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Talk points for Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Harvey Elliott and Gabriel Jesus shines in the USA

As the Gunners prepare to return home, Liverpool defeated Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Reds had won both of their US games.

Liverpool defeated Arsenal in front of a record-breaking football crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia thanks to goals from Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho.

In front of 69,879 spectators at the NFL stadium, an exciting first half was followed by a second half that quickly vanished, making the Reds the deserving winners.

With two assists, Harvey Elliott was the game’s most impressive player. When Diogo Jota stopped a long ball forward from Caoimhin Kellher, Liverpool took the lead. Elliott quickly moved to slide Salah through, and the Egyptian finished well, finding the bottom corner.

Elliott’s second assist was even more spectacular as he hoisted the ball over the Gunners back four, giving Carvalho a chance to run onto and score a volley to give Arne Slot’s team a double.

Jarrell Quansah’s excellent defending had kept the Gunners out of the game until Kai Havertz managed to give Arsenal a response just before the half ended. The Norwegian star had turned Kostas Tsimikas before halftime, and now the Gunners man turned home Martin Odegaard’s deflected cross.

On this hot night in the US metropolis, both teams started to make adjustments after halftime, which inevitably resulted in a decrease in intensity.

Impressive performance by Harvey Elliott

In order to secure a regular starting position in the Liverpool lineup, the midfield player recently stated that he needed to be more “selfish.” However, the Kop ace’s creative effect on others was evident here, and he was extremely impressive while he was on the pitch.

Two excellent passes, of which the second is especially notable, set up goals for Mo Salah and Fabio Carvalho. While in the first half, if Diogo Jota had been wearing his shooting boots, he may have had a hat-trick of assists.

This was an excellent effort from him if he was trying to win over Arne Slot, his new boss.

Slot switch formation

Slot may have a stronger focal point in the attack than in the friendly against Real Betis the other night, especially with Diogo Jota available after teaming up with the Reds later in the tour.

This required a change in formation from 4-2-4 to 4-2-3-1, with Dominik Szoboszlai playing deep-lying midfield this time instead of a forward role as he did last week.

Elliott switched to a No 10 position as a result, and he was quite effective there, creating gaps between Arsenal’s midfield and defence.

Liverpool went to a 4-3-3 when Jota was substituted at halftime. Could Slot be more tactically adaptable after nine years of Klopp primarily using one system, or is he simply making due with the players he currently has while he waits for a completely fit squad?

Jarrell Quansah is improving.

This season, there seems to be a slot available next to Virgil van Dijk, and Quansah is undoubtedly in the best position to take it.

Since the young defender’s arrival in the summer of last year, the Reds had adequate cover and didn’t need to spend money on a centre-back in the transfer window. However, it appears like Quansah has advanced to the starting lineup on a regular basis.

The defender put in a great display, stopping a certain goal after Gabriel Martinelli slid a cross in with a brilliant tackle to deny Gabriel Jesus.He appears to be an excellent defender.

Gabriel Jesus appears well-groomed.

The Brazilian had a relatively poor second season at Arsenal the previous season as additional injuries derailed him and his play took a nosedive. Kai Havertz eventually took his spot.

The front man for the Gunners was moving quickly across the pitch, chasing down every ball in an attempt to force mistakes, which he successfully did multiple times. He looked dangerous the entire game and would have scored had Quansah’s outstanding defending not prevented him from taping in.

If Jesus wants to maintain his starting position this season, he must improve and reach more goals.

Fabio Carvalho versus Ben White.

The Arsenal full-back’s night against Carvalho wasn’t the simplest. Throughout his time on the pitch, the Liverpool forward outperformed the more seasoned defender.

As he bundled the winger off the ground and threw him smashing into the water bottles near the Arsenal dugout, White even left one on him. The young Portuguese player, who intends to stay at Liverpool this season and compete for a spot in the starting lineup, put up yet another outstanding display.

To be honest, White performed well in the beginning but found the evening difficult in the end. When Carvalho coasted inside to give the Reds their second goal, no one was following him.

August 1, 2024
Two players are emerging as Liverpool’s undroppables, with Arne Slot having a definite transfer priority.

Ian Doyle provided analysis following Liverpool’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on Monday.

