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Liverpool May abandon dream transfer as ‘Barcelona clause’ makes star £40m cheaper

Liverpool have started the Premier League season quite well.

Liverpool may abandon their dream move for Bruno Guimaraes as the Newcastle star has reportedly included a clause in his new contract that will allow Barcelona to sign him for £40m less than any other team.

Guimaraes joined the Magpies from Lyon at the start of last year and has become one of his team’s most influential players.

Liverpool reportedly rejected a bid for Guimaraes on transfer deadline day in the summer when Jurgen Klopp tried to bring him to Anfield.
And since then the 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a new contract in the North East until 2028.
That contract would contain a £100m release clause.

But according to Spanish publication Sport, Barcelona will be able to land Guimaraes if they make an offer of just £60m.
And that clause could deprive Liverpool of the prospect of signing the ace as they may feel they are getting a bad deal from the mega-rich Magpies.

The midfielder, who scored 11 goals and eight assists in 68 appearances for Newcastle, has made several moves to Barcelona in the past after previously being linked with the club.
But the Catalan giants’ current financial problems mean the player is unlikely to move to the Camp Nou any time soon.
Liverpool have strengthened their midfield this summer by signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo.
And the Reds are doing well without Guimaraes as they have climbed to fourth place in the Premier League after losing just one of their opening eight games.

“I’m absolutely happy,” Guimaraes said after committing his long-term future to the Magpies.
“The fans have made me feel at home since my first day here and I feel so loved in my life.

“I’m so happy here.
It’s a very comfortable place to be and I hope I can continue to make the fans happy and help the team do well.
This is my goal because there are no words to describe how happy I am to be here.

“I remember saying in my first interview that I wanted to play for this club in the Champions League, and now it’s happening.
We’re doing so well and when I look at my teammates from the other side of the pitch I’m so proud of them, all of them I’m proud of everyone: the team, the staff, the owners and the fans.
“The city still believes in it and it’s incredible what we’ve done for the team.
I hope this can continue.
It’s amazing what has happened in my life in the last two years.”

Guimaraes has started all eight of Newcastle’s Premier League matches this season, winning four. And he played a starring role in the Champions League, when the Magpies drew 0-0 against AC Milan in Italy before beating Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 at St James’ Park.

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Midfielder still a target for Liverpool in the summer transfer window.

Manu Kone, a midfielder for Borussia Monchengladbach, was initially reportedly a target for Liverpool during the summer and the Reds are reportedly still interested in him.

As Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all left Anfield, the Reds ultimately moved for different targets on that occasion, bringing in four new players in the form of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Kone, while Liverpool’s interest in the player also appears to be ongoing, according to Daily Briefing columnist Christian Falk, who posted from his account on X.

Falk asserts that Kone is still under the Merseyside giants’ radar in the passage below.

It will be interesting to see whether Liverpool keeps making the rebuilding of their midfield a priority, or if they decide to turn their attention to other areas of their roster next.

Since players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah aren’t getting any younger, they’ll soon need to be replaced with more long-term options.

However, Kone is a great talent and one that other major clubs will probably be vying for as well, so it is definitely worth keeping an eye on

October 16, 2023
Following Jurgen Klopp’s call, Leroy Sane has already decided to make Liverpool transfer decision

Leroy Sane, a German winger for Bayern Munich, was reportedly the top candidate to take Mohamed Salah’s place, according to a report on Saturday night.

Leroy Sane, a star for Bayern Munich, previously admitted he declined a move to Liverpool.

After leaving Bundesliga side Schalke 04 in 2016, the talented attacker moved to the Premier League for an undisclosed sum.
He joined Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team as a result of the transfer, and he had a successful run at the Etihad Stadium before leaving for Munich in 2020.

In an effort to prepare for life without Mohamed Salah, The Mirror reported on Saturday night that Liverpool was considering a move for Sane.

Following interest from Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad in the summer, the Egyptian has experienced intense scrutiny surrounding his future.

On the eve of the August transfer deadline, the defending champions of the country’s top division submitted a verbal offer of up to £150 million.

Due to the rumors surrounding Salah’s future, a record-breaking Sane transfer by the Reds has been suggested.

In light of all of this, it is also important to remember that the German has previously discussed how close to joining Liverpool he was before deciding to join Manchester City.

“Yes, I spoke with them as well.
Additionally, Jurgen called and spoke with me.
I joined City after that,” Sane stated to the Guardian in 2018.

