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Thiago Alcantara, Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool released injury news and return dates ahead of Leicester

Up-to-date Liverpool injury information as Jurgen Klopp’s team gets ready to play Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.

When Liverpool faces Leicester City in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night at Anfield, they will be hoping to build on their promising start to the season.

This season, the Reds have won five of their six Premier League games after defeating West Ham 3-1 at home on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp’s team has been nearly unbeatable in all competitions after adding a 3-1 Europa League victory away at LASK.

Klopp is anticipated to make changes against the Foxes, but he might need to check on a few first team stars before the match.

Here are the most recent injury updates for Liverpool and potential return dates:

Thiago Alcantara

Before experiencing a setback in training in August, Thiago Alcantara was just a few steps away from making his long-awaited comeback.

On August 27, Jurgen Klopp announced that Thiago would resume training, but the Spaniard did so too soon and hasn’t played since.

Thiago experienced a minor setback.
We need to take it a little slower there, Klopp said, because he started working out with the team and experienced a minor setback.

It’s not cool for him and it’s not cool for us, but that’s just how it is.
To stay current, Thiago will likely do so during the September international break.
I’m hoping it’ll be sufficient.
The remaining items are all on hand.

Thiago is still working separately from the main group, but Liverpool is hoping to get him back to full training soon.

Expected return date: Unknown

Trent Alexander Arnold

With just under 20 minutes remaining, Trent Alexander-Arnold sustained an injury during the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, limping off the field and down the tunnel.

The Scouse full-back hasn’t played in the three weeks since that game, according to Jurgen Klopp, who acknowledged afterward that it was a hamstring issue.

Alexander-Arnold has resumed running but hadn’t resumed full training in time for West Ham.
However, he might return against Tottenham on September 30.

Expected return date: Late September

Conor Bradle

In two preseason games in Germany, the young full-back played 90 minutes, and his performances demonstrated potential.

Following a minor, unidentified injury, he was later excluded from the group that traveled to Singapore.
He hasn’t been included in any matchday squads since the season’s debut, though he has been participating in training since his teammates returned to England.

After establishing himself in League One with Bolton Wanderers last year, the Northern Irishman is anticipated to fit into Klopp’s plans as Alexander-Arnold’s backup once healthy.

Expected return date: Unknown

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Infuriating injury to a Liverpool winger will keep him out till October

Young Liverpool player Kaide Gordon might need to sit out for a while longer after rolling his ankle.

The 18-year-old is anticipated to be sidelined for the following two weeks, according to chief football writer for the Liverpool Echo Ian Doyle.

Fans and the player alike can exhale with relief knowing that the problem is not nearly as serious as the pelvic issue that kept him in the hospital for nearly two years.

one of the most captivating young people in the country.

The expectations were high coming to Anfield because, at least in the Rams’ eyes, he left Derby County with a reputation as the top 16-year-old talent in England.

However, Gordon still has a bright future in the red part of Merseyside at the age of 18.
This should be clear to everyone.

It’s unfortunate that he will not be able to resume his career until October because of yet another problem, but hopefully this is the last one for a while.

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Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp gives Ryan Gravenberch injury update as he makes history

Jurgen Klopp is pleased with Liverpool’s efforts in Austria after goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah gave his team victory over LASK in the Europa League

Liverpool got off to a winning start to their Europa League season by beating LASK on Thursday evening.

The Reds were not at their best in Austria, but goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah helped Jurgen Klopp’s team to a 3-1 victory.
Liverpool fell behind for the fourth time in five games when Florian Flecker scored into the bottom corner, but the Reds improved after the break.

Nunez scored from the spot to make it 1-1 after Diaz was brought down and the Colombian winger gave Liverpool the lead after a low cross from Ryan Gravenberch. Salah then came off the bench to score a third and make the match secure

Liverpool will now turn their attention to their Premier League clash against West Ham on Sunday.
Here you will find the latest news about the club.