After fifteen minutes of regular time elapsed, it became evident that this was not the most crucial match of Liverpool’s season. However, of the four replacements made by Jurgen Klopp in one go, Wataru Endo’s exit was the one that finally cost the visitors a well-deserved win.

Even if Endo hadn’t had the best of starts, he played a crucial role in Liverpool taking control of the game and offering more protection to a defence that had been increasingly exposed in the first half.

But with the Japanese out of the picture, Alexis Mac Allister—who already came off as jaded and subpar—was forced to put an end to Villa’s late push, with unavoidable consequences. The Argentine was penalised for a poor pass that led to the opening goal for the home team and lost the ball for Villa’s second goal, which changed the game’s momentum.

However, Mac Allister isn’t a defensive midfielder by trade, even if he performed excellently for the majority of the first half of the season. Not all games can be played by Endo. Furthermore, with Stefan Bajcetic—an underutilised substitute in this instance—still in the early stages of his promising career, new manager Arne Slot will be aware of precisely where his team needs to be enhanced right away.

Despite all the hype this season about wasted opportunities, Liverpool has only scored one goal fewer than their whole 2019–20 title campaign with one game still to play. However, in all competitions, there has only been one clean sheet in fifteen attempts.

The Reds must return to their foundation in order to make the necessary progress towards contending for the championship, beginning with the appointment of a new, legitimate number six.

Seasonal regret haunts the duo

Both Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo would definitely prefer if the season was just getting started, but Alexis Mac Allister, who is clearly tired, would likely be among those relieved that it is almost over.

The two had been among the Reds’ top players over the last six weeks, along with Andy Robertson, who was out due to a minor injury.

And they all had a significant influence on this game. Elliott’s goal contributions have significantly improved since the start of the year, and he has continued in that vein. Emiliano Martinez of Villa mishandled his cross within ninety seconds, but Elliott’s accurate dead-ball pass allowed Jarell Quansah to score his first Premier League goal ever.

Intermittently, Gakpo reached 16 goals for the year by finishing a cross from Joe Gomez, the adaptable defender who once again did a commendable job filling in for Robertson at left back.

However, Gakpo’s dash to the finish line and Elliott’s spectacular finish will undoubtedly give Slot a lot to think about. They’re demonstrating that they belong in the upcoming Liverpool age.

Villa Park the ideal location

The conclusion of Jurgen Klopp’s trip abroad at Villa Park was entirely fitting. After all, Liverpool has made some of its most iconic, puzzling, and downright frustrating road trips in the last ten years at the stadium.

The most notable of them was the thrilling victory in November 2019 that put the Reds on their path to their first championship in thirty years thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Robertson in the dying seconds to earn a 2-1 victory.

On the opposite end of the scale, less than a year later, there was the hilarious yet expensive 7-2 beating behind closed doors. In addition, there was the League Cup quarterfinal match in December 2019 that Liverpool was forced to play without their senior team, and the FA Cup third round match against Villa the following season saw Villa play without their first-choice players due to the coronavirus.

Even though third place was assured when title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal triumphed over the weekend, there was nothing at stake for the visitors, but this match will go down in history anyway.

All that remains is Anfield on Sunday. People, get your tissues ready—this is going to be emotional.

May 14, 2024
In his last season as Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp shares his one regret.

The one regret Jurgen Klopp has from his last season as manager of Liverpool has been made public.

Liverpool’s season hasn’t quite gone as planned; despite winning the Carabao Cup, it appears like they won’t win the Premier League.

Additionally, Klopp’s team was frustrated when they lost in the quarterfinals of both the FA Cup and the Champions League.

As the manager of Liverpool, Klopp has two games left: Monday’s away match against Aston Villa and May 19’s home match against Wolves.

Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, has already been selected by Liverpool to succeed Klopp.

During the pre-match press conference prior to the Aston Villa match, Klopp expressed his desire to have given Harvey Elliott more playing time.

Jurgen Klopp stated: “It’s not that I go back and think, ‘OK, what did we all do wrong?’”

However, if there’s one thing I kind of regret, it’s that Harvey didn’t play more often.

This season, Elliott has made 32 Premier League appearances; however, just nine of those have been as starters.

Elliott made a great start in Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Tottenham last weekend, contributing an assist in addition to a fantastic goal.