He did well at [Borussia] Dortmund, where I first met him.
He’s an honest, decent, and good guy.
With Liverpool, he has done well.

Sane has two years left on his current contract at the Allianz Arena, and rumors suggest that he is in discussions about a potential extension in Bavaria.

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Following negotiations, Liverpool revealed its new plan for acquiring Hincapie.

According to sources consulted by Football Insider, a potential Liverpool acquisition of Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie may have to wait until next summer.

Despite recent statements from his agent, Football Insider reported on Monday, 9 October, that the Reds are not likely to spend a lot of money on a move for the 21-year-old in January.

Liverpool was one of several teams in talks to sign the defender in the summer transfer window, according to Manuel Sierra, Hincapie’s agent.

A potential deal, according to him, could cost around €50 million (£43.25 million).

A large transfer fee, though, is thought to be too much for Liverpool in the mid-season window after an expensive off-season spent on players like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Football Insider was informed by an informed source that the Merseysiders may make another attempt to sign the Ecuadorian international during the summer transfer window in 2024.

As they compete to bolster their left-sided defense, Liverpool also has other targets.

Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, is wanted by both the Reds and Manchester United, according to Football Insider, who first reported the news on Friday, October 6.

Inacio’s Sporting contract has a £52 million release clause.

Hincapie has only had a small amount of involvement in the 2023–24 campaign so far.

In a possible 10 games for Leverkusen so far this season, the 21-year-old has only made one start.

For Leverkusen so far this season, the 21-year-old has only had one start out of a possible ten games.

He can play both left-back and center-back, and he frequently did so for the Bundesliga team last season.

Throughout all competitions, he played in 43 games in 2022–23, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

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Liverpool is allegedly interested in a Brazilian defender.

Still looking for a defender is the Reds.With a brand-new midfield but no additional defenders, Liverpool closed the summer transfer window with a bang.
It’s obvious that the center-back position needs to be filled with fresh talent.
The injury table is a point of contention for 32-year-old captain Virgil van Dijk’s teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Jol Matip like it’s the final musical chair.

Although Liverpool hasn’t historically done much business in the winter, they have been known to make exceptions if the need is great enough or the player is talented enough.
The ideal illustration of that would be van Dijk himself, with whom the Reds finally agreed to a contract in January 2018.

The Brazilian player Lucas Beraldo is one that Klopp and company are reportedly considering right now to fill the need in defense.
Currently, Beraldo represents Sao Paulo in his native Brazil.

The English and European teams are reportedly interested in him, according to the Brazilian media.

In addition to the Reds, Wolves and Newcastle United are also rumored to be contenders, and teams like Porto, Benfica, and Monaco are also being mentioned. The center back, who is 19 years old and also plays for Brazil’s U20 team, made his team debut last year.

He wouldn’t be the player vying for position next to van Dijk if he did make it to Merseyside.
Up until Klopp saw evidence of his abilities, he would hold down at least fourth place in the pecking order.

He might have been a good long-term project and a nice fit for the team, according to the scouting reports.

It’s possible, but it’s more likely that they’re just spreading false information and will soon disappear from the map.

October 15, 2023
Following the discovery of a “contract clause,” Xabi Alonso “could be the next manager of Liverpool.”

For his efforts at Bayer Leverkusen so far, Xabi Alonso has won praise, and recent rumors suggest that the former Liverpool player may reunite with the club.

According to a report, Xabi Alonso would be permitted to leave Bayer Leverkusen in 2024 if Liverpool expressed interest.

If Real Madrid or Bayern Munich expressed interest in the former midfielder-turned-manager at that time, it has been suggested that the 41-year-old could rejoin those teams.

Alonso is having fun in North Rhine-Westphalia as his team prepares to compete for the championship against Thomas Tuchel’s team in the Bundesliga.
Bayern is two points behind Leverkusen at the top, with a one-point lead.

The former Liverpool midfielder has been linked with numerous positions across the continent after guiding his team from a precarious position to the European spots in his debut season.

Alonso has been suggested as a possible replacement for the successful Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, whose future at the Santiago Bernabeu is uncertain due to rumors that he may take the Brazil job.

Alonso has a clause in his contract that, according to SportBILD via Focus, could allow for a return to one of his three previous teams.

According to rumors, the Spaniard has an agreement allowing him to leave should Real, Bayern Munich, or Liverpool approach him about signing a contract.

