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Just what Jürgen Klopp intended, Liverpool has sent Man City 20 warnings.

The Liverpool players sent a variety of signals to Manchester City over the international break, and they did just what Jürgen Klopp would have wanted.

At last, it’s finished. The November international break came to an end on Tuesday night, which means that all of Liverpool’s players will now report back to the AXA Training Centre to catch up with Jürgen Klopp and get ready for the crucial game against Manchester City this coming weekend.

This was a good international break for Liverpool, as far as they go. Crucially, there don’t seem to be any new injuries, at least from what we can see, which will help Klopp ahead of that crucial matchup with Pep Guardiola. Aside from the injuries, though, the Liverpool manager is happy with his team’s performance.

The stars of Liverpool did not hold back when representing their nations, leading their teams to victories and turning up some absolutely amazing displays. The first team players for Liverpool scored fifteen goals in all, with Mohamed Salah leading the way with four goals in a single game for Egypt, followed by Harvey Elliott and Darwin Núñez with three each.

There were 20 goal involvements overall, with five goals and three assists from Dominik Szoboszlai and five goals and one assist from Salah. Klopp would have expected his players to perform exactly like they did while playing for their country before the City match.

You want your guys to be at their peak performance and firing on all cylinders when you have a game this big. From Liverpool’s point of view, there can be no doubts about that after the international week. Klopp’s players scored goals and guided their nations to victory, whereas Manchester City’s players were disappearing from their individual international matches like flies.

Of course, some of them also received rests. For instance, Diogo Jota did not see action throughout the weekend for Portugal, despite contributing to four goals in his previous four matches. In order to avoid receiving a suspension on Tuesday, Kostas Tsimikas was left out of Greece’s team. Additionally, Virgil van Dijk was substituted off for a rest during halftime for the Netherlands against Gibraltar.

Managers are often nervous during international breaks, but Klopp shouldn’t be concerned given how well Liverpool’s players performed in this one. His squad will be excited to get back to the AXA training facility and will be eager to maintain their strong play at the club level as well.

The ideal chance also appears in the shape of Manchester City. You want to play your bitter rivals when you’re on this kind of roll, and Liverpool should be ready to win big at the Etihad on Saturday if the international break is any indication.

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Liverpool finds out what Kylian Mbappe demands, after Real Madrid ends interest in a move.

Real Madrid has been strongly linked to signing Kylian Mbappe, but they have apparently given up on the attacker because of the high cost of doing so.

As Kylian Mbappe’s current contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer of 2020, the attacker will become free to sign with another team.

Any attempt to get Mbappe, though, will not come cheaply because of his enormous signing fee and bumper weekly income. The 24-year-old has been strongly connected to Real Madrid, and it was anticipated that he would play at the Bernabeu the following season.

The forward’s wage demands are reportedly too expensive for the La Liga giants to continue pursuing, though. Liverpool has been interested in signing Mbappe since 2017, according to a report earlier this month from the French publication L’Equipe.

Furthermore, according to rumours from Spain, the Reds are currently in the “best position” to finalise a deal for him. Mbappe is reportedly seeking a yearly salary of €35 million (£30.5 million) after taxes and a signing bonus of over €100 million (£87 million), according to AS and Sport Witness.

As his agent, Mbappe’s mother Fayza Lamari is a die-hard Liverpool supporter, and the player has already disclosed that he had discussions about relocating to Anfield before to joining PSG. “We had a brief but meaningful conversation last year,” he said to the Telegraph.

“We had a brief conversation. Liverpool is my mother’s favourite team, therefore that’s why I spoke with them. You’ll have to ask her why I have no idea! We met them five years ago, and they are a terrific club. They were with me in Monaco. The club is large.”

Additionally, Mbappe is adored by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who expressed this to RMC Sport in 2018 before the team’s Champions League matchup with PSG: “I love him, to be honest.” He’s a genuinely good child, just look at him, what a nice youngster and footballer he is.

“Amazing player, incredible player. Everyone has known him since he made an impression on Monaco’s youth teams when he was 16 or 17. I’ve watched footage of him breaking down defensive lines at that age, and that’s exactly what he’s doing today.

“At that age, he exhibits an incredible level of consistency.

He is undoubtedly a fantastic player, but he also has a lot of delivery skills, which demonstrates that he is a well-educated young man with expertise in his field.”

November 22, 2023
Wrighty: “I’ feel sorry for Klopp.”

The commentator has weighed in on the early kickoff circumstances.

The manager of Liverpool FC, Jürgen Klopp, has the ear of Arsenal veteran Ian Wright when it comes to early kickoffs following the international break.

Since Jurgen Klopp took over in 2015, Liverpool has been granted early kick-offs after all four international breaks. This matchup with City will be the team’s 14th early kick-off since the international break, nine of which have taken place away from home.