Harvey Elliott should have had more opportunities from the outset of games, according to Klopp.

Elliott gave Liverpool a fantastic goal last weekend in their victory over Tottenham.

Elliott’s spectacular goal gave Liverpool the advantage over Tottenham last Saturday. Klopp commented, “He played really well because in January, he played in a very important, intense period with a lot of injuries.” He was our greatest player, capable of playing right wing, right midfield, and other positions.

When everyone returned, he had a few minutes here and there before stopping altogether and having a significant influence.

However, it’s incredibly good that he was able to demonstrate that (against Tottenham).

Elliott, who is 21 years old, still has a lot of time to firmly establish himself in the Liverpool starting lineup, and he plans to play a significant role in the coming campaign.

Since joining Liverpool from Fulham in 2019, Elliott has made 117 appearances and scored 10 goals for the team.

More news…….

Three will arrive at Anfield when Liverpool’s Arne Slot revolution begins.

With their methodical acquisition of Arne Slot from Feyenoord, Liverpool has once again set the standard. The Reds wasted no time in guaranteeing that there will be some continuity following Jurgen Klopp’s final departure from Anfield.

The first team squad can rest easy knowing that a succession plan is in place, even though they will need to adjust to a new working environment and possibly a different management style.

Nothing is worse for a worker in any organisation than to believe that their employer—a venerable football team in this case—is not giving them enough guidance.

Three more will follow Arne Slot at Liverpool.

With the exception of the Super League fiasco, FSG has been steadfast in their support of its management and open about their goals ever since taking over the team.

The Reds are serious about their game, as seen by Slot’s approaching arrival. No more of those “will they, won’t they” types of situations that seem to be eating up far too much time at rival Manchester United.

The players for Liverpool will know exactly what to expect when they return for preseason when the season ends.

After a few weeks of work, it will be clear whether some of Klopp’s most devoted players can handle Slot’s style of play.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool

May 11, 2024
A summary of the season: five key talking topics from Liverpool 4-2 against Tottenham

Liverpool defeated Tottenham 4-2 in the Premier League, resuming their winning ways with a strong overall performance and lots of goals. Oh, and we won the game!

Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham

Better than most of our “slow starts”

This game was beginning to look a little bit scary after five or six minutes.

Although Tottenham hadn’t really produced anything dangerous, they had all of the possession in our half, were moving men forward, and appeared to be the more forward-thinking team.

Fans, especially those watching at home, could be forgiven for believing this would be more of the same given our tendency this season to concede first and require a strong response.

TV hosts were keen to show off Spurs’ advantage in touches in the box, passes in the closing third, and other statistics. However, by halftime, the score was 14-1 in favour of the Reds’ shots, 8-0 for shots on target, and 2.27 – 0.04 for xG.

In this case, the Reds appeared to be in control of the game and calmed themselves despite a poor start in terms of tempo.and crushed the opposition.

Salah reminds us of the end of the season.

Mo Salah looks back after a few games in which it appeared as though he had never seen, much less kicked, a football.

Before half-time, the Egyptian King scored, was involved in at least one incident that would have resulted in a penalty, struck the bar, struck the post, had one saved on the line, and had another saved for our second goal.

Even though the post was offside, the crossbar was likely more of an intended cross, and the two efforts that were saved gave Andy Robertson and Harvey Elliott greater opportunities, Salah was still the centre of attention.

He should be the player we aim to put in the greatest positions the most frequently as he is our best attacker, but for weeks now, we have been wasting half-hearted, inaccurate, and wasted shots in addition to squandered chances.

This time, he frequently found himself in hazardous situations; we provided for him, and each time, he either made a difference or came very close to doing so.

Still, a three-yard pass on a right-footed try was not good!

Young gun runs, and Bajcetic returns

Even if it’s the end of the season and teamsheets aren’t as noteworthy as they would be a month ago or halfway through the season, Jarell Quansah’s development as a go-to defensive player is still amazing.

The centre back, who was initially only engaged because of Joel Matip’s chronic injury, has since emerged as the first choice, in part because of Ibrahima Konate’s unsatisfactory play.

Quansah has contributed far more this term than was anticipated; she did well here as well as well overall as a rookie.

