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Liverpool’s plan for Jurgen Klopp’s departure is explained by Cody Gakpo.

At the end of the current campaign, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will be departing Anfield after declaring he was “running out of energy” to continue in his role.

Cody Gakpo, a forward for Liverpool, is adamant that his squad wants to win every trophy up for grabs this season before Jurgen Klopp leaves.

When the German head coach said he would be leaving the team at the conclusion of the season in January, it rocked the whole football community. Klopp gave the following explanation for his choice: “I have to [state] I will leave the club at the conclusion of the season.

“I know that hearing it for the first time can be shocking for many people right now, but I can certainly explain it—or at least attempt to. I adore everything about this club in its entirety. I adore the city and all of our fans in equal measure. I adore the group. I adore the personnel. I adore everything.

“The fact that I’m still choosing this option demonstrates to you my conviction that this is the one I must make. How can I put it this way? It is that I am. My energy is running low, but other than that, I’m fine right now. I believe I’ve known for a while that I will eventually have to make the announcement.

“Although I am fully well now, I am also aware that I am unable to perform the work repeatedly. The truth is the least that I owe you after all the time we’ve spent together, the things we’ve experienced together, and the respect and affection that have grown for one other. And it is the reality.

The Reds are hoping to win four games in a row this season. They have won the Carabao Cup, are leading the Premier League, and are still in the FA Cup and Europa League.

“The ideal picture is that we win all the trophies and after the last game we throw the manager in the air with the trophies in front,” Gakpo said Sky Sports when asked how he envisioned the ultimate farewell for Klopp. That would be pleasant. And, of course, the procession that followed.”

Gakpo continued, “It is tight,” in reference to the difficulty of the title fight against Manchester City and Arsenal. We are a good side, but there are two really fantastic sides. The only thing left for us to do is maintain our concentration and strive to win every game.”

March 3, 2024
When Jurgen Klopp contacted, I was on the verge of joining Man United, but I couldn’t turn down a transfer to Liverpool.

Manchester United was taken aback when one of Erik ten Hag’s top targets was taken advantage of by Liverpool.

Cody Gakpo has maintained that joining Liverpool instead of Manchester United was the right decision. In the summer of 2022, the 24-year-old forward was strongly connected to a move to Old Trafford; however, a deal fell through, and six months later, he signed with the Reds.

The attacker said he felt left hanging when United manager Erik ten Hag decided to spend £86 million to sign Antony from Ajax in the last few hours of the transfer window. While the Liverpool player has been instrumental in helping Jurgen Klopp win the title, the United great has found it difficult to get his team into the top four this season.

Gakpo, whose Anfield contract expires in 2028, has contributed three assists and three goals in his previous eight Premier League appearances. The Reds manager has depended on the Netherlands international to take some of the pressure in front of goal while Mohamed Salah recovers from an injury.

Thanks to Gakpo’s outstanding efforts, Liverpool has been able to hold onto the top spot in the standings. But if the former PSV Eindhoven talisman had waited to sign with United, everything might have turned out very differently.

Before the Reds’ match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon, Gakpo was questioned by Sky Sports about his unsuccessful transfer to Old Trafford. It was the previous summer, he remarked.

“I spoke with the manager, who is Dutch, and I was in communication with the club.” Ultimately, it failed, that much is true, and during the winter, Liverpool arrived. For me, that was the right choice.”

Gakpo acknowledged shortly after signing a contract with Liverpool that he had discussed a move to United with Ruud van Nistelrooy before to joining the Reds. “To be honest, I spoke to him [Van Nistelrooy] a lot about United in the summer when the transfer looked like it may be coming,” he remarked, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.

But not really in the winter. Ruud had wished that I would join a major league team, and I believe I have done it with Liverpool. The summer was a time of great speculation. Yes, it had some effect on me because it was the first window with moveable furniture.

However, there was a point when I simply told them to forget about it, play their best, and perhaps it would come up in the winter or next summer. I tried that, and it worked out nicely.”

