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Following the suspension of Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp has just received some news from Liverpool that he rarely likes.

Following the suspension of Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp has just received some news from Liverpool that he rarely likes.

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, may be keeping his fingers crossed for the upcoming international break, but his position on Virgil van Dijk may be the opposite.

Jurgen Klopp’s stance on Virgil van Dijk may be in sharp contrast to his plan for the international break, which is to hold his breath and keep his fingers crossed.

The Liverpool manager, like any other club manager, undoubtedly spends the break in play for international matches hoping all of his players return healthy and relatively underworked for their respective countries.

Klopp, however, might be appreciative that Van Dijk has recently played a few minutes for the Netherlands in the case of his captain.
Six days prior to Sunday night’s 2-1 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, the Reds captain led Oranje to a victory over Greece by the score of 3-0.

But in the case of his captain, Klopp might be appreciative of Van Dijk playing recently for the Netherlands. The Reds captain led Oranje to a 3-0 victory over Greece six days prior, and on Sunday night at the Aviva Stadium, he helped defeat Ireland with a 2-1 victory.

Van Dijk will miss nearly a month of Premier League action after being dismissed just before the half-hour mark of that dramatic victory at Newcastle United on August 27 and having his subsequent suspension increased to two games for his reaction.

It means that Liverpool will have played more than 210 minutes without him in their lineup by the time he is available to be called upon again, which is not ideal for a new captain trying to adjust to his newly acquired responsibilities.

The No. 4 kicked his heels during the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa before the break and will once more be unavailable to Klopp by the time they are hosted by Wolves on September 16.
The manager won’t risk his captain in Austria either, as he wants to use his entire team in the opening stages of Group E, especially since LASK will begin their Europa League campaign almost a week from now.

The game time for Ronald Koeman’s Dutch team will therefore be welcomed by the staff at the AXA Centre, especially since Ibrahima Konate has been sidelined with an injury since the win over Bournemouth last month.
Van Dijk has the visit of West Ham United on September 24 circled on his calendar.

The international break has kept Van Dijk sharp for the return of domestic play later this month, which is good news for Klopp because Trent Alexander-Arnold is also dealing with a hamstring problem and Liverpool cannot afford to have too many players in their defensive unit struggling with either fitness or form.
One of the Reds’ rare advantages.

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Livperpool submitted club-record offer to sign 25-year-old after Moises Caicedo ignore

Liverpool have been linked with a number of midfielders heading in to the summer transfer window.

The Reds have signed Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo and Dominik Szoboszlai to improve their midfield opportunities.

However, they failed in the pursuit of Brighton and Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador international has instead opted for a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea.

According to a report from AS, Liverpool attempted to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after being turned down by Caicedo.
The report adds that the Magpies immediately rejected the offer and were reluctant to approve his departure.

Liverpool have reportedly made a club record offer of around £100m for the 25-year-old Premier League midfielder.

However, Newcastle are one of the richest clubs in the world and they don’t need to sell their best players. Unsurprisingly, they decided to turn down Liverpool’s offer.

Guimaraes has been a key player for Newcastle since he arrived and is one of the best midfielders in the league. Losing him would have been a huge blow for Newcastle.

Liverpool would certainly need a quality player like him and Guimaraes would have improved him in the middle of the park.

Although Liverpool have significantly improved their midfield, they could still use a good quality defensive midfielder in the near future.
It remains to be seen if they will decide to enter the January transfer market for more additions

September 13, 2023
Virgil van Dijk’s statement after the prolonged ban by FA

With Virgil van Dijk handed a £100,000 fine and a one-match ban for his red card at Newcastle, the Liverpool captain has issued a statement.

Van Dijk had already ruled out the Reds’ 3-0 win over Aston Villa due to the suspension he received for a straight red card at St James’ Park.

But Friday brought the expected news that, because of his reaction to being sacked for taking out last man Alexander Isak, he would also miss another game.

The FA confirmed that Van Dijk’s suspension had been extended to the away match against Wolves on 16 September, with the centre-back also fined £100,000.

In a statement on his Instagram story shortly afterwards, Van Dijk wrote: “I would like to make it clear that I fully accept the jury’s decision.

“It was the first red card of my Liverpool career and I let my frustration get the better of me in an intense and passionate moment.

“I apologized to the match officials immediately after the game and I take full responsibility for that.

“Now is the time to move forward. I will continue to support the team in any way I can.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND – Sunday August 27, 2023: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk walks away after being shot during the FA Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Liverpool FC at St James’ Park.
Liverpool won 2-1.
(Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Van Dijk’s broadcast came after a lengthy discussion between referee John Brooks and VAR Stuart Attwell, with audio of the incident sent to Sky Sports.

