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Stefan Bajcetic faces new setback in Liverpool loan as coach expresses concern

Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has had a rough start to his loan spell at Las Palmas after being forced off with an injury during his debut. The Spaniard completed a temporary move to the La Liga side this week following a tough period at RB Salzburg.

The 20-year-old’s time in Austria was cut short, with just eight starts under his belt after joining from Liverpool alongside former Reds assistant manager Pep Lijnders. However, Lijnders was dismissed from his position just before the winter break in mid-December.

On Saturday, Bajcetic was given his first start for Las Palmas in their 2-1 loss to Villarreal, playing 78 minutes before being substituted due to a calf issue. The injury occurred after a physical challenge with Villarreal’s Tajon Buchanan.

This was only Bajcetic’s second appearance in months, having made a brief appearance in Salzburg’s 4-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid last week in the Champions League.

Las Palmas head coach Diego Martinez acknowledged that the calf problem might be linked to Bajcetic’s lack of recent competitive action.

“Basically, it’s a bit of a miracle that Sandro is able to play today,” Martinez said. “And given the situation he came from, it’s further proof of the commitment he has to us, to the club, to the team.

“And obviously, like Stefan, they are players who, for one reason or another, have not trained for a long time and have not had continuity in training.

“In principle, they are normal overloads that have gone up in the femoral muscles, but they have to wait, although it’s as if nothing had happened.”

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Complete list of Liverpool transfers for January 2025 as 7 players depart

Liverpool did not make any signings during the 2025 January transfer window, but several young players left the club either permanently or on loan.

A quiet transfer window typically indicates a well-managed club, and given the solid state of their squad, Liverpool had no need for major signings this month.

With only Trent Alexander-Arnold currently a concern due to injury, following the returns to training of Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez, and Curtis Jones last week, there was no urgency to bring in cover. The team’s impressive performance throughout the season meant significant additions were unnecessary.

In terms of departures, there was interest from Saudi Arabian clubs in Darwin Nunez, but Liverpool was not open to selling him this month, though a move could be considered at the end of the season. Federico Chiesa had also been linked with a return to Serie A due to limited playing time, but his situation at Anfield appears more promising after recent appearances.

Although there were no major arrivals or exits, several youngsters left on loan or permanently. Stefan Bajcetic joined Las Palmas until the end of the season after his move to RB Salzburg was cancelled, while Dominic Corness, Kaide Gordon, and Calvin Ramsay all completed loan moves to other British clubs. Corness moved to Gillingham, Gordon to Portsmouth, and Ramsay to Kilmarnock.

Jayden Danns’ loan move to Sunderland was confirmed on Tuesday, along with news of a minor injury and a new contract. Here’s the full list of Liverpool’s January transfer dealings:

Incomings
None

Outgoings
Marcelo Pitaluga – Permanent to Fluminense
Tom Hill – Permanent to Harrogate
Luca Furnell-Gill – Permanent to Tottenham
Calvin Ramsay – Loan to Kilmarnock
Stefan Bajcetic – Loan to Las Palmas
Dominic Corness – Loan to Gillingham
Kaide Gordon – Loan to Portsmouth
Jayden Danns – Loan to Sunderland

February 9, 2025
Player’s wish granted: Liverpool announce transfer in official statement on Friday night | OneFootball

Liverpool has confirmed that one of their players is set to move before the January transfer window closes on Monday.

Following several loan departures from Anfield just before last summer’s deadline, another was announced by the club on Friday evening.

Liverpool confirms Bajcetic’s loan move to Las Palmas
According to liverpoolfc.com, Stefan Bajcetic, whose loan at Red Bull Salzburg ended on Thursday, has completed a temporary transfer to Las Palmas for the remainder of the season, pending international clearance.

James Pearce of The Athletic noted that the midfielder had become “increasingly keen” to leave the Austrian side after the sacking of former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders in December. He ultimately chose the LaLiga club over a potential move to FC Porto.

The 20-year-old hopes this move will help him earn a spot in Arne Slot’s plans when he returns to Liverpool for pre-season in the summer.

