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Blow for England and Liverpool as inspirational leader faces more time out
Gareth Southgate has confirmed that he is unsure whether Jordan Henderson will be fit for the delayed 2020 European Championship tournament. The Liverpool captain suffered a serious groin injury in the Merseyside derby on February 20. Per Sky Sports, he was expected to be ruled out for a minimum of five weeks following surgery to fix the issue. However, his international coach has now hinted that he may be absent for much longer. Speaking ahead of the Three Lions’ game against Albania on Sunday, Southgate said: “We know it’s going to be close to the end of the season, and we will have to see how it goes. “In terms of promises, we can only say that Hendo himself is very optimistic about how the operation went. “There are a lot of things to take into consideration but, at the moment, that is...
Liverpool reportedly want to sign £42m Barcelona target this summer
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Italian news outlet Tutto Udinese, Liverpool and La Liga giants Barcelona are fighting for Rodrigo De Paul in the summer transfer window. The report claims that the Udinese skipper would cost in the region of €50 million (£42m), and both the clubs are a clear front runner for his signature. SL View De Paul, who was heavily linked with a move to Leeds United during the summer transfer window, has established himself as one of the best players in Serie A. The Udinese skipper has been brilliant in 2020/21, having managed six goals and seven assists in 29 games across all competitions. He has a contract at the club until 2024, and Udinese a...
‘Yes please, ‘Sign him’: Some Liverpool fans react to reports linking with ‘class’ player
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. According to Tutto Udinese, Liverpool and Barcelona are leading the race to sign the Argentine midfielder in the summer. De Paul has a contract at the Italian club until 2024, and many Liverpool fans feel that he would be a great signing for them. The Argentine was heavily linked with a move to Leeds United during last summer transfer window, but the Whites failed to clinch a deal for him. De Paul has been superb for Udinese since joining the club in 2016 from Valencia. The Udinese skipper has bagged six goals and seven assists in 29 games across all competitions and would cost in the region of €50 million (£42m). Where are Barc...
Liverpool reportedly eyeing move for 22-year-old forward in scintillating form this season
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Milan News, the Reds are keeping a close eye on the striker who has been simply outstanding for the Dutch giants this season. The 22-year-old has been in scintillating form in 2020/21, scoring 23 goals with eight assists in 39 appearances in all competitions. The former Arsenal youth team player failed to break into the senior Gunners side and was sold to PSV. He is now one of the top young talents in the Dutch league and has also earned seven caps for Holland. SL View This season has taught Liverpool a brutal lesson that they need to add depth and quality in several areas. In a season where the Reds squad has been severely tested...
Football’s greatest comebacks, featuring Liverpool, Barcelona and Camp Nou in 1999
When players are being taught the basics of the game as youngsters, one of the key messages is to play until the final whistle. That point certainly rings true at professional level, with fans taking a dim view of teams who throw in the towel too early. One of the most thrilling aspects of football is when a team recovers from an impossible position to win a game. With that in mind, we take a look at ten of the best-ever comebacks. Manchester United vs Bayern Munich – Champions League – 1999 Recovering from one goal down is common in football, but the manner of United’s comeback in the 1999 Champions League Final was extraordinary. Bayern took an early lead through Mario Basler and looked on course to lift the prestigious trophy as the game headed into stoppage time. However, goals by Tedd...
‘Playing like Messi’: Some Liverpool fans drool over ‘quality’ 29-year-old’s latest display
Switzerland began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable win on Thursday, with Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri impressing against Bulgaria. Shaqiri set up two goals in three minutes as Switzerland earned a 3-1 victory in their first 2022 World Cup qualifying match, and Reds fans have raved about his performance on Twitter. The 29-year-old has played a bit-part role for Liverpool this season under Jurgen Klopp, with injuries hampering his regular involvement. Liverpool have a wealth of attacking midfield options, and Shaqiri is way down the pecking order at the club. He has managed only 18 appearances this season, but he is a regular starter for his country. Shaqiri produced a fantastic creative display as he made his 87th appearance for Switzerland on Thursday. All th...