Brooks’ initial decision stood, with Dutch protesting the entire time as the officer told him, “Don’t do anything stupid.”

After VAR confirmation, Brooks insisted Van Dijk should “go now”, with the player telling the referee his decision was a “bloody joke”.

Fourth official Craig Pawson then tried to calm the number four down on the touchline, with Van Dijk telling him: “Don’t touch me” before heading into the tunnel.

The FA statement on Friday said: “The defender admitted acting inappropriately and using abusive and insulting words towards a match official after being sent off in the 29th minute.”

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Fabrizio Romano responds to the unexpected Liverpool transfer rumor of a swap.

Despite transfer rumors involving a potential swap deal for Joao Felix, Liverpool never thought about selling Darwin Nunez this summer.

Fabrizio Romano made this claim in his exclusive CaughtOffside column in response to some claims that Liverpool had the option of swapping Nunez for Felix.

The Uruguayan international didn’t have the easiest time in his first season at Anfield last year, but it appears that manager Jurgen Klopp and the club’s board were all in favor of keeping him.

There doesn’t seem to be much substance to this story as Nunez is reportedly content at Liverpool and proud of being seen as untouchable by the Merseyside giants, according to Romano.

Romano is quick to provide accurate information on which stories are worth paying attention to and which are exaggerated or even lacking in substance.
There is always a ton of rumors and speculation throughout the summer and even in between the transfer windows.

Darwin Nunez – Despite rumors that a trade for Joao Felix was under consideration, Liverpool never wanted Darwin Nunez to leave this summer, according to Romano.

“On the club side, the decision to retain Darwin was made in a very clear manner by the board and the manager. Darwin was overjoyed when Liverpool declared him untouchable

September 9, 2023
Virgil Van Dijk is given an additional suspension following the red card incident

The captain will miss Liverpool’s return from the international break.

Even though they eventually came from behind against Newcastle United, it was still frustrating to see captain Virgil van Dijk sent off for his first Liverpool red card. The red card for fouling a player in the penalty area and preventing a scoring opportunity resulted in a one-match suspension.
As a result, Van Dijk missed Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

However, after the decision, van Dijk took the matter further by arguing on the pitch with referee John Brooks. After the match the FA fined him for disorderly conduct. Van Dijk had a week to refute this claim.

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— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) August 29, 2023

There were fears that this accusation would cause Van Dijk to miss more games, and that is the case.

It was announced that he would miss Liverpool’s next match against Wolves and be fined £100,000 for the offence.

The official statement read: “Virgil van Dijk has been suspended for one match and fined £100,000 for breaching FA Rule E3 during Liverpool’s Premier League match against Newcastle United on Sunday August 27.
“The defender admitted acting inappropriately and using abusive and insulting words towards a match official following his sending off in the 29th minute and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent regulatory commission.” When the time comes.

Considering the series of unfortunate events that Liverpool faced in the first four games of the season, it is very fortunate that they had an easy schedule to start this season.
Despite having two players sent off in two of their four matches, the Reds still collected 10 points from a possible 12.

Barring any unforeseen events, van Dijk will be available for selection for their first Europa League match against LASK Linz in Austria on Thursday September 21.
His Premier League ban will then end the following Sunday when Liverpool face West Ham United.

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Liverpool could make ‘third attempt’ to sign centre-back after £20mllion offer rejected

Liverpool have been linked with the move of former transfer target Lloyd Kelly

Although Jürgen Klopp publicly stated in May that he would sign a new central defender, Liverpool have failed to strengthen their defense this summer.
Instead, revamping the midfield became the priority as the Reds parted ways with £150m to sign Alex Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch.

Obviously they were looking for a young left-back, who could also play as a left-back and who would then fit well into their new preferred inverted full-back form. Levi Colwill had his admirers at Anfield after a successful season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, but the England Under-21 international opted to sign a new long-term contract with Chelsea instead.

Had Liverpool not been caught off guard by Saudi interest in Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, they might have looked for an alternative to Colwill.
Instead, all that remains is to further strengthen the midfield, which has already included Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, with the arrival of Endo and Gravenberch.

However, their failure to sign a new centre-back has already come under scrutiny four games into the new Premier League season.

Klopp was left with Joel Matip and Joe Gomez as a pair in the 3-0 win over Aston Villa, with teenager Jarell Quansah the only substitute, while Ibrahima Konate is currently unavailable with a muscle injury, and Virgil van Dijk was waiting to see if His suspension following his sending off against Newcastle United was extended after being charged by the FA.