Bajcetic will gain high-level experience at Las Palmas
While Liverpool was reportedly pleased with Bajcetic’s progress at Salzburg, the player himself wasn’t satisfied with how things were going, according to The Athletic, making just eight starts across all competitions.

His most recent appearance for the Austrian team was a brief five-minute stint during a 1-4 loss to Atlético Madrid, which capped off a disappointing Champions League campaign where Salzburg lost seven of their eight games (and Bajcetic missed the sole victory due to illness).

It’s now been nearly two years since Bajcetic started for Liverpool against Real Madrid in the same competition. Since then, his career has been marred by injuries and an unsuccessful loan at the Red Bull Arena.

Hopefully, Bajcetic’s fortunes will improve with his move to Las Palmas, where he will gain exposure to one of Europe’s top leagues and, ideally, secure the regular playing time he needs at this stage of his career.

Diego Martínez’s team may be 15th in LaLiga, but they have notably defeated two of Spain’s Champions League clubs this season, including a famous 2-1 win at Camp Nou against Barcelona in late November. They also proved to be a solid side when they drew at Anfield in pre-season.

Here’s hoping the 20-year-old enjoys a consistent run of starts at Las Palmas, returning to Liverpool in a few months ready to challenge for a spot in the Reds’ midfield.

February 1, 2025
Liverpool to End Bajcetic’s Loan Following Sacking of Former Assistant Manager

Liverpool are preparing to recall Stefan Bajcetic from his loan spell at Red Bull Salzburg.

This decision follows the sacking of former Reds assistant manager Pep Lijnders by the Austrian club last month.

Bajcetic’s loan is set to be cut short

Lijnders, who was appointed in the summer, left the club in December after just five months in charge.

During his brief tenure, Lijnders signed Bajcetic on a season-long loan and also secured a permanent move for Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark.

However, Bajcetic is now reportedly on the verge of following Lijnders out the door.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are set to end the 20-year-old’s loan spell.

Bajcetic may then be loaned out again for the remainder of the season.

The report further mentions that Real Betis are in advanced discussions regarding a potential move, with the deal progressing but not yet finalized.

Lijnders brought Bajcetic in on loan during the summer before his exit.

Since joining Salzburg, Bajcetic has made 18 appearances across all competitions for the club.

Previously, he made 22 first-team appearances for Liverpool, scoring once.

The Spanish under-21 international joined Liverpool from Celta Vigo in 2020.

Two years later, Klopp handed Bajcetic his Premier League debut at the age of 17.

Now, Bajcetic is set to return to Spain, where he is expected to join Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis this month.

Betis are currently ninth in La Liga after winning six of their 18 league matches. Additionally, they remain in the Europa Conference League and will face Gent in a knockout play-off tie in February.

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Michael Owen identifies the sole team capable of preventing Liverpool from winning the title

Liverpool are heavy favourites to win the Premier League this season, and former Reds star Michael Owen has identified the “only danger” to their title hopes.

Owen believes Arsenal pose the “only danger” to Liverpool’s challenge for the Premier League title.

Currently, Liverpool lead the table by seven points, having only lost once this season under their new manager, Arne Slot. Arsenal are in fourth place but could move up to second if they defeat Ipswich at the Emirates tonight.

This would bring them to within six points of Liverpool, who still have a game in hand. Owen, however, sees them as the only team with a realistic chance to threaten Liverpool’s lead. He does acknowledge, though, that Liverpool are “streaking clear” of the competition and says he would be “astonished” if they failed to win the league.

“They’re [Liverpool] absolutely loving it aren’t they, you can only imagine that dressing room,” Owen said to Premier League Productions after Liverpool’s 3-1 comeback victory over Leicester on Boxing Day.

“People will say, they [Liverpool] will come out and say, ‘we don’t look at other teams, we just concentrate on ourselves,’ and they’re right to do that. They are concentrating on themselves, and they are motoring along really well.

“But everyone around them is falling away at the same time—Chelsea lost today, Manchester City dropped points again, and they’re probably out of it now. When I look at the league table, I’d be astonished if Liverpool don’t go on to win it now.

