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Gary Neville needs to face reality as his fourth Liverpool prediction falls apart

Live from the world of football, Gary Neville might have to face the reality of just how off the mark his predictions have been this season, especially with the impressive work of Arne Slot’s side. While there’s no shame in occasional miss on pre-match calls, Neville’s latest opinion seems to have fallen spectacularly short.

As is often the case, it was Jamie Carragher who stepped in to perfectly sum things up. The Liverpool legend, who has built a post-playing career on teasing Neville, wasted no time in taking a cheeky swipe after Liverpool’s dominant 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Anfield. The result, which saw the Reds overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, secured their place in the Carabao Cup final.

Carragher, having praised Virgil van Dijk and made some pointed observations about Tottenham, turned to social media. In a now-famous Instagram post, he shared a quote from Neville’s pre-match predictions, which suggested Spurs would advance to the final. Carragher added a clown emoji and tagged his Sky Sports colleague, delivering a clear and unmistakable message.

Neville’s actual prediction, made earlier on his It’s Called Soccer podcast with Carragher and host Rebecca Lowe, went: “I think Tottenham are going to get a draw. I don’t know how they’re going to get a draw at Anfield, but I feel like it’s going to be an emotional, mad night where something happens. Ange Postecoglou said earlier on in the season…I’m maybe not hanging my hat on what he’s saying entirely, but I’ve just got a feeling [for] Tottenham. I’ve got a feeling Tottenham could win the Carabao Cup this season. And I’ve got a feeling that, to be fair, they’re always going to have to come through a moment like this. It will be absolute Liverpool favourites, but I feel somehow Tottenham are going to get a draw by hook or by crook.”

This isn’t the first time Neville has missed the mark when it comes to Liverpool, but this particular misstep came much sooner than expected. The striking thing about this latest prediction is how quickly Neville’s crystal ball failed him. A ubiquitous figure in Premier League analysis, with his multiple podcasts and regular Sky Sports appearances, Neville’s opinions are now a frequent fixture for fans. But sometimes, those bold pre-match declarations don’t pan out, and in this case, the reason Carragher has referred to Neville as a clown likely lies in the lack of impartiality in his analysis.

Remember back in August 2019, Neville claimed that Manchester United would win the Premier League before Liverpool did, just weeks after Liverpool lifted the Champions League. His exact words were, “I can guarantee you as clear as day that Manchester United will win again. They will win again, no problem. They will win the league again. They will probably win the league before Liverpool, in my opinion. And that is not being disrespectful but I think they will win the league before Liverpool.”

We all know how that turned out. Less than a year later, Liverpool stormed to the Premier League title by 18 points, clinching it with seven games to spare, while Manchester United find themselves further from a title than ever before.

Ultimate Guide to the Carabao Cup Final 2025

Liverpool FC has officially secured their place in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025, and to mark the occasion, The ECHO is releasing a special print edition of the Ultimate Guide to the Carabao Cup Final 2025, available for just £3.50.

This special edition will feature exclusive interviews, in-depth features, coverage of Liverpool’s journey to the final, and expert analysis of the upcoming showdown—making it a must-have for all LFC fans.

You can pre-order your copy of the guide now, ensuring it’s delivered straight to your door. Alternatively, it will be available for purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers, and independent newsagents across Merseyside, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland starting from March 5, 2025.

Meanwhile, in the wider football scene, Gary Neville continues to find himself the subject of mockery after his latest prediction falls apart spectacularly. After Liverpool’s historic 7-0 victory over Manchester United at Anfield, Neville’s reaction was a mix of disbelief and regret. His earlier claims about United’s midfield superiority over Arne Slot’s side have also proven disastrously inaccurate.

While Neville has long been regarded as one of the sharpest football analysts, having established a solid post-playing career with his multiple media commitments, there’s a growing concern that his constant workload is affecting the quality of his analysis. When it comes to Liverpool, his commentary often lacks objectivity, as it increasingly seems rooted in personal bias rather than grounded analysis.

Neville’s extensive media presence—whether on It’s Called Soccer, The Overlap, or his Gary Neville Podcast—means his opinions are frequently aired, often sparking debates among Premier League fans. However, with Jamie Carragher continuing to challenge his viewpoints, particularly regarding Liverpool, it might be time for Neville to consider stepping back, even if only temporarily. As Carragher wisely put it earlier this season, “Leave the punditry before the punditry leaves you.”

