The dreaded slot for Man City’s kickoff will not please Liverpool fans.

A local safety advisory group recommended moving Manchester City’s Premier League match against rival Liverpool to the early kickoff time of 12:30 on Saturday, November 25.

According to the Daily Mail, the time has been changed due to worries about fan unrest.
The two Premier League matches were originally scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm on the same day with Sky Sports airing the game in their Saturday evening slot.

Following a number of issues at previous matches between the two, the local safety advisory group, which includes the police, has not given permission for the game to take place in the early evening.

This change will also have an impact on Arsenal’s trip to Brentford because that game will now take place at 5:30 p.m. instead of the time that Man City vs. Liverpool was originally scheduled.

The fact that Liverpool is playing in the early Saturday slot right after an international break for the third time this season will enrage Jurgen Klopp, who has previously discussed the problem.

Due to the travel they must do the week before the game, the Reds find it very difficult to field their South American stars in this slot.
Players like Luis Diaz, Alexis MacAllister, and Darwin Nunez are crucial for the Merseyside club.

If it happened only occasionally, there wouldn’t be a problem, but Liverpool seems to play in this time slot frequently following an international break.

Since Klopp’s appointment, Liverpool has played at 12:30pm 14 times straight after an international break; Tottenham is next with six.

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Journalist: Liverpool are leading the race to sign the best defensive midfielder in his country for £34 million.

Andre Trindade, a midfielder for Fluminense, will be available for transfer in January, with Liverpool “first in line.”

The 22-year-old’s club rejected any attempts to sell him in the summer, and the Reds have been heavily linked with a mid-season move for him.

Additionally, Fluminense won’t get in Andre’s way this time, claims journalist Graeme Bailey.
In an interview with 90min’s Talking Transfers podcast, Bailey asserted that the Brazil international is undoubtedly going to leave, with Liverpool holding a commanding lead.

The journalist claims that many consider him to be the best defensive midfielder currently playing in Brazil’s top division.

“From what we understand, Liverpool was present for the Copa Libertadores semifinal [last week].

The fact that Andre inspired a 2-1 victory over Internacional in the second leg would have made them very happy.

The victory advanced them to the championship game, where they will face Boca Juniors.

“He is actually one of the January agenda items.
If he stays in Fluminense, I’ll be surprised. Will Liverpool be the destination? I believe they are first in line.

“He will unquestionably depart from Fluminense in January.
And he very well could show up at Anfield.

Liverpool is ahead in the Andre race.

Some might counter that Jurgen Klopp doesn’t necessarily need another midfielder given his current options.

There is definitely room for discussion there, to be honest.
There are eight senior first-team midfielders on Liverpool’s roster right now.

Of those eight, it seems like Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister are going to be the starters, with Curtis Jones or Ryan Gravenberch receiving Klopp’s preference for the eighth spot.

Stefan Bajcetic, whose development may be hampered by additional additions, and Harvey Elliott, who is very much on the manager’s mind, are the next two players.

The last two, however, may require improvements.
Thiago Alcantara might be Liverpool’s top midfielder in terms of quality.
Although he never stays in shape, his contract expires in the summer.

Wataru Endo isn’t quite the standard Liverpool needs to challenge, though I don’t mean to put him down.
In defensive midfield, if there is one area where they can get better, it is this.

Therefore, moving Andre in January would be a very wise decision.
It would appear wise for the Reds to sign him if they can do so for less than his £34 million release clause.
Keep your eyes on this one at all times