“I think their only danger could be Arsenal. I don’t fancy Chelsea, I think they are too young, too inexperienced. Forest are having a great season but they can’t sustain that. Newcastle are too far behind, even though they are coming into good form at the moment. Bournemouth can’t challenge either.

“For me, it’s Arsenal and Arsenal only in terms of danger to them [Liverpool]. But I think they’re only a danger to themselves, the way they are playing, unless they implode themselves, unless they have a Manchester City moment, it looks like they’re streaking clear.”

January 5, 2025
Liverpool ace could follow Martin Odegaard lead in transfer loan-swap deal

Martin Odegaard is someone Liverpool might model themselves after in a transfer deal that would yield numerous short- and long-term advantages.

There will always be a lingering doubt about what may have been for Liverpool under Martin Odegaard. However, the captain of Arsenal might serve as the model for a cunning transfer this summer.

Odegaard, a born and raised Liverpool supporter, trained at Melwood as a gifted young man before deciding to join Real Madrid. Subsequently, the Gunners extended an offer to him for his next Premier League opportunity, not the Reds.

That has been a huge success for Mikel Arteta. Among the finest in the competition, Odegaard has established himself alongside players like Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Mohamed Salah.

For a while, though, it seemed as though he would be just another talented kid who is cast aside. He wasted a lot more time on a series of loans than he did at the Bernabeu, and Real Madrid was too much, too soon.

In 2019–20, his brief move to Real Sociedad was a true coming-of-age experience. Because of the financial impact of Covid-19, Real Madrid decided to explore internally for potential after Odegaard demonstrated his ability in La Liga. He will remain with the team for the start of the upcoming season.

However, in the latter part of 2020–21, he moved on loan to Arsenal since he was still having trouble getting minutes. In the end, that arrangement would become permanent.

Liverpool is attempting to sign Martin Zubimendi, and it is evident that it feels Real Sociedad has served as a similarly productive long-term testing ground for him. However, it might draw inspiration from the Odegaard move there and set up a short-term loan in the opposite direction to close that deal.

More specifically, Liverpool may suggest that Stefan Bajcetic be loaned to the Basque Country in order to sweeten the pot (and maybe even entice Real Sociedad to accept payment in installments). If all goes according to plan, the Spaniard might return more better prepared for the demands of playing at the highest level.

Regarding Bajcetic, there are conflicting reports, neither of which should be regarded as definitive. Football Insider reports that Slot has promised to give the midfield player lots of playing time at Liverpool this season, despite DaveOCKOP’s allegations that the player has been told he can leave on loan.

Notably, The Athletic stated that Zubimendi talks “do not currently centre on” players moving in the opposite direction. Thus, at this point, a Bajcetic loan-swap transfer is purely hypothetical.

However, it would be very logical. Real Sociedad’s midfield will require reinforcement in the final few weeks of the transfer window because both Zubimendi and Mikel Merino are in danger of leaving. Getting Bajcetic as part of a Liverpool transfer would immediately lessen the loss.

Furthermore, Odegaard is a living illustration of the potential advantages for the Reds. If Bajcetic makes a name for himself at Anoeta, he has the potential to reach even greater heights in his game.

Bajcetic is already talented enough to contribute at Anfield, but Liverpool shouldn’t add him just for show. But in the event that a makeweight were required, this could work out well for everyone.

According to Liverpool.com, Bajcetic would have a much harder time getting into the game if Zubimendi signed. However, it would be erroneous to disregard him, given that he essentially replaced Fabinho in 2022–2023. Only injuries have hindered his further development.

Thus, taking out a loan could be a wise choice. Although a season of consistent playing time at Real Sociedad could be transformational, as it was for Odegaard, Liverpool won’t be in a rush to send him out.

Liverpool needs to make sure that Bajcetic’s long-term route is maintained, no matter what. He is incredibly talented.

August 10, 2024
A plan for friendlies behind closed doors is revealed, while Liverpool receives a £10 million transfer boost.