Alonso’s three-year extension at the BayArena in August, which extended his contract with the team until 2026, is thought to have prompted the reported development.

Regarding his new contract with Die Werkself, Alonso said, “I’m extremely appreciative of the faith Bayer 04 has placed in me.

“The club management and I have a strong bond and trust because we are both convinced of the same principles and direction on the field.

Additionally, the daily work environment is excellent and laid back.
Additionally, this adds to the enjoyment of working with my team and all other Bayer 04 employees. I think the previous season was successful. But just like the club, I desire more. We are currently making ambitious progress in that direction.

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Liverpool has been informed that a £87 million winger could succeed Mohamed Salah.

Pundit Stephen Warnock has named “the only player” who could potentially replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.

Speculation is rife over Salah’s future at Anfield following strong interest from the Saudi Pro League over the summer.

Al Ittihad ultimately saw a bid of around £150m rejected by Liverpool.
And when Darren Bent asked on TalkSPORT whether he would sell the Egyptian for that kind of fee in the near future, former Red Warnock said there should be someone lined up to replace Salah – and that he would offer the man who he thinks he can do it.

“I wouldn’t sell him this season, maybe next, but you have to have someone on the pitch,” began the expert.
“The only player that comes to mind is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli.

“He’s the only player you look at and think ‘young, potential, he can play’, but he’s a left wing player, could he play on the right?

“[Dominik] Szoboszlai, he played there in Leipzig, will he play higher if he goes? The scouting network won’t be active now, right, knowing that Salah is getting closer to that point.”

Liverpool advised to go for Kvara

Last year at this time not many people were aware of the magical quality of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

But fast forward 12 months and he could face any team in the world.
He may have faded towards the end of the season, but he was still a key factor in Napoli’s first Scudetto win in 33 years.

Twelve goals and ten assists in Serie A have everyone talking about “Kvaradona”, and Europe’s traditional elite are all connected, including Liverpool.

So far, Napoli are determined to keep the 22-year-old.
There was talk of a figure of 87 million pounds needed to remove him from southern Italy.
However, if Liverpool were to sell Salah, raising that kind of money wouldn’t be a big deal.
If the Reds’ recruitment team – like Warnock – believed Kvaratskhelia was the right man to replace Mo, they would certainly be happy to pay.

Traditionally, however, Liverpool have not always chosen the most obvious option.
And even if, as Warnock says, the Georgian is more of a left-footed player than a right-handed one, he would still be a fairly obvious and successful signing.

If the Reds are convinced, it would be no surprise if they chose Kvara as Salah’s potential successor. But we think a more natural replacement in the form of Pedro Neto might be a better bet for now

October 12, 2023
Liverpool have five reasons for contract U-turn as Jürgen Klopp star ‘wants to retire at Anfield’

In recent weeks, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has made a small adjustment to his team’s hierarchy that gives one of his players hope in the face of an uncertain future.

“We just play football and want to win the next football game ahead of us,” Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp emphasized when he talked about his center-back options before Sunday’s Premier League draw with Brighton.
“We don’t make a difference between league games and cup games and stuff.”.

“I didn’t choose who plays [together], so to speak. I am aware that they can all play together.
It concerns how the boys have a small history of getting hurt when they play too much.

“In the past, we attempted to share the extremely intense and high part for as long as it was feasible.
Two center halves play every game, but perhaps it won’t be possible after the international break.
That is also feasible.

It makes sense why Klopp feels compelled to take extra precautions to safeguard his options. Joël Matip and Joe Gomez both have concerning records, and it only took two games for Ibrahima Konaté’s injury issues to resurface. Even the previously unbreakable Virgil van Dijk experienced a rare muscular problem during the previous season.

Matip playing in the Premier League and Konaté primarily playing in the cups is one aspect of Klopp’s rotation plan that has surprised people more and more.
Klopp claims the intention is to spread the load sensibly and lower risk.

Of Liverpool’s four senior center-backs, Konaté was the only one whose caliber did not decline noticeably in 2022–2023; he was also Van Dijk’s first choice going into the season.
However, it now appears that one of Europe’s top center-halves may have to fight for his position.

Initially, it was possible to attribute the Frenchman’s absence from the starting lineup to the need to regain fitness after his brief injury layoff.
However, in the three league games since his comeback against Wolves, he has been benched.