Gakpo continued, “I believe the sale was completed five days after I learned about Liverpool’s interest. My manager and brother were aware of it for a longer period of time, but I told them not to tell me anything since I needed to concentrate during the World Cup.

“I thought, ‘Come on, let’s go,’ as soon as I heard about the interest. Do you celebrate Christmas twice? Isn’t that Boxing Day? While I was with the family, which included aunts and nieces, I kept getting calls about Liverpool.

Nevertheless, I wasn’t using my phone on Christmas Day. The phone was not used because that was a very crucial day. It occurred the very following day.”

March 3, 2024
Chris Sutton predicts the Liverpool FA Cup winner Klopp will be gluttonous ahead of the Saints match.

In his prediction, Chris Sutton believes that Jurgen Klopp won’t back down from his quest of a possible quadruple in his final season at the club when Liverpool plays Southampton at Anfield in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday night.

After defeating Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, the Reds have already won one domestic trophy. However, a long injury list has made their task more difficult when the promotion-chasing Saints pay them a visit.

The former Blackburn striker believes that LFC will still have the talent and drive to win against Russell Martin’s club even though they are without a number of players and have a busy schedule of games.

According to Sutton’s predictions for BBC Sport’s FA Cup fifth round, Southampton will defeat Liverpool 3-1. He stated, “They’ve hit a bit of a sticky patch, but they’re still going to play the same way, and be open and expansive.”

“They will give Liverpool plenty of space to play, and the fact that it’s at Anfield should benefit Jurgen Klopp’s team as well, regardless of whether he brings the kids along like he did at Wembley.

“We don’t know if Liverpool’s big guns will return after missing the Carabao Cup final, but we do know that they are a trophy-hungry team.” In fact, in his last season leading the Reds, Klopp will be gluttonous and want to win everything.

“Saints are going to be fearless, but Liverpool is incredibly skilled at pressing teams.” That most likely will make a difference.

Although it may not seem like the best time for Liverpool to play Southampton given their current injury crisis and demanding schedule, they may be playing at the right time.

Prior to last week, the Saints enjoyed a club record 25 games without a loss. However, since that extraordinary run came to an end, they have lost three of their last four games. Hull’s 2-1 victory at St Mary’s last week was partially caused by Fabio Carvalho, who scored for the Tigers.

It’s also possible that Martin switches around his lineup to focus on their pursuit of automatic promotion from the Championship, giving the south coast squad a bit of a free pass for their FA Cup matchup at Anfield.

When Sutton says that Klopp will be itching to leave Liverpool with as many trophies as possible this season, he couldn’t be more right. The Reds proved again on Sunday that they can overcome hardship and succeed because of their amazing mindset.

Despite their recent struggles, Southampton will be difficult to beat, but if the home team plays to their best tomorrow night, they should win.

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Tottenham is in the lead to sign a target from Liverpool.

Teun Koopmeiners is a midfield player, and Tottenham has apparently been interested in bringing the Dutch international to North London.

Spurs have failed to sustain their performances after an amazing start to the season under new manager Ange Postecoglou, as they have dealt with multiple injuries to important players.

Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin were added in the January transfer window to increase the depth of their squad, but there will undoubtedly be more additions in the summer.

The top player on that list is Koopmeiners, a midfielder for Atalanta who has drawn interest from multiple Premier League teams.

Spurs and Liverpool are in the “front row” for the 25-year-old, according to a report from the Italian publication Calciomercato.

However, the article claims that Atalanta will be looking to pay the “best possible price,” using Rasmus Hojlund’s high-profile transfer to Manchester United as an example of a prospective fee. As a result, he might not come cheap.

This season, Spurs’ midfield has been the key to their success; James Maddison, a recent addition, has chemistry with Yves Bissouma, Papa Matar Sarr, and Rodrigo Bentancur when healthy.

Koopmeiners’ addition to this well-established midfield will enable them to contend on all fronts.

They will be more competitive on all fronts in the upcoming season with Koopmeiners joining this already solid midfield, especially if they manage to secure Champions League football.