With six games played, Tottenham is the closest team—quite a disparity. After playing for their national teams, players require more time to relax and recover, according to Klopp’s open statements.

Ian Wright shared his thoughts on the timing of the early time on the Kelly and Wrighty show:

“I feel sorry for Jürgen Klopp.” Given the size and quality of the game, I would have preferred it to take place in the evening.

Kelly Cates stated, “It could still be a cracking game,” in response.

I’m hoping so. I understand that right now I’m not doing a great job of promoting the Premier League.

The match was reportedly rescheduled for 12.30 pm because of safety concerns, according to the Manchester police. However, it is unfortunate that further weariness and sluggishness will have to impede the Premier League’s highlight match of the last five years.

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About Mo Salah’s future at Liverpool, David Ornstein discusses what he has been hearing thus far.

At this point, Mohamed Salah might be considering staying at Liverpool past the end of the current campaign.

Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia showed a lot of interest in Salah throughout the summer, and Liverpool turned down a huge offer for their number eleven.

Since then, it’s been widely believed that the Saudis will make Mo a second offer in January or early next year. Many Reds supporters may have already come to terms with the possibility that this is Salah’s final season at Anfield.

However, journalist David Ornstein now suggests that could not be the case after all. In a Q&A session with The Athletic, Ornstein was questioned whether the future of the Egyptian superstar had received “any noise.” Liverpool supporters will find encouragement in his response.

The journalist answered, “No, other than I don’t think it’s set in stone he goes.”

“I’ve even heard some comments that he would want to stay and carry on competing in Europe at the top level. Of course, it’s a big decision for the player and the team.

Liverpool gave Salah motivation.

The Saudi interest that surfaced during the summer, which was naturally turned down, was in some respects a good thing.

It helped Liverpool fans prepare for the possibility that, in a year, their Egyptian King may actually leave the team. That has been the general sentiment among supporters.

However, given that the Saudis frequently perform for audiences of fewer than 1,000, maybe the situation has changed.

Nobody knew for sure how the Pro League initiative would turn out back in the summer. Many well-known players were moving to the Middle East, raising hopes that the league would soon be on par with its European rivals.

That may still be the case in the future, but it hasn’t materialised as of yet. It appears more and more like it will follow in the unfortunate footsteps of the Chinese Super League with each passing week. Is anyone really bothered outside of the transfer window?

You can see why Mo might have been tempted by an offer a year ago. Now, though, there ought to be a legitimate doubt. It will appear as though he is conceding that his career is failing by moving from the Premier League to the Pro League.

Salah might still be content to take that step, but we believe his fierce competitiveness might be about to turn the tide. He is thirty-one years old.

Hopefully, Liverpool’s return to form and a few trophies this season will satiate his desire and convince him to stay. It seems as though things are about to change. Mo may finally have his “Wolf of Wall Street” moment.

November 19, 2023
As Pep Guardiola’s list of injuries climbs over the international break, Liverpool gains ground on Man City.

Liverpool match injury report for Manchester City includes Stones, De Bruyne, and Kovacic.

Up to six players can be sidelined for Manchester City’s eagerly awaited match against Liverpool.

Liverpool is now one point behind City in the standings, but thanks to Jurgen Klopp’s team’s performance, the Reds are steadily getting closer to the top spot. The two teams are gearing up for an exciting match at the Etihad on Saturday, November 25, and the international break has only increased the intensity.

The goal for Liverpool’s revamped team is to secure a decisive win that will solidify their title credentials. When they return to Premier League action, they might play against a City team that is without a few important players as Pep Guardiola assesses the fitness of several of his players.

An examination of Manchester City’s current injury list is provided below:

John Stones, who starts at the back, is not included in the current England roster because of a muscle injury. Guardiola said of the adaptable defender, who plays in midfield in Man City’s system: “We’ll see after the international break.” It’s not bad, the doctor told me. I’m not sure, but I don’t want to establish a tempo.He’ll return once he’s fully recovered.”

Another centre back who might be sidelined when Liverpool travels to Manchester is Nathan Ake. Due to an undisclosed injury, the defender has left the Netherlands team.

Moving into midfield, Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes have not gone on any international trips with Croatia and Portugal, respectively. In Kovacic’s instance, he played in the second half of City’s most recent 4–4 draw with Chelsea; nonetheless, it has been determined that he sustained a muscular injury.

Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City’s main man in the middle of the pitch, is still sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury in the first game of the season. He is anticipated to make a comeback in the first half of 2024.

Guardiola provided an explanation of De Bruyne’s recuperation, saying, “He says he feels pretty fantastic, but he’s not training or running much right now. He’s probably the last one to return and work out with us. I’ll say one week instead of two. The physicians suggest, “Next step, don’t put pressure on yourself.” Take your time, heal, and don’t feel obligated to make poor choices in order to return early. One by one.”

