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Every Liverpool player available for LASK as five players out following Alisson injury blow

Jürgen Klopp will be missing five players for Liverpool’s Europa League match against LASK as he tries to get his team back to winning ways.

Despite their unfortunate 3-2 loss to Toulouse in Ligue 1 before the international break, Liverpool is now leading Group E in the Europa League rankings.

After the Reds’ encouraging 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Jürgen Klopp will be keen to get his team back on the winning track at Anfield later today.

After winning the rematch against LASK 3-1 on the road in September, Liverpool will also be confident in its ability to defeat its opponents in Austria.

Florian Flecker of LASK scored the first goal of the match, but goals from Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, and Darwin Núñez swiftly cancelled it out. The Reds are looking to repeat that result later today.

The return of Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, and Joe Gomez to first-team action last week gave Liverpool a boost, but after losing both Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota to injuries sustained versus City, Liverpool has rapidly fallen back to earth.

Due to an injury to their first-choice goalkeeper, Caoimhín Kelleher is now probably going to spend some time in the starting lineup for the Reds. Fortunately, Klopp can substitute players like Díaz or Cody Gakpo for the injured Jota. Due to Andy Robertson’s prolonged absence as he continues to heal from a shoulder injury, Kostas Tsimikas is also expected to start at left back.

In other spots, Klopp might switch up his centre backs, giving Virgil van Dijk a much-needed break. Instead, youthful players Jarell Quansah and Ibrahima Konaté might start in place of the Liverpool captain.

The whole roster of players that the manager has access to as the Reds attempt to qualify for the Europa League knockout stages is provided here by Liverpool.com.

Goalkeepers: Fabian Mrozek, Vítězslav Jaroš, and Caoimhín Kelleher.

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Chambers, Calum Scanlon, Joe Gomez, Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konaté, Joël Matip, Jarell Quansah, and Kostas Tsimikas.

Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endō, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and James McConnell are midfielders.

Forwards: Luis Díaz, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Núñez, and Ben Doak.

Injured players: Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Thiago Alcântara, Stefan Bajčetić, and Andy Robertson

Among the players in doubt is Conor Bradley.

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Klopp was concerned that against Man City, two important Liverpool players might have suffered significant injuries.

After coming from behind to earn a draw with Manchester City on Saturday, Liverpool left the Etihad Stadium with a point.

Trent Alexander-Arnold responded with a long-range striker in the second half of play, but Erling Haaland gave the Premier League champions the lead in the first.

The point drops the pair to first and second in the standings, but it gives Arsenal a chance to take the lead on Saturday night if they defeat Brentford.

Although the outcome will please Jurgen Klopp more than the other manager, the German coach might have lost two important players in the process.

Diogo Jota appeared to have a muscle injury when he left the pitch after 54 minutes of play in the second half. After the full-time whistle, Alisson was seen hobbling after going down with a hamstring injury later in the match.

After the game, Klopp discussed the injuries with Sky Sports, stating that Jota might miss some time due to a muscle ailment and that he will have to wait and see how his goalie is doing.

Although the Brazilian international is one of Liverpool’s most reliable players, Klopp is devastated by Alisson’s departure. The Reds do, however, have a backup for the attacker.

November 30, 2023
Liverpool legend’s nephew recently got international honor and Jürgen Klopp knows how he can benefit

The nephew of Ian Rush can now follow in the family’s footsteps because Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp already understand how to take advantage of his new success.

Currently, Liverpool’s academy is experiencing something of a renaissance.
Both Jürgen Klopp and Pep Lijnders waxed poetic about the club’s current crop of young players over the summer, and the start of the season has only served to confirm their accuracy thus far.

In the first team, players like Jarell Quansah and Ben Doak have both shown promise.
At the academy level, players like Lewis Koumas, Jayden Danns, and Bobby Clark have excelled.

However, others besides the club’s current players have left their mark.
Players on short-term loans have excelled as well.

There has been a lot of discussion about Tyler Morton, for instance, who has adapted flawlessly to life at Hull City and has already attracted attention with his performances.

The resurgence of Owen Beck at this early stage of the season has been another highlight.

The left-back, who is only 21 years old, has played twice for Liverpool’s first team in the past, but last season, he went through a very bad patch.
Beck was twice loaned out to FC Famalico and Bolton Wanderers, but both of those stints were cut short after six months because the youngster was unable to play a single game for the Portuguese team.

At Bolton, his second stint was a little more fruitful, but he still had trouble cracking the starting XI.

However, it appears that Beck had third time luck. The young player was loaned out to Dundee United during the summer, and there he has already played more games than he did for Bolton and Famalico combined.
He has also gained the loyalty of the team’s fans.