February 29, 2024
Liverpool news: Xabi Alonso gets a significant endorsement, as Jurgen Klopp suffers fresh blow

Liverpool is preparing to play Southampton plays in the FA Cup on Wednesday, but after winning the Carabao Cup, Jurgen Klopp now has to cope with more injury woes.

As Liverpool’s jubilation from their Carabao Cup victory on Sunday fade, they are now focused on the FA Cup.

Under Jurgen Klopp, the Reds won their eighth major trophy at Wembley after defeating Chelsea. However, the victory came at a price, as Klopp was obliged to use a number of youth players when midfielder Ryan Gravenberch suffered an injury.

Gravenberch’s injury has now been fully disclosed, which is a further setback for the Reds. This information is released in spite of Gary Neville’s insistence that Klopp’s team is one of the favourites to win the Premier League.

Additionally, star manager Pep Guardiola has given leading candidate Xabi Alonso a hearty endorsement as Klopp is ready to leave at the conclusion of the season. Mirror Football compiles the most recent Liverpool news here.

Klopp laments another injury blow

Ryan Gravenberch’s injury will prevent him from playing in the FA Cup against Southampton, according to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Following a tackle by Moises Caicedo, Gravenberch suffered damage to his ankle ligaments, with Klopp compounding the current injury.

“Apart from anything else, I am aware that Ryan is not available. Although it’s only a ligament damage and might have been much worse, it’s significant enough to keep him out of the game today. Next up, we’ll see,” Klopp stated.

Neville provides title tips

“With a few players, we need miracles, and with many more, who were unable to play in the final, it’s close to the wire. Because there are so many injuries, it’s a terrible situation, but all we can do for now is ignore the people we are missing.

Despite Liverpool’s growing injury list, legendary Manchester United player Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool to win the Premier League. Neville thinks that Klopp has given the Reds a significant edge over rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.

Yes, I would argue it might be as good as it gets if they didn’t have Klopp as their manager. However, given that these are his final months, along with his vitality and spirit, you never know what will transpire there “he said in an interview with The Gary Neville Podcast.

“I continue to believe they won’t win the league. However, they might. When I watch Arsenal, I believe they are a better team than Liverpool, but I also believe Liverpool to be a more brutal team. Liverpool poses such a serious threat. And I believe that will ultimately just be an issue.”

Guardiola says “yes” to Alonso

Pep Guardiola has praised Xabi Alonso highly, indicating that the Spaniard is the favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp. Guardiola maintained that the Bayer Leverkusen manager was at the top of his game, even though he refrained from demanding that Liverpool hire him.

“If you genuinely ask me about the work he is doing, what can I say? Whoa! Guardiola remarked, “It’s the only team in contemporary football history to be undefeated across all competitions and fighting in that manner with Bayern Munich there.”

This is the most crucial time of the season for them right now. But gosh, not only do they play well, they won all of their games in the Bundesliga, Europa League, and [DFB] Pokal in Germany.”

February 28, 2024
“He’s a machine,” says Jurgen Klopp, referring to the Liverpool player who will ink a new long-term deal.

In the Carabao Cup final, Liverpool defeated Chelsea, and Wataru Endo looked great.

Wataru Endo will have a long and prosperous career at Liverpool, according to Jurgen Klopp, once the team wins his first major prize.

Endo came to the Reds during the summer transfer window from Stuttgart, however many were taken aback by his sudden presence. Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, who would have cost Liverpool a total of almost £163 million if they had chosen to join Chelsea, were targets for Liverpool.

Endo was said to have cost the Reds around £16 million, but because of his age and relative obscurity, some had written him off early on. However, since relocating to Merseyside, the Japan international has been playing fantastically. He played a brilliant 120 minutes in Liverpool’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Chelsea at Wembley, with Lavia sitting out due to injury and Caicedo having to settle with a runners-up medal.

Endo has a deal with Anfield that runs through the summer of 2027. Even though Klopp will step down as manager in the summer, he believes Endo will remain in the long-term plans of the next Liverpool manager.