However, full-back Sergio Gomez is anticipated to resume training after spraining his ankle. In another incident, Chelsea’s goalie Ederson had a minor foot injury but managed to finish the match.

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Following Konate’s injury, Didier Deschamps answers to Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of “rest”

After Jurgen Klopp recently criticised Ibrahima Konate for being left out of the France team owing to a hamstring issue, manager Didier Deschamps has responded.

Due to an injury sustained last week, Konate will miss France’s forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Gibraltar on November 18 and Greece on November 21.

Axel Disasi of Chelsea will take the 24-year-old’s place, the French Football Federation revealed in a statement on Sunday night, citing a “small muscle injury to his left hamstring.”

A “approximately two weeks” rehabilitation period has already been established, indicating that Konate should be ready for Liverpool’s November 25 match against Man City.

It follows sardonic criticism of Deschamps’ usage of Konate during the October break, with Klopp telling the French manager that “that’s how you rest a player” following the Reds’ 5-1 victory against Toulouse at home.

When questioned about Klopp’s remarks during a press conference on Monday, Deschamps stated, “It probably happened in the past and it will happen again at other moments.”

“Because national team managers and club managers have different circumstances and goals.

“Like any manager, I try to manage them.” They are able to handle them a little better during weeks when there are three games. We are here, and we are playing two games.

Didier Deschamps

French publication RMC Sport published Deschamps’ measured remarks, in which the 55-year-old went into additional detail regarding Konate’s injury.

The choice was taken not to jeopardise Liverpool’s No. 5 so that “there is no problem for the rest of season in this calendar year,” according to the former midfielder for Marseille, Juventus, and Chelsea.

“Ibou, as we previously informed you, did not participate in the Liverpool match in Toulouse, but he prepared for a potential role throughout the game,” Deschamps stated.

“He experienced a hamstring issue. His testing came back normal, though.

He requires some time to avoid taking any chances. He had already had an injury there.

Neither the player’s nor my interests were served by it. He could have only been available for training on Friday or Saturday, at best.

Joel Matip may still start for Man City against Liverpool, but if Deschamps is right, Konate should be ready

November 18, 2023
A significant release clause in Jurgen Klopp’s succession plan could be avoided by Liverpool.

A significant release clause in Jurgen Klopp’s succession plan could be avoided by Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp has led Liverpool to enormous success, but they may have found the perfect person to take his position. In Germany, Xabi Alonso is doing well.

Liverpool will be preparing for life after Jurgen Klopp leaves, but if the stars align, they may be able to acquire one of the most promising young coaches in Europe.

Former Champions League champion Xabi Alonso of the Reds is presently breaking records with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. With 10 victories from their first eleven games, his team leads the table, and the Spaniard is already being connected to more important positions.

He has experience playing in Europe with Leverkusen, and Real Madrid, who is looking to replace Carlo Ancelotti, is taking an interest in his accomplishments. But Leverkusen has defended itself in front of advances, and according to SDZ, Alonso has a release clause worth between €15 million and €18 million.

Alonso has a deal with the Germans that allows him to go if Liverpool, Real Madrid, or Bayern come knocking as long as they pay the huge transfer cost. However, Alonso’s contract expires in the summer of 2026, concurrently with Klopp’s term.

Under Klopp, Liverpool has demonstrated no desire to let him go or alter their strategies, and the German coach once more has the Merseysiders in position to contend for championships. He will have spent more than ten years at Anfield by the time his contract expires, so he might be open to switching.

Alonso might then be able to take over as there aren’t any other apparent contenders at this time. Because of his affiliation with the team, the Spaniard will gain favour with the supporters, and by then, his stock might have increased even more.

“I really loved it and a great cause, great atmosphere, best stadium in the world,” Alonso said when he visited the club again the previous year to participate in a legends event. Amazing day. Anfield is not the same. You have beautiful stadiums with amazing atmospheres all over the world, Champions League nights, but this is Anfield. It’s unique and entirely football-related—the spirit, the stands, the lights, etc. We like it so much as players, fans, and visitors because of this.

Real, though, might be prepared to take action before 2026 arrives. They have bought managers out of contracts twice before, most notably with Ancelotti, so they are by no means timid in this regard. There aren’t many names available right now, which might compel them to take a stand.

The German national team is now coached by Julian Nagelsmann, but they may also take into consideration club legend Raul, who is currently in charge of the Madrid B team.

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Premier League rule to fulfil promise to Harvey Elliott

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reportedly ‘broken’ Premier League rules to keep his promise to midfielder Harvey Elliott.

Klopp’s managerial skills are one of his best qualities as a manager, with many players saying they enjoy playing under him.
In an interview with Sky Sports in 2020, Manchester United legend Gary Neville revealed that, apart from Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager he would most like to play under in his career is the German.