Gravenberch injury not serious

Gravenberch made his first Liverpool start since his £34 million move from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day.
He made a good impression by going up and down the pitch and recording his first assist.

But it looked like his full debut may have been ruined when he went down in the second half after a strong run forward.
Salah was called from the bench as Gravenberch cautiously walked away

Luckily Klopp confirmed that it was nothing serious for the 21-year-old midfielder.
He told TNT Sports after the match that the Dutchman was suffering from cramps after a long period without regular playing time.
“He told me he had a cramp and that makes sense,” he said.
“I think it was his first start in a long time

September 26, 2023
Liverpool will soon start contract negotiations with two stars, as the 32-year-old is thought to be the main priority

Liverpool will soon start contract negotiations with two stars, as the 32-year-old is thought to be the main priority

As the Merseyside club prepares to get in touch with their representatives to start negotiations over new contracts, Liverpool will soon talk about the futures of Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip.

The contracts for both players at Anfield expire at the end of the current season, and Liverpool is willing to extend their tenure with the fan favorites.

Although negotiations have not yet begun, sources have told CaughtOffside that the Premier League’s powerhouses are prepared to speak with both players’ support systems.

Thiago, who was in high demand from Saudi Arabian clubs this summer, is Jurgen Klopp’s top priority.
The Reds are confident that they can persuade the Spaniard to remain at the Premier League club, and it is hoped that negotiations will soon begin. However, that interest hasn’t gone away in the interim.

Despite the fact that Thiago has not yet appeared on the field for Liverpool this season due to injury, Klopp’s admiration for the midfielder has not diminished.

Joel Matip might leave Liverpool at the end of the current season despite his desire to continue his career there.
The Merseyside club is currently evaluating the chance to strengthen their defense ahead of next season and will try to add a younger talent to their ranks, which is bad news for Matip.

It would be prudent to monitor Salah’s future after the summer transfer window.
Saudi Arabia is determined to keep the Liverpool superstar and is already formulating a plan for the near future in order to take advantage of his 2025 contract expiration. The Athletic Club’s Nico Williams is one of the names the Reds are currently considering as a winger replacement.

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Responding to Jurgen Klopp’s complaint and challenging Liverpool’s decision, LASK’s head coach says it’s “not a big deal.”

Thomas Sageder, the head coach of LASK, responds to Liverpool’s 3-1 Europa League victory over his team at home.

When Liverpool defeated the Austrians 3-1 on Thursday night, LASK head coach Thomas Sageder questioned whether Liverpool’s second goal should have stood.

A Darwin Nunez penalty, along with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, helped Jurgen Klopp’s team rally after falling behind 1-0 at the break.

The victory marked the start of their Europa League group-stage campaign.

Sageder questioned whether it was appropriate to give Liverpool a penalty after Diaz was brought down in the box, but he was more upset with a purported foul that occurred before the Colombian’s own goal.

We need to improve on a few things, he told reporters, “but we could compete against Liverpool.”.

“Every loss can be turned into a learning experience, and that is what I will tell my players.

“We actually anticipated their lineup to be that way. We paid no attention to names.
We learned that Liverpool is a top team in the second half.

To win balls and create situations was very difficult for us.

“I will have to check the penalty; I don’t know what it is.
I believe there was a foul against us prior to the second goal, but I will need to double-check it.

Sageder downplayed Klopp’s complaints about the Raiffeisen Arena pitch in the meantime.

Perhaps Mr. Klopp is accustomed to different pitches, he suggested.
But I believe it was manageable and not a big deal.”

September 22, 2023
Four Liverpool players have three months to save their careers or risk being kicked out of the team.

Liverpool released most of their fringe stars over the summer, although the restructuring could continue into January.

Liverpool spent a lot of money over the summer as part of their rebuild and there is no reason to believe that the restructuring will not continue in the January transfer window.
The Reds have started the Premier League season unbeaten and could require further investment if they are able to challenge for the title.