Admittedly, the current shortage is only short-lived. But considering that Van Dijk, Konate, Matip and Gomez have all been sidelined by injuries at different times in recent years and failed to step up their efforts, Liverpool are playing with fire.

Although the Reds failed to sign a centre-back this summer, they will have to do so within the next 12 months as Matip is set to leave the club next year when his contract expires.

Meanwhile, Van Dijk is not getting any younger, he is now 32 and his contract expires in two years, while Gomez and Konate have recently been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

It is inconceivable that Liverpool would lose their four senior centre-backs in quick succession.
But after the club have transformed both attack and midfield over the past 18 months, it’s clear that a defensive overhaul will be next on the club’s to-do list.

In the long term, the Reds need a successor to Van Dijk. But for now, this versatile and sought-after young centre-back would initially serve as both a replacement for Matip and an alternative to Andy Robertson on the left of Liverpool’s defensive trio.

And their quest for such a player could see them rekindle interest in a former target they’ve tried to sign twice before.

According to information from 90min, Liverpool are once again interested in Lloyd Kelly from AFC Bournemouth. The 24-year-old’s contract at the Vitality Stadium expires at the end of the 2023/24 season and he is in no rush to commit to a contract as Tottenham Hotspur rejected a £20million offer for his services on deadline day Renewal.

The report suggests Spurs will make another move for the defender in January and also credits Liverpool and Newcastle United with interest in the former England Under-21 international.

And while Bournemouth were hoping for more than £20m on deadline day, his contract status ensures that if he still doesn’t sign an extension, he will be in for one due to the limited time they would have had to find a viable replacement could be available mid-season reduced fee ahead of a potential Bosman departure next summer.

“He’s very valuable as a centre-back or left-back and we want him to be part of the team,” Bournemouth coach Adoni Iraola said of Kelly following Spurs’ offer last week, before hinting at a possible future exit.

“Sometimes there are situations that you cannot control and everyone involved must be happy that something is happening

September 9, 2023
The Premier League has made the VAR audio from Virgil van Dijk’s red card for Liverpool public – “Don’t do anything silly!”

Virgil van Dijk was sent off in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Audio footage of the decision-making process behind Virgil van Dijk’s red card in Liverpool’s win at Newcastle United was released last night.

The Reds captain was controversially sacked in the first half of Jurgen Klopp’s side’s 2-1 win at St James’ Park after a foul on Aleksander Isak on the edge of the box.

Van Dijk could not believe referee John Brooks’ decision to send him off, although this incident was reviewed and resolved by Stuart Attwell.

The Liverpool number 4 served a one-game ban for their weekend clash, missing out on the 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

However, his suspension could be extended to two games after being charged with an FA violation.

An insight into how match officials made the decision to sack Van Dijk was provided by Sky Sports on Match Officials: Mic’d Up, hosted by Michael Owen and featuring Howard Webb.
The show discussed six controversial calls from the ongoing awareness campaign.

Focusing on Van Dijk, Attwell started the VAR conversation by saying, “APP (offensive possession phase). Possible offside.
Possible DOGSO (denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity).

Referee Brooks can then be heard responding, saying, “It’s outside [the box], out, out.” And it’s a red card.
He finished and overtook the man, red card.

The next phase of the dialogue between Attwell and Brooks continues: VAR: “Delay, delay.
Let’s see, man.”

Brooks: ‘No. It comes through the man.
It comes through the man, through the man to play the ball.’

VAR: “Okay, can you move it?
Do you have another angle on the touchpoint please?

Okay, that’s clearly a fault. Brooksy, this is Stuart, I’m glad for the foul.
I will only check the sanction and the APP, on standby.

Ok, so I’m happy… .freeze it there, freeze it there.
Alright, so the ball will roll past him.
Without the movement challenge, the attacker has their position.
He goes straight into the penalty area, that’s good.”

Brooks is then heard speaking directly to Van Dijk, telling the defense attorney, “They will reconsider [the decision].

And that’s not the case, he enters.
» They will check, they will check.
hold on! I’ll tell you when you need to go, right away.

It’s clearly a mistake, they just checked the scene.
don’t do anything stupid Look, you will be sent off unless he [Isak] is flagged offside.
It’s very tight.”

After the VAR confirmed that he was satisfied with the call-up on the pitch, Brooks said the following parting words to the Dutch international: ‘Free kick.
Go Go! Go, now.
Yes, no offsides.”

Webb shared his thoughts on why Brooks was right to expose a red card, telling Owen: ‘We think this is good communication on a John Brooks foul and ultimately we see Van Dijk play the ball but to get there , clearly kicks Isak’s foot and thus deprives him of a goal opportunity.