“A good development, huh?” remarked Klopp. Yes, as I’ve mentioned a few times, we were fortunate. We bring him in, and Wataru is obviously going to sign another long-term contract at Liverpool in three or four years, merely because his passport may say he’s thirty or thirty-one but he’s not. He is an apparatus. In terms of football, he is outstanding. He has an excellent defensive mind. He grants us great freedom in many areas. Yes, excellent development. quite beneficial, quite beneficial.”

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A reporter for Sky Sports relays concerning news about Liverpool from Wembley Stadium.

A reporter for Sky Sports relays concerning news about Liverpool from Wembley Stadium.

Three key players for Liverpool’s match against Chelsea today might be sidelined.

The first major trophy of the English season is up for grabs in this year’s Carabao Cup final.

Before he leaves this summer, Jurgen Klopp wants to win awards, and today is a big chance to do so.

Liverpool’s opponents are Chelsea, and the Reds will aim to build on their victory in 2022, when they defeated the Blues in the Carabao Cup final their route to a double-winning campaign.

Regretfully, Klopp may be missing three key players for Liverpool this afternoon.

Three missing from Liverpool at Wembley
Speaking this morning outside Wembley Stadium, Sky Sports correspondent Vinny O’Connor provided a concerning update.

According to O’Connor, the Liverpool team did not include Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, or Mohamed Salah when they arrived at Wembley.

Prior to today’s match, players will have been observing their surroundings and the Wembley pitch.

O’Connor, however, claims that the three Liverpool players were unable to be seen, which has led to concerns about them losing out.

“I have some unfortunate news to share with you. The group that exited the Wembley stadium did not include Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, or Dominik Szoboszlai,” stated O’Connor. He continued, “We’re just curious what that says about the potential team Jurgen Klopp is going to put out.”

Salah did not play against Luton Town in midweek, but he did score and provide an assist when he came off the bench against Brentford last week.

Nunez was also not present against the Hatters, but it was anticipated that both players will return today.

However, neither this update nor Szoboszlai’s performance—who hasn’t played since the 4-1 league victory against Chelsea in January—are promising.

Perhaps Liverpool is attempting to manipulate Chelsea, but it would now be shocking to see Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai start against the Blues, dealing a serious blow to Klopp and company.

February 26, 2024
15 minutes before the conclusion, Jurgen Klopp made a gesture that completely transformed Liverpool’s fate.

Halfway through extra time, it appeared as though Jurgen Klopp gave an inspirational team speech, and Liverpool went on to crush Chelsea and steal the Carabao Cup in the closing seconds.

As Gary Neville so brilliantly put it, “Klopp’s Kids” defeated the “Blue billion-pound bottlejobs” to win Liverpool the Carabao Cup.

With barely three minutes remaining in the second half of extra time, Virgil van Dijk scored the winning goal from a corner. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp gave a number of young Liverpool players the opportunity to go and establish themselves going into that last half-hour, and that’s precisely what they accomplished.

Neville took to Twitter to criticise Chelsea’s effort in extra time, but even at halftime in extra time, there were indications that the Reds would win this title. Klopp exuded calmness, while Pochettino appeared to gather his Chelsea players in a nervous huddle.

Hugging his players, grinning, and laughing, the German coach was his normal self. It was clear that Klopp was exerting every effort to make sure his Liverpool team, which at this point had an average age of just under 24, was at ease heading into the last stretch.

The team meetings held after hours conveyed a more comprehensive narrative. After more than seven years in the English game, Pochettino is still without a trophy. Klopp, on the other hand, has won eight titles during his remarkable tenure as Reds manager.

He has experienced it firsthand and earned the medals. As the game entered its final minutes, there was not a trace of dread or concern emanating from his technical area, which obviously had the desired effect on his young players on the field.

After the game ended, Van Dijk spoke passionately about Liverpool’s younger players, saying to Sky Sports: “It means so much, all the young boys on the pitch in extra time, it’s incredible I’m so proud of the team, intense game for both sides, we had chances and… amazing.”

“I tried to stand up a little bit quickly because I didn’t want to get hurt. Listen, it’s all about the feeling, and I’m incredibly proud of the guys—all the little boys contributing to what we accomplished today—because it’s amazing and, well, there’s more.”