Jürgen Klopp fundamentally overhauled his midfield this summer, signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo.

As a result, several experienced stars were allowed to leave – such as James Milner – and the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson were also made easier.

Liverpool were expected to strengthen their defense before the end of the transfer window and this target could be achieved in the January transfer window.

Other new arrivals cannot be ruled out, but could be recruited to replace those allowed to leave the club.

Express Sport looks at four stars who have three months to prove their worth to Klopp or risk being moved…

Thiago Alcántara

Despite interest from Saudi clubs and Turkish teams, Liverpool decided to retain Thiago’s services. The Spaniard has not played for the club so far this season due to injury problems and needs to stay fit if he is to have a future at Anfield.
The ex-Bayern Munich star’s contract expires at the end of the season and the Reds could be tempted to pay a transfer fee for his services in January if they decide not to give him a new contract.

Joel Matip

Liverpool were expected to sign a left-sided defender this summer, and with Matip in the final year of his contract, the writing is on the wall for the 32-year-old.

With Joe Gomez signing a long-term contract with the club last year, the England international remains part of Klopp’s long-term plans and so Matip must prove he has something to offer if he is to avoid being released for a fee minimum in January.

Ben Doak

Teenage star Doak had no shortage of interest over the summer and a loan move looked likely, but ultimately the striker has remained on Merseyside and is gaining valuable experience working alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah and Darwin on a daily basis Nunez. Opportunities will be difficult to come by for the 17-year-old and if he fails to demonstrate that he is ready, a short-term loan in January could be an option for Liverpool to ensure their number 50 gains valuable experience. that he must continue to make progress

Caoimhin Kelleher

Ireland international Kelleher attracted interest from Celtic and Wolves this summer, but it was ultimately decided that he would remain at his boyhood club.

However, it remains to be seen how long Klopp can convince “the number two best goalkeeper in the world” to continue working with him.
Kelleher is likely to feature in cup competitions for the Reds and could push to start some league games if he impresses on those occasions.
Otherwise, Liverpool may have no choice but to grant the 24-year-old goalkeeper’s transfer wish.

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Liverpool selects its Europa League team.

A 23-man roster has been announced by Liverpool for the UEFA Europa League.

The Reds’ ‘A list’ comprises teenagers Bobby Clark and Ben Doak in addition to summer additions Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

The ‘B list’ will include players like Stefan Bajcetic and Harvey Elliott as well as any others who were born on or after January 1, 2002 and have spent two years at the club.

Goalkeepers

Caoimhin Kelleher, Alisson Becker, and Vitezslav Jaros.

Defenders

Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate, and Kostas Tsimikas.

Midfielders

Bobby Clark, Thiago Alcantara, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

Forwards

Darwin, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Ben Doak.

September 16, 2023
Alexander-Arnold, Thiago, Konate: full list of Liverpool injured players and possible return games– gallery

Liverpool injury news on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Thiago Alcantara and others.

Liverpool are off to an encouraging start to the 2023/24 season.

The Reds took ten points from their opening four games and ended the international break with an impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

Jürgen Klopp will be really pleased with what he has seen so far and he will know that there is much more to come.
However, for the next week he will be praying that none of his players representing their country get injured.
Liverpool will use the break of the season to address some of their current fitness issues at Anfield.
Ahead of the trip to Wolves on Saturday 16 September, here’s a look at the current injury situation.

2.Thiago Alcantara – hip

He hasn’t played for Liverpool since April after undergoing surgery.
Thiago has suffered a setback in his recovery recently, but Klopp is hoping the break is “enough” for the midfielder to return to action.
Possible Second Game: Possible Second Game: Wolves (A), Sat 16 Sep.

3. Jarell Quansah – unknown

The young defender has come off the bench in Liverpool’s last two games.
It came as a surprise that he pulled out of the England U20s and hopefully he just has a small problem.