In actuality, it appears that Klopp has slightly adjusted the starting lineup in light of Konaté’s injury and in appreciation of Matip’s strong play.

Although the Cameroonian appeared vulnerable and unprepared during the victory over Wolves, he has since put on a number of impressive performances, most notably his bravery in the face of Liverpool’s red cards against Newcastle and Spurs.
Of course, the latter resulted in a devastating own goal in stoppage time, but that was just a bad break at the end of a performance that his manager called “outstanding” for player of the match.

Matip has also contributed to the Reds’ only Premier League clean sheet of the season so far against Aston Villa, dominated Michail Antonio on a “super” afternoon against West Ham and performed admirably in his 72 minutes against Brighton on Sunday before being replaced.
Michail Antonio is one of the hardest players for center halves to handle on his day.

The defender’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign, and according to James Pearce of The Athletic, there is “no sign” that the team will offer him an extension, so it is expected that he will leave as a free agent.

Matip said last month that he would be content to retire at Liverpool and that he wanted to remain on Merseyside, where he feels comfortable.

He said to Sky Germany, “You can’t just leave here in Liverpool with these absolutely top conditions.”.
In my personal life, I also feel very at ease here.
It is preferable, in my opinion, to not switch clubs all the time.
However, that is a decision that each person must make for themselves.
Anyway, I think it’s good to be consistent.

“I would be more than satisfied if it came down to just [Schalke and Liverpool].”. But in football, you can never be certain.

Thankfully, Matip appears to be regaining the form he displayed in the 2021–2022 campaign, when he was Van Dijk’s main partner and Liverpool scored 91 points but just missed out on winning the Premier League.

Certainly the worst of Matip’s seven seasons at Anfield was the one that followed, but he wants to prove it was an anomaly.

His five strong performances thus far have given Liverpool five reasons to consider renegotiating his contract, but he still needs to keep producing and—above all—stay fit.

October 11, 2023
According to report: Hugely influential Liverpool star set to move to Barcelona next summer.

As their recovery process continues, Liverpool may lose yet another prominent player to Barcelona.

As Jurgen Klopp continues his ambitious restructuring at Anfield, Liverpool may lose another prominent star to European rivals Barcelona.

The Reds had a busy summer, adding four new midfielders while offloading some of their most important players.
Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino, and Naby Keita all moved to Saudi Arabia, while James Milner went to Brighton and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain relocated to Turkey.
Naby Keita returned to the Bundesliga.

However, another significant player might be departing despite the addition of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch.

Thiago Alcantara, who left Barcelona 11 years ago, is planning a trip back to Catalonia for next summer, according to ESPN.

When he moved with his coach from the Camp Nou to Bayern Munich in 2013, the Spaniard of Italian descent became the first player to represent Pep Guardiola at two different clubs.
After winning an unprecedented Triple under Hansi Flick, he departed from Bavaria for Merseyside in 2020.

Thiago has played a crucial role in Liverpool’s stylistic evolution under Klopp.
With the Reds moving away from the “heavy metal” gegenpress that the German made his name with in his early years, the midfield metronome has helped to usher in a possession-based philosophy at Anfield.

However, Thiago has played so little recently due to injury that he will be a free agent next summer.
Beginning in January, he can freely sign pre-agreements with European parties.

Thiago, who is 32 years old, played for Liverpool only 18 times in the Premier League last season and hasn’t yet this year.

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Liverpool is allegedly interested in a Brazilian defender.

Still looking for a defender is the Reds.With a brand-new midfield but no additional defenders, Liverpool closed the summer transfer window with a bang.
It’s obvious that the center-back position needs to be filled with fresh talent.
The injury table is a point of contention for 32-year-old captain Virgil van Dijk’s teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Jol Matip like it’s the final musical chair.

Although Liverpool hasn’t historically done much business in the winter, they have been known to make exceptions if the need is great enough or the player is talented enough.
The ideal illustration of that would be van Dijk himself, with whom the Reds finally agreed to a contract in January 2018.

The Brazilian player Lucas Beraldo is one that Klopp and company are reportedly considering right now to fill the need in defense.
Currently, Beraldo represents Sao Paulo in his native Brazil.

The English and European teams are reportedly interested in him, according to the Brazilian media.

In addition to the Reds, Wolves and Newcastle United are also rumored to be contenders, and teams like Porto, Benfica, and Monaco are also being mentioned. The center back, who is 19 years old and also plays for Brazil’s U20 team, made his team debut last year.