There’s no shame in making the occasional incorrect prediction, but Neville might now have to face the reality of just how wrong he’s been this season under Arne Slot. It seems he may be the last to realize what’s truly unfolding in the world of football.

February 7, 2025
Neville and Carragher criticise the Manchester United player for his involvement in two goals for Liverpool

The first two goals Liverpool scored at Old Trafford on Sunday came from a header by Luis Diaz at the far post from a cross by Mohamed Salah.

The match began end-to-end, with Casemiro setting up Ryan Gravenberch with a terrible misplaced pass that allowed Liverpool to break quickly.

The Dutchman then fed Salah to set up Diaz. Both Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have criticised Casemiro for his part in Liverpool’s first two goals at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Casemiro’s blunder came just minutes after he’d aroused the ire of the Man Utd faithful by handing the ball away in critical situations twice in rapid succession.

Neville smashes Casemiro for loose pass.

Commentator Neville of Sky Sports was clear on who was to blame for Man Utd’s deficit after analysing the goal.

“Casemiro, the number of times he gives the ball away in poor areas, for a player with such experience,” Neville remarked.

This is his first attempt at a pass, and he is not under any pressure. Although Liverpool has made errors in some areas, Mo Salah is a class act, and the cross tastes great.

Neville and Carragher talked about Casemiro’s second mistake

In a few seven minutes, Casemiro’s horror intensified as Diaz caught him in possession. Salah then found him inside the box once more, making the score 2-0.

“Diaz goals, two mistakes from Casemiro,” Carragher remarked.

“If you’re going to win at Old Trafford when you smell blood, you have got to go for it,” Neville stated in reaction to Casemiro flailing his arms in the air in an attempt to get a free kick.

“There was never a foul when Casemiro was shoved off the ball. Liverpool has now switched to Manchester United’s back four.

Neville continued, “I would go as far as saying Casemiro has lost his confidence a bit,” just before the halftime whistle blew.

“It can happen to you in games if you are someone who has won numerous Champions Leagues.”

September 1, 2024
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both agree that the young player is Liverpool’s own Bernardo Silva

Arne Slot, who started the Premier League match against Ipswich Town without including this Liverpool player in his starting lineup, has been praised by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville.

Even if he won’t always start games for Liverpool, Harvey Elliott might have a significant part to play this season. He was a fantastic sub last season, and at Ipswich Town last Saturday, Dominik Szoboszlai got off to an earlier start than him.

Even though he is still only 21 years old, it doesn’t mean he can’t advance even further in the upcoming months. In agreement, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have compared Elliott to one of the top players in the Premier League. Carragher said to Sky Sports, “[Arne Slot’s system] actually probably suits him a little bit more than Jurgen Klopp’s.”

“Under Klopp, he used to play on the right in place of Mohamed Salah, but he lacks the speed for it. He is a centre of gravity player, in my opinion. Slot, in my opinion, plays closer to a 10.

“I always thought last season, when I watched Liverpool, every time he came on they had more about them,” Neville said. “He really enhanced them. With all due respect, I believe he is a player that would be fantastic in Spain and that he will have a fantastic future at Liverpool. To be honest, his playing style and technical proficiency…

“He would be loved by Pep Guardiola. Similar to a Bernardo Silva, you evaluate him based on his style of play. The other day, I came across the excellent term “wide-controllers.” That’s how he is. He has a broad view on the game. He would be adored by Pep. He’s a player I like.”

According to Liverpool.com: Elliott is a great talent with plenty of room to grow, He will still be extremely valuable even if he is unable to pass Szoboszlai to become Anfield’s first number 10 on the roster. Although he won’t like it, he benefited by playing more minutes on the bench the previous season. Because he had saved his legs, he was more alert and fresh when we saw him.

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Journalist shares the TRUTH about Bruno Guimaraes to Liverpool link following £51m deal rejection

Since Martin Zubimendi chose not to accept a transfer to Liverpool, focus has shifted to possible substitutes.

The Euro 2024 winner chose to remain with Real Sociedad, which was a disappointment for the Reds, who had targeted the Spain international in a £51 million deal to strengthen their defensive midfield options.

The fact that there is still time until the transfer window shuts to conclude some business will undoubtedly come as a blow to new head coach Arne Slot, who hasn’t welcomed a new player since taking over for Jurgen Klopp in the dugout.