Likely return: Wolves (A), Sat 16 Sep.
4. Trent Alexander-Arnold – hamstrings

He equalized in the win against Aston Villa and retired from England.
It is suggested that he will be sidelined for two weeks.
Possible return: West Ham (H), Sun Sept

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September 7, 2023
Jurgen Klopp has hit the jackpot with Liverpool summer transfer ahead of Newcastle

Our weekly Liverpool jury columnists consider the Bournemouth victory as well as Sunday’s matchup with Newcastle United.

When Liverpool plays Newcastle United this weekend, they will be looking to build on last Saturday’s three-point performance.

The Reds should be extremely encouraged by the fact that they were the only Premier League team to sweep Eddie Howe’s team from the previous season as they get ready to square off against the Magpies once more.

After the Argentine’s red card was overturned, Jurgen Klopp will have access to Alexis Mac Allister on Sunday afternoon, which is a significant improvement for the midfield. Additionally, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are nearing their respective comebacks from injuries, while Curtis Jones might miss his second straight game due to an ankle problem.

Four supporters have provided their opinions as part of a weekly ECHO fan column in anticipation of the Reds’ upcoming matchup with the Magpies.

Rhys Buchanan (city centre, @Rhys_Buchanan) – No changes required ahead of Sunday

I was more than happy to return to Anfield last weekend, reconnecting with old friends and familiar faces I hadn’t seen in a long time and remembering routines while enjoying a few cold beers in the beautiful sunshine. Fortunately, the Reds had no intention of ruining the celebration, so we could take pleasure in watching various other encouraging results accumulate over the course of the round of games (and that’s before we get to how I’ve missed the pies).

Aside from the initial shakiness at the back, I thought we displayed strong character to rally and could take a lot of positives with us. I was quietly impressed by Wataru Endo’s grit and determination, despite the challenging circumstances surrounding his introduction following Mac Allister’s severe dismissal. Diaz appears to be in great shape elsewhere, and Szoboszlai has all the makings of being a key player this season.

I would be looking to start the same team for Sunday’s challenging away game at Newcastle, and as a realist at this point, I would settle for a point to build on, or even better, a repeat of the Reds’ decisive away victory at St. James’ Park last season! Up the Reds.

Szoboszlai already has the look of the real deal, says Andrew Cullen (Widnes, @brothersred5).

Liverpool produced a composed performance against Bournemouth after a tentative start. Dominik Szoboszlai gave a dynamic, fluid performance that was overflowing with speed and power. He already has the appearance of being the player who can give the Liverpool midfield new life. We have benefited from having box-to-box midfielders who are strong and athletic, like Henderson and Fabinho, as well as players with flair, like Thiago and Keta.

Cody Gakpo’s midfield experiment hasn’t quite succeeded. Gakpo was essential to the team’s success last season in a more advanced role. He has, however, quickly lost playing time this season when he has been positioned in the middle of the field. When we want to unleash more attacking players onto the field at Anfield, Gakpo may be an option in the midfield, but as an established midfielder, the early indications are that such a position will stifle his brilliance rather than unfold it.

I anticipate Gakpo to be replaced by Endo when Manchester United visit this weekend. Our defensive posture should be improved by this switch. Even at this early stage, we must keep up with the advancing front-runners in the title race, which is already under way.

Liverpool is taking lessons from last year, writes David Shams (@ShamsWriter, Beijing).

Last season, the Liverpool supporters were doubting everything at this point. Sure, the 9-0 and 7-0 victories over Bournemouth and Manchester United offered a glimmer of hope, but the assurance we found in those performances could never be replicated. Was this the beginning of the end after such a high?

Of course, there are still unanswered questions. Once one issue is resolved today, another one will arise tomorrow.

Although it’s still very early in the season, it seems like some of the weaknesses from the previous campaign are almost completely overcome. In the past year, such grit and determination have not been seen. The team would have crumbled and flailed as they attempted to get back into the game against Bournemouth had they conceded an early goal. Unlike before, this time.