Paul Gorst brings you the latest off-season Reds news in his Liverpool Notebook, which features tidbits from around Anfield.

Now that Arne Slot has been at Liverpool for about a week, the players are being worked into condition for the next season.

Wataru Endo and Mohamed Salah will rejoin a group that already included players like Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Caoimhin Kelleher, and Kostas Tsimikas this week.

Liverpool is expected to save £10 million.

The abundance of gratitude that poured into Thiago Alcantara’s Instagram account’s comments section made clear how well regarded he was in Liverpool.

Jordan Henderson, Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, and other former teammates made sure to congratulate him on what has been one of the most accomplished careers of the twenty-first century, winning nearly thirty major championships for the Reds, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich in addition to the Spain national team.

Particularly Stefan Bajcetic wrote that he would no longer be able to learn from his more seasoned countryman, and Thiago was reportedly a powerful force in the background even though his unavailability made a new contract unfeasible.

Even though the 33-year-old played just five minutes of the season last time out—as a late substitute in a 3-1 loss at Arsenal—fans may eventually recall the more memorable moments from the elegant midfielder’s time with the team, especially the second half of the 2021–2022 campaign, when Jurgen Klopp’s team came the closest to winning a quadruple. They had to’settle’ with 92 Premier League points, two domestic cups, and a runners-up medal in the Champions League.

Even though Thiago will undoubtedly receive accolades and tributes, the club will also profit monetarily from his decision to reject a new contract, especially in light of the player’s injury problems (he hasn’t played for more than five minutes in more than a year and his most recent start came in February 2023).

At almost £200,000 per week, Thiago was among the top paid players in the Liverpool team; the only players thought to make more than the 33-year-old are Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk. The Reds have lots of leeway when it comes to the pay cost when it comes to this summer’s transfer objectives because that kind of weekly outlay and Joel Matip’s specifications are no longer on the books. The savings on annual salary alone will come to about £10m.

Football For Change, led by Alexander-Arnold, donates £300,000 to regional projects.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was a founding member of Football For Change, a social mobility and charitable organisation, which has awarded over £300,000 in awards for its first round of funding in 2024.

Since 2021, Alexander-Arnold has worked with Jamie Carragher, Conor Coady, and public relations executive Dan Hughes to build the charity. As a result, 16 individuals from the Greater Manchester Area and the Liverpool City Region have now benefited from donations donated.

Grants have been granted to young community centres, sports teams, and academies in places including Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens, and Liverpool. According to Reds vice captain Alexander-Arnold, Football For Change is adhering to its goal statement, which is to assist communities around the North West.

Alexander-Arnols stated, “The goal of Football For Change is to guide young people towards a positive path.” “Young people from some of the most underprivileged communities in the nation are going to have better life chances and possibilities thanks to the collaboration of business leaders and football players. It’s an excellent endeavour that’s more needed than ever.

Carragher called it a “major moment” and went on to say that the new financing round would enable them to continue changing the lives of young people who are facing obstacles to realising their potential.

“This is another major moment for Football For Change and shows the power of footballers and business leaders coming together to provide opportunities to those who need a bit of help in life.”

Since 2021, FFC has raised about £1.1 million.

Friends behind closed doors Before departing for the US later this month, Liverpool is anticipated to play a few friendly at the AXA Training Centre behind closed doors.

In recent years, Klopp and his staff have preferred locations like Saalfelden in Austria and Evian-les-Bains on the French-Swiss border for the Reds’ summer training camp, which usually involves flying to a European destination.

But no such trip has been planned as of yet, since Liverpool has been hiring a replacement for Ray Haughan as manager of first-team operations in the weeks leading up to Phil Holliday’s appointment.

It appears that Slot will manage his new team in secret at the team’s Kirkby training facility before bringing them to the United States.

The opposition may be from the North-West, since the Reds hosted Blackburn Rovers at Anfield prior to the Premier League’s identical restart in the summer of 2020. A 6-0 victory served as a perfect warm-up for the competition to resume.