Regarding potential Zubimendi substitutes for Liverpool, it’s important to note that Teun Koopmeiners, who played for Slot at AZ Alkmaar, has been actively courted.

That being stated, Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United is one name that has been circulating lately. Journalist James Pearce, however, has disclosed the giants of Merseyside’s position on a potential sale.

Liverpool “not interested” in Bruno Guimaraes

“Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes has been touted as a possible alternative to Zubimendi – but senior Liverpool sources, kept anonymous to protect relationships, are adamant they have no interest in the Brazilian,” Pearce wrote in The Athletic.

Given what the 26-year-old has recently spoken regarding his future, it’s a good thing Liverpool has no plans to pursue a deal for the Brazilian; otherwise, another rejection would have been imminent.

“I have never stated that I would like to leave; I am here. As reported by the Daily Mirror, “Since I signed, I want to add my name to the club’s history and nothing changes.”

“My agency is interested in this; I don’t get involved in it. I have no knowledge about it. Newcastle is my main priority, and I’m happy.”

August 24, 2024
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool anticipates the attacker staying despite rumours of a move involving interest from the Saudi Pro League

The 31-year-old Mohamed Salah’s contract will expire this summer, but he hasn’t indicated that he wants to leave, and Liverpool doesn’t have any plans to sell. Richard Hughes, the new sporting director, will talk to Salah about his future after he starts his new position and Arne Slot is appointed.

Liverpool hopes Mohamed Salah will stay at Anfield for the upcoming campaign.

This summer, Salah, 31, will begin the last year of his contract, and there have been fresh rumours of his moving to Saudi Arabia.

But Salah hasn’t indicated that he wants to leave, and Liverpool doesn’t have any plans to sell.

After Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, is chosen as the new sporting director and Richard Hughes formally begins his job, it is anticipated that Salah’s future will be discussed. Klopp’s replacement is expected to be named.

The forward’s decline in form and the altercation between him and Klopp on the touchline during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with West Ham have only fueled speculation over his future at Anfield.

Jamie Carragher of Sky Sports

After last week’s Merseyside derby loss, Sky Sports commentator Jamie Carragher remarked that Salah has been a “shadow of himself for a lot of this season” and hinted at the potential of the forward being moved.

“There is a real discussion for the new manager about what the future holds for Mo Salah – it’s the first time we’ve asked that question,” Carragher stated.

“There is a real discussion for the new manager about what the future holds for Mo Salah – it’s the first time we’ve asked that question,” Carragher stated to Sky Sports.

Al Ittihad showed interest in Salah last summer, but Saudi Arabian teams won’t pursue the striker this year until he explicitly states that he wants to move there.

Salah refused to relocate to Saudi Arabia, even though Al Ittihad was willing to pay more than £100 million.

As the professional game enters its next phase of development, Saudi Pro League (SPL) clubs will prioritise recruiting younger players this summer.

Salah’s desire to join the SPL and the purchase club’s financial ability to make the transaction work would determine the terms of any possible offer.

SPL teams anticipate a quieter summer after spending nearly £800 million on purchases last summer.

Leading Saudi football figures advise clubs to adopt a more thoughtful and long-term strategy in the market rather than squandering large sums of money on gaudy purchases.

Pundit Gary Neville of Sky Sports:

“I’ve watched a lot of Liverpool games lately, and Salah isn’t at his level. I was at the Merseyside derby. He is and has always been a fantastic player, but in the Merseyside derby, he completely failed to perform.

He didn’t even touch the ball once during the first half. He was squarely in front of me, facing Mykolenko, and I don’t recall him winning the ball. That was noticeable. After thirty or so minutes, I believe we demonstrated that he had five or six touches.

“They weren’t getting him into the game, and he wasn’t in it. Mo Salah, though, generally enters the game.

“You’re thinking, ‘okay, OK,’ when Ashley Young enters the game in the second half and genuinely replaces Mykolenko, who took a knock. Let’s get started. At 1-0 down and with Liverpool struggling to stay in the title race, he’ll fancy this. neighbourhood derby.

“Mo Salah just ran into a solid wall. You have to exercise caution because there was a player named Son here [in the north London derby] who appeared to be suffering and was gone when he struck a brick wall approximately eighteen months ago.

“These players play football so often and so consistently, and for the past six or seven years, Salah has been virtually always there. There just comes a time when you require a respite.”