Beck is a regular starter for Dundee and has drawn attention with his performances while competing in a tough league in the Scottish first tier.
Beck has averaged more successful defensive plays per 90 minutes than any other U21 player in the league (15.13), according to Wyscout.
Averaging 7 points and 43 interceptions every 90 minutes, Beck also tops the league’s U21 players’ chart.

He has also distinguished himself in offensive metrics, which is impressive. Beck also stands out among players his age in the league for the number of progressive runs he makes, averaging more than anyone else (three per 90 minutes).
For dribbles per 90 minutes, he is second among U21 players (4.04), and for key passes, he is in the top three (0.39 per 90 minutes).

Those are some seriously impressive stats, and it appears Beck is now getting some credit for his performance because he was called up for the international team.

Beck, the nephew of Wales and Liverpool legend Ian Rush, has been selected for the senior national team for the first time and will play against Gibraltar and Croatia this month during the upcoming international break.

The fact that Beck, who is 21 years old, is the fourth-youngest player overall and the youngest defender in the Welsh squad impressively underscores the significance of this call-up.

Although it is debatable whether Beck has a real future with Liverpool’s first team, there is still a way for Klopp and Liverpool to gain from his selection and his strong play.

If he keeps drawing attention and gains more recognition on the international stage, there will undoubtedly be more teams interested in signing him when his loan period ends next summer, allowing Liverpool to turn a healthy profit.

The ability to do that is frequently overlooked, but there is a lot of money to be made from selling academy players, and any player who is sold for money from the club’s academy is a huge testament to the staff at Kirkby that they are doing a good job.

Beck has begun this season well, and Liverpool will now be hoping he keeps playing that way.
He has a very real chance of imitating Neco Williams, a fellow Liverpool academy graduate, and taking a similar successful career path if he can garner attention and make a few international appearances as well.

October 7, 2023
What Harvey Elliott did to Liverpool’s “special” player last night

Harvey Elliott was reportedly seen taunting Ben Doak ahead of Liverpool’s League Cup clash with Leicester City.

According to the Liverpool Echo, the 20-year-old midfielder was seen giving the teenage winger some last-minute advice during the Anfield performance of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

With Doak impressing again for Liverpool despite failing to get on the scoresheet, fans will be happy to see Elliott get the 17-year-old up to speed ahead of last night’s League Cup game.

Lauded as a “special” talent by Barry Lewtas, Doak is easily Liverpool’s most exciting teenager and a player who many fans expect to become a superstar in the future.

And fans will have loved what Elliott did with Doak last night as the youngster acted as a quasi-leader for the Scotland youth international in his first Anfield appearance.
In fact, Doak is on the Glory road with Liverpool and reassurance by senior players like Elliott will be the key in the young man who strikes his true potential.

Doak would have taken confidence from his Liverpool teammate

The expectations are high for Doak and the words of encouragement from his Liverpool teammates will be fundamental in the winger while maintaining his development on the straight and restricted path.

Scottish Wonderkid can become a superstar and artists of the caliber of Elliott who give him the right advice at the right time will help Doak to hit the big moment in Liverpool

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Dominik Szoboszlai’s banner was unveiled just seven games into the £60million move to Liverpool.

Since moving from RB Leipzig to Liverpool this summer, Dominik Szoboszlai has had a positive impact that is already being recognized.

Dominik Szoboszlai has a devoted following among Liverpool supporters, as evidenced by the midfielder’s own banner being displayed on the Kop during Sunday’s victory over West Ham.

The 22-year-old was signed by the team in July after Jorg Schmadtke and Anfield executives snuck in to activate a £60 million release clause just before it was set to expire.

Merseyside was ablaze with excitement as positive feedback and well wishes arrived from Germany.

After seven appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, it is easy to understand why Szoboszlai arrived with such a positive attitude.

Three minutes into the match against Aston Villa, he scored his first goal at Anfield by skillfully volleying a Trent Alexander-Arnold corner into the goal.

On Sunday, Curtis Jones sneaked offside before heading in his skillful cross, so he was even denied an assist.

However, much more than goals are to blame for the fervent adoration fans have shown in such a short period of time.

He has contributed to the overhaul of the engine room, which now appears much more composed and in control than it did with the players who are currently gone, ranking 18th for the most passes completed in the Premier League with a completion rate of 859 percent.

He has assisted Jurgen Klopp’s midfield in rediscovering its intensity and attacking verve, and he ranks fourth among all top-flight players for shot creation actions and 14th for ball recoveries (all stats via Fbref .
com).