Klopp has turned Liverpool into perennial title contenders since arriving at Anfield in 2015.
Last season was a remarkable one.
He led Manchester United to the Premier League title in 2020, a year after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to win his sixth Champions League title.

Klopp used a consistent line-up in 2019/20, with six players playing more than 35 of the 38 games.
Roberto Firmino, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold were always there.

This meant that although some of the younger members of the squad, including Curtis Jones and Neko Williams, made the five appearances required to win a Premier League medal, other players had limited opportunities.
However, Harvey Elliott played just two games this season and was ineligible for a medal.

But the midfielder said Klopp had “broken” Premier League rules and confirmed he will receive a medal to mark his incredible season.
In an interview with the Liverpool Echo, Elliott explained: “I’m not sure if it’s [Klopp’s] medal.
It could have been Klopp’s medal but I ended up winning it.

“After the parade and presentation, I went into the locker room and they gave it to me.
“I can’t put into words how I felt.
I felt really good and I could say to my mom and dad: [I have a medal! I have a medal!” I sent a photo.

“They were down too so we went and looked around and had a little party.
“I felt really good.”

November 16, 2023
Liverpool transfer news: Max Eberl’s stance, Luis Diaz eyed, and Kylian Mbappe offer

News, rumours, gossip, and speculation on transfers involving Liverpool, including the most recent on Jurgen Klopp, Leroy Sane, Luis Diaz, and more

Frenkie de Jong may be leaving Barcelona for Liverpool in the other direction from Luis Diaz, who has been linked to an unexpected move to Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich has called reports that Leroy Sane is considering a transfer to Anfield “fake” and disclosed that the German player is nearing the signing of a new deal.

Additionally, Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has stated that he wants Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, to take over for him when he leaves the La Liga team.

Luis Diaz protection

As reported by Italian-Columbian journalist Jacobo Solano Cerchiaro via Semana, Liverpool has implemented security measures in relation to Luis Diaz’s scheduled international football trip to South America.

Tuesday in Barranquilla marked the winger’s first reunion with his father since his return to safety; the national football federation was present.

On X, which was formerly known as Twitter, Solano Cerchiaro stated that Anfield officials had added “Scotland Yard agents” to the already significant local police presence.

‘Reactivate’ Mbappe passion for Liverpool

Sport Witness reports that Liverpool has revived their interest in Kylian Mbappe, according to AS.

According to the same report, Mbappe already has “more important offers” on the table, thus Real Madrid will need to provide him a signing bonus of almost €100 million.

The story continues by alleging that Mbappe’s wage demands and his desire to play on the left wing—a position that is currently held by Vinícius Junior—are other issues.

Diego Simeone identifies Jurgen Klopp as the Atletico Madrid coach he wants to replace him.

Diego Simeone has stated that when his legendary tenure at the Wanda Metropolitano ends, he would prefer Jurgen Klopp to take over at Atletico Madrid.

Simeone, who has spent the last 12 years with Atletico Madrid and won two La Liga titles with them, recently inked a new four-year contract. Simeone has been under pressure at Atletico since 2011.

When he retires, the Argentine has said that he would prefer to see either Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, or Mauricio Pochettino take over at the Wanda Metropolitano, the site of Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League victory.

In his first in-depth interview since signing a new contract with Atletico in September, Simeone was asked about his preferred successor for when his time with the La Liga powerhouses expires.

“One of the greatest, Klopp, [Carlo] Ancelotti, Pochettino,” in response was Simeone’s Team Talk statement to Cadena SER. “They are the coaches that I would like to be at Atletico.”

Rejected transfer claim from Leroy Sane

The sports director of Bayern Munich has criticised recent rumours that suggested Leroy Sane may be moving to Anfield.

The wide player from Schalke 04 and Manchester City has been linked to a return to the Premier League, but Christoph Freund has called the rumours “fake”.

“Reports of talks not taking place with Leroy Sané over new deal are fake,” he told SportBILD. Leroy Sané Bayern has never had better than this. He is among the guys the team hopes to develop in the future.”

Luis Diaz’s allegation of transfer

According to reports, Liverpool is waiting on an offer from Barcelona for forward Luis Diaz, while Frenkie de Jong might go the opposite way.

Diaz’s contract at Anfield runs through June 2027. He signed with the Reds in January 2022. But an Argentinean journalist said on Thursday that Barcelona was interested in Diaz.

During the Fútbol Total programme, he stated, “I wanted to tell you that Liverpool are expecting, at some point, an offer from Barcelona for Luis Diaz.”

“They tell me that when he was at Porto, Barcelona went all out” to hire him. But at that point, they withheld the numbers from them.

“They tell me at Liverpool that they are “waiting for the offer” at some time. They at Liverpool are hoping Barcelona will make them an offer for a player. It would be Frenkie de Jong. De Jong would join Liverpool, and Luis would consent to join Barcelona provided the numbers allowed it.