May 1, 2024
What Bukayo Saka just accomplished for Arsenal validates Gary Neville’s assessment of Liverpool.

During the March international break, Jurgen Klopp may have been tempted to employ a classic Alex Ferguson strategy, but the Liverpool manager has apparently refrained for the time being.

In recent days, the major guns of the Premier League have begun to fall out one by one like flies.

It’s also possible that the sudden withdrawal of so many of the key players—those who will have a significant influence on the outcome of the game—from international service is not surprising.

The Belgium star, Kevin De Bruyne, will not play for his country in the next week or so due to his absence from Manchester City’s FA Cup victory over Newcastle United last week. Erling Haaland, on the other hand, is now the latest uncertainty for Norway following his withdrawal from training earlier this week.

As a result of Bukayo Saka’s suspension at Arsenal, he will not play for England in the forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium for Gareth Southgate’s team.

“Bukayo Saka has left the England camp and returned to his club for continued rehabilitation,” according to a statement from the FA. “The forward for Arsenal arrived at St. George’s Park injured and hasn’t been allowed to take part in practise. A 25-man England squad is currently practicing for the next internationals against Brazil and Belgium; no more substitutions are anticipated.”

Darwin Nunez, who was injured in the 4-3 loss to Manchester United, has stayed on Merseyside at Liverpool. Meanwhile, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, two more players who were injured in the FA Cup loss at Old Trafford, have reported for duty with Colombia and the Netherlands, respectively.

During this crucial period of the season, managers are naturally worried about their main players playing in international friendlies that don’t hold much significance for the general public.

But when it comes to the vital components of a Premier League match, Pep Guardiola, Mike Arteta, and Jurgen Klopp may all be erring on the side of caution when they withdraw important players.

“This March [international break] is something I’m kind of attached to,” Gary Neville said on his Stick to Football podcast this week. “Alex Ferguson, the manager, would pull players out at this point. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, it will be interesting to see how many players from Arsenal, City, and Liverpool are removed. Haaland and De Bruyne have already left.

“We were aiming for the triple crown in the 1998–1999 season, and Beckham, Scholes, and I were excluded from England matches for the March internationals. Ferguson used to go with Wes Brown and Nicky Butt, and Phil (Neville) used to go with them. “You three out, you three go [on duty],” he declared.

“He detested the international break in March. He truly detested it, I mean that. In general, September, October, and November should be trouble-free assuming it was a legitimate qualifier. However, if the games in March were friendly, he wouldn’t have it.

“He would assert that our season is not being affected in any manner. And at that point in the season, you understood it. Being in the middle of a title run-in, I think this meeting is incredibly ill-timed.

“He would assert that our season is not being affected in any manner. And at that point in the season, you understood it. Being in the middle of a title run-in, I think this meeting is incredibly ill-timed. Move it to the beginning of August, December, or whatever.

“Ferguson would have made a deal with the foreign management at that point. You can have them in the summer, but not right now. We have a treble up for grabs. I will guess that Declan Rice, Saka, or Phil Foden will withdraw from the second game; I have a strong feeling about it.”

Neville’s forecast has proven to be spot-on in Saka’s instance, and while traditionalists may snipe, cynics will point out that Arteta and Saka might well be taking necessary steps to keep their title charge moving forward—even if there’s no sign that the ailment is being faked.

Apart from Nunez, who needs to complete a personalised training regimen to be ready for Brighton’s March 31 visit, Liverpool needed to ask Egypt for special permission so that Mohamed Salah could skip the forthcoming internationals.

Since the Reds flew Salah back from Ivory Coast to recover on Merseyside during the Africa Cup of Nations, it has been believed that the club’s relationship with Egypt has become strained. Senior officials at the AXA Centre may have been reluctant to exacerbate the situation further.

At the end of February, Liverpool wrote to the Egypt Football Association to ask that Salah—who was then sidelined due to a hamstring injury—not play in their forthcoming match against New Zealand. It took a long time to be approved, but in the end, the Reds’ top scorer was given what may turn out to be a vital break before a big run-in.

However, in Ibrahima Konate’s situation, Klopp has not been so fortunate. After hobbling out of the 5-1 thumping of Sparta Prague on March 7, the center-back has missed the following three games but appears to be back in the frame of mind to play for France after being called up by Didier Deschamps.