“He IS close to goal, he will be able to control the ball quite easily and there are no defensive backs.
And of course we know that the direction is towards goal.
It’s a DOGSO.

“Van Dijk doesn’t feel protected that if it happened inside the penalty area it would have been a yellow card for trying to play the ball or asking for the ball.
He’s outside the penalty area so he still has to happen to be a red card for DOGSO.

“If that happens outside the penalty area, even if the defender tries to play the ball, as Van Dijk did, the fact that he has committed an infringement means that he should be sent off in this circumstance.
It’s quite a situation.
clear.

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Mohamed Salah has “agreement” with Saudi Arabia as Liverpool transfer offer for $38m star ‘awaited’

Media Digest: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reportedly agreed a deal with Al Ittihad as a Bundesliga side face a $38m transfer bid.

Offer from Manu Koné “expected”

Bundesliga outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach ‘expect’ Liverpool to make an offer for midfielder Manu Koné before the transfer deadline expires, BILD’s Christian Falk writes in his daily briefing. Koné is now back from injury and could be available for a relatively cheap price.

“There is also Manu Koné to consider (for Liverpool),” Falk wrote. “I have heard that Gladbach are also expecting an offer from Liverpool soon, as they have become cheaper after his injury.” “Before, a suitor had to pay about $54 million; now you may be able to get it for around $38 million. So it’s up to Liverpool to take the next step. PSG are still interested in Kone, so there could be serious competition for the player if Liverpool enter the fray.”

Wataru Endō was signed from Stuttgart last week, but getting another player across the line for midfield wouldn’t be a bad thing, as long as it doesn’t hinder a future signing of a player Liverpool really want. (i.e. the later Moisés Caicedo).

Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia latest

Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has said Mohamed Salah would be open to a contract with Saudi side Al Ittihad, but the final decision would depend on Liverpool’s decision to raise funds – and the Reds are not among those keen to participate.

TV channel beIN Sports (via Al Jazeera) reported earlier this week that Salah has agreed a salary package with the Saudi Arabian outfit, but the final decision will rest with Liverpool. At this point in the summer, losing Salah would be unthinkable.

It makes sense that a massive salary is on offer for one of the biggest and most marketable players in the world. Neymar moved to Saudi Arabia, but Salah would surpass even that figure.

However, it would be a disappointment if the player chose money over staying in the best and most competitive league in the world. For Liverpool, the sooner a Salah switch can be categorically ruled out, the better.

September 6, 2023
Injury status and projected comeback date for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold was back to his best in Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa

Unfortunately, the full-back also picked up an injury.

Jarell came on after 71 minutes at Anfield

For 71 minutes, Anfield fans were treated to a performance from Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sunday afternoon.

After a difficult game at St James’ Park last weekend which could have resulted in an incredibly early dismissal, the Reds captain showed his best day against Aston Villa in the absence of Virgil van Dijk.

His passing Showcase ended criminally with just one assist as his distribution terrorized Villa defenses in Liverpool’s impressive all-afternoon triumph.

His performance ended on a dark note, however, as he caught up with 20 minutes to go and was subsequently sent off. Whether or not he’ll spend any time on the sidelines because of the hit remains to be seen, but here’s what we know so far about Trent’s injury.

When will Trent Alexander-Arnold be back from injury?

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— Trent Alexander-Arnold (@TrentAA) September 3, 2023

A suspected hamstring problem is believed to have disrupted his Sunday performance, with Alexander-Arnold being replaced by youngster Jarell Quansah after 71 minutes on Sunday.

After the match, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp confirmed that the England international would undergo an examination to determine the extent of the problem: “I’m not exactly sure [of the nature of his injury]. I asked him about it, he said It’s [his] hamstring. His opinion isn’t too serious, but of course we have to wait for the scans and then we’ll know more.”

Alexander-Arnold, who is once again listed as a midfielder for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Ukraine and the friendly against Scotland, but his injury could see him out of action. A potential hamstring injury could sideline him for weeks, although Alexander-Arnold himself doesn’t believe the problem is serious.

Once club football returns after the international break, Liverpool take on Wolves at lunchtime on Saturday 16 September before kicking off their Europa League campaign against LASK five days later at Anfield. Injured or not, Alexander-Arnold is not expected to play a major role in the Reds’ group stage this season, only in the latter stages of the competition.

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Liverpool plan to sign £42.2m star late – report

Liverpool have already agreed a deal to sign Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich and are said to be considering poaching Leroy Sane from Bayern first.

The Reds have rejected a mammoth offer worth £150m to sell Mohamed Salah.

However, Sky’s Paul Merson believes the Al-Ittihad threat is not over and a £200million offer would be too big to turn down.