July 10, 2024
Liverpool ought to use Arsenal’s “aggressive” transfer move as cover for a $64 million “new Sergio Busquets.”

Arsenal is reportedly in talks to sign a player for Barcelona that Liverpool has previously been connected to. The transfer should be seized by the Reds.

Even if Stefan Bajčetić is returned from injury and Wataru Endō has had a fantastic season for Liverpool, buying a holding midfielder in the summer shouldn’t be out of the question.

It would be great to have another alternative in the middle of the pitch since Endō, who is 31 years old, will need to be taken care of over the next several seasons because he is so young. Next year, there will be so many games that there will be enough minutes for everyone.

In light of this, even if Arsenal has been heavily connected to a move, it might make sense to sign a player who has previously been linked to Liverpool. Real Sociedad, a La Liga team, has been one of Europe’s rising stars this season. Thanks in large part to Martín Zubimendi, the team has advanced to the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Football Transfers revealed in February that Liverpool might be preparing to compete with both Barcelona and Arsenal for his services at the end of the season. According to Sport, Barcelona is now worried that it may lose out because Arsenal has reportedly started talks with a “aggressive” transfer chase.

Barcelona views Zubimendi as a potential replacement for Sergio Busquets, and he has a $64 million (£51 million/€60 million) release clause. However, Liverpool ought to aim to maintain that pattern following the recent arrivals of Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister under release clauses.

In high-pressure situations, Zubimendi constantly maintains his composure and exhibits a high degree of decision-making. Playing direct passes into risky locations is one of his strongest game-related traits. The 25-year-old would contribute to attacks with balls into players like Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez while also helping to keep control in tough games.

Thiago Alcântara is leaving, and Zubimendi might take his place. Given that the accomplished Spaniard’s most recent injury suggests that he has reached the stage of his career where injuries will become a more common occurrence, it makes sense to let him go as a free agent.

That means that Zubimendi, who is approaching his peak, would make a wise choice if he joined the team that Arne Slot, the head coach, happens to oversee. Before the 2019–20 season, Liverpool needs to make sure it has enough quality in the centre of the pitch, and Zubimendi might be the perfect match.

May 10, 2024
Liverpool plans to bring in 19-year-old “big player” to replace Thiago.

Thiago Alcantara is expected to leave Liverpool this summer on a free transfer.

The 33-year-old midfielder has missed almost all of this season; aside from a little cameo against Arsenal in February, he hasn’t been seen at all.

The Spain international returned to the first team picture earlier this year after a lengthy absence due to a recurring hip problem.

But after that loss at Emirates Stadium against the Gunners, he appeared to have played his final game for the team after sustaining a fresh muscle injury.

The playmaker, who received a huge four-year contract upon leaving Bayern Munich back in 2020, has been linked to Flamengo and Al-Ettifaq. This made him one of the club’s top earners at the time.

There have been rumours that Liverpool’s new management may try to sign a new midfield player this summer as a result of Thiago’s departure.

The revamped midfield of Liverpool

Under the direction of the now-deceased sporting director Jorg Schmadtke, they completely redesigned that area last year. Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch joined the team, while Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner left.

This season, there have been connections with Porto’s Argentine midfielder Alan Varela. According to rumours from Varela’s native country, the Reds have put in a proposal of €60 million for the former Boca Junior standout.

Leading Liverpool reporter Neil Jones, though, has shot down those rumours, saying the Reds have different plans for the midfield this summer.

Due to a persistent calf issue, Stefan Bajcetic has missed nearly the entire season. However, he is making a strong recovery and has recently started playing in Premier League 2.

The 19-year-old is expected to be a mainstay in the first squad going forward and might be prepared to advance to the midfield position full-time the following season.

BAJCETIC’S IMPACT ON TRANSFER PLANS WILL BE “SIGNIFICANT”

With a contract expiring in 2027, Bajcetic, a Spain under-21 international, will be eager to make up lost time. Under Jurgen Klopp, he has already made 21 appearances for the first squad.

Jones told Caught Offside, “I’m not aware of anything concrete in links between Liverpool and the Porto midfielder Alan Varela.”