As a result, in addition to leading the club in t-shirt sales so far this year, the No. After the 3-1 victory over the Hammers, 8 was able to witness the presentation of a flag in the colors of his home country on the Kop.

Alongside customary banners honoring club heroes and legends like Bill Shankly, Steven Gerrard, and Mohamed Salah, it read: “Szoboszlai, Székesfehérvár, Hungary,” the middle word being the name of the city the midfielder is from. It was printed across the horizontal stripes of the Hungarian flag

September 29, 2023
5 talking points as Liverpool overcomes a deficit to defeat LASK, but suffer another blow due to an injury.

Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah score for Jurgen Klopp’s team as they defeat their Austrian rivals, LASK, 1-3.

As they began their Europa League campaign with victory over LASK, Liverpool came from behind to win for the fourth time in their previous five games.

The fact that Florian Flecker scored from the edge of the box to put Liverpool down 1-0 at the half must have worried Jurgen Klopp, who made 11 changes to his starting lineup.
It took a stroke of luck for the breakthrough after Darwin Nunez saw his point-blank range header brilliantly blocked by LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal.

Nunez converted the ensuing penalty kick into the corner after Luis Diaz was brought down in the area to tie Liverpool at 1-1.
When Ryan Gravenberch crossed low for Diaz to score on the break, they were in front seven minutes later.

Although Mohamed Salah scored a beautiful late goal for Liverpool, it was not classic play, and Gravenberch limping off won’t help matters. Klopp brought in the big guns off the bench to easily hold off their Austrian opponents for the three points.

Starting slowly.

Liverpool struggle with sluggish starts.
Due diligence on the part of LASK led to the use of two blockers to give Flecker room on the edge of the box.
He made good use of it, beating Caoimhin Kelleher with an excellent effort.

Klopp is aware of the bigger problem at hand, though, as this was Liverpool’s fourth first-half goal conceded in their previous five games.
The lead against the Reds was taken by LASK along with Bournemouth (three minutes), Newcastle (25 minutes), and Wolves (7 minutes).

Liverpool is making it difficult for themselves to win even though they rallied to win all three of those games. That is not a viable strategy.
Klopp must address it because it is beginning to appear to be much more than a coincidence.

Doak exudes confidence.

Doak, who started for Liverpool on Thursday night, started a European game as the fourth-youngest player ever.

Although his youth may have suggested his status, observing him would not have revealed his lack of experience.

It’s understandable why Doak has Liverpool supporters buzzing.
On the right wing, the young Scot is a ball of energy who shone in Austria right away.

He ran at his man relentlessly, completely unafraid of dropping the ball.
He displays why he has Klopp’s trust through his quick feet and brisk burst of speed.
He will need to be patient as Mohamed Salah’s understudy, but he undoubtedly brings something unique to the table. He was removed from the game in the 60th minute after doing well.

Gravenberch eager to please

Because of his dissatisfaction with his limited playing time at Bayern Munich, Gravenberch left for Liverpool.
He was promised to Liverpool for £34 million, but he has had to wait to make his debut.

He wanted to impress his new manager, and that was immediately apparent.
He was seen cursing the ground during a period of the first half when he lost possession of the ball several times in a row.

Gravenberch was assigned to a more liberated No. 8 position, which he appeared to enjoy, with fellow newcomer Wataru Endo serving as the midfield’s anchor. The 21-year-old has a strong engine and an eye for the ball; before earning his first assist for Liverpool by bursting forward on the break and crossing for Diaz to score, he made three crucial passes.

Later, when he burst forward and botched a three-on-three opportunity with an errant pass, his eagerness did come across as trying a little too hard. He ran himself into the ground and was replaced shortly after.
Liverpool will be hoping it’s nothing serious after he limped gingerly off the field.

showing off the depth of the squad.

The team that defeated Wolves 3-1 over the weekend underwent 11 changes under Klopp, who also mentioned the need for rotation in his pre-game interview.
He told TNT Sports, “We made the changes because we want to give everything in this competition.”.

Doak, Gravenberch, and a recovered Stefan Bajcetic all had opportunities, but they failed to seize them in the opening period.
Nunez’s clear-cut header was the only shot on goal for Liverpool, and Klopp must have been unsure of the strength of his team at the time.

However, Liverpool took charge as LASK grew drained and Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Joe Gomez, and Salah came off the bench.

They will need their supporting players to perform better in the future as the Thursday-Sunday routine sets in.

Quality is highlighted by Salah.

LINZ, AUSTRIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores the team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 group stage match between LASK and Liverpool FC on September 21, 2023 in Linz, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Three of Liverpool’s seasoned attackers made the difference in a game that was supposed to be about the fringe players rising to the occasion.