He wouldn’t be the player vying for position next to van Dijk if he did make it to Merseyside.
Up until Klopp saw evidence of his abilities, he would hold down at least fourth place in the pecking order.

He might have been a good long-term project and a nice fit for the team, according to the scouting reports.

It’s possible, but it’s more likely that they’re just spreading false information and will soon disappear from the map.

October 11, 2023
Liverpool injury update: Latest news and return dates for Stefan Bajcetic, Cody Gakpo and Thiago Alcantara

For Everton’s visit to Anfield, Liverpool might welcome back three players to the first team picture.

Following the international break, several first-team stars will return, giving Liverpool a boost.

Jurgen Klopp’s team has had a strong start to the Premier League season and sits just three points off Tottenham and Arsenal, despite having to settle for a draw against Brighton on Sunday.

The Liverpool manager will be eager to have players like Cody Gakpo and Stefan Bajcetic available to him once more because a derby match against Everton is scheduled to take place immediately following the international matches.

Here are the most recent injury updates for Liverpool.

Cody Gakpo.

After leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a week ago wearing a knee brace after being taken off the field at halftime of that game, there were concerns that Cody Gakpo would have to spend a significant amount of time on the sidelines.

A “good chance” exists that the Dutchman will be healthy and available to play against Everton after the international break, according to Klopp, who revealed that the injury kept him out of the draw with Brighton.

“He is already out of the brace, walks normally around, so from all the very, very bad opportunities and possibilities injury-wise, I think he nearly got the best but is still injured,” Klopp said.

Thiago Alcantara.

Due to hip surgery at the end of the previous season, Thiago Alcantara has not yet played in this season.

The midfielder was getting close to playing again, but a few minor setbacks have hindered his recovery.
Though the Everton game may be scheduled too soon, the Liverpool manager has expressed the hope that Thiago will be available soon after the international break.

He has now experienced two setbacks in his rehabilitation, neither of which were severe but were sufficient to remove him from the field once more, according to Klopp.

“Clearly, the injury is not the same, but it is somewhat similar.

26 October, 2023 against Toulouse is a possible return date.

Stephen Bajcetic.

In the Europa League match against LASK, Stefan Bajcetic made his long-awaited comeback from injury by starting.
He then came off the bench in the victory over Leicester in the Carabao Cup a week later.

The teenager has not participated since, according to Klopp, who claimed that the teenager “felt something else” after making his comeback.

Like Thiago, it is not thought to be a serious problem, so there is a chance he could play in the Merseyside derby.

Conor Bradley,

Conor Bradley had a stress fracture in his back, it was revealed at the end of August.

Bradley’s status for the remainder of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualification campaign is described by manager Michael O’Neill as “extreme doubt,” which suggests he might miss the team’s final two games in mid-November.

Last week, Klopp provided a more upbeat update, but he was clear that Liverpool would not rush Bradley back into action.

Conor is returning and running, but in that age group and with these kinds of injuries you tend to give them three weeks more than not enough because it has to do with the body’s growing process and other things like this, the Liverpool said.

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JURGEN KLOPP CONFIRMS ‘OUTSTANDING’ LIVERPOOL PLAYER JUST SUFFERED AN INJURY

Following yet another setback in the Liverpool star’s quest to get back in shape, Jurgen Klopp has now spoken out about the most recent “annoying” injury he has seen.

After having surgery at the end of the previous season, the 32-year-old hasn’t played for the Reds since April. Liverpool sent the Spaniard for surgery in the hopes that it would treat Thiago’s chronic hip injury.
Further issues with his recovery at Melwood, however, have since surfaced.

Initially, Thiago’s return to training in August gave manager Klopp a major boost. But just as he was about to resume exercising, Thiago returned to the clinic a few weeks later.
Following the emergence of a new issue, the 46-cap international is now facing a second protected absence.

Thiago’s latest injury is “annoying,” according to Klopp, the manager of Liverpool.

As Liverpool manage another injury, Klopp has confirmed that Thiago is still far from making his eagerly anticipated comeback.
Despite not being a major issue, it is serious enough to prevent a return.
The two injuries that have troubled him for months have nothing to do with his current problem.

The Liverpool Echo reported that Klopp said, “It’s just, for him especially, it’s annoying.”.
His rehabilitation has now experienced two setbacks. Not much, but enough to remove him from the field once more.
It is obviously not the same injury at all, but it is somewhat similar.