Nevertheless, there have been instances where his inexperience has been made clear; one such instance is when he failed to identify Richarlison’s run for his 4-1 goal.

Harvey Elliott, who has been getting a lot of starts lately, impressed more from the opening whistle than he ever has, including a fantastic long-range goal.

Finally, we can rejoice in Stefan Bajcetic’s long-awaited return. Although he was brilliant for a small period of time last season while playing for a horribly poor Liverpool team, his future development will now be under the control of a new manager rather than the one who gave him his breakthrough.

Nevertheless, Liverpool’s play was clearly hindered by Bajcetic’s arrival and one or two other players, and the young Spaniard appeared to be playing far behind pace.

After the two goals from Tottenham, we had few more opportunities; it was almost as if the match never happened in the first place.

The season in summary

The 2023–24 review DVD is unnecessary if you were abroad, lived under a rock, or simply chose not to watch Liverpool until the end of the season. You’ll be OK with these 90 minutes!

A decent start, some fluid play, a few well-taken goals, and then a little collapse in the closing stages.

As was already mentioned, there were substitutes involved.

In certain moments, the team’s unity appeared strong, while in others, it was nonexistent. We played a strong first half and a ragged second. We were nearly at 2.3 xG by

In certain moments, the team’s unity appeared strong, while in others, it was nonexistent. We played a strong first half and a ragged second. By the half, we had nearly 2.3 xG, and by the end, 2.74 xG.

A few players persevered; Alisson made a few of saves, Trent Alexander-Arnold was unquestionably the best in this game since his return, and Cody Gakpo deserves special recognition.

But in a season of exactly the same, this was essentially a two-thirds good, one-third awful game.

To top it all off, a late goal that was disallowed due to Darwin Nunez’s offside pretty well summed up the season parallels.

There are two games remaining.

Okay, so everyone knows that we blew it and that the headline isn’t accurate. However, with two games left, Liverpool may theoretically still win the Premier League.

However, the truth is that all we’ve really accomplished here is somewhat dispel the pessimism we brought upon ourselves with our terrible performances, especially against Everton and Crystal Palace.

Even still, it is pertinent—if not absolutely essential—that Jurgen Klopp’s tenure does not conclude with constant disappointment and animosity.

And there was a chance of that following the matches mentioned above, along with those against Man United and Atalanta, the way we exited the cups, and the reality that we were on the verge of winning four trophies but would only take home one.

Since perfection is a goal, not a requirement, it would have made sense for us to have lost to teams that were better rather than having such subpar performance.

But that’s it for the time being. Tottenham will probably not be in the Champions League the following season as a result of this victory, and three more points remain up for grabs.

So let’s keep going, close out strongly, and bring this era to a less significant but still meaningful close.

May 6, 2024
Now that Liverpool’s problem is evident, Jurgen Klopp could need to start a crucial player quietly.

Big talking points from Ian Doyle’s Liverpool during the 2-2 Premier League draw against Manchester United

Approximately this time last year, Harvey Elliott was relieved of his duties by Liverpool after a difficult campaign as a regular. Some suggested that the young player was no longer needed in a new-look squad after Jurgen Klopp’s team finished strongly without him.

However, this season has demonstrated that nothing could be further from the reality. Elliott also keeps making a big, positive influence as Liverpool starts their race for the finish line.

Even though the now 21-year-old has only made six Premier League starts in his 27 top-flight appearances, his effect has been steady. After giving the Reds a boost against Sheffield United on Thursday, Elliott was given the responsibility of forcing Liverpool to play a game that was sliding away from them.

He went up to the plate once more. The Manchester United defence was often troubled by his carelessness in possession and his clipped cross deliveries. Additionally, his established rapport with Mohamed Salah enabled him to manoeuvre into the box and manipulate Aaron Wan-Bissaka into giving him a late penalty, which the Egyptian eventually converted.

Elliott is now hammering home the desire for more consistent Premier League playing time after Dominik Szoboszlai underperformed in his quest for full match sharpness. His input is starting to become essential.

The learning curve of Quansah

In this crucial match, Jarell Quansah, whose career at Liverpool has been marked by calm, remarkable advancement, may have earned a sixth start in seven games by defying Ibrahima Konate in the starting lineup on merit.