Nunez scored from the penalty spot, Diaz completed a quick counterattack, and Salah added the finishing touch by gliding through the defense and toe-poking in a third goal.
It was all about winning, and only winning, so Klopp won’t mind.

However, it demonstrates the gap between the starters’ attackers and their back-ups, though LASK’s drained legs should also be taken into account.

On Sunday in the Premier League, Liverpool plays West Ham once more.

September 22, 2023
Four Liverpool players have three months to save their careers or risk being kicked out of the team.

Liverpool released most of their fringe stars over the summer, although the restructuring could continue into January.

Liverpool spent a lot of money over the summer as part of their rebuild and there is no reason to believe that the restructuring will not continue in the January transfer window.
The Reds have started the Premier League season unbeaten and could require further investment if they are able to challenge for the title.

Jürgen Klopp fundamentally overhauled his midfield this summer, signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo.

As a result, several experienced stars were allowed to leave – such as James Milner – and the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were also made easier.

Liverpool were expected to strengthen their defense before the end of the transfer window and this target could be achieved in the January transfer window.

Other new arrivals cannot be ruled out, but could be recruited to replace those allowed to leave the club.

Express Sport looks at four stars who have three months to prove their worth to Klopp or risk being moved…

Thiago Alcántara

Despite interest from Saudi clubs and Turkish teams, Liverpool decided to retain Thiago’s services. The Spaniard has not played for the club so far this season due to injury problems and needs to stay fit if he is to have a future at Anfield.
The ex-Bayern Munich star’s contract expires at the end of the season and the Reds could be tempted to pay a transfer fee for his services in January if they decide not to give him a new contract.

Joel Matip

Liverpool were expected to sign a left-sided defender this summer, and with Matip in the final year of his contract, the writing is on the wall for the 32-year-old.

With Joe Gomez signing a long-term contract with the club last year, the England international remains part of Klopp’s long-term plans and so Matip must prove he has something to offer if he is to avoid being released for a fee minimum in January.

Ben Doak

Teenage star Doak had no shortage of interest over the summer and a loan move looked likely, but ultimately the striker has remained on Merseyside and is gaining valuable experience working alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah and Darwin on a daily basis Nunez. Opportunities will be difficult to come by for the 17-year-old and if he fails to demonstrate that he is ready, a short-term loan in January could be an option for Liverpool to ensure their number 50 gains valuable experience. that he must continue to make progress

Caoimhin Kelleher

Ireland international Kelleher attracted interest from Celtic and Wolves this summer, but it was ultimately decided that he would remain at his boyhood club.

However, it remains to be seen how long Klopp can convince “the number two best goalkeeper in the world” to continue working with him.
Kelleher is likely to feature in cup competitions for the Reds and could push to start some league games if he impresses on those occasions.
Otherwise, Liverpool may have no choice but to grant the 24-year-old goalkeeper’s transfer wish.

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Liverpool selects its Europa League team.

A 23-man roster has been announced by Liverpool for the UEFA Europa League.

The Reds’ ‘A list’ comprises teenagers Bobby Clark and Ben Doak in addition to summer additions Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The ‘B list’ will include players like Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott as well as any others who were born on or after January 1, 2002 and have spent two years at the club.

Goalkeepers

Caoimhin Kelleher, Alisson Becker, and Vitezslav Jaros.

Defenders

Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, and Kostas Tsimikas.

Midfielders

Bobby Clark, Thiago Alcantara, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

Forwards

Darwin, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Ben Doak.

September 16, 2023
Liverpool player removed from Europa League squad by Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp faces a tough decision when naming his Europa League squad as the Liverpool boss is forced to leave out one of his most experienced players.

Clubs must submit their final squads for this year’s Europa League group stage by Monday at 11:00 p.m. BST.

Matches will then begin on September 21, with Liverpool facing LASK, Union SG and Toulouse in Group E.

Ahead of the opening match against Austrian club LASK, the Reds’ UEFA squad will be confirmed by club officials.

However, unlike the Premier League, whose parameters mean that any player currently available to Klopp can be classified as over or under 21, UEFA’s rules make this more difficult.

Before Liverpool’s squad is announced, the manager must remove a player from the European squad.

This is because both Ryan Gravenberch and Ben Doak, who qualify as under-21 players in the Premier League, must be on List A.

Europa League teams are split into two lists, with List A containing all players who are ineligible for List B – either due to their age or tenure at the club.

Although Gravenberch and Doak meet the List B age limit, neither player has been in the Liverpool books for two consecutive years.