Bayern Eberl’s position

Herbert Hainer, the president of Bayern Munich, has refuted any notion that his team was responsible for Max Eberl’s departure from RB Leipzig.

Eberl left Leipzig in September, and Bayern and Liverpool have been connected to him ever since.

At the club’s AGM on Monday, Hainer addressed the rumours surrounding Eberl by saying, “I can say two things about it” (via Sky Germany).

“First off, Max Eberl’s release from Leipzig has nothing to do with FC Bayern. However, I refuse to talk about private matters in public. Personal specifics are discussed and decided upon inside.”

November 16, 2023
Liverpool has multiple injury concerns going into the pivotal Manchester City match.

Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate were out for Liverpool before their encounter against Brentford, raising fears about injuries.

Prior to the match against the highly effective team of Thomas Frank, doubts were raised regarding the health of both Ryan Gravenberch and captain Virgil van Dijk. In Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Brentford, Van Dijk, who had been absent from the Europa League match throughout the week due to illness, produced an outstanding performance. Gravenberch could not play, though.

Jurgen Klopp had few choices in the midfield for Liverpool because Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, and Stefan Bajcetic were all recovering from injuries, and Alexis Mac Allister was serving a one-match suspension. Due to this, he was compelled to start highly-regarded 16-year-old Trey Nyoni off the bench, which was his first start since coming from Leicester City during the summer.

Apart from midfield concerns, Klopp also had defence troubles because Gomez and Konate were out, adding to the list of injured players that included Andy Robertson. Due to Konate’s injury, he will not be playing for France against Gibraltar and Greece this month. Axel Disasi of Chelsea will be Konate’s replacement.

As of right now, the official diagnosis for Joe Gomez’s and Ibrahima Konate’s injuries is unknown. Despite this, Alexis Mac Allister is expected to make a comeback for the top-of-the-table game on November 25 at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City. However, according to Liverpool Echo, manager Jurgen Klopp still needs to solve a number of fitness-related issues.

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Trindade Andre Liverpool transfer news as the president of Fluminense provides an update following their January “agreement.”

Trindade Andre Liverpool transfer news as the president of Fluminense provides an update following their January “agreement.”

Mario Bittencourt, the president of Fluminense, provided an update on Andre Trindade, a transfer target for Liverpool.

Mario Bittencourt, the president of Fluminense, has acknowledged that he anticipates Andre Trindade, a target for Liverpool, leaving the team in January.

Midway through their domestic season, Fluminense informed the Reds that they had no intention of moving the midfield player. The Reds had contacted the Brazilian club in the summer.

A choice of that kind was taken with the intention of winning the Copa Libertadores. And in an update on the Brazil international’s future, Bittencourt said he anticipates receiving a club-record bid for Andre following next month’s FIFA Club World Cup. Fluminense defeated Boca Juniors in Saturday’s final to win South American championships for the first time in their history.

“We have to wait. There isn’t a specific idea for Andre as of yet,” he said to Globo. However, we have little doubt that a soaring proposal will come after the World Cup—which he will play in.

“It might be the club’s largest sale ever.” Both Andre and Nino, the defender, are potential losses, but we are trying to find their replacements.

In the meantime, Andre’s representative, Carlos Leite, has revealed the details of his discussions with Bittencourt about his client’s future at the beginning of the year and in the summer, hinting at Liverpool’s rumoured summer bid.

The president of Fluminense requested a meeting with Leite at the beginning of 2023 in order to express his desire for the midfield player to remain at Fluminense until January 2024.

Leite told Globo, “He came to me and said that Fluminense had no interest in selling André this year.” “I spoke with the player and gave him an explanation; he accepted the concept. We decided that it would only be exchanged starting in January 2024.

“It might be the club’s largest sale ever.” Both Andre and Nino, the defender, are potential losses, but we are trying to find their replacements.

Unless Fluminense has a change of heart. He is not obligated to sell anyone, therefore he had no need to sit with me. But this was his worry.

“He lacks the conceit and haughtiness that some people possess, saying things like, ‘Find my director.’”

In the summer, Liverpool made a £150 million overhaul of their midfield by adding Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister. They haven’t had a natural first-choice holding midfielder since the unannounced departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia, though, which has forced them to negotiate with Fluminense after losing out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea.

While they primarily used Mac Allister as a holding midfielder in the interim, the Reds would eventually recruit Endo from VfB Stuttgart instead. However, it’s unclear if Liverpool intends to rekindle their interest in Andre come January.

His services are still being linked to teams other than the Reds. According to reports, they sent representatives to the Copa Libertadores final to watch the midfield player, along with Arsenal and Fulham.

But Andre will undoubtedly transfer for a record sum for Fluminense no matter where he ends up. In January 2016, Gerson signed a €17 million contract to join AS Roma, which is now their most costly exit.