Even if the Reds will lose Thiago Alcantara to a free transfer in the summer, I think they have a decent amount of players in that position right now.

With Wataru Endo excluded, Liverpool’s midfield core is primarily composed of players under the age of 25. In their first season, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have adapted well, while Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones have grown into dependable first-team players.”

Stefan Bajcetic, who just made his comeback to the pitch, is also an important player to consider while debating Liverpool’s midfield strategies. Even though he is only 19 years old, he has already made an impact on the starting lineup and possesses the talents and adaptability to play either as a No. 6 or a No. 8, depending on what the team requires.

“He is seen as a big player for Liverpool’s future internally, and I anticipate that he will play a big part going forward, which will have a big impact on the club’s midfield transfer plans.”

April 24, 2024
Expert thinks it may be unlikely for Liverpool to recruit Porto talent because of the rising wonderkid

Neil Jones, speaking about reports linking the Reds with Alan Varela, said that Liverpool does not necessarily want to prioritise midfield in this summer’s transfer window because they regard Stefan Bajcetic highly inside the team.

The Porto midfielder has shown promise recently and appears to be a valuable addition for many elite teams, but it appears Jones is not convinced by the connection to Liverpool.

Jones revealed he hasn’t heard anything official about a move for Varela when speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the most recent edition of his Daily Briefing column. Instead, he focused on the other gifted players the club has in that position.

Liverpool is well-stocked in that region of their roster after signing Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai last summer. It also appears that Bajcetic will play a significant part after recovering from injury.

Due to Bajcetic, Varela’s transfer links were downplayed.

In light of the Varela connections, Jones spoke about Liverpool and prospective midfield additions, saying: “I’m not aware of anything concrete in links between Liverpool and the Porto midfielder Alan Varela.” Even if the Reds will lose Thiago Alcantara to a free transfer in the summer, I think they have a decent amount of players in that position right now.

With Wataru Endo excluded, Liverpool’s midfield core is primarily composed of players under the age of 25. During their first season, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have adapted well, and Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones have grown into dependable first-team players.

Additionally, he said, “I think Stefan Bajcetic is a key player to consider when discussing Liverpool’s midfield intentions. He has recently returned to action. Even though he is only 19 years old, he has already made an impact on the starting lineup and possesses the talents and adaptability to play either as a No. 6 or a No. 8, depending on what the team requires.

“He is seen as a big player for Liverpool’s future internally, and I anticipate that he will play a big part going forward, which will have a big impact on the club’s midfield transfer plans.”

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According to reports, Liverpool’s new manager has agreed a contract.

Because of connections to the Liverpool manager’s position, Nagelsmann has held negotiations with a number of interested teams but has turned them all down.

With Julian Nagelsmann agreeing to a new contract with the Germany national team, Liverpool now has less options when searching for Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.

The 36-year-old’s contract was originally intended to end with this summer’s home European Championships, when he was first chosen as interim manager. He has since decided to serve a longer term, citing “a decision of the heart” for the change.

Although Nagelsmann was never seen as the front-runner, he was briefly associated with the Liverpool role. His representative, Volker Struth, disclosed that his client had discussions with several European clubs and Bayern Munich, but all of them were passed up in favour of the national squad.

In an interview with the Spielmacher podcast, Struth stated, “It would be absurd to claim that we are not speaking with potential investors without first requesting their identity. I just have one thing to say: it’s not just Bayern Munich.”

Nevertheless, Nagelsmann has signed a new two-year contract with Germany, as the DFB has officially verified. After taking over for Hansi Flick in September, the coach has won three of his six games in charge, and he will remain in the position until after the 2026 World Cup.

In the meantime, Niko Kovac and Roberto De Zerbi are still included in the picture of conjecture, with Ruben Amorim being portrayed as the front-runner for the Liverpool job. As Liverpool continues their hunt, the ECHO disclosed that, in contrast to claims, no verbal agreement has been reached with Amorim.