The UEFA rules read:

“A player may be placed on List B if he was born on or after 1 January 2002 and is eligible to play for the relevant club on or after his 15th birthday for an uninterrupted period of two years, or a total of three years consecutive periods with a maximum of one loan period at a club of the same association for a maximum period of one year”.

He will therefore need to be placed on list A to be eligible for the Europa League group stage, with seventeen ‘foreign’ and eight ‘locally qualified’ places available.

Doak is not considered a homegrown player as he was brought into the Scottish FA system before moving to Merseyside in 2022.

Homegrown Liverpool players not eligible for List B are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones and Caoimhin Kelleher.

Unfortunately, Klopp’s squad has 18 players classified as ‘outsiders’ this season, with just 17 places.

It remains to be seen who will be left out, although many would argue for third-choice keeper Adrian to be left out.

Doak could well be left out but it was hoped chances would open up for the winger and while Thiago’s injuries could force a decision, his importance to the team when fit needs to be included .

In the past, Klopp’s side have been “helped” by the sackings of the likes of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but Liverpool now have a leaner and more reliable squad.

Perhaps there will be a surprise and a key player rested for the Europa League, although this option is unlikely.

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Europa League group stage draw: who can Liverpool face and when?

Liverpool will determine their opponents for their first Europa League season since reaching the 2016 final in Friday’s draw. Here’s who they can face.

The Reds were knocked out of Champions League places last season for the first time in seven years as they are used to dining at the top of European football.

Jurgen Klopp led his side to three Champions League finals between 2018 and 2022, but he is due to play football for the next European Championship on Thursday night.

Despite dropping a notch for the 2023/24 season, there are still a number of top clubs Liverpool could face if they are to progress to the knockout stages of the competition.

The groups will consist of one team from each of the four pots, with Liverpool unable to meet another English side until later rounds.

The Reds are the highest ranked team in the competition and are therefore in the first pot. Here’s a look at who we could face in the Europa League group stage this year.

Europa League group stage winning pots

Here are the 32 teams in the Europa League. Liverpool will be drawn in pots two, three and four. They cannot be drawn with Brighton, meaning there are 23 potential opponents in Friday’s draw.

Pot 1: Liverpool, West Ham, Roma, Villarreal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, Ajax, Rangers

Pot 2: Sporting CP, Slavia Prague, Rennes, Olympiakos, Real Betis, Marseille, Qarabag

Pot 2 or 3: Molde

Pot 3: Brighton, Sheriff Tiraspol, Union Saint-Gilloise, SC Freiburg, Sparta Prague, Maccabi Haifa, Sturm Graz

Pot 3 or 4: Toulouse

Pot 4: AEK Athens, TSC, Servette, Panathinaikos, Rakow Czestochowa, Limassol

TBC: BK Hacken, LASK

When and where is the draw?

The draw will be taking place in Monaco on Friday, September 1 at 12pm (BST).

It will also be streamed live on UEFA‘s website and on TNT Sports 1.

Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1: September 21

Matchday 2: October 5

Matchday 3: October 26

Matchday 4: November 9

Matchday 5: November 30

Matchday 6: December 14

The Round of 16 will then begin with a play-off in February, which Liverpool can circumvent by finishing top of their group.

The final will take place in Dublin on May 22, where Liverpool will be hoping to do better than their previous appearance at Basel eight years earlier.

September 4, 2023
In the offseason, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp might have discovered his own Jack Grealish.

Analysis: Academy standout Ben Doak, who shone in Liverpool’s 4-0 victory over Leicester, may be another Jack Grealish waiting to happen.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, is aware that his chances of signing Jack Grealish are minimal at best given how successful the £100 million winger is at Manchester City, but if youngster Ben Doak keeps up his impressive preseason form, Klopp might not give it much thought. The talented academy graduate was given another opportunity by the Reds manager, and Doak did not disappoint, scoring in a convincing 4-0 thrashing of Leicester on Sunday morning.

Doak, who is still only 17 years old, replaced the excellent Mohamed Salah at halftime and then put on a mature performance in the second half. Given that the Egyptian had set up two assists for his teammates Bobby Clark and Darwin Nunez, those were big shoes to fill.

Doak, however, did not let the fans down as he scored Liverpool’s fourth goal of the contest, sending a strong header past Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen.

The young Scottish winger proved why England star Grealish has been compared to him in addition to scoring the goal with his incisive running and fluid movements. He was specifically mentioned by Klopp, who, at 55, praised the attacking group for their “special” second-half performance, so it is not a coincidence that he was mentioned.

The boys must show up, Klopp told reporters, “We have a lot of options in the areas.”. “It’s not pressure; it’s just the circumstances. When we scored three goals in the first half, I believe it was obvious, but to be honest, the fourth quarter’s scoring by Cody, Dom, Luis, and Ben was pretty exceptional. “.