With a trophy on the line and a penalty shootout looming, it is uncommon to witness a manager giggling to themselves, but Klopp is not your typical manager. It is Chelsea’s sixth consecutive Wembley loss, and they view it as a devastating blow.

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According to reports, Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, is a target for Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, is apparently a target for Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

The Premier division’s biggest clubs have taken notice of the 24-year-old Brazilian as he has established himself as a dependable player in the Italian division. Tutto Atalanta reports that the midfield player might fetch a summer transfer fee of up to €45 million. It will be fascinating to see if Liverpool, Manchester United, or Arsenal are willing to pay a hefty price for him.

At the end of the current campaign, Manchester United needs to bring him in as a centre midfielder. Since joining the team, Sofyan Amrabat has mostly disappointed, and when his loan agreement expires, he will return to his native club.

Ederson might wind up being a great addition to the Red Devils. In addition to adding creativity and goals to the side, he will assist in managing the game’s speed. This season, he has six goals and one assist in all competitions.

Likewise, when Thiago Alcantara departs Liverpool in the summer, the team will want a central midfield player. By season’s end, the Spaniard’s contract will expire.

In the event that Thomas Partey chooses to leave Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will need to effectively replace him. In recent months, there have been rumours that the Ghanaian international wants to leave Arsenal.

It will be intriguing to watch where Ederson ends up, since he will undoubtedly be tempted to join a major Premier League club. Although the Brazilian might be able to recoup the investment in the upcoming seasons, the stated asking amount might end up being a bit of an issue.

February 25, 2024
4 things observed during the Liverpool trophy lift, including an emotional scene and a hint from Ryan Gravenberch.

Chelsea was defeated by Liverpool at Wembley to win the Carabao Cup. This is what we saw when Jürgen Klopp’s team celebrated winning their most recent trophy.

WEMBLEY STADIUM LONDON; Liverpool’s performance against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final was outstanding despite the challenging circumstances. A few minutes from time, Virgil van Dijk scored the game-winning goal, but it wasn’t the only amazing moment of the amazing afternoon.

Because of how bad Liverpool’s injury situation was, Bobby Clark and Jayden Danns were major contributors to the win. The latter was at the national stadium despite having just made his U21 debut a few weeks prior.

Despite all the money Chelsea has spent, as well as all the young players who have gone on to succeed elsewhere, Liverpool was a much-weakened team that still managed to win. Maybe there’s a lesson for Todd Boehly and company there.

This might be a significant boost ahead of a thrilling finish to the season, in which Liverpool still has a chance to win three titles before Jürgen Klopp leaves. The Reds are aware that they can overcome obstacles even in difficult situations.

These are the four things that Liverpool.com noticed on the Wembley pitch during the trophy celebrations. After an incredible display of character from his team, Klopp undoubtedly enjoyed his time.

Virgil van Dijk and Jürgen Klopp shares trophy duties.

After Jordan Henderson moved for Saudi Arabia in the summer and Van Dijk was designated Liverpool’s permanent captain, this was the first prize he had raised. Although Liverpool would hope otherwise, Klopp may take this trophy as his last, so it is fitting that they both had the responsibility of carrying it above their heads.

Van Dijk led a bunch of players who, at the end, looked more like an Academy team. This was quite a performance. The Dutchman nodded in the winning goal, and he was the senior body.

Liverpool coaches’ YNWA

Naturally, Klopp is not the only one leaving Liverpool at the conclusion of the season. Here, he was accompanied by Pep Lijnders as they sang a rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone. Along with Vitor Matos and Peter Krawietz, the Dutch assistant coach will be sorely missed at the AXA Training Centre.

The Liverpool coaching staff will have the opportunity to celebrate at least one more before the season ends (at the season’s last home game at Anfield). However, the Reds will also be hoping for more celebrations at Wembley.