November 13, 2023
As Liverpool heroes learn painful Jurgen Klopp lesson Fans turn on Roberto Firmino

Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are not having the best of times in Saudi Arabia after leaving Liverpool in the summer.

As the old proverb goes.The grass isn’t always greener on the other side,

Three former Liverpool players who successfully moved from Anfield to Saudi Arabia last summer could now face a tough road ahead.

Roberto Firmino, who decided to leave Manchester United at the end of his contract, joined Al Ahly on a free transfer at the beginning of July.

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are set to join the Middle Eastern striker for £12m and £40m respectively later this month following surprise interest from Al Etihad and Al Etihad.
All three did their best to help Liverpool win in the first half.

While Henderson’s move to the Gulf region received some expected backlash, their decision to make a big-money move to Saudi Arabia was understandable.

Four months have passed since the transfer, but the situation for Firmino, Henderson and Fabinho has not been good.

According to reports, Al Ahly could move for Firmino as early as January as Saudi clubs can register a total of eight foreign players. The Brazilian scored a hat-trick on his debut against Al Hazem but has not found the net since.
His goal streak now stands at 12 games and some fans are turning on him and calling him out.

Al-Ahli are currently fourth in the Saudi Pro League, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
But at least they are better than Fabinho and Henderson at Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad.

The latter, currently sixth, sacked coach Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after going five games without a win in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese was instrumental in Fabinho’s move to Al Ittihad, with the former Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur boss first bringing him to Europe when he signed him from Rio Ave in 2012.

Fabinho has missed Al Ittihad’s last six games in all competitions, meaning it was an inevitable blow for the midfielder to see the manager who brought him to the club sacked just months later.

With former Liverpool captain Henderson joining Al Etifaq to reunite with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, that could be a warning sign in itself. His new side are currently seventh in the table and have won just one of their last five league games.

Furthermore, their campaign will not go according to plan after being knocked out of the King’s Cup. Having seen the second-tier Saudi Arabian club sack Robbie Fowler last month despite an unbeaten start to the season, one wonders how secure Gerrard’s position will be.

If he leaves soon, Henderson will be in the same boat as Fabinho and no longer playing under the manager who fought so hard to sign him.

Add to that the very miserable visitors Al-Ettifaq, who Henderson has yet to play against in front of a crowd of over 15,000.
It’s a far cry from his days at Anfield.
Most players have realized that this is the only way to keep Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool behind.
But Firmino, Henderson and Fabinho could learn this the hard way.

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Expert: Liverpool’s demand for Mohamed Salah will be “100%” accepted; “it’s happening.”

Mohamed Salah moving from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia in 2024 is “inevitable,” according to Gabby Agbonlahor.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former striker for Aston Villa stated that while Jurgen Klopp won’t be pleased to lose him, it might be “good business” for the Merseysiders.

Monday, October 30, Football Insider reported that despite continued Saudi interest, Liverpool will not sell their 31-year-old top player, Mohamed Salah, in January.

The Saudi Pro League is reportedly working behind the scenes to recruit forward and Man City star Kevin De Bruyne to the Middle East in the summer of 2024, insiders have also told Football Insider.

With 13 games played across all competitions, Salah has recorded 10 goals and four assists to start the 2023–24 campaign in customary fashion.

His alleged £350,000-per-week deal is scheduled to end in June 2025.

Agbonlahor said, “I do see Mo Salah in Saudi Arabia, 100%,” to Ewan Kingsbury of Football Insider.

“He is going to be the player with the biggest salary. It does occur, and I observe it during the summer.

“There will be one year remaining on his contract, and Liverpool will be aware of this and able to find a replacement.”

“I don’t believe Liverpool is motivated by money. With the requested fee, customers will receive anything they want.

Even though Klopp won’t want to part with him, it’s possible that he’ll be granted the money to find a younger replacement.

“Whether Salah’s legs will begin to fail in the upcoming years is unknown. In my opinion, it would be wise for business to let him depart in 2024.

November 9, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool’s key trio for the Europa League games.

Jurgen Klopp has delivered some worrying news to Liverpool fans as three of their key stars will miss the Thursday’s Europa League clash with Toulouse.

The Merseyside club beat the French club in five games at Anfield in the latest Ligue 1 competition.

The Premier League club travel to France for the return leg after being held to a 1-1 draw by Luton Town on Sunday.

Liverpool will also be without three key stars, with Virgil van Dijk (illness), Gravenberch (knee) and Jones (knee) ruled out for the Toulouse clash, according to Neil Jones.

Klopp said at his Wednesday night press conference that Van Dijk should return for Liverpool’s games against Brentford and Gravenburch on Sunday, but Klopp revealed that Jones will not be available until after the international break.

Liverpool will be sorely missing these stars on Thursday, but they have the players to beat Toulouse without them. But the Reds will need their two stars for Brentford as Wasps present a different challenge.