They managed to grind out a difficult point on the road at Stamford Bridge, which was something that the team from the previous season struggled with in other away games.
For Sunday, this is encouraging.
Newcastle has grown stronger as a result of its renovation, riding high on petrodollars. A loss won’t end the season, but if you win all three, we’ll leave a lasting impression. It’s safe to say that last season is over.

The overturning of Mac Allister’s red card on Sunday could be crucial, according to James Noble (Worcestershire, @james_noble98).

We may not have had the easiest victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, but that might have worked in our favor. Finally, despite being down a goal and then a player, Liverpool responded enthusiastically and positively. As a season goes on, it can’t help but be beneficial to be able to use adversity as a springboard when necessary.

Dominik Szoboszlai served as the process’s technically astute driving force. What encouraging preliminary evidence the Hungarian is providing. However, the Reds continue to overly encourage their opponents. Sunday probably has a lot less margin for error.

Going to St. James’ Park in order to take on Newcastle does seem to jump off the page. The Magpies, radiant under Eddie Howe, should present a significant challenge. It’s one to anticipate and be prepared for.

It could be crucial to know when to shift up a gear and when to put the car into cruise. The rhythmic sense of Alexis Mac Allister can be useful in that regard. On Tuesday, it was extremely gratifying to learn that his red card had been overturned. Jürgen Klopp’s team can thrive in this environment if they have strong foundations and a persistent willingness to roll with the punches.

August 25, 2023
Liverpool suffer from ‘new injury’ as four midfielders could miss AFC Bournemouth fixture

Liverpool squad news as Curtis Jones is injured.

Curtis Jones looks set to miss Liverpool’s match against AFC Bournemouth. The midfielder suffered a twisted ankle in training earlier this week, according to The Athletic, which ruled him out of action ahead of Saturday’s fixture with the Cherries at Anfield (3pm BST).

Jones came off the bench in the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the 2023/24 Premier League curtain-opener last week. The 22-year-old was not photographed with the rest of his teammates at the AXA Training Center on Wednesday, with his injury likely explaining his absence. It is hoped that Jones’ problem is not too serious and that he will be back for the trip to Newcastle United next week, but it is a blow for Jurgen Klopp who is already lacking opportunities in midfield.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Thiago Alcantara is back in training but still not ready to join him as he underwent hip surgery in April. Stefan Bajcetic underwent adductor surgery in March and is not yet considered fit to play.

Meanwhile, there is uncertainty whether newcomer Wataru Endo will get a work permit in time for his performance. The 30-year-old joined Liverpool from Stuttgart for a fee of £16m, it was announced on Friday. Klopp confirmed the player is physically ready, having already started the season at Stuttgart, but said: “We’ll see.”

As things stand, Klopp’s suitable midfield options for Bournemouth are summer signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, who both made their Chelsea debuts. Cody Gakpo was dropped off in the engine room at Stamford Bridge while Harvey Elliott impressed coming off the bench. Youngster James McConnell was given a place among the substitutes.

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Liverpool ‘won’t use money as excuse’ – despite influence of Chelsea and Saudi Arabian transfer

Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool will not use the money as an “excuse” in the transfer window, despite growing influence and cash flow from Chelsea and Saudi Arabia.

The big stories this week centered on Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea in deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who have both opted to join the London club.

The Reds have responded by signing Wataru Endo, but this has only fueled the fire in many quarters when it comes to the club’s appeal, something Klopp has rejected.

Klopp often provides glowing answers to questions at his press conferences and Friday was no different after being asked if the club is having trouble signing players this summer.

“I’m not sure if it has anything to do with Liverpool, to be honest. More difficult to dress? No,” Klopp insisted.

“Everything is more difficult, everything. There are reasons, you all know them. You’ve probably written about this before, these stories aren’t what I have to say about them. “But it’s really difficult, there are a lot of things that have changed since last year.”