Following the Spaniard’s hip injury that required surgery, Thiago missed Liverpool’s final six Premier League games of the 2022–23 season.
After just 18 appearances, of which he began in 14, his campaign came to an end in April.
Only 1,256 minutes of league play would be allotted to Thiago by Klopp.

At Anfield, Thiago has never managed to stay fit for the entire season.

Liverpool and Klopp will have hoped for better this season given the numerous injuries Thiago dealt with last year.
Over the course of their Premier League season, he spent four periods on the sidelines.
As a result of an injury, Thiago missed three of those time periods.

A full season of fitness hasn’t been achieved by the Spaniard since Klopp acquired Thiago from Bayern Munich for an initial £20 million, with a further £25 million to be paid in September 2020. The midfielder, who Klopp has praised as “outstanding,” has consistently missed at least one extended period of time

October 11, 2023
I believe Liverpool can challenge for the title if Jurgen Klopp makes a big change

John Aldridge has his say on the Premier League title race in part two of his weekly Liverpool column

The race for the Premier League title seems wide open at the moment.

On Sunday night we saw Manchester City lose to Arsenal, meaning Pep Guardiola’s side suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League for the first time since 2018

City’s problem is that even after this setback they can remain unbeaten for 20 games.
This is what they do.
We can’t take anything for granted because we’ve been here with them before. I think Arsenal are at the same level as us and City are always the ones we have to beat.

However, it no longer seems like it’s another battle just between us and City. Tottenham are doing much better, Chelsea will improve, Arsenal are growing and we have improved compared to last season.

The only team whose situation has worsened is Manchester United.
Man City are not where they have been and Sunday showed that this season will not be so easy for them.

If Liverpool are to realistically challenge for the title, we need to get their defense in order. All good title-winning teams keep clean sheets and we don’t have that at the moment.
We concede too many first goals.

With the teams we have played against and the points we have, I think we are still in a good situation.
We played five of the eight games away from home and the only game we lost was due to bad decisions by the referees.

Mac Allister’s experiment in midfield failed

Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Brighton was further proof that Mac Allister is not cut out as a defensive midfielder, not that we needed another reminder.
I thought the game was made for Endo, but we never saw it.

We had big problems in the first half and we didn’t defend well.
Having a defensive midfielder in the team who knows his stuff isn’t particularly helpful. Brighton were counting on this, especially in the first half.

Mac Allister should be ten meters higher because he is a very good player who gets things done. He will play the role of number 6 because he is asked to, but it doesn’t come naturally to him.
I know people blamed him for the goal, but Virgil put him in danger with that pass right from the start. We cannot take such risks.

I don’t know why we keep starting games so slowly.
In the first half we had five minutes in which we were brilliant, but in the other 40 minutes we weren’t like that. Ryan Gravenberch missed a golden opportunity to make it 3-1 and should have scored, but I think he did well when he came on and made a big impact.
It could be a shining light for the future.

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Liverpool is in negotiations to finally sign a player for $43 million – Rep.

Liverpool made sufficient improvements to their midfield during the summer transfer window, but they paid no attention to their shaky defense.

Piero Hincapie was a candidate for the Reds, but they decided against making a move for him.
To finally sign him in January, they are currently in negotiations.

Famous German news outlet Bild revealed in August that Jurgen Klopp is eager to entice the South American to strengthen the defense at Anfield.

To confirm the interest of the Merseysiders, his agent, Manuel Sierra, has just arrived.
According to the spokesperson, Joaquin Saavedra of Futbol Sin Casette (via Bolavip).

Liverpool was considering signing him, but at the time they decided to spend money on the midfield.

They are speculating, like other clubs, that it will cost at least 50 million (euro, i.e. e.
£43.3million).

The team led by Xabi Alonso and featuring the Ecuadorian international finished sixth in the Bundesliga last year.

He did not play in the league for the league leaders’ first three games of the season because of a suspension, though.

Hincapie participated in his first full game of the season on Thursday in the 2-1 Europa League victory over Molde.

Liverpool has only managed two clean sheets in their first ten games, and they have heavily relied on their offense to come from behind this season.

The January transfer window needs to be used to strengthen the defense. Should the Reds make an offer of £43.3million to finally sign Hincapie

October 10, 2023
Liverpool’s title worries are one of two issues mentioned by Jamie Carragher

Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the 2023–24 Premier League season came to an unceremonious end last Saturday when they were defeated 2-1 away at Tottenham Hotspur.