And Old Trafford was seeing more of the same after having contributed to keeping United to exactly zero shots in the first half, notably dropping Bruno Fernandes on his rear once.

Similar to how the first half started, Quansah raced back to take the ball from Marcus Rashford’s toes to end a rare United danger. But then, just a few moments later, it happened: a careless pass inside to Fernandes, who was able to beat Caoimhin Kelleher from range and give United an entirely unjustified opportunity to get back into the game.

Quansah’s first significant error during his senior Liverpool career—possibly on the largest stage as well—provided a fitting test of the center-back’s character. He could have collapsed with ease.

Rather, the 21-year-old displayed the poise and mental toughness necessary to brush off the mistake and resume his prior calibre of play, proving why Klopp has such faith in his developing skills.

If Quansah has taken any lessons from the event, Liverpool has as well. This player has the best chance of succeeding at Anfield in the future.

Concern for the top six persists

Once again, the one flaw that has been bothering a lot of Liverpool fans this season was clearly visible.

The Reds have had difficulty gaining the points that their performances, which frequently deserve, have not always warranted while playing the other top Premier League challengers.

There have been a few causes for that—a few dubious penalty calls and one glaring VAR error come to mind—but the general trend suggests a more serious problem.

Yes, there have only been the two losses at Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur this season. However, in eight games against teams in the top six, Klopp’s team has only managed to win once, at home against Aston Villa back in September, and earn just eight points.

There is still time to raise that number, with home games against Tottenham and the return match against Villa scheduled for May.

And Liverpool now has no choice but to finish ahead of both fierce title favourites Arsenal and champions City.

April 8, 2024
Examining Liverpool’s Annoying Draw With Manchester United in Further Details

We examine the implications of the draw, which felt like a defeat for the Reds, for the team.

That one ached. Liverpool utterly dominated a very poor Manchester United team in the league for the second time this season, but they were unable to secure a victory. Despite being dominated for the majority of the game, the hosts prevailed thanks to a brilliant shot from Kobie Mainoo and a simple blunder from youthful Jarell Quansah, which gave Manchester United hope. Liverpool made a late comeback, but was unable to win the game.

Below, we examine a few winners and losers from the evening and make an effort to separate fact from fiction.

Winners

Harvey Elliott

Once more, the youthful midfielder was impressive as he came off the bench. Whenever he dribbled or passed and crossed, he constantly posed a threat. He completely outran Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the dribble to earn the penalty that allowed Liverpool to claw their way back into the game.

Andy Robertson

Returning to the starting lineup, the Scotsman performed admirably. With four crucial passes, he co-led the team and posed a continuous threat down the left side. He made some excellent deliveries into the box that were worthy of greater results.

Arsenal

Based on goal differential, the Gunners top the table at the end of the weekend. It was not a sentence I enjoyed writing.

Losers

Securing the victory over the dross;
Liverpool dominated the first half, outshooting the hosts 15-0 and finished with a 1-0 lead after surviving a wild first few minutes of play. Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, and Darwin Núñez all missed some excellent opportunities to score. The Reds would later lament not being able to take advantage of any of the golden opportunities to end the game. The fact that they outshot Manchester United 62-15 over the course of two Premier League games, but lost both of them, just serves to exacerbate the pain.

62 – Liverpool had 62 shots in their two Premier League matches against Man Utd this season (34 Anfield, 28 Old Trafford); no side has ever had more against a single opponent in a season on record (from 2003-04) in the competition. Peppered. pic.twitter.com/SVW2JAt6O6

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 7, 2024

Taking Charge of Destiny

Liverpool and Arsenal are officially tied on points after the draw, but they are also nine goals behind on goal differential. If Liverpool wants to send Jürgen Klopp packing with a Premier League title, they will need to play flawlessly and hope that Arsenal makes mistakes along the way, as Manchester City is only one point behind.

Anthony Taylor

To be clear, the match was decided by the officiating in this instance. Taylor is still just as much of a git for his abject performance in the middle of the pitch.

From Jurgen Klopp

“We never dominated United like we did in these two games, but we didn’t win them, in all the time I’ve been here.”

What Follows

Liverpool’s hectic schedule continues on Thursday when they play again in Europe, so they will need to get over the setback. Liverpool will try to continue their pursuit of a European championship when they visit Atalanta in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.