Alluding to Chelsea’s never-ending transfer cases, Klopp continued: “Some clubs do it differently and nobody understands 100 per cent how it works.”

“As a normal club it’s really difficult to follow them. We just watch what they do and that’s fine, not my problem. I don’t blame anyone for what it is.”

Klopp also cited Saudi Arabia’s growing power to throw “infinite sums of money” at players making life “more difficult”, but that played no part in convincing a target to move to Anfield.

“Also, Saudi Arabia is not making it easy. Our window ends on August 31st [note: it’s September 1st] and their window is still open, so for players who aren’t happy, they will come back.

“It’s okay if there’s another league that’s growing, it’s football, that’s fine. We don’t have the right to say it’s not allowed, China has tried, the United States could still try. No problem.

“But infinite money creates problems, that’s how it is. We sit here and [think] ‘what can we do now’. It would be nice if someone could come up with a solution, some rules – I don’t know.

“Yes, it has become more difficult, but not to convince players to go to Liverpool,” he continued.

“One hundred percent, if you called a million players, they would come right away. We just have to make sure you pick the right one, our timing is different from others. “We can’t just spend and watch later, that’s the way things are.
It is good.

“I’m here and I’m very happy with the transfer window right now, our transfer window.

“I know what happened last week, I know what football fans are like and I know they would rather bring in a £110m or £150m player, and your club can do it.

“This is quite nice, but in the end the pitch is the same size, the player doesn’t grow with the money he costs, it’s quite the opposite. “I’m really happy for the moment. We keep looking, we keep looking.

“We will do everything we can to make the best decisions for this club and we won’t use a second of money or anything as an excuse. We just do it with everything we have. That’s the idea. “We do it our way, we are here and we are ready to fight.”

August 18, 2023
Liverpool are considering a move for the 25-year-old left-back to the Premier League

Liverpool are reportedly considering signing Brighton and Hove Albion full-back Pervis Estupinan.

This according to a recent report from Football Transfers, according to which Jurgen Klopp is already making plans for Andy Robertson’s long-term successor.

The 25-year-old Estupinan had a strong season with the Seagulls last time out. Following his £18m transfer from Villarreal just over 12 months ago, Brighton’s versatile number 30 has shown all the signs of becoming a top-flight left-back in the Premier League.

And with Robertson turning 30 early next year, the Scotsman will eventually need to be replaced and, according to these latest reports, there are initial concerns over the former Hull City defender’s fitness.

Fans may be surprised to hear these reports; Especially considering the Reds’ reliable number 26 started 26 Premier League games last season – the same number of home games as last season.

Nonetheless, Estupinan quickly became one of England’s most influential full-backs; As a player who can defend and attack, Klopp could do much worse when it comes to a potential replacement for a player who was undoubtedly one of his best performers during his tenure.

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Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

August 10, 2023
Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

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Revealed: Kylian Mbappe has a ‘big’ admirer in Liverpool, and sponsors are willing to pay up for a’sensational’ deal.

According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Kylian Mbappe has a “huge” admiration for Liverpool and would prefer to sign with them on a sensational season-long loan than any of his many other suitors worldwide.

However, there is little chance that the star player from Paris Saint-Germain will make an unexpected transfer to Anfield before the window closes.

As Mbappe looks for a solution for the last year of his contract, Jurgen Klopp publicly laughed off the possibility earlier this week.

Because PSG knew he wouldn’t sign a contract extension, they dropped the 24-year-old from their preseason tour of South Korea and Japan on July 21 and put him up for sale. They wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible.

When he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2019, they think he has already decided to sign with Real Madrid.

When his contract expires next summer, PSG does not want to let him leave for free. The impasse between the player and club worsened last week when he refused to talk about a possible one-year move to Saudi Arabia after Al Hilal submitted a world-record £259m bid.

The France sensation, who nearly signed with them as a 15-year-old but chose to sign with Monaco instead, has been linked to Liverpool as a possible destination.