From Owen to Wilshere, the Premier League’s Unfulfilled XI features the best players to never make it
The launch of the Premier League in 1992 sparked a wave of hype that has continued apace since then. While the self-styled ‘best division in the world’ clearly has plenty of attributes, it is debatable whether the excitement it generates is truly justified. One area where the propaganda machine has run riot is regarding players, with the last few decades littered with examples of someone being hailed as ‘the next big thing’. With many of those players failing to live up to expectations, we have assembled a Premier League Unfulfilled Potential XI. David James (GK) – Although James ended his career with two major trophies on his CV, it is impossible to look back on his playing days and think that he delivered what was expected of him. For starters, you don’t end up with the nickname ‘Calamit...
Several Premier League clubs competing with Juventus and RB Leipzig for £21m Bundesliga forward
A number of Premier League clubs could be set to compete with RB Leipzig for the signature of Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic this summer, as reported by German publication Bild (via Transfermarkt). Kalajdzic has enjoyed a fine season in the Bundesliga. He is the league’s sixth top scorer with 13 goals – despite making only 15 starts. And, at just 23 years of age, the Austrian is expected to have a bright future. Kalajdzic celebrating one of his 13 league goals His form has got several clubs across Europe keeping an eye on the forward. Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United, and West Ham United have both been linked from the Premier League, while Juventus have also been named as possible takers. Despite this, Leipzig remain the most likely destination. It has now been claimed that Stuttgart...
Liverpool reportedly keen to sign £68m Arsenal target, club may sell him for much less
According to reports from Estadio Deportivo, Liverpool are showing keen interest in signing Guido Rodriguez from Real Betis in the summer transfer window. The Reds could face strong competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal for the player who has a release clause worth £68 million. However, there are suggestions that Betis may sell him for much less amid the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The 26-year-old has done well with Betis this season, managing two goals from 28 games. The 10-times capped Argentine international is good at tackling and interceptions, and he would be a solid addition to both Liverpool and Arsenal. He is currently ahead of William Carvalho in the pecking order for the defensive midfield role, and it will be interesting ...
Arsenal receive positive Martin Odegaard update after ankle injury scare
Arsenal have been left breathing a huge sigh of relief after it was confirmed that the injury suffered by Martin Odegaard while on international duty is not serious. Gunners fans were left concerned on Wednesday night after the in-form Real Madrid loanee appeared to painfully roll his ankle before being substituted at half-time of Norway’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against Gibraltar. The absence of Odegaard for any extended period of time would have come as a sizable blow to Arsenal, with the 22-year-old having grown in influence since moving to north London in January and played a critical role in Sunday’s comeback draw against London rivals West Ham, afterwards attracting effusive praise from manager Mikel Arteta. But not only does it seem that Odegaard is now unlikely to miss key upc...
‘Sometimes Liverpool release a clip’: Tottenham player says he wants to learn from Liverpool star
Tottenham Hotspur loanee Oliver Skipp has spoken highly of Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson, saying he is fascinated by his leadership qualities. The 20-year-old midfielder has been on loan Norwich where he has been simply sensational this season for the Canaries. Skipp is one of the highly-rated young talents to progress from the club’s academy in recent years. He has made 38 Championship appearances for the Canaries and has been a key player for them as they are eyeing a swift return to the Premier League. The youngster has been selected for the England Under-21 duty ahead of the group stages of the U21 European Championships. According to reports from the Evening Standard, Skipp is an admirer of Fabinho, Fernandinho and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The midfielder has said tha...
Virgil van Dijk could return in eight weeks, claims Netherlands boss
Netherlands national team manager Frank de Boer has claimed that Virgil van Dijk has eight weeks left in his recovery from a long-term injury. Van Dijk was on the end of a heavy challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in last October’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The tackle caused damage to his anterior cruciate ligament, keeping him out of action for a minimum of six months. Van Dijk has not featured since his injury in October The Dutchman has not made an appearance since the incident, and the Reds have suffered as a result. Their title defence has been a disaster, as they currently sit 25 points off runaway leaders Manchester City. However, Netherlands boss Frank de Boer has not ruled out the possibility of the defender returning in time for this summer’s European Champ...