The same pessimists would have wondered if Liverpool could have relied on the defence to skip the forthcoming friendly against Chile and Germany, but Klopp has never been one to follow Ferguson’s lead all those years ago.

Because of the Reds’ exceptional injury luck this season, Klopp may feel compelled to attempt, if not outright adopt, a Ferguson-style strategy for international clearances. However, it appears that the Liverpool manager is not obstructing anyone’s path for the time being.

March 23, 2024
Gary Neville makes a transfer prediction for Liverpool, as the January transfer market begins

Considering that Liverpool leads the Premier League at the start of 2024, Gary Neville has projected that Jurgen Klopp’s team will try to recruit players during the January transfer window.

According to Gary Neville, Liverpool’s pursuit of the title will force them to look for difference makers in the January transfer window.

Juergen Klopp’s team defeated Burnley on Boxing Day to finish 2023 atop the Premier League. The fact that Arsenal has lost three straight games and has struggled recently has also been beneficial.

Liverpool’s remarkable turnaround from their previous season’s hardships may have taken some fans by surprise given how quickly they’ve progressed. Now, with an EFL Cup semifinal matchup against Fulham coming up this month, the team is fighting on four fronts.

Before Monday, January 1st, at home against Newcastle, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher talked on Monday Night Football about if Liverpool intends to make a January transfer window. The legendary player for Manchester United suggested that the Reds might want to conduct some winter business.

Neville said, “I wonder if they’ll have sneaky dabble in the transfer market.” “I wonder whether they believe that bolstering their team would make a difference for them. There is no denying that it is available for acquisition.”

Carragher, who made 737 appearances for Liverpool, expressed his opinion about the position the team ought to be adding players to this month. “I feel Liverpool have to bring a defender in in January,” he stated.

Due to injuries, the league leaders do not currently have a recognised left-back in their lineup in Andy Robertson or Kostas Tsimikas. Even though Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate are both available right now, their poor injury histories make Liverpool vulnerable to a defensive meltdown.

Diogo Jota and Alexis Mac Allister’s recent comeback have strengthened Klopp’s squad, but he will be losing key players Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo, who are leaving Liverpool for the Asia Games and the Africa Cup of Nations, respectively.

Given that he leads the team in goals and assists this season, Salah’s injury is more devastating because it is anticipated that he will miss important matches, including the FA Cup and Premier League versus Arsenal.

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Liverpool has an easy, free solution to replace Mohamed Salah.

Mohamed Salah might not be available for Liverpool until the middle of February, depending on how Egypt does in the AFCON.

In the midst of a Premier League title race, Liverpool would have preferred to avoid losing Mohamed Salah for an extended length of time.

But that is exactly the dilemma Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff will soon be forced to face with as the 31-year-old prepares to take part in the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). If Egypt makes it to the competition final, Salah might be absent until February 11 when AFCON kicks off on January 13.

Salah’s exit occurs at a time when the attacking options for the Reds have been spotty, with others needing to step up to fill the void left by his absence in the final third. Diogo Jota’s return will help alleviate some of this goal-scoring pressure, and another player may surprise everyone by making an impact.

In fact, because of his lack of playing time at RB Leipzig, Liverpool may decide to recall Fabio Carvalho during the January transfer window. The Fulham academy alumnus was sent on loan to the Bundesliga team for the whole current campaign, but his playing time has been restricted to a meagre few cameos in league and cup play.

Carvalho’s circumstances aren’t expected to get better anytime soon either, as Leipzig is attempting to finalise a move for Eljif Elmas, an offensive midfielder for Napoli, which will further demote him from the German team’s hierarchy.

Due to Carvalho’s current circumstances, which are neither advantageous to the 21-year-old or the Reds, Liverpool has started discussions about recalling the player. For the second part of the current season, Klopp may choose to keep the 2021–2022 Championship winner, but he might also choose to loan the player to another team.

The youthful player showed glimpses of brilliance during his first season on Merseyside, most notably in back-to-back games in August 2022 against Newcastle and Bournemouth, where the former Fulham star scored in both matches despite just playing off the bench. In December of last year, during a Carabao Cup away match against Manchester City, Carvalho also made an impression by reacting almost immediately to Erling Haaland’s opening goal at the Etihad Stadium.

There is definitely a case to be made for Carvalho to have a major part based on Liverpool’s January schedule. The Lisbon native might play left flank in a two-leg Carabao Cup semi-final matchup with his old team Fulham, as well as a Premier League trip to Bournemouth, giving players like Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz a much-needed break.

