Without a doubt not.

    I didn’t watch the games to consider how they looked; rather, I watched them because I witnessed the games. That’s all you can say about the coach—his work and ideas were clearly visible.

    A remarkable start 

    Regarding Arne Slot's Liverpool debut, Jurgen Klopp says, "A lot of things changed" When Arne Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp

    Klopp is now a fan of the Reds and was pleased with Liverpool’s performances against Ipswich and in the preseason.

    He went on, “That’s extremely nice because I really enjoyed his football when he played with Rotterdam (Feyenoord).

    “I saw the preseason friendly between Sevilla and us now. Significant portions of it were excellent, and the league game’s second half was undoubtedly excellent.

    “But it doesn’t matter if I like it; you can see he is an excellent coach, and the team—which I now know better than most—is a really wonderful group.

    Thus, everything will go pretty smoothly. “I want the club to succeed as much as I want him to succeed. My goal is for the players to succeed.

    The changeover

    Despite being a prominent figure at Anfield and having sway over the club, Klopp was “really happy when he heard Liverpool were going for Arne Slot” and had no input in the choice of his replacement.

    “I was not involved in anything, it should not be like that,” he clarified. I don’t resemble the guy in the background who is still wearing strings and other similar items.

    “That’s not what I want; the club is too good and too big.” The folks are excessively intelligent.

    “A lot has happened since we left, but I’m just worried about whether they’ll have a competent coach.

    “It played a significant role in the decision, and Liverpool was quick to act and found an excellent solution in Arne Slot.”

    After Klopp’s last game in May, he called out the incoming coach’s name, which immediately inspired supporters to believe in Slot and that things would get better.

    Although the early going is encouraging, Slot’s legacy will not be determined by his performance in the first season, much like Klopp’s. This year is all about positioning the Reds for future dominance.

  • The 17-year-old was “delighted” to be called up for preseason by Liverpool coaches as a “reward”

    The 17-year-old was “delighted” to be called up for preseason by Liverpool coaches as a “reward”

    The 17-year-old was "delighted" to be called up for preseason by Liverpool coaches as a "reward" Amara Nallo has participated in preseason

    Amara Nallo has participated in preseason activities with Liverpool’s first squad; the 17-year-old defender has impressed the club’s coaches, who call him “delighted.”

    In the 2-1 friendly victory over Arsenal in Philadelphia around the middle of the week, Nallo made his debut at the senior level by substituting in.

    He posted on Instagram, saying, “Proud moment for me making my first-team debut.” “Thankful for the chance and the experience.”

    Nallo is among the youngest players on the American circuit, having turned 18 only in November, but he has received the same treatment as the rest of Arne Slot’s team.

    Lewis Steele of the Mail claims that his preseason selection is a “reward for a stellar first season in the academy.”

    Signed from West Ham as a first-year scholar last year, Nallo began life with the U18s but soon stepped up to become a first-choice starter with the U21s, as well as training regularly with Jurgen Klopp‘s first squad.

    The 17-year-old was "delighted" to be called up for preseason by Liverpool coaches as a "reward" Amara Nallo has participated in preseason

    Despite Klopp and many of his staff departing, that has not changed, and it is evident that Slot still has hopes for the teenager.

    According to Steele, “coaches have been delighted with his developments,” and it is anticipated that he will return to Merseyside as a regular member of the U21s this season.

    Nallo, who joined Liverpool the same summer as Trey Nyoni, exemplifies the team’s new strategy for bringing in young players.

    The team is now trying to sign the top youth players from UK teams rather than signing players under the age of 18 from overseas.

    Rio Ngumoha and Alvin Ayman, from Wolves and Chelsea, respectively, have arrived this summer; however, the Premier League has not yet approved those transfers.

    Teenagers are opting to join Liverpool over rival teams, which is not surprising given the clear path from academy to first team.

    Another illustration of this is Nallo, whose inclusion during the preseason marked the advancement of his impressive growth.

    More news……

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Major Liverpool transfer decision made by Arne Slot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    defence and the goalkeeper 

    Liverpool's dream XI

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

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

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

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

    Midfield

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

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

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

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

    Attack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Liverpool preseason squad for US tour

    Goalkeepers: Davies, Pitaluga, Jaros, and Kelleher

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

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

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

    More news…….

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

    Rio Ngumoha

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

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

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

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

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

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

     

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Major Liverpool transfer decision made by Arne Slot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What led Thiago to choose retirement?

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

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

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

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