Ryan Gravenberch using crutches

There was another injury to add to the absurd list of absences that Klopp is already dealing with, which was one aspect of the day that Liverpool would not have appreciated. Moisés Caicedo knocked Gravenberch hard enough to bend his ankle the incorrect direction, which cannot be healthy.

With crutches to assist him walk and a protective boot on his left foot, he hobbled back onto the ground to celebrate at the conclusion. The amount of the damage will probably be determined by scans, and Liverpool can revisit that in a few hours. For the time being, nothing, not even another possible setback, can take away the joy from those jumping around on the Wembley pitch.

Squad members positioned themselves arm in arm.

Some players leaped into each other’s arms, while Caoimhín Kelleher and Adrián were seen cuddling. At Wembley, the entire Liverpool team stood in front of the Reds supporters, creating a touching and sentimental scene.

As Coldplay’s A Sky Full of Stars played in the background, Alexis Mac Allister carried the trophy back into the dressing room, trailed by a dancing Harvey Elliott and Kenny Dalglish down the tunnel.

Even though Klopp will be replaced as head coach in a few months, this team has a strong sense of unity. This Reds team can win a lot more games together, as evidenced by that camaraderie and the overwhelming quality and depth that the new manager will need to use. That might occur prior to Klopp’s departure, assuming the quadruple remains active.

February 25, 2024
The star of Liverpool acknowledges that he might be forced to follow Jurgen Klopp and depart in the summer.

Since joining Liverpool, Sepp van den Berg has been sent out on loan multiple times, and the Dutchman has acknowledged that he might have to move out of Anfield permanently next summer.

Sepp van den Berg, a defender for Liverpool, said that he could have to quit the team in the summer because of his lack of playing time.

The 22-year-old centre defender, who came to Liverpool from PEC Zwolle when he was a teenager, made his EFL Cup and FA Cup debuts for the Reds in 2019–20. He has been loaned out several times and hasn’t played in the Premier League despite being on the bench for a number of games.

Although he is presently a regular player in the Bundesliga, he acknowledged that if he doesn’t get enough playing time—his Liverpool contract expires in 2026—he may have to go elsewhere.

Van den Berg said to Voetbal Nieuws (via the Mirror) that “if I go back to Liverpool, they might want me to stay.” If it appears that I won’t be getting much playing time, I may decide to quit. Playing is incredibly essential to me.”

“I didn’t think I would be starting next to Virgil [van Dijk] in past years.” What my chances are going to be like next summer is still unknown to me. I believe that I’m doing well. I’m able to play at Liverpool. I’m competitive. However, starting over is not the same. It’s difficult to defeat [Ibrahima] Konate and Virgil. I anticipate difficulty.”

Is Sepp van den Berg supposed to remain at Liverpool?

As Liverpool defeated Brentford 4-1 on Saturday, Van Dijk and Konate started as the starting centre back duo. Although Joel Matip has also started games in the middle, his future is uncertain due to a significant injury and an expiring contract.

After coming on at the half, Van den Berg’s countryman Cody Gakpo contributed a goal and an assist off the bench to help lead the team to victory. After the triumph, the former PSV player told club reporters, “I think we have to keep the feeling what we have at the moment and just build on that.”

“Now, only significant games should be included. We must maintain our focus and fitness and we need everyone.”

Darwin Nunez “felt something,” according to manager Jurgen Klopp, and that’s why Cody Gakpo entered the game. Nunez’s health is now a concern for Liverpool, as is the health of Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota, who were also forced to leave the game early.

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Xabi Alonso speaks out about the connection between Bayern Munich and Liverpool after making “contact.”

In response to inquiries about his future, Xabi Alonso has addressed rumours that he has been contacted by Bayern Munich and Liverpool over their respective manager searches.

Xabi Alonso has responded to rumours over his future in light of his connections to Bayern Munich and Liverpool. The head coach of Bayer Leverkusen declined to say if he has spoken with either team.

The consensus is that Alonso will replace Jürgen Klopp as manager when the German departs at the end of the current campaign. However, other teams are also considering the former midfielder’s services besides the Reds.