Preserving trophy ambitions can be maintained by retaining Carvalho on the Reds’ roster as they get ready to compete on all fronts at the beginning of the season.

January 3, 2024
According to Gary Neville, Liverpool’s ‘factor’ in the title race match against Arsenal and Man City

After Liverpool and Arsenal defeated Fulham and Wolves, respectively, while Manchester City drew with Tottenham Hotspur, Gary Neville voiced his opinions on the Premier League title battle.

Gary Neville continues to rank Manchester City and Arsenal as his two front-runners for the Premier League title, leaving Liverpool out of the running.

The Reds defeated Fulham in a thrilling seven-goal thriller on Sunday, extending their winning league record at Anfield to seven games. After letting two leads go, Jurgen Klopp’s team scored late goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Wataru Endo to win 4-3 in dramatic fashion.

With their 2-1 victory over Wolves on Saturday, Arsenal maintained their lead in the table, but Liverpool’s stunning comeback victory increased the pressure. Later in the afternoon, Man City struggled for the third straight league match as Tottenham Hotspur held on for a 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium thanks to a header in stoppage time by Dejan Kulusevski.

With the busy holiday season quickly approaching, the title battle is approaching a critical turning point. Midweek sees Liverpool visit Sheffield United, City travel to Aston Villa, while Arsenal travel to Luton Town across the capital.

Neville thinks that because Klopp has a track record of success, the Reds will continue to be contenders with him in charge. However, the former Manchester United defender is still of the opinion that the winners and runners-up from the previous season will square off.

He stated on the Gary Neville Podcast, “I’m not sure about Liverpool, but then they have Klopp, so I think that’s a factor because he can win and he’s proven he can win.”

Arsenal appears to be on pace and capable of handling a run-in, but they still need to show in a run-in, and they need to get to that run-in. They handled a worse run-in last year, and I’m sure they’ll handle a better one this year because they completely failed.

“I think Arsenal has what it takes to win a league; that group of players is very good. They have more this season.”

There’s a lot on the line, but Arsenal will get greater confidence the more points they lose.

“What I would like to see is another run-in between Arsenal and City; if Liverpool is there as well, that makes it a three-horse race, which is fantastic, but it usually ends up being between two.” It will be interesting to see how Arsenal handles it if Arsenal and Manchester City play again; I have faith in them to handle it.”

Neville’s assertion follows the Premier League title battle being debated by Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool defender, after City made a mistake.

In particular, Carragher believes that there is no way to win the race to the top after Pep Guardiola’s team only managed three points out of a possible nine, giving up eight goals in the process.

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Liverpool ready to make tremendous move for transfer of £45m midfielder

According to reports, Liverpool is going to put up a big fight to sign Nice midfield player Khephren Thuram, in a deal that might end up costing up to £45 million.

In an attempt to make multiple midfield changes, the Reds linked themselves with the Frenchman multiple times during the summer transfer window. However, a deal never materialised, as they signed Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch to replace departing stars like Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Nevertheless, Thuram is already being linked to Liverpool once more as Tutto Juve designates the Merseyside giants as significant participants in this trade drama.

They speculate that LFC might attempt to buy the 22-year-old for about £45 million. It will be intriguing to watch if they decide to prioritise adding yet another midfield player for January.

Thuram’s pursuers are Juventus and Inter Milan, but according to the source, Liverpool is now in the lead in the hunt for his signature.

Thuram appears to have a bright future as a player, so it will be interesting to see where he chooses to go for his next move. It would be great to see him play in the Premier League soon, though.

December 5, 2023
‘Best of all time’ – Gary Neville makes bold Trent Alexander-Arnold prediction following Liverpool ‘liability’ shift

After Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scored a goal against Manchester City, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville gave him advise on how to become the best right-back of all time.

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool, according to Gary Neville, has the potential to surpass all previous right backs in history.

In the Reds’ tie with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Alexander-Arnold was the team’s standout player. In Jurgen Klopp’s system, the right-back took up his typical position, frequently switching from the wings into midfield, and he scored Liverpool’s equaliser with a superb finish that went low and into the far corner.

Alexander-Arnold’s skill with the ball was likened by Sky Sports pundit Neville to that of Man City’s missing midfield hero: “World-class midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was hurt today. He is an amazing passer and delivery guy. He said on the Gary Neville podcast that Trent Alexander-Arnold, a right-back, is on par with him.