Despite the fact that it would end the Frenchman’s problems with playing time, it would put PSG in a precarious position with regard to a potential fee before his contract expires.

The French powerhouses would be open to discussing a loan with a buyout clause before the summer of 2019, but Liverpool lacks the financial wherewithal to sign Mbappe to a long-term contract.

As it is believed that sponsors would contribute to the enormous salary demanded by the World Cup hat-trick hero, obtaining a loan would not be impossible.

Mbappe and his mother, who serves as his main agent, have a soft spot for Liverpool, but anything more than that is out of the question for the Merseysiders.

Both are rumored to be huge supporters of the team, the club, and the entertaining and watchable playing style that Klopp has cultivated.

August 8, 2023
Thiago is ready to go with the new $122 million duo – the best Liverpool team to take on Chelsea after transfer move.

Now that Chelsea is coming up, Liverpool needs to start planning itsteam carefully. That might depend more on Thiago’s return than it does on transfer activity.

There hasn’t been any substantial Liverpool transfer news since Fabinho and Jordan Henderson’s departures were made official. The lack of new defensive midfielders has led to an urgent need for one, but otherwise things have been eerily quiet.

Of course, there has been the widely reported pursuit of Roméo Lavia, but one week out from the start of Liverpool’s Premier League campaign, that has not yet resulted in anything. At this point, Jürgen Klopp must start preparing for the Chelsea game without a new hire in the Fabinho position.

It’s possible that a deal will be reached in the next seven days, either for Lavia or for someone else, but Klopp’s sudden inclusion of a new player without even a week’s worth of training would be highly unusual. Additionally, it wouldn’t be very beneficial. He must look internally for the solutions.

The closest thing to recent transfer news Liverpool has had is two players who might (infuriatingly) be characterized as “like new signings,” so perhaps they hold the key. Both Thiago and Stefan Bajeti were scheduled to resume full team training yesterday, according to David Lynch’s report for This is Anfield, and either of them could legitimately be considered for the starting number six position against Chelsea.

This pair will undoubtedly have limited training experience because they have missed the entirety of preseason, much like any new transfer addition. However, unlike a genuine new signing, they at least are aware of Klopp’s system’s requirements.

They would be preferable to the Curtis Jones solution overall. Considering his attacking tendencies, the academy graduate has performed admirably, but it is obvious that he lacks Fabinho’s ability to break up counterattacks. He is only effective as a deep controller when Liverpool is certain it will win the match.

Overall, Thiago must win, provided he is healthy. Contrary to popular belief, he contributes defensively more than enough; he just needs to break the habit of losing his possessions in dangerous areas. In contrast to Bajeti, he also brings a seasoned perspective, providing some stability in a midfield for Liverpool that has undergone significant change.

After all, he’ll probably be paired with the new Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai team, which has a $122 million (£96 million/€111 million) budget. When they both started together for the first time against Bayern Munich, they both made an impression and have since displayed encouraging signs of assimilating into Klopp’s preferred strategy. They are able to offer Thiago the urgent protection he needs up front, and they are free to move forward with the veteran’s support in their rear.

But that doesn’t mean Liverpool can afford to put off its search for a new center-midfielder until after their match against Chelsea. While Klopp may not be looking for a starter for the first game, he still needs to integrate a new specialist number six as soon as possible, and the ideal situation would still see Lavia signed prior to the start of the season.

He should ideally be prepared to start the match against Chelsea on the bench and possibly enter at the end. However, the Thiago option at least ensures that Liverpool won’t be held to ransom in the days leading up to the start of the new season because the ideal midfield for that match will now be composed of players already at Klopp’s disposal.

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Konaté; Van Dijk; Robertson; Thiago; Mac Allister; Szoboszlai; Jota; Gakpo; Salah; could be a lineup against Chelsea.

August 6, 2023
If Liverpool can address two problems, Jürgen Klopp already has a new Fabinho who is similar to Moisés Caicedo.