There would be no point in selling arguably the best player when there are only a few hours left in the summer transfer window because it will be difficult to replace him.

However, the Reds are said to be looking for ways to replace the Egyptian and Leroy Sane’s name would be in the spotlight.

According to an exclusive report from Football Insider, Liverpool are considering a late signing of the Germany international who shone for Manchester City in the Premier League.

The news source mentioned that the Anfield club are looking for a replacement for Salah and are keeping a close eye on 27-year-old Kaiser.

Sane won every major domestic league title with Sky Blues, including two Premier League titles, under manager Pep Guardiola.

Moreover, the 53-time national player has already won three Bundesliga titles since joining the Allianz Arena.

The quick and tricky winger contributed 24 goals for Bayern last season and has already netted twice in three appearances this term.

Almost two weeks ago, Football Transfers spoke about Liverpool’s interest in Leroy Sane, saying his expected transfer value was around £42.2m (€49.3m).

Do you think the German is good enough to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool?

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Ex-Premier League referee suggests more appropriate penalty for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk

Anyone who witnessed Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk’s reaction to being sent off against Newcastle at the weekend will undoubtedly think the subsequent one-match suspension he’s received is insufficient.

The Dutchman was somewhat combative with the referees and took a long time to actually leave the playing area.

In many ways, this was behavior unbecoming of a player who might be the new Reds captain for many more seasons.

But wearing the armband entails having the duty of leading the team as its representative both on and off the field.

A specific behavior pattern must be followed to achieve this, and it was evidently lacking at St. James Park.

Although van Dijk didn’t completely lose his mind, his antics were at best despicable, and Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, thinks the center-back got off easy.

According to his article in The Sun, “Van Dijk will appropriately serve a one-match suspension for the straight red card, but I believe his suspension should be increased.”.

Of course, this will depend on Brooks’ official report, but the new Reds manager’s use of derogatory language may merit another RED CARD and a subsequent three-match suspension.

Van Dijk would miss a total of four games as a result, which would be a just punishment for his inappropriate behavior. ‘.

Halsey speaks with authority because he spent many years occupying the middle, so it is important to pay attention to what he has to say.

Halsey knows all too well what it’s like to be on the receiving end of such outbursts, and if she is treated less kindly moving forward, it will undoubtedly serve as a deterrent.

It’s a safe bet that a player will reconsider their actions if they realize that engaging in such behavior will result in a four-match suspension rather than a one-match suspension.

September 5, 2023
Ex-Premier League referee suggests more appropriate penalty for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk

Anyone who witnessed Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk’s reaction to being sent off against Newcastle at the weekend will undoubtedly think the subsequent one-match suspension he’s received is insufficient.

The Dutchman was somewhat combative with the referees and took a long time to actually leave the playing area.

In many ways, this was behavior unbecoming of a player who might be the new Reds captain for many more seasons.

But wearing the armband entails having the duty of leading the team as its representative both on and off the field.

A specific behavior pattern must be followed to achieve this, and it was evidently lacking at St. James Park.

Although van Dijk didn’t completely lose his mind, his antics were at best despicable, and Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, thinks the center-back got off easy.

According to his article in The Sun, “Van Dijk will appropriately serve a one-match suspension for the straight red card, but I believe his suspension should be increased.”.

Of course, this will depend on Brooks’ official report, but the new Reds manager’s use of derogatory language may merit another RED CARD and a subsequent three-match suspension.

Van Dijk would miss a total of four games as a result, which would be a just punishment for his inappropriate behavior. ‘.

Halsey speaks with authority because he spent many years occupying the middle, so it is important to pay attention to what he has to say.

Halsey knows all too well what it’s like to be on the receiving end of such outbursts, and if she is treated less kindly moving forward, it will undoubtedly serve as a deterrent.

It’s a safe bet that a player will reconsider their actions if they realize that engaging in such behavior will result in a four-match suspension rather than a one-match suspension.

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Liverpool discovers Mohamed Salah’s successor as a super offer is turned down in a realistic conclusion to the summer transfer window.

The latest Liverpool news is of Jürgen Klopp gaining momentum in possible attempts to sign a midfielder and an impossible job looming for Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool are looking ahead to their next game against Newcastle United this weekend as Jürgen Klopp’s men look to build on their solid start to the new Premier League season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Díaz were both deemed fit to face Eddie Howe’s side after being sent off with injuries against Bournemouth. Defender Ibrahima Konaté, on the other hand, appears to have no chance after a minor muscle injury.