The former England and Manchester United full-back, though, has frequently chastised Alexander-Arnold for his defensive prowess. Though Neville thought the 25-year-old played well against Man City, he still has a lot of room to grow.

He went on, “He doesn’t have to be the best right-back in the world defensively; all he has to be as a defender is sort of semi-competent.” “You don’t expect him to be a defensive right-back like Kyle Walker, Ivanovic, or [Cesar] Azpilicueta, who was the opposite. That is not necessary of him.

“What he needs to be, though, is not a liability. Over the past three or four years, there have been instances in which Liverpool’s big games have featured him being too easy to beat and too easy to get to.”

Neville is adamant that Alexander-Arnold can become football’s greatest right-back of all time if he focuses on his defensive responsibilities. Despite winning eight Premier League titles as a right-back, the expert feels that the Liverpool player has completely transformed the position.

His moves on the dance floor are simply incredible. There’s a night and day difference between myself and him. Neville acknowledged, “I can’t even relate to what he’s doing on the pitch.

“He spends fifty to sixty percent of the game playing in central midfield. He scores goals on the offensive end and assists on others’ goals. He’s hitting figures that conservatives can’t match.

“He has the makings of the greatest right-back in history. But because he is currently struggling, or has battled, to break into the England team, he will need to take his defence a little more seriously. He’ll also need to be a resilient, gritty defensive player when Liverpool and England are struggling.

It’s something I believe he can improve upon. I continue to believe that he has the potential to be a very strong defender.

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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 26, 2023
According to Gary Neville, they would contend for the Premier League championship, If Liverpool had Arsenal 24-year-old

According to Gary Neville, they would contend for the Premier League championship, If Liverpool had Arsenal 24-year-old

If they had Declan Rice or Rodri in midfield, Gary Neville believes Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool would ‘definitely’ contend for the Premier League championship.

It’s now possible for Manchester City to win the Premier League after they were defeated 1-0 by Arsenal on Sunday, the first time since 2018.

Neville questioned whether Liverpool has the necessary ‘defensive stability’ in the middle of the park to do so, as he told Sky Sports.
Liverpool, who appear to be much better than they did last season, is one of the teams hoping to challenge at the top again.

The Reds lost that dependable defensive thinker and performer in the middle of the field when Fabinho left in the summer, despite the fact that the Brazil star’s output had plummeted.

But there are two of the best number sixs in the Premier League in Declan Rice and Rodri, who was suspended for yesterday’s game.

Neville expressed concern about the impact those two players would have on a team like Liverpool and their chances of winning the championship.

At Liverpool, Rodri and Declan Rice.

Neville declared, “The midfield is attacking.
“Has it got the defensive stability of what we’ve seen here today when Rodri comes back in (for Manchester City) and then when you see Rice, Partey, and Jorginho (for Arsenal)?

If Rodri or Declan Rice were to play in Liverpool’s holding midfield position, I believe the Reds would be in the title race.

“I’m unsure if they have enough strength, defense, or power in the middle of the field.
Although I don’t think Liverpool would quite make it, they are undoubtedly in the running thanks to the manager. He is extraordinary
one of the very best.

Liverpool to compete for the Premier League title?

Before Manchester City and Arsenal could square off, Jurgen Klopp’s team suffered a defeat at consistently impressive Brighton.

From a defensive standpoint, Liverpool once again shot themselves in the foot; therefore, Neville’s question that they would be competing for that first spot with a Rice or Rodri is answered from that standpoint.

In March, it’s all about getting a seat at the head table. If Liverpool is seated at that table, their attack, manager, and someone like Mohamed Salah will make them very dangerous indeed.

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Klopp digging: Liverpool must consent to a £52 million+ fee to secure signing

Due to Salah’s uncertain future, Liverpool has been linked with a number of right wingers, with Donyell Malen being the most recent name to surface.

The Dutch international has long been a favorite of Jurgen Klopp, who is now reportedly working hard to sign him, according to Sport Bild.

The reputable news source states that Liverpool and Klopp want to sign the Dortmund star but will need to agree to a fee of over £52 million (60 million euros) to close the deal.

Malen is a gifted player who can play in a variety of offensive positions with success, but he has primarily excelled on the right flank.