More rumours have been stoked by journalist Pedro Sepulveda’s accusation that Amorim’s agent purchased a new home in Liverpool for one of his staff members. There are still rumours circulating about talks between Liverpool and the coach of Sporting Lisbon.

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April 23, 2024
Liverpool injury latest in midst of Update from Dominik Szoboszlai as Mohamed Salah gets closer to making a comeback

Before the match against Burnley, Jürgen Klopp receives a serious blow to Dominik Szoboszlai, and other players appear to be sidelined.

Sunday saw Liverpool’s first loss of 2024 as Arsenal won all three points in a crucial Premier League title match. The Reds are still atop the standings, but their lead is narrowing as Manchester City and Arsenal are only two points behind.

Next Saturday, Jürgen Klopp’s team will be keen to defeat Burnley led by Vincent Kompany and resume their winning ways. But for the time being, everyone’s focus will be on Manchester City’s Monday Night Football matchup versus Brentford.

Defensor Ibrahima Konaté is the most recent player to be added to Liverpool’s roster of absences for the match against the Clarets. The French player, who was given his second yellow card of the day in North London, will be sidelined for Saturday’s match at Anfield.

The return of Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold lessens the impact of his suspension, while Joe Gomez, the defender, will probably move back into the centre of defence after playing full-back in recent weeks. Numerous players are still dealing with ailments in other areas, as Liverpool.com has detailed below.

Dominik Szoboszlai

The midfielder from Hungary was not present for the most recent match against Arsenal, having only recently recovered from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of action for four games in January. Speaking prior to the match at the Emirates Stadium, Klopp stated: “Dom felt pretty much in the same place as where he was injured the last time.”

“He wasn’t participating in the game; he was fine. However, following the game, he experienced some discomfort, so we looked into it and decided that he couldn’t play this game anymore. We are unable to take any chances. It was evident that he couldn’t be involved today, but we will have to wait for additional evaluation. That’s pretty much it.

Mohamed Salah

Liverpool hasn’t had its lucky strike since defeating Newcastle United on January 1. Salah injured his hamstring in an Africa Cup of Nations match between Egypt and Ghana, after having already left for international duty with his country.

Although the situation is more serious than initially thought, the player has been seen sprinting on the practice pitch, and everyone connected to the team is hoping for a speedy recovery. He won’t have to return to the Ivory Coast because Egypt has already qualified out of the AFCON.

Stefan Bajčetić

with March 2023, the youthful midfield player was injured and out of the game for the rest of the season following a fantastic rookie campaign with the first team. After that, he returned in September to play in the Carabao Cup and Europa League, but he has since developed a calf problem.

Given that Klopp has stated they are willing to proceed cautiously with his return in order to avoid future injuries, he is anticipated to resume training during the month of February. There’s no rush, particularly since Thiago has returned.

Joël Matip

Matip is expected to be out of action until the conclusion of his Anfield contract this summer after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament damage back in December. Since then, he has had surgery to address the problem, and he is currently at the AXA Training Centre going through a protracted recovery process. This could be the Cameroonian’s last game because his contract expires at the conclusion of the season.

Kostas Tsimikas

Following Andy Robertson’s injury during an international match, the Greek full-back seemed destined for a significant stint in the starting lineup. But after injuring his collarbone against Arsenal in December, this was cut short.

After Klopp disclosed that they are only awaiting the all-clear on Tsimikas’ recuperation, the player is getting closer to joining the matchday roster. “Kosti is near. Kosti is truly in good shape,” he declared at the end of January. “Kosti merely needs to wait for the all-clear now since bone mending takes a lot longer, but for now, the plate is working fine.

“To put it that way, we now need to determine when one is taking over enough. In addition, he is undergoing training. He did not stay out for as long as Trent or Dom did.”

Ben Doak

Doak was hurt badly in his knee while playing for the U21s. Later, assistant manager Pep Lijnders revealed that he had ruptured his lateral meniscus and that surgery was necessary to repair the damage. “He is a young, fit guy,” Lijnders remarked in December.