Elsewhere, midfield duo Thiago Alcãntara and Curtis Jones line up to return against Aston Villa on 3 September, with the match against the Magpies coming too early in their recovery. As well as the action on the pitch, Liverpool remain active off the pitch as well. With only a few days left in the summer transfer window, links are continuing to form, with Piero Hincapié and Ryan Gravenberch being two of the potential deals attracting the most attention as the 1 September deadline approaches.

With all the news currently going on in and around the field, it can be hard to keep up. Here are the latest Liverpool.com stories you can’t miss.

Liverpool have found the heir of Mohamed Salah

As rumors of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah’s possible departure continue to swirl, the club must start planning for the future without him. The Reds have already lost Fabinho, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson to lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League and could face another defeat at Salah after news of Al-Itihhad’s ‘specific interest’ emerged. the player (The Athletic). It looks like it will stay there this summer, but it may just be a matter of time.

Salah’s absence would highlight a very clear problem within the team, apart from his scoring chances, creativity and leadership abilities. Apart from the Egyptian striker, there is a distinct lack of left-handers, especially in the offensive line.

Harvey Elliott is clearly preferred in midfield at the moment. But Liverpool may have found their Salah heir in the transfer market, with links to PSV’s Johan Bakayoko making stylistic sense.

Sensible final week of transfers for Liverpool

Time is currently ticking for Liverpool in the transfer window as the nation scrambles to finalize final deals that could put them in Premier League title contention this season.

Despite significant additions to midfield this summer with the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endō, further reinforcements are now being touted, with Nice midfielder Khéphren Thuram once again emerging as a possible option.

Speaking of the player’s future, Nice director Florent Ghisolfi was asked about a possible farewell and said: “Thuram and Todibo are coveted. We hope to keep all our vital players informed, but we are never on an equal footing.” . players on the ground. If all parties are satisfied, the departure can take place.”

Liverpool could look into him – and more importantly reject any approach for Salah – in the smart last days of work

August 29, 2023
Jurgen Klopp reveals Ibrahima Konate will only return ‘after the international break’

Ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle, Jurgen Klopp has given an update on Ibrahima Konate’s injury – and it’s not exactly good news.

After Klopp said in his pre-match press conference that Konate was ‘doubtful’ due to his injury, the Frenchman didn’t make the matchday squad.

Explaining the situation, Klopp told the Premier League International Wire: “He will be back after the international break. Not too serious, but serious enough.

“Maybe a chance for [Aston] Villa but I expect him to come back after the international break.”

That means we’ll probably see him next time in the red shirt against Wolves on September 16. Theoretically, it also excludes him from being called up to the national team, which will help his recovery

For the match against Newcastle, Joel Matip replaces the Frenchman who will team up with Virgil van Dijk for the first time this season, and Andy Robertson will form the back three as Liverpool have the ball.

Matip has filled this role before, but he seemed quite uncomfortable covering the large spaces that were required of him.

Wataru Endo will start his first game in midfield for Liverpool and Klopp told Sky Sports: “For everything we’ve done in training, Wataru looks really fit, so it was clear he would be starting today.”

Klopp added: “Diogo [Jota] was unable to train yesterday. From a tactical point of view we had a very important session. He had a bit of a cold or something, like some players have had this week, which meant he couldn’t train.’

Klopp added: “Diogo [Jota] was unable to train yesterday. From a tactical point of view we had a very important session. He had a bit of a cold or something, like some players have had this week, which meant he couldn’t train.’

Jarell Quansah benched against Newcastle and Klopp have said he is another option in defence, as has Joe Gomez.

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Liverpool more likely to sign £38million player than Tottenham, he wants to join them – reporter

Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie will join Liverpool ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.

Hincapie has been linked with a move to Anfield as the Reds look for a promising left centre-back.

And according to journalist Ben Jacobs it is a move that would please the player very much. However, on the Last Word On Spurs podcast, Jacobs said that while Liverpool may be the most likely destination for Hincapie, they are still not entirely convinced of him.

“The last name I would put on the centre-back, even though I think he’s potentially more Liverpool and maybe still West Ham, is still [Piero] Hincapie,” explained the journalist. “He is a left-wing central defender, with very high potential and good experience, and Tottenham have certainly gathered numbers and data on him. I don’t think they have selected him at the moment but he could be a name to watch if he wants to move up to the Premier League in the coming weeks.

“I don’t think it’s fair at this stage to say Spurs are in the running, but bear in mind the point I made earlier about what happens if you miss a goal. Who do you turn to in the last few hours of the window and that’s where you could get some surprises.

“But I’ve been told that if he becomes a Premier League club the player would love Liverpool, but he’s not quite sold yet and West Ham, who have been missing Harry Maguire, are still a club to watch.”