The former PSV Eindhoven playmaker made 22 starts for BvB in the Bundesliga last year and directly assisted 16 goals (9 goals and 7 assists).

The 24-year-old has made 7 starts across all competitions so far this season, scoring 4 goals and dishing out 2 assists.

Malen has so far amassed 22 caps for the Oranje, but last year’s World Cup team did not include him.

According to Sport Bild, Klopp would prefer the Netherlands winger as a backup to Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah.

Legendary players like Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and former captain Jordan Henderson have been replaced by the Reds.
They must sign a top-tier player to replace Salah as soon as possible.

Should Liverpool agree to a price of more than £52 million to sign Donyell Malen?
Is he qualified to replace the Egyptian, in your opinion

October 9, 2023
Gary Neville gives one reason why Liverpool won’t be title contender this season

Gary Neville was speaking after Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Tottenham in the Premier League.

Even though Liverpool has its spirit back, according to Gary Neville, they won’t be a title contender this year in the Premier League.

The Reds lost their first game of the year against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night after a strong start to the season.
However, a number of contentious decisions made by referee Simon Hooper and VAR official Darren England cast a shadow over the game.

When it comes to the Premier League standings, Jurgen Klopp’s team would have replaced Manchester City if they had defeated Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers had earlier in the day defeated Pep Guardiola’s squad 2-1.

And even though Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch all signed with Liverpool in the summer in an effort to overhaul their midfield, Neville thinks the Reds might still be lacking a “true holding player,” which would prevent them from contending for the title this year.

They definitely have a fighting spirit, as Klopp’s teams always do, the former defender said on his Sky Sports podcast.
They won’t compete for the title, in my opinion.

The fact that they don’t have a true holding player will present challenges, but their midfield is better and has adapted more quickly than I anticipated.

They’re in a respectable situation. Klopp might not be a title contender this year, but give him a few more transfer windows, and he might have something truly special.

“If Nunez, Diaz, Salah, Jota, Gakpo, and Gravenberch can start to build something this season, they might be in a position next season where they can challenge once more with one or two more additions.
Not far away, in fact.

Klopp will be in a better position than he was during the transfer window, when he was unsure of what would happen and Liverpool supporters were a little disappointed that they wouldn’t be able to sign the necessary midfielders.

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Jürgen Klopp disagrees with Liverpool contract as Dominik Szoboszlai makes bold Manchester City claim

Latest news from Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp is believed to have disagreed with Anfield officials over a contract, while Dominik Szoboszlai has sent a bullish message to Manchester City.

Liverpool prepare to face Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp and Anfield officials are reportedly at odds over a new contract, while Dominik Szoboszlai is confident for the rest of the season.

Jurgen Klopp wants a deal for Thiago, but some officials disagree

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants the club to extend Thiago’s contract before the end of the season until after it expires, reports 90Min.
Thiago signed a four-year deal when he arrived from Bayern Munich in 2020 for a $31m (£25m/€29m) deal, so he could be in the final months of his Anfield career.
Unlike the manager, senior figures are not convinced Thiago deserves a new contract and are unsure whether the Spaniard has done enough to justify his salary, which is one of the highest at the club.

The 32-year-old is yet to feature for the club this season as he recovers from hip surgery in May and has only played 51 of 120 Premier League games since his arrival due to persistent fitness problems.

Thiago told the club he did not want to leave this summer due to interest from Saudi Arabia and Turkey and instead decided to fight for his place, but further negotiations would take place before January.
And depending on the outcome of those discussions, there is a “significant” possibility that the veteran could leave the club during the winter window.

Dominik Szoboszlai makes optimistic predictions for Man City

According to the Times, Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has told his teammates that he hopes to win their matches against Manchester City this season.
Szoboszlai, who is playing his first season in the Premier League after a $77m (£60m/€70m) move from RB Leipzig, apparently asked the players which games on the calendar would be the most difficult. They picked the games against City and Manchester United, but Szoboszlai explained he thought they would win them all.

Liverpool, currently two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side at the top of the Premier League table, are set to travel to the Etihad at the end of November.
He lost that match 4-1 in April as part of a miserable 2022/23 season, but managed to beat eventual treble winners City 1-0 at Anfield.

However, Szoboszlai won’t get his first taste of the rivalry with Manchester United until mid-December, when the Red Devils look to avenge the historic 7-0 defeat in March

October 2, 2023