The excitement surrounding the teenager’s promotion from the youth team to the fringes of the first-team roster is palpable. He joined from Celtic last summer. There is no doubt that he is a raw talent, but Klopp’s nurturing style should enable him to develop into a fine player, and similarly, Doak’s pace and work ethic will enable him to fit into his plans with ease.

Grealish has embraced a hybrid role at City as the wide left player in Pep Guardiola’s 3-2-4-1 formation, so using his energy to shape him into one could be part of the strategy. Although they used a 4-2-3-1 against Leicester, Klopp has experimented with a similar system in the past and believes that tactical variety is important. Klopp clearly admires his abilities.

As quoted by the Daily Record, Klopp said earlier this summer, “Ben Doak, obviously nice signs, he’s with us in training again.”.

“[He is] a special boy, very self-assured, and really delivers something no one else really does. This kind of dribbling, this kind of unflinching bravery. all of these things. “.

In his goal against Leicester, Grealish was hard to find. It rather demonstrated Doak’s deft anticipation in the last third. All eyes were on the ball as the in-swinging delivery was whipped in, but Doak saw the opening to run into and took a gamble that the ball would come his way, which it did.

If so, credit should go to Liverpool’s set-piece coaches because it may have been a practiced routine. However, if he was simply acting instinctively, it demonstrates the exact reason Klopp is willing to give the teenager a bigger role in his squad during preseason.

Given the fierce competition for positions as the new season approaches, that could change. Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz started the game on the bench. But Klopp has consistently demonstrated a propensity to give young players a chance to shine if they are outperforming expectations, particularly in domestic cup competitions.

Doak definitely accomplished that against Leicester, and with additional opportunities to shine against Bayern Munich and Darmstadt before their preseason schedule comes to an end, he may be able to influence the German’s decision.

July 31, 2023
Jurgen Klopp will be keeping a close eye on 5 young players during preseason.

Many Liverpool fans will be hoping to get their first glimpse of the impact the club’s new signings can make as preseason for the club begins in earnest.

Jurgen Klopp will be interested in seeing what Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai can bring to the table this season, but he will also be eager to keep an eye on a number of players who do not have a high price tag attached to them.

If the Reds’ season goes according to plan, they will play enough games in all competitions to significantly tax the biggest teams, even with new additions.

The club’s young players may be able to help in this situation by playing in domestic cup competitions and the Europa League to lighten the load of their more experienced teammates.

Here, we highlight five academy standouts who stand the best chance of using the preseason to position themselves for such a position this season.

Ben Doak

Doak, who was a key member of the first-team squad at the age of just 17 last season, will look to improve once more this time around in order to secure more senior appearances.

The teen quickly won fans over during his five appearances in 2022–2023 thanks to his direct running style, close control, and fearlessness.

Perhaps because Szoboszlai has experience playing on the wing, there is now more competition for spots in the attack as a result of this information.

Doak, however, has high expectations from Liverpool, and should he develop as anticipated, he will undoubtedly be competing for more playing time regardless.

Jarell Quansah

The ease with which Quansah adapted to that task last season bodes incredibly well for his future because League One is an unforgiving environment for any 20-year-old centre-back to try and learn their trade.

During a half-season stint with Bristol Rovers last season, the defender from Warrington quickly became a fan favorite and now returns to Merseyside with a wealth of new knowledge.

Naturally, not everything went well; Gas manager Joey Barton noted the youngster’s career-defining moment as receiving a last-second red card against Portsmouth.

But by the time Quansah’s loan period was over, his manager had no doubt that he would apply what he had learned and succeed all the way to the top.

Bobby Clark

During the last season’s break for the World Cup, Clark provided the ideal illustration of how to use any brief time with the senior team to catch the manager’s attention.

The former Newcastle academy midfielder participated as the Reds competed in the Dubai Super Cup to get ready for the new season.

And in the win over AC Milan, he contributed a particularly eye-catching assist that was worthy of mention in Klopp’s post-game press conferences.

In order to build on the two first-team appearances he earned in 2022–23, Clark will aim to repeat the same performance in the upcoming friendlies.

Marcelo Pitaluga

Liverpool might not need to search the market for a replacement homegrown goalkeeper if Caoimhin Kelleher eventually leaves Anfield this summer.

For the 2024–25 season, Pitaluga, who joined the Reds from Fluminense in 2020, will be considered when determining eligibility.

Of course, the most crucial factor is whether or not the Brazilian is prepared after an injury severely limited his opportunity to experience first-team football while on loan at Macclesfield last season.