Liverpool linked up with Hincapie

At his most basic form, Hincapie fulfills what Liverpool are presumably looking for in a new defensive signing. Youngster with great potential, already playing in one of Europe’s top leagues and – crucially – left-handed.

It would also seem that his signing would not cost much. Last week, Ecuadorian newspaper Teradeportes reported that Leverkusen would demand around £38million to sell the Ecuadorian. It’s well within reach for Liverpool.

Still, we know the Reds don’t usually attack a player unless they fully believe in him. Also at a relatively cheap price.

To that end, they’re supposed to be keeping tabs on Hincapie, presumably to gauge his true level.

If they think the 21-year-old is worth a try, we might see some movement next week. From what I hear, Hincapie would be more than happy to join us.

But it’s also worth mentioning that the centre-back has the same agent as Moises Caicedo. Not a man or organization that Liverpool have enjoyed success with of late. You might want to stay away. One thing to keep in mind though.

August 27, 2023
Virgil van Dijk’s transfer message to Liverpool is “Wait and see,” as the drama plays out.

The ongoing transfer rumors surrounding Liverpool, which have recently been dominated by Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, have been addressed by Virgil van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged that he is aware of all the current Liverpool transfer rumors and believes that the team will continue to bolster its roster before the window closes in September.

The Reds have already lost several key players this summer, including Jordan Henderson and Fabinho who unexpectedly left for Saudi Arabia. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are the only newcomers. As a result, on the eve of the new season, Jurgen Klopp’s team is still without a holding midfielder.

Although there have been attempts to fill the void, Liverpool had three offers for Romeo Lavia rejected by Southampton before making a club-record bid of £110 million for Moises Caicedo of Brighton. While the Seagulls agreed to that initial offer, reports now claim Chelsea is closing in on the Ecuadorian international with a £115 million move.

This summer, the Reds have unavoidably been the subject of a lot of transfer rumors as they attempt to complete a long-overdue midfield makeover. Liverpool has been linked with numerous other players, despite the recent attention being focused on Caicedo and Lavia.

Van Dijk expressed his confidence in the club to bolster Klopp’s squad this summer in a press conference prior to the Reds’ away Premier League opener at Chelsea. While acknowledging his knowledge of the rumors, he was coy about them.

Any top club right now would love to improve their squad, the Dutchman told a select group of reporters, including the ECHO, ahead of Sunday’s game.
“The thing is, whether we need to sign a player for a particular position, yes or no,” he said.

We all want quality signings, and that’s what we’ve done so far, so why wouldn’t we players want to strengthen our squad as well? Consequently, we have confidence in the club. I have complete confidence in the club. Why not now as well? They did quite well over the previous years.

“If you follow social media or anything else, the names can make you dizzy. As a result, I believe that nowadays, everyone uses names just to be the first to do so. They try to guess names to add fuel to the fire and other things, and that’s how the internet operates.

“And you know, as I already said, we trust the club; we play for the club, and we trust the club to act in the best interests of the club. We’ll see what transpires over the course of the next few weeks.

“If you watch social media, if you watch everything else, and you see us linked to nearly every midfielder in the world or any other player—everyone is a sporting director these days on social media—then you know you get dizzy, so just wait and see.”.

We have experts working on it. And I trust the club, as I already said. And that’s what matters most. “.

Van Dijk expressed his delight at the Reds’ completed business thus far, having brought in Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, even though he did not directly address Liverpool’s pursuits of Caicedo and Lavia.

Even though he admits it will take time for Klopp’s new-look team to gel completely, he has already seen enough of the pair to be optimistic about the future.

It goes without saying that he was thrilled to see the new players. They are good people of the highest caliber, and they can undoubtedly advance the club.

It will undoubtedly take some time, but that is to be expected; hopefully, it will occur as soon as possible. However, they will encounter both the enjoyable and challenging aspects of the games as they play.

They’ll improve, and we all understand one another every day much better than we did before, so I think it’s going to be exciting. “.

August 13, 2023
Virgil van Dijk desires “a couple more” Liverpool additions to strengthen the team.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister got Liverpool off to a strong start, but captain Virgil van Dijk wants “a couple more” players to sign on.

The Reds’ opening Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea, making it a mixed day for the team.

Axel Disasi’s goal tied the score after Luis Diaz’s opening goal was overruled for offside. Both teams also had goals disallowed after Nicolas Jackson’s obvious handball in the box was disallowed.

Szoboszlai and Mac Allister stood out for Liverpool, but the lack of a defensive midfielder next to them made it difficult for them to perform well on their debuts.

Van Dijk admitted he would like to see a “couple more” signings while expressing his “very happiness” with Liverpool’s business thus far in an interview with BBC Sport following the game.