April 8, 2024
Liverpool news: Harvey Elliott shows courage in the face of Jurgen Klopp’s “scream” during a heated match

Reaction to Sunday’s defeat at Old Trafford, where Liverpool lost to Manchester United in dramatic circumstances over the weekend, has been pouring in.

Ahead of a busy finale to the season, Liverpool will be hoping to regroup over their two-week vacation.

Having already won the Carabao Cup, the Reds are still very much in the running for the Premier League championship at the conclusion of the season. After crushing Sparta Prague of the Czech Republic, they are still in the Europa League.

Regretfully, the Reds will not be hoisting four trophies in May. Manchester United, bitter rivals, eliminated Jurgen Klopp’s team from the FA Cup.

The German’s goal after the current international break will be to get his team back on track. Having saying that, have a look at every story that has emerged from Anfield in the last 24 hours.

Klopp “screamed” during the furious match.
After storming out of an Old Trafford TV interview, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp raged and yelled at a reporter. The German said that the reporter was “not in a great shape” in a video that has gone viral.

Niels Christian Frederiksen, a broadcaster from Denmark, who conducted the interview, has finally disclosed the duration of the heated conversation. “I was really surprised by it, and those standing around were scared, and they were almost pressed up against the wall like, ‘wow, what the hell just happened here?’” he said in an interview with Tipsbladet.

“After what was shown on TV, it went on. He walked down the hallway and screamed and yelled at me. Because I felt it was unusual, I also followed him.”

Elliott gives judgement on the FA Cup exit.

Harvey Elliott, the goal scorer, was a little more upbeat than Klopp, who was clearly upset by Liverpool’s defeat at Old Trafford. The midfield player thinks that as they pursue three trophies, the Reds’ departure may perhaps be a gift in disguise.

“It frees up a few weeks for us to focus on other things,” he stated.Fewer games now so the boys can be rested and we can concentrate on the remainder of the season.”

The Liverpool star continued, “Our confidence is always there; it won’t affect us at all.” “We’ll be disappointed that we lost, but we can put it behind us because we’re leaving with the internationals now.

The Liverpool star continued, “Our confidence is always there; it won’t affect us at all.” “We’ll be disappointed that we lost, but we’re leaving with the international team now, so we can move on and come back after the break prepared to fight for the remainder of the season.”

Reds battle with Man United for transfer

Liverpool is eager for an off-field rematch despite their defeat to Manchester United on the pitch. The Reds are reportedly interested in acquiring Donyell Malen, a forward for Borussia Dortmund, according to publications in Germany.

Liverpool was reportedly linked to the Dutch forward before he moved to Germany, suggesting that they are interested in him. A £51.3 million price tag has been mentioned.

There are more Premier League teams associated besides Liverpool. There are reports that Manchester United is interested in a possible trade involving Jadon Sancho, and Arsenal is one of them.

March 19, 2024
Harvey Elliott accomplished something incredibly amazing for Liverpool in under 102 minutes.

On Wednesday, Harvey Elliott created a new first in honour of a significant milestone: a League Cup final at Wembley.

Harvey Elliott’s preparation for Sunday’s League Cup final could not be more dissimilar from Liverpool’s previous experience in the championship game.

The midfielder’s comeback from a four-month absence due to a fractured left ankle dislocation occurred two years ago, during such a formative period that he wasn’t included in the matchday squad for the Wembley match against Chelsea.

However, due to Thiago Alcantara’s injury sustained during the warm-up, Naby Keita was moved up to the starting lineup, making room on the bench for Elliott, who came on as a second-half substitute and went on to score a penalty in Liverpool’s shootout victory.

Elliott enters the duel with the Londoners in high spirits this time around. Celebrating his 100th Liverpool appearance against Luton Town in midweek, the 20-year-old became the fourth-youngest Reds player to reach the milestone. He overcame a challenging first half to spearhead the home team’s impressive comeback after the break, which he capped off in the ninetieth minute with his second goal of the year.

Elliott was most likely the reason he was everywhere in the second half. In a single Premier League game, he became the youngest player to score, have five shots, create more than five opportunities (seven), have 10+ touches in the opposition’s box (17), and make more than 25 passes that end in the final third (27). These records have been in place for more than 15 years.