However, he will be eager to do everything in his power in the upcoming weeks to convince Klopp that he ought to be the next cab off the rank in the event that Kelleher leaves.

Lewis Koumas

Koumas’ success scoring goals at the U18 level last season has earned him some early participation in the senior team’s preseason this year.

In the coming weeks, the talented teen, who in January signed his first professional contract, will look to demonstrate that he can advance to first-team standards.

Although Koumas’ small stature may work against him in terms of playing a significant role next season, his versatility on the frontline won’t hurt his chances.

And even though he isn’t quite ready to move to the senior side just yet, this summer will be a crucial learning experience.

July 11, 2023
Young Players to Keep an Eye For During Liverpool’s Preseason

There are several academy players looking to impress during Liverpool’s pre-season

During the preseason, hope comes to life eternally. The list has been cleaned up since the previous year and every club has the chance to once again feel able to do something special.

There is also the eternal hope that an academy player will take the next step to potentially breaking through.

Liverpool have several younger players who can work their way up to the first team.

For the purpose of this discussion, let’s exclude people like Stefan Bajcetic, who should already be part of the established senior squad.

Ben Doak

Probably the player people are most looking forward to is the young Scotsman. Despite being just 17, he was a threat on the right wing in every age group he played in last season.

With very little natural depth behind Mohamed Salah, Doak could get minutes in cup games and potentially find himself on the bench in certain situations throughout the season.

Tyler Morton

While the focus is on the potential signing of Romeo Lavia, Tyler Morton could potentially prove he has what it takes to strengthen the midfield, at least for now. Morton had valuable first-team minutes at Blackburn last season and can play both as a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box player. Marcelo Pitaluga and Vitezlav Jaros

With Caoimhin Kelleher likely to move elsewhere this summer for a deserved starting position, Liverpool have two young goalkeepers with a chance to prove they have enough to replace Alisson Becker. Pitalugia is the most prestigious player but the Brazilian is only 20 and hasn’t made the first team yet.

Jaros, on the other hand, has spent most of his time on loan in recent seasons. The soon-to-be 22-year-old also impressed at the European U21 Championships earlier this month.

Billy Koumetio and Jarell Quansah
Liverpool are reportedly looking for another centre-back, with Rhys Williams back on loan and Nat Phillips likely to join on regular hours. With Joel Matip and Joe Gomez having injury histories, there could be a path for one or both of the two highly regarded defenders to step up into the senior squad.

Conor Bradley

The young right-back impressed on loan at Bolton last season. Best known for his attacking prowess, he played more at fullback last season. However, Joe Gomez is currently the only other player who could be considered back on the roster.

Bradley gets a chance to prove that he can step in and give Trent Alexander-Arnold a break from time to time, albeit in a very different role. Which young player are you most looking forward to this pre-season?

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Liverpool is accelerating their efforts to sign ‘excellent’ 22-year-old after Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are accelerating efforts to reach an agreement with OGC Nice over the signing of Khephren Thuram.
The Reds have apparently been pursuing Thuram for the past month, with talks with agents in early June.

But despite Liverpool doing business over the next few weeks, nothing progressed under Thuram.

However, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, things could change. Galetti took to Twitter on Saturday night suggesting Liverpool are doing everything they can to get a deal over the edge.

“Liverpool are stepping things up for Khephren Thuram,” wrote the Italian journalist.

“LFC would like to close the gap with OGC Nice soon in order to get ahead of the competition from Newcastle, who are starting to move concretely for the player: the situation is changing.”

With the Reds already close to overtaking Newcastle ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai, they will be in the market for another win.
When they can’t get things done, the Magpies seem ready to attack.

Heading into Thursday, Thuram looked like the next signing at Anfield. However, after learning that Liverpool were interested in Szoboszlai, things quickly turned away from that notion. Now, it seems clear that the Hungarian will be Jürgen Klopp’s number two this summer.

The move is expected to be completed and announced later this week.

So where is Thuram? Well, early reports seem to suggest that Liverpool are still interested in signing the Frenchman. Szoboszlai’s upcoming arrival doesn’t seem to have changed that. If so, Reds fans have every reason to be happy.

The 22-year-old has been described as a “fantastic” player by former Nice coach Didier Digard [RMC Sport]. Thuram seems to have all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

But Newcastle are not to be taken lightly here. After missing out on Szoboszlai, they reportedly wanted to sign Thuram instead. With a lot of background work already done, Liverpool need to keep their foot firmly on the pedal. Let’s make another one!

July 10, 2023
A Liverpool defender discusses his emotionally driven decision to leave the team after 13 years and decline a new contract.