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Trindade Andre Liverpool transfer news as the president of Fluminense provides an update following their January “agreement.”

Trindade Andre Liverpool transfer news as the president of Fluminense provides an update following their January “agreement.”

Mario Bittencourt, the president of Fluminense, provided an update on Andre Trindade, a transfer target for Liverpool.

Mario Bittencourt, the president of Fluminense, has acknowledged that he anticipates Andre Trindade, a target for Liverpool, leaving the team in January.

Midway through their domestic season, Fluminense informed the Reds that they had no intention of moving the midfield player. The Reds had contacted the Brazilian club in the summer.

A choice of that kind was taken with the intention of winning the Copa Libertadores. And in an update on the Brazil international’s future, Bittencourt said he anticipates receiving a club-record bid for Andre following next month’s FIFA Club World Cup. Fluminense defeated Boca Juniors in Saturday’s final to win South American championships for the first time in their history.

“We have to wait. There isn’t a specific idea for Andre as of yet,” he said to Globo. However, we have little doubt that a soaring proposal will come after the World Cup—which he will play in.

“It might be the club’s largest sale ever.” Both Andre and Nino, the defender, are potential losses, but we are trying to find their replacements.

In the meantime, Andre’s representative, Carlos Leite, has revealed the details of his discussions with Bittencourt about his client’s future at the beginning of the year and in the summer, hinting at Liverpool’s rumoured summer bid.

The president of Fluminense requested a meeting with Leite at the beginning of 2023 in order to express his desire for the midfield player to remain at Fluminense until January 2024.

Leite told Globo, “He came to me and said that Fluminense had no interest in selling André this year.” “I spoke with the player and gave him an explanation; he accepted the concept. We decided that it would only be exchanged starting in January 2024.

“It might be the club’s largest sale ever.” Both Andre and Nino, the defender, are potential losses, but we are trying to find their replacements.

Unless Fluminense has a change of heart. He is not obligated to sell anyone, therefore he had no need to sit with me. But this was his worry.

“He lacks the conceit and haughtiness that some people possess, saying things like, ‘Find my director.’”

In the summer, Liverpool made a £150 million overhaul of their midfield by adding Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister. They haven’t had a natural first-choice holding midfielder since the unannounced departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia, though, which has forced them to negotiate with Fluminense after losing out on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea.

While they primarily used Mac Allister as a holding midfielder in the interim, the Reds would eventually recruit Endo from VfB Stuttgart instead. However, it’s unclear if Liverpool intends to rekindle their interest in Andre come January.

His services are still being linked to teams other than the Reds. According to reports, they sent representatives to the Copa Libertadores final to watch the midfield player, along with Arsenal and Fulham.

But Andre will undoubtedly transfer for a record sum for Fluminense no matter where he ends up. In January 2016, Gerson signed a €17 million contract to join AS Roma, which is now their most costly exit

November 9, 2023
As Real Madrid ‘abandon’ transfer pursuit Liverpool have two Kylian Mbappe trump cards

Kylian Mbappe appears to be nearing the end of his six-year tenure at Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says two key factors could help the Reds if they try to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Frenchman’s deal could be completed in the summer when his contract expires, with long-term Real Madrid leaving the transfer race wide open.

Los Blancos were expected to welcome Mbappe to the Bernabeu last summer, but the striker sensationally pulled out and signed for mega-money Parc des Princes instead.

Despite PSG’s best efforts, Mbappé looks set to leave the French capital at the end of the season, with his lucrative contract set to expire in June.

The 24-year-old has scored more than 200 first-team goals for the Parisians and would be on the wishlist of almost every top club in Europe if money allowed.

According to Spanish outlet Carousel Deportivo, Real Madrid have “absolutely refused” to pressure Mbappé about the financial obligations that would be part of the deal.
Mbappe’s wage demands would require a significant change in Liverpool’s approach, but Klopp has two cards in his hand to ignore the striker’s demands.

First, the Reds manager’s interest was real and long-standing. When Mbappe first joined AS Monaco in 2017, Klopp met with the player and his camp to discuss a possible move to Anfield.

“We talked a little, but not much,” Mbappe told The Telegraph last year.
“It’s a good club and I met them five years ago when I was at Monaco.
This is a big club.”

The France international will no doubt be delighted at the opportunity to work under a manager he has admired for many years.
Klopp himself said as much shortly after Mbappe’s comments.

“Of course we are interested in Kylian Mbappe.
We are not blind! There is nothing to say about it. Everything is between Kylian and Liverpool.
are you feeling alright. Of course we like it. If not, you may need to ask yourself: But we cannot and do not participate in this fight.
Other clubs may need to participate, but that’s okay. He’s still a great player.”

The second step for the “Reds” concerns the support of the Mbappe camp. The World Cup winner’s mother has been a lifelong Liverpool fan.