Elliott has given himself every opportunity to start at Wembley, whether he plays on the right flank, as he did against Luton, or on the right of the midfield triumvirate, as he has done more often this season. This is especially true considering the ever-expanding injury list and the fact that he has started all but one of Liverpool’s 13 cup games this season.

Regarding attaining his centenary, he remarks, “It’s just been an amazing journey so far and long may it continue.” “The gaffer and the coaching staff deserve all the credit for believing in me. Simply put, I’m grateful for the chances they’ve given me and want to give it everything I’ve got for them, the squad, and the club.

It’s incredible that I’ve made 100 appearances for my boyhood club, but I don’t want to quit now. I want to continue and reach my career goals of 200 and 300 here.”

If Jurgen Klopp has used the League Cup as an opportunity to give squad players minutes during the season, it appears that this strategy is paying off, as up to ten first-team regulars might be left out at Wembley. After that frustrating first half against Luton, they found a gear that the visitors could not match.

“Obviously, the ones who are there have to step up when a lot of quality is missing because of injury,” says Cody Gakpo, who has scored in each of the League Cup rounds this season and was the source of Liverpool’s second goal. “We always want to do that, but we are at a loss for what to do, especially since they are missing. That is our goal: to continuously challenge one another to maintain a high standard.

Gakpo is among a number of players in the redesigned Liverpool team for whom Sunday will be their first chance to participate in a major final and win trophies for the team.

He comments, “I’m excited about it,” to liverpoolfc.com. “Hopefully, as a team, we can play well and win the game, as well as the season’s first trophy, and then continue on.” In Holland as well as the rest of the world, people talk well of Wembley. Since it will be my first time, I’m intrigued but also determined.”

Three weeks ago, Liverpool defeated the Londoners 4-1 at Anfield after drawing with them at the start of the Premier League season. “Obviously, it would be amazing if we played like that again, but every game is a game in and of itself,” responds Gakpo. We need to go there with a laser-like intensity, work as a cohesive unit, maintain the confidence we gained on Wednesday, and make it an incredible game.

February 23, 2024
Liverpool has a “top-class” 20-year-old in their ranks, according to Leon Osman.

Premier League pundit Leon Osman praised Harvey Elliott, a star player for Liverpool, during the Reds’ 4-1 victory over Luton Town on Wednesday.

Elliott made his fourth Premier League start of the season, marking his 100th appearance for Liverpool, and he put on a strong showing overall, including a late goal.

The 20-year-old started off well and set up Luis Diaz for an early goal, but like many Liverpool players, he struggled to make an impact for a while. In the second half, Elliott was much better, receiving plenty of passes in prime positions and setting up multiple shots for his teammates.

Harvey Elliott with ‘top-class’ finish for Liverpool

Eventually, he retreated to pounce on a stray ball inside the box and curl into the top corner, earning the goal his performance and milestone deserved.

“In this second half, Harvey Elliot has taken responsibility brilliantly,” Osman stated on Premier League Productions.

“It’s an excellent finish that caps off a fantastic second-half display from Liverpool.” Perfect for them in the run-up to the League Cup final.

After goals from Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz cancelled out Chiedozie Ogbene’s first goal, Elliott’s goal put the icing on the cake.

It’s fantastic to watch Elliott have such an influence on his 100th game, capping a unique start with a goal and leading to a convincing comeback victory over a formidable foe.

He has a promising future ahead of him, and it will be interesting to watch how he performs going forward for Liverpool.

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“Sparkling” Liverpool youngster will help ease the Reds’ injury crisis when Klopp calls him up to the senior team.

“Sparkling” Liverpool youngster will help ease the Reds’ injury crisis when Klopp calls him up to the senior team.

Liverpool’s injury situation has only gotten worse recently, but the team may already have one hot prospect on staff.

According to Liverpool World, Kaide Gordon will be added to the starting lineup for Wednesday night’s Premier League match against Luton, even though a number of senior forwards have been listed as absent.

With the absence of Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Mo Salah tomorrow, Jurgen Klopp will only have access to Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo as senior forwards.

Despite experiencing significant injury setbacks in his early career, Gordon has recovered to play in the first team twice this season, the most recent coming as a late substitution in the 4-0 victory against Bournemouth one month ago.