He is a positive man, so we can be sure he will return stronger. We also need him to return with the same intensity and passion he did when he was with the ball. We’ll wait for him even if he needs some time.” It’s uncertain exactly when we can expect him back.

February 6, 2024
Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has an unforeseen new problem for the Brentford game.

Liverpool faces pressure to stay up with Manchester City and Tottenham at the top of the Premier League.

Though he was spoiled for choice earlier in the season, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is facing an unexpected scarcity of midfield players ahead of their match against Brentford on Sunday. Due to two new injury worries, Klopp is now playing second fiddle and has limited options for choosing his starting lineup.

Speaking before of Thursday’s Europa League match against Toulouse, Klopp stated that Curtis Jones’ “low grade” hamstring injury will prevent him from playing until after the international break.

Due to a knee issue, Ryan Gravenberch had to cancel the trip to France, therefore he could potentially miss out. Although starting the Dutchman from the beginning may be asking too much, Klopp hinted that he would phase him back in for the Brentford game.

Due to injuries sustained by Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic, as well as Alexis Mac Allister’s ban, the Reds are unable to field a midfield three.

Dominik Szoboszlai has been amazing since leaving RB Leipzig in the summer, but he was clearly tired during the 1-1 tie with Luton Town this past weekend.

Nevertheless, the Hungarian is probably going to get a start due to the lack of midfielders. Trent Alexander-Arnold might be moved in from the right, Cody Gakpo could be dropped back into midfield, and the other two top candidates are Wataru Endo and Harvey Elliott.

Despite the Reds spending a lot of money on four midfield additions this summer, the relative paucity of choices has emerged out of nowhere. Additionally, Klopp must choose the ideal three players against Brentford, who have already destroyed a number of giants this season.

West Ham was defeated on Saturday by Thomas Frank’s team after they had previously defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. This was their third straight win. If Manchester United hadn’t been saved by Scott McTominay in stoppage time, they would have won four straight games at Old Trafford.

With Jordan Henderson and Fabinho leaving Anfield to join the Saudi Pro League, Klopp bid farewell to a group of seasoned midfield players in the summer.

Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all left on free transfers in the meantime. With just one loss so far this season, Liverpool is now sitting three points behind Manchester City in the Premier League standings.

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Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree on next Liverpool’s manager after Jurgen Klopp depart

The two think that Xabi Alonso, a former Reds midfielder, might be the person to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is a possibility to return to Anfield, according to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

After spending five years on Merseyside, the Spaniard began managing Real Madrid’s youth team in 2018. He later managed Real Sociedad’s B team before taking over at German team Bayer Leverkusen more than a year ago.

His team has won nine of their ten Bundesliga games thus far, with their most recent victory coming over Hoffenheim on the road this past weekend, 3-2. Additionally, he led Die Schwarzroten to the Europa League semifinals the previous year and they have won all three of their matches so far in this year’s competition.

Xabi Alonso

Given that the Reds are also undefeated in Group E, it is possible that Jurgen Klopp and Alonso will reunite during the tournament’s later stages. Klopp is hoping to add the one trophy that has eluded him in his eight years at Anfield.

With his previous contract set to expire in the summer of 2026, Klopp, 56, signed a new deal with Liverpool in 2022, extending his stay until the summer of 2026. Beyond that, though, Alonso, the winner of the Champions League, has been mentioned by both Lineker and Shearer as a possible successor to Klopp in the future.

Shearer stated on the podcast The Rest Is Football: “He’s getting great reviews, isn’t he? He’s had a great start to his managerial and coaching career. If he continues on, it won’t be long until people begin to observe him if they haven’t already, and you never know.”

“I think there’s every chance that Carlo Ancelotti ends up there as manager of a certain Jude Bellingham once he walks away or is pushed out, as is often the case at Real Madrid,” Lineker stated. Furthermore, he may follow (Jurgen) Klopp in the future. You always do with these things, don’t you? Steven Gerrard will always be there.”

Shearer said, “That might all change in a year,” to wrap up the discussion. However, it appears that he will stay at the top for a very long time, doesn’t he?”

November 11, 2023