“I am very impressed with the guys; as a human being coming to a new club, it is good how they are coming in,” he said.

“Our club is very family-friendly.

“Their quality spoke for itself on the pitch. I’m overjoyed with them.

“Let’s see if we can add a few more players while the transfer window is still open to make the team as strong as we can for this coming campaign. “.

With a £111 million agreement for Moises Caicedo, Liverpool is actively looking to add a new player to the middle of the field, despite the fact that he reportedly prefers Chelsea.

With owners Fenway Sports Group traveling to the UK for the game and Romeo Lavia of Southampton being another known target, it is hoped that negotiations will move forward soon.

Van Dijk was happy with Liverpool’s performance and a point from west London in the first game.

“It is our goal to put things right. We played very well for 20, 25, both with and without the ball, and we scored a good goal,” he said.

“They got involved after the goal was disallowed.

I thought we did a pretty good job of defending.
It’s difficult.

The game was excellent overall and could have gone either way. We recognize the point. “.

More news……..

Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move

After Moises Caicedo reportedly rejected a move to Anfield, Liverpool is looking to add to its summer signings.

Following an agreement to purchase Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £111 million, Liverpool appeared close to completing the transaction. However, the 21-year-old turned down a transfer to Anfield because he is waiting to join Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, will have to move on quickly to pursue other signings this summer; they could use the £11 million to bring in three players instead.

Romeo Lavia: £55m

The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.

Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.

Tyler Adams: £20m

According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.

However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.

After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.

They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.

Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.

August 13, 2023
Four questions Jurgen Klopp still needs to answer before Liverpool’s season starts

Liverpool begin their Premier League season at Chelsea this Sunday with Jurgen Klopp’s side desperate to improve on last season’s fourth-place finish

One thing you can predict about Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool this season is that he will be unpredictable.

After a campaign that saw them clinch a domestic cup double and come excruciatingly close to a historic four-way fixture, the Reds clashed in 2022/23. Criticism of an aging and tired team was rife as they eventually finished fifth, missing out on a lucrative Champions League place.

Klopp’s rebuild this summer has included the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but Klopp has also faced numerous expenses, including captain Jordan Henderson and midfield partner Fabinho.

Who will join Virgil van Dijk? For all their erratic form, few can deny that Liverpool were still exciting to watch last season – just ask Manchester United.

More than countering that idea, their tendency was basically to be a back crash. With Virgil van Dijk failing to recapture the perfect form he had displayed prior to his serious injury, Liverpool’s defensive frailties have been exposed all too regularly and, in Real Madrid’s case, brutally.

However, the new captain Van Dijk’s place is not up for discussion, but the question of who will place him in central defense is. Joel Matip has been linked with a departure from Anfield this summer, while Ibrahima Konate is yet to account for the £36m Liverpool paid RB Leipzig two years ago. With Klopp failing to make more defensive reinforcements this summer, how he manages his own squad could be crucial.

The role of Trent Alexander Arnold?

It is not only in central defense that Klopp must perform well in the shock of Stamford Bridge this Sunday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was heavily reviled for most of the season for his positional play and appeared to fall out of favor with England manager Gareth Southgate. Ultimately, he was hailed as a playmaker in midfield and was once again firmly linked with his national team coach. His mesmerizing performance during Leeds’ 6-1 defeat in April hinted at an exciting glimpse into the future for the 24-year-old. If Klopp feels he has backup – and if that is the keyword here – then surely Alexander-Arnold’s ballplay is simply too good to operate at right-back?

Will Romeo Lavia sign?

After the summer signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, it seemed that the much-hyped Anfield midfield rebuild was almost complete.

But then came the Saudi Pro League and Jordan Henderson and Fabinho went out. With Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain already gone when their contracts expired and Thiago’s injuries still ongoing, Klopp has taken aim at Southampton’s youngster Romeo Lavia.

But the chase turns out to be far from easy. The Championship club have already turned down three offers from Liverpool and are refusing to cut their £50million from the 19-year-old.

Klopp and FSG need to take the plunge and come up with their asking price, right?

How patient can Klopp be with Nunez? It was much easier for Jordan Klopp when his top three of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino essentially picked themselves.

With two-thirds of that trio now in Saudi Arabia, finding the best trio from an admittedly large list of options will be another determining factor in whether Liverpool can compete again at the top. For all his indisputable qualities, getting the ball into the net for Darwin Nunez still wasn’t easy, and Liverpool cannot afford a total of nine league goals from their number 9.

Salah’s place is certainly secured, but if Nunez continues his loose finish, Klopp probably won’t have long to wait. With Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota also in the ranks, it is clearly possible to complete a three up front without the Uruguayan.

August 11, 2023