Since then, he has been playing for Liverpool’s under-21 team at an incredible rate. Before scoring in the team’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, he assisted in three straight games. Barry Lewtas, the academy coach, has praised him for his “sparkling” recent performances (Liverpool World).

The 19-year-old may start on the bench against Luton, with Harvey Elliott being chosen to start on the right side of attack. It is unclear if the teenager will be trusted to start right away in the lineup.

But Gordon may think he can have a similar effect if Klopp calls on him after seeing how Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley have thrived since being given their chance in the starting lineup this season.

Liverpool may have the perfect answer to their injury problems right in front of them if the manager is asked for his name during the pre-game news conference this afternoon.

February 23, 2024
Mohamed Salah absence could be about to change everything for one Liverpool ace

Our weekly Liverpool jury columnists discuss their opinions of Wednesday’s first-leg victory in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Liverpool defeated Fulham at Anfield on Wednesday night, preserving their perfect start to the season.

This victory in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final demonstrated the tenacity that Jurgen Klopp’s team has displayed this season, which stands in sharp contrast to the previous campaign.

With nine days to go before their next match, which is an away trip to Bournemouth, the Reds will be hoping to welcome back Dominik Szoboszlai from his New Year’s Day hamstring injury.

Three Liverpool supporters have offered their opinions as part of a weekly ECHO fan column, analysing the team’s performance in the middle of the week and the wider picture for Klopp’s squad.

Rhys Buchanan (city centre, @Rhys_Buchanan) – Attention turns to Bournemouth

What a start to the year for the Reds. On a chilly Wednesday night at Anfield, we gave Fulham a scare, but we always had a lot of talent on the bench, so we knew we could turn things around. Conor Bradley, the man of the match, deserves special recognition for his superb performance filling in for the injured Trent Alexander Arnold.

Even if we’ve been plagued by injuries and might be in danger of a crisis, nothing changes for me because the one big game I already have marked on my calendar is the away match against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Despite the fact that our team has already proven its resilience in the face of hardship this season, we just need to score three points, regardless matter how they are scored. We have an abundance of attacking alternatives at our disposal. If we can accomplish that and keep winning, maybe it will buy us some much-needed time to bring some key players back into the team for our next league match, which is at Anfield against Chelsea at the end of the month.

Andrew Cullen (Widnes, @brothersred5) – Elliott chance may be coming

Harvey Elliott may get an opportunity to establish himself as a front-runner after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury and Mohamed Salah’s departure for the Africa Cup of Nations

The mercurial talent has had numerous spectacular cameos this year, most notably netting a winner against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park last month. His performances have been underestimated by some, partly because he has been overshadowed by the soaring performances of Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold.

Elliott is comfortable in the front three and can also play in the middle three, so it’s unclear what his ideal position is given his natural football adaptability.

His lack of speed as a midfielder is my sole concern, although this fear may be unfounded because players with similar profiles, like Bernardo Silva, thrive in the midfield despite their petite size and lack of speed.

Liverpool 2.0 appears to be moving in the direction of a fast-paced midfield. If this is the plan, Elliott might keep hankering after first-team experience. He deserves the opportunity to establish himself as a regular member of the squad, particularly in light of Liverpool’s recent notable absences.

James Noble (Worcestershire, @james_noble98) – Players stepping up in the absence of others

As we approach the winter break in 2023–24, Liverpool’s presence becomes more and more noticeable, despite some notable absences in recent days. Jürgen Klopp’s team presently exhibits a fantastic sense of individual and group responsibility.

Thankfully, Diogo Jota, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Cody Gakpo all made significant contributions during Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal and Wednesday night’s 2-1 comeback victory over Fulham. The injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold is unfortunate, but it could have been worse, and Conor Bradley gave amazing performances on Sunday and Wednesday.

We have established a strong platform ahead of that second leg, but the Cottagers are a very astute team, and we can anticipate another difficult test from them in West London later this month.

We’re developing into games that have confidence, guts, and astute personnel and approach changes. As the campaign goes on, depth and unpredictability are qualities that may become even more important. These capabilities may increase as a number of players are expected to return in the upcoming weeks from either injury or international action. We appear ready to come out of the break and go farther down those four paths of potential, continuing to mature into this season.

January 12, 2024