Liverpool need a ‘new Fabinho’ as Jurgen Klopp approaches the new season without a permanent number six. But he already has a Moisés Caicedo figure in the ranks.

In a dream transfer window, Jürgen Klopp would undoubtedly get away with twice at Brighton. Liverpool have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and re-teaming him with Moisés Caicedo would be a ruthlessly effective way to fill the Fabinho gap.

In April, Sky Sports reported that Caicedo was an interesting player for Liverpool. They have cited him as a player who could make up for Jude Bellingham’s missed entry, but like the Englishman, Brighton’s in-demand midfielder is an excellent all-rounder and could even be a solution to Fabinho’s farewell.

Since then, transfer reports have stalled, with Chelsea the leading candidate. With several big offers rejected, it seems clear that Caicedo has long since moved out of the price range Liverpool would like to operate in.

If anything, Caicedo’s unavailability underlines the deal Liverpool made with Mac Allister, having taken advantage of a very advantageous release clause. But a player similar to his former Brighton colleague – someone who is both a six and an eight, with proven world-class qualities – would make Klopp feel a lot better about the situation in midfield. That player may already be in the ranks of Liverpool. Although Klopp has mainly used him up front, his numbers paint him as a very similar proposition to Caicedo, with numbers of tackles far exceeding last season’s version of Fabinho.

Come forward, Thiago Alcântara. With Caicedo ranked his most comparable player in Europe’s top five leagues by FBref, their profile is flawless. After welcoming Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in the number eight roles and watching the development of Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott, Klopp could now see his Spanish master as a dedicated number six. The biggest myth about Thiago’s career at Liverpool is that he is weak in possession. The opposite is clearly true. His 3.35 tackles per 90 minutes last year placed him in the 95th percentile of all midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues, despite him playing for a team that dominates possession. For context, Fabinho recorded 2.13 tackles per game over the same period.

Thiago is also an expert on wiretapping. The same ability to read the game that makes him so good in possession also allows him to deflect attacks.

So where do these defensive misconceptions about Thiago come from? One possibility is that fans realize the very real problem that the Spaniard has a tendency to take unnecessary risks in dangerous areas, a habit that can create chances out of thin air for the opposition.

It’s a clearly unusual trend for Fabinho and Klopp would need to address it before he can truly trust Thiago as his number six. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich star was disowned 1.67 times per 90 minutes last season, putting him well below the Premier League’s fourth percentile. With 0.38, Fabinho was in the 93rd percentile.

However, given his playing intelligence and ability to follow instructions, there is reason to be optimistic that Thiago can adapt. Particularly when deployed as a deeper midfielder, he could certainly be struck by the importance of a safety-based approach.

It is the second problem which seems a little more insurmountable and which could force Klopp to return to the transfer market. While Caicedo made 37 appearances last season, Thiago made just 18, with the veteran struggling with fitness issues since he arrived at Anfield. Although this is a ‘stop-gap’ in Thiago’s final year of contract, there is no real reason to be optimistic that his fitness can reach the level Liverpool need. It would certainly be unwise for Klopp to rely on his existing line-up in the middle of the park knowing that his only solution Fabinho for the senior is so injury-prone.

However, Thiago’s presence at least means Liverpool could potentially walk away with just one more signing in midfield. There’s no denying that it’s still a risk, but it’s a calculated risk – especially if the money saved is invested in bringing in defensive staff.

Signing a young number six like Roméo Lavia and then balancing your minutes with Thiago and Stefan Bajčetić seems like a sensible path. Days away are to be expected for the oldest member of the trio, but the young duo are said to have enough confidence during these times to get involved.

Of course, a young and fit Thiago would be the ultimate transfer dream and that’s basically Caicedo. But given the realities of Liverpool’s budget and the very real need to kick out an elite ‘unicorn’ defender with his left foot, Klopp may already be thinking about his new Fabinho.

August 1, 2023