In order for Liverpool to contend for the Premier League championship, according to Jamie Carragher, they must address two critical areas. He thinks that next season may be their best opportunity to win the top prize.

The Reds began their match against Brighton on Sunday, despite their contentious loss at Tottenham the previous weekend.
They were only four points behind Ange Postecoglou’s team in first place.

Additionally, Dominik Szoboszlai, one of Jurgen Klopp’s summer signings, appears to have strengthened the team despite a number of summer departures.

Manchester City has won the league’s top spot for three consecutive seasons, snapping Liverpool’s 30-year reign as champions in the 2019–10 season.
When asked on Sky Sports if his former club can buck the trend, Carragher expressed doubt.

It will be difficult, he said, for them to win the Premier League, which is the biggest trophy.
“I believe Liverpool could pursue that strategy with a few more additions for the upcoming season.

“I believe that Liverpool could use another defender and a top central midfielder.
Whether it happens in January or the summer, those holes will be filled, and I believe they will be better prepared the following year to contend for the Premier League.

Manchester City has won the championship for three straight seasons, snapping a 30-year title drought that began with Liverpool’s 2019–10 campaign. Carragher expressed doubt when asked on Sky Sports if his former club can reverse that trend.

It will be difficult, he said, for them to win the Premier League, which is the biggest trophy.
“I believe Liverpool could attempt that next season with a few more additions.”

Liverpool, in my opinion, could use another defender and a top central midfielder.
Whether it happens in January or the summer, those holes will be filled, and I believe they will be better prepared the following year to contend for the Premier League.

Along with Szoboszlai, a former member of RB Leipzig, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo, respectively, as well as Ryan Gravenberch, a new addition from Bayern Munich, have also joined the team.

Jude Bellingham was a top target for Klopp, but he was unable to sign him, despite Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham’s brilliant start to the season.

Despite early results refuting claims that his team lacks the depth to compete at the top, he also chose not to add any defensive reinforcements. Carragher does think that the team is moving in the right direction.

This season has off to a promising start, he continued. “And it appears that this team he is putting together can at least accomplish what his previous teams have done in the first few weeks.

A large number of Liverpool players will leave for international duty after the match against Brighton.

On October 21, they will play in their first Premier League match against Everton in a Merseyside derby.

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The 26-year-old has reportedly given Liverpool new life this season, “Like a new signing,” according to pundits.

This season, Liverpool is off to a fantastic start in the Premier League.

The Reds haven’t lost in their first five games of the season, and while their performances haven’t always been spectacular, they have displayed a real cutting edge in attack.

In fact, the Merseyside club has been scoring goals like crazy lately, and Luis Diaz has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool attack.

Clinton Morrison, speaking on Premier League Productions, claimed that after missing significant amounts of last season due to injury, Diaz has returned with a mission to prove.
The winger, according to Morrison, appears to be a new addition at Anfield this season.

Like a fresh signing

Morrison had nothing but positive things to say about Diaz.

“Diaz came off the bench and changed the game, that much I am certain of in that contest.
He, Nunez, and Diaz in particular.
With the injury he suffered last season, Diaz has been like a new signing for Liverpool.
He is an outstanding player and a top-tier player, according to Morrison.

Been outstanding.

Morrison is absolutely correct; this season, Diaz has been like a new signing for Liverpool, and his rise to prominence has undoubtedly given this team new life.

Simply put, the winger is a fantastic player.
On that left wing, he can conjure something from nothing, and when he’s in top form, he’s impossible to contain.

The Colombian’s main goal this term is to stay healthy, but if he succeeds, he may end up as one of the Premier League’s players of the season.

This Liverpool team has undoubtedly received a new lease on life thanks to Diaz

October 9, 2023
JURGEN KLOPP CONFIRMS ‘OUTSTANDING’ LIVERPOOL PLAYER JUST SUFFERED AN INJURY

Following yet another setback in the Liverpool star’s quest to get back in shape, Jurgen Klopp has now spoken out about the most recent “annoying” injury he has seen.

After having surgery at the end of the previous season, the 32-year-old hasn’t played for the Reds since April. Liverpool sent the Spaniard for surgery in the hopes that it would treat Thiago’s chronic hip injury.
Further issues with his recovery at Melwood, however, have since surfaced.