He explained: “I spoke to Liverpool because they are my mum’s favorite club and she loves Liverpool too. I don’t know why, but I guess I’ll have to ask him!”

With Real eliminated, Liverpool are prime movers to land Mbappe from PSG and his situation means clubs outside Ligue 1 could begin pre-contract talks in January.

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What Real Madrid is presently considering in regards to selling Liverpool an “exceptional” player

Despite speculation that teams like Liverpool would be interested in Aurelien Tchouameni in 2024, Real Madrid is allegedly not planning to let him go.

The French international is not being let go by Los Blancos, despite worries this summer that Jude Bellingham’s arrival would push Tchouameni out of the Madrid starting lineup, according to 90min.

Sadly for Liverpool, though, the exact reverse has occurred, as the 23-year-old midfielder has established himself as a vital member of Carlo Ancelotti’s team this season, beginning in the El Clasico last weekend.

Paul Pogba called Tchouameni a “exceptional” player, and Liverpool has been linked to him for what seems like forever.

And the Reds’ bold plan to sign the French international and bring him to Anfield in 2024 may be severely derailed by this most recent news.

Tchouameni would be a fantastic midfield addition to Liverpool’s current roster, but it would be strange for the young player to leave this Madrid club, as Los Blancos are building something spectacular.

It would be insane for Tchouameni to move from Madrid to Liverpool.

Exciting times are ahead in the Spanish city, and Tchouameni leaving Madrid for Liverpool would be an extremely absurd move. He would star alongside Bellingham in a revamped midfield.

The world’s largest club is home to the French international, who is assembling one of the most intriguing midfield combinations in sports history.

Furthermore, Liverpool should have given up on signing Tchouameni as the Reds have no chance of doing so even if they try again in 2024.

November 9, 2023
As FA makes Luis Díaz punishment decision following Liverpool ‘s celebration Common sense prevails

Luis Díaz, a forward for Liverpool, experienced a moving moment when he entered the game to equalize against Luton. He took the opportunity to demand his father’s release.

The Football Association (FA) has rendered a decision regarding the shirt message that Luis Díaz of Liverpool wore during a recent game. Although Díaz technically broke FA regulations, he won’t be prosecuted. Given the unusual circumstances surrounding Díaz’s personal situation and his partial shirt removal to display the message, the decision was made.

Recently traumatised by the kidnapping of his parents, Díaz scored a crucial equaliser in his first game back after the event.

Jürgen Klopp started Díaz off the bench in the match against Luton, and the Colombian scored in injury time to help Liverpool draw with the struggling Premier League team.

After his parents were abducted by a rebel group in Colombia a little more than a week ago, Díaz made his comeback with this game. His father is still being held captive by the rebel group known as ELN, who are demanding “security guarantees” in exchange for his release. His mother was quickly set free.

Moments after scoring at Kenilworth Road, Díaz shed tears and lifted his shirt to reveal a sentimental ‘Libertad Para Papa’ (‘Freedom for Papa’). According to FA regulations, players are not permitted to “wear or revealing any item of clothing displaying any personal message.” In most cases, this kind of behaviour could result in a possible complaint from the regulatory authority.

Nevertheless, the FA has chosen not to charge Díaz due to the unique circumstances surrounding his case and the fact that he did not take off his shirt completely. As reported by the Daily Mail.

In addition to disclosing the message on his shirt, Díaz publicly demanded his father’s release on social media. He begged the rebel group to honour their word and send his father home as soon as possible.

Díaz posted an emotional plea on social media, saying, “This isn’t the player speaking. The son of Luís Manuel Díaz is today’s Lucho Díaz. Mane, my father, a devoted worker and the head of the family, has been abducted. I want my father released from ELN as soon as possible. I also request that the international associations take action to ensure his release. Our family’s feelings are unbearable, and they won’t change as long as he isn’t back home.” The ELN has taken responsibility for the kidnapping and, in response to Díaz’s request and public cries, they have released a new statement requesting “security guarantees.” The statement said: “On November 2, we informed the country of the decision to release Mr. Luis Manuel Díaz, father of the player Luis Díaz. From that date onward, we began the process to accomplish this as soon as possible. We are making efforts to avoid incidents with government forces.”

But they also say that their plans for a quick and safe release are being hampered by the ongoing military operations in the region. They claim that carrying on with operations in the region could postpone the release and raise related risks.

Luis Díaz is still receiving support from the football community during this difficult period. He is joined in prayer for his father’s safe return by admirers all over the world.

Liverpool.com comments: While common sense and the FA don’t always mesh well, this situation has obviously been resolved correctly. It would have been absurd to charge Díaz for his celebration.

I must also give credit to the on-field referee, who made the decision at that moment not to issue a yellow card. This season, officials have come across as being constrained by protocol, so this was a welcome return to common sense and empathy.

November 7, 2023