Alonso is reportedly very high on Bayern’s list of candidates to succeed Thomas Tuchel. Whether Bayern surpasses Leverkusen in the Bundesliga race or not, the former Chelsea manager is also expected to leave at the end of the current campaign.

As of right now, Alonso’s team leads the dominant Bavarian team by eight points and is undefeated in all leagues this season. Due to his recent success, the former Spain international has drawn a lot of interest; as a result, two of his former clubs are currently searching for a new manager.

Bayern and Liverpool have also gotten in touch with Alonso’s management, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany. The latter team sees him as their preferred Tuchel substitute. However, Alonso declined to comment on his future this week.
Bayern, Liverpool?

“I don’t have anything new to share,” Alonso (per the ECHO) stated. “I am without a doubt the coach of Bayer Leverkusen at the moment. I have nothing fresh to say about the future.

“Have I heard from Bayern via phone? That is merely conjectural. Once more, I have nothing fresh to share.”

According to Liverpool.com, Alonso will naturally keep his cards close to his vest. He most likely won’t respond to us definitively, at least not while Leverkusen is competing for the Bundesliga championship.

The former midfielder for Liverpool is in an interesting situation. Even though he has only been in charge of Leverkusen for one complete season, two of the top teams in the world are vying for his services.

To make sure it doesn’t pass up what would be an incredible chance, Liverpool may need to move quickly not only in the manager search but also in the hiring of a new sporting director.

February 25, 2024
Liverpool opportunity knocks as Jurgen Klopp ready for unexpected line-up against Chelsea

Our weekly Liverpool jury writers talk about the team’s victory over Luton Town on Wednesday and anticipate the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

Liverpool defeated Luton Town 4-1 on Wednesday night, but they had to earn it the hard way.

After trailing by one goal at the half, Jurgen Klopp’s team battled back to win a crucial comeback as the title race continued.

Despite the absence of numerous important first-team players against the Hatters, the Reds managed to win. This Sunday, when Liverpool plays Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, the same task will come in a somewhat more difficult format.

Andrew Cullen (Widnes, @brothersred5) – Chelsea test made harder by injury problems

Jurgen Klopp’s comparison of Liverpool’s thrilling victory over Luton Town on Wednesday night to the grandeur of our 2019 Champions League semi-final second leg performance against Barcelona may have been a little over the top.

The way Liverpool overcame Luton despite having a diminished squad in the second half was outstanding. This is what we’ve grown used to this season—players coming and going from the club, but the motivation and will to succeed hasn’t decreased, despite a slight decline in quality.

We can state with confidence that this team will continue to radiate enthusiasm and desire regardless of who makes the teamsheet. Only time will tell if injuries will put a stop to our title chase.

How satisfying is it to know that there will be another cup final? There is a certain amount of suspense for Sunday: who will start for Liverpool? Are Nunez, Salah, and Alisson going to be fit?

Chelsea has a wealth of talent among their ranks, even though they haven’t played at their best this year. This talent will make the assignment on Sunday very challenging to complete.

David Shams (Beijing, @ShamsWriter) – Time to earn first trophy of Klopp’s farewell season

Despite accumulating injuries, Jurgen Klopp’s team appears unflappable. They keep going beyond every obstacle or hiccup. I know I’ll sound like a broken record, but teams have to go through all of this in order to take home trophies.

One will be up for grabs in the final on Sunday against a well-known opponent.

I understand, but it needs to be asked. Would we forfeit that one and perhaps two more in exchange for a shot at the holy grail? Would that entail sandbagging it on Sunday and Thursday of the next week? So, should we play the club we get in the Europa League Round of 16 with an inexperienced or makeshift team?

We have the luxury of fiddling with these things as fans. The queries are not something we need to answer. We are above criticism, so we can say anything we want.

However, trophies are what I desire if you ask me. Gain what we can. compete as hard as we can in each and every game. Fight for everything at once, everywhere. Envision the fable. Imagine the story. Even with a diminished team and against all odds, Liverpool might win four trophies at the conclusion of the season in Klopp’s final campaign. Yes, that will work.