Initially, Thiago’s return to training in August gave manager Klopp a major boost. But just as he was about to resume exercising, Thiago returned to the clinic a few weeks later.
Following the emergence of a new issue, the 46-cap international is now facing a second protected absence.

Thiago’s latest injury is “annoying,” according to Klopp, the manager of Liverpool.

As Liverpool manage another injury, Klopp has confirmed that Thiago is still far from making his eagerly anticipated comeback.
Despite not being a major issue, it is serious enough to prevent a return.
The two injuries that have troubled him for months have nothing to do with his current problem.

The Liverpool Echo reported that Klopp said, “It’s just, for him especially, it’s annoying.”.
His rehabilitation has now experienced two setbacks. Not much, but enough to remove him from the field once more.
It is obviously not the same injury at all, but it is somewhat similar.

Following the Spaniard’s hip injury that required surgery, Thiago missed Liverpool’s final six Premier League games of the 2022–23 season.
After just 18 appearances, of which he began in 14, his campaign came to an end in April.
Only 1,256 minutes of league play would be allotted to Thiago by Klopp.

At Anfield, Thiago has never managed to stay fit for the entire season.

Liverpool and Klopp will have hoped for better this season given the numerous injuries Thiago dealt with last year.
Over the course of their Premier League season, he spent four periods on the sidelines.
As a result of an injury, Thiago missed three of those time periods.

A full season of fitness hasn’t been achieved by the Spaniard since Klopp acquired Thiago from Bayern Munich for an initial £20 million, with a further £25 million to be paid in September 2020. The midfielder, who Klopp has praised as “outstanding,” has consistently missed at least one extended period of time.

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Michail Antonio declares Liverpool to have “won” As he speaks out about his embarrassing pre-match remarks

At Anfield last month, Liverpool defeated West Ham with ease.
Before remaining very quiet on the field, Michail Antonio had made a number of audacious claims in the lead-up.

After West Ham’s defeat to Liverpool, striker Michail Antonio broke his silence to address the controversy surrounding his pre-game remarks.

Antonio expressed optimism in West Ham’s ability to defeat the then-unbeaten Liverpool team and advance further in the Premier League standings during comments made prior to the game at Anfield on the Footballers’ Football Podcast.
Fans, the media, and others were outraged by these remarks.
Even though he made bold statements, West Ham lost, and he was very quiet.

Despite his earlier predictions, Antonio had little effect on the actual game, which Liverpool won 3-1.

His absence from the podcast after the game allowed co-host Callum Wilson to highlight his underwhelming performance metrics.

Antonio’s absence was thought to be related to West Ham’s participation in the Carabao Cup third round matchup with Lincoln City.
However, Antonio only recently addressed this issue, jokingly claiming that his coworkers had set him up.

Antonio responded to the criticism by admitting that his predictions were incorrect, but he didn’t let it get to him. He jokingly referred to getting a metaphorical “pie in the face” and declared his willingness to make similar predictions in the future.

Antonio admitted that he erred in judgment, but he also noted that the result might have changed if he had taken advantage of his opportunity during the game. He thought West Ham had a chance to maintain a lead and earn a victory.

It’s interesting how Antonio went one step further and claimed that he “won the game” as a result of the level of obsession some Liverpool fans had for him before and after the game. He asserted that if West Ham had prevailed, some of these supporters might have even shown up at his home.

Antonio’s remarks hinted at the effect he had on Liverpool fans, highlighting the attention he received from them both during and after the game. He jokingly remarked that he continues to get messages from Liverpool supporters.

I have a large pie in my face, but it’s not a problem. I’m not concerned. What is, is what is. Antonio declared, “I’d go through with it again. “We got the game going well, and we had a few good opportunities.

The game might have gone differently if I had seized the opportunity, and we likely would have held onto the lead because that is something we are good at.

It is clear that Antonio is still self-assured and unrepentant despite the controversy and criticism that his remarks may have generated.
He doesn’t hold back when expressing his opinions, even if they turn out to be incorrect, as evidenced by his lighthearted reaction to the circumstance.

Regardless of how the game turned out, West Ham and Liverpool supporters will never forget Antonio’s comments. In many ways, despite the embarrassing outcome for the West Ham star in this instance, we shouldn’t discourage footballers from being so open and willing to speak out.

October 7, 2023
Liverpool legend’s nephew recently got international honor and Jürgen Klopp knows how he can benefit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 7, 2023