Liverpool defender Charlie Hayes-Green retired from Merseyside career after 13 years opting for move to Bolton Wanderers

Former Liverpool youngster Charlie Hayes-Green has described the difficult decision he made when he turned down a new Reds contract to move to Bolton Wanderers.

The 18-year-old was announced last week as one of the players not signed by the club before the League One club confirmed the signing of the towering defender.

His transfer to the University of Bolton stadium ended his 13-year academy. As a result, he signed a one-year deal with the Trotters with the option of another year.

In his final season with the Reds, Hayes-Green was part of Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s squad, playing alongside the likes of Ben Doak and even Juventus mercenary Arthur Melo. “I had 13 fantastic years, had so many incredible experiences at the club, learned so much, grew as a player and as a person off the pitch,” he told ECHO.

thank you to everyone on the trip who made it what it was as i had an amazing time there. But now is the time for me to move to Bolton, I thank everyone at Liverpool, but now my focus is on pre-season.”

The defender will turn 19 at the end of December and with just one under-21 appearance and 13 under-18 appearances, he felt the time was right to leave Kirkby.

Hayes-Green added: “We were offered an extension and a contract but I felt the road, for me personally, wasn’t there at Liverpool.

I didn’t feel it was the right place for me to start my career going forward and Bolton has given me the opportunity to continue and hopefully continue there. “It was a tough decision because emotionally I’ve been with Liverpool all my life, they’re the team I grew up supporting, so it was a tough decision.

“After talking to my family and people around me that I trust, I felt it was the right decision to move forward and start a new chapter in my career. The trajectory at Liverpool, I felt this was the place right for me. Continue.” And improve.

“Fingers crossed, from what I’ve seen and heard, Bolton is the right place for me to progress.”

The move to the League One club follows the path of fellow defender Conor Bradley. The Northern Ireland international was one of two Liverpool talents to join Lancashire alongside Owen Beck, but the Welshman was eventually recalled from his temporary spell.

Bradley enjoyed a successful spell with Bolton, however, as they lifted the Papa John’s trophy after an emphatic victory over Plymouth Argyle at Wembley. However, his move would end in heartbreak as they would be beaten in the play-off semi-final by Barnsley – who would lose to Sheffield on Wednesday in the final.

And while Hayes-Green thinks it’s unfair to draw comparisons to Bradley, the focus is on pursuing a similar path. He said: “Conor put in an amazing performance last season.

If you can do half as well as him, that’s fine.” It’s not really my job to compare myself to others, it’s my job to focus on myself, try to improve every day and leave the comparisons to the coaches.

“I spoke to him briefly when I went to Bolton, I knew a lot about the club anyway because I spoke to different people there. was huge for his development, hopefully I can take it with me.” The club too.”

The 18-year-old hopes his experience and development on Merseyside will bode well as he seeks to earn his trade in Bolton’s B team and break into the first team.

“It’s been really good on and off the pitch, they’ve done an incredible amount for my development.” You work with very good coaches and the guys around you push you because you are with very good players.

I’m sure it will stay that way in Bolton. “I’m over the moon, I’ve worked pretty much my whole life to get to the point where I now have to sign a professional contract,” he said when signing a contract with the Trotters.

“It was a very, very proud moment for me, my family and also the people around me. Together we have all worked so hard to get to this point and it’s an amazing feeling to have signed him.

“I’m really excited to get started. The whole vibe around the club is great, I went a few weeks ago and met all the guys. The level of training was also very good, I can’t wait to start.

Hayes-Green will officially become a Bolton player in early July when his contract on Merseyside expires.

He returns home with a range of experiences, including being challenged to defend against talented Liverpool winger Doak and receiving tutelage from Arthur in a Papa John Trophy appearance against Rochdale.
Speaking of Doak, he said:

“It’s been tough, he’s a really good player, as we all know, that’s what I need to play against the best players possible because they’re the people. that I like that will help me improve.”

“He’s a very, very good player and he gave me a few tough days of training. I learned a lot from Ben, he’s the kind of player you want to play against every day because they make you better and challenge you.”

Brazilian midfielder Arthur has endured a difficult time as the Reds spent just 13 minutes in the first team during a difficult loan spell from Juventus.

But the experience of the Wirral defender has been invaluable, explained Hayes-Green: “He was really good, a real professional.

Before the game it was a fantastic opportunity for me to be with players who played in such important games.

“He obviously played for Juventus, Barcelona and big teams with great players.

The closeness to him and the way he did things was so professional.”
“He came, was humble, talked to all of us and helped us in the dressing room and throughout the game, so it was a good experience.”

June 24, 2023