James Noble (Worcestershire, @james_noble98) – We keep finding new ways to win

The joy and resolve in Jurgen Klopp’s fist pumps on Wednesday night was evident. We have many reasons to be excited about Sunday’s trip to Wembley, especially considering how we’re handling the challenges we’ve faced lately.

Teams usually have to roll with the punches during football seasons and learn new moves along the way, and we appear to be doing a good job at that. The outstanding group performances against Brentford and Luton Town made the most of potentially difficult situations.

Although the addition of Alisson Becker, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota to the injury list in the last week is disappointing, it also presents a chance for others to step up. All three have contributed so consistently this season. The FA Cup matchup against Southampton on Wednesday and the Europa League Round of 16 draw on Friday both demonstrate the depth of depth we will require in the upcoming days, weeks, and months.

Another one of those special days to cherish is Sunday’s Carabao Cup final matchup against Chelsea. As seen by their 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday, the West Londoners appear to have somewhat rediscovered who they are. They appear more condensed and logical. It’s yet another tempting task.

We pass under the arch and over the obstacles.

February 24, 2024
Before Chelsea and Liverpool play one other in the League Cup final, Theo Walcott shares his prediction.

Theo Walcott has stated his prediction in advance of Chelsea vs. Liverpool in this Sunday’s EFL Cup final.

This weekend’s Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool is postponed as they square off at Wembley Stadium in the Carabao Cup final.

The Blues have a lot riding on their ability to capture the trophy in a few days. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino is struggling to rescue a season that is gradually finishing in the middle of the standings in the league.

The Reds are the front-runners to win the first trophy in 2024. In his last season at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp hopes to cap off by leading his club to victory in the four competitions they remain in.

Before the League Cup final, Theo Walcott, who is now retired, revealed his pre-match thoughts.

He believes there will be a close match that is decided by penalties.

“Anything can happen in a cup final,” Walcott said to Football Daily, referring to the forthcoming match between Liverpool and Chelsea. Since two teams are so similar in stature when it comes to the cup finals, they truly do cancel each other out, as we know from previous experience playing these games. In a cup final, every player wants to win and play until the absolute end, which is why you see so many of them take penalties in the Premier League.

“I think this will probably go all the way to the end, which is never good because I detest penalties.”

Liverpool against Chelsea

The scars from Chelsea’s agonising penalties-based losses to Liverpool in the League Cup and FA Cup finals a few years ago will still be felt by Blues fans.

Though we are the underdogs against a dominant Liverpool team that is cruising to the top of the league, let’s hope a somewhat new roster of players can do better this time around.

Apart from Liverpool’s crushing 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea last month, these clubs’ recent games have been rather well matched.

More news……

Liverpool is one of the world’s TOP FIVE most valuable football teams.

An American survey has placed Liverpool in the top 30 all-sports franchises and among the top five most valuable football teams in the world.

The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys are ranked first overall on a list of the top 100 sports franchises by sports business site Sportico, with a valuation of $9.2 billion (£7.3 billion).

Eleven European football teams—Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, Tottenham, and Juventus—make the cut, despite the fact that American teams predominate the list.

Liverpool is ranked fourth out of all football teams and is in 29th place overall, between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, with a valuation of $4.71 billion (£3.73 billion).

Sportico explains the reasoning behind the numbers as follows: “Sportico’s most recent valuations for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Formula One, and international football are the foundation for the top 100 franchises.”

“Sportico estimated each team’s revenue to determine the market value of the sports franchises by using publicly accessible data and financial records—as well as speaking with individuals who are familiar with team finances, such as sports bankers and attorneys who handle deals on a daily basis. Team members, including owners, CEOs of the team or parent company, presidents, chief financial officers, and public relations staff, in addition to investors and industry experts, verified this information.”

From a Liverpool standpoint, it’s interesting to note that the Boston Red Sox, another significant team owned by the Reds’ FSG, are valued at $5.21 billion (£4.13 billion), ranking 20th on the list.

Additionally, Liverpool’s worth is reported to have increased by 14% from the previous year.

February 24, 2024