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RB Leipzig boss: Liverpool players knew they were lucky
RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann dismissed Liverpool’s performance for last night’s victory over the Germans. Liverpool took full advantage of errors in Leipzig’s defence to go ahead through a quick-fire double from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in the second half. The away win at Budapest’s Puskas Arena puts the Reds in control of the Champions League last-16 tie, but Leipzig boss Nagelsmann was not convinced his side were second-best. “When you win, you’re always right,” he said. “We earned a lot of respect in the 90 minutes. “And what I noticed when I left the field, the Liverpool players did not use the words “deserved victory”. “We were definitely not worse and certainly not by two goals.” Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for D...
Gerrard dealt blow as report shares Klopp’s choice to replace him at Liverpool
According to Sunday World, Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders is manager Jurgen Klopp’s choice to replace him at Anfield when the time is right. While former skipper and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is the ‘romantic choice’ to take over from the German, it appears that the Reds boss has other ideas. Sportslens View Gerrard will surely want to manage Liverpool one day, but he might have to wait a little while longer if Klopp gets his wish. The 43-year-old has three years left on his current deal at Ibrox, and Klopp’s contract also expires at the same time. The Liverpool boss was linked with exit rumours a couple of days ago after his side fell to a third straight Premier League defeat, but he has since poured cold water on them. He could remain at Anfield until 2024 or beyond, and t...
‘Immaculate’, ‘Excellent performance’ – Some Liverpool fans drool over 7-cap international’s display
Liverpool picked up a vital first-leg win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League round of 16 last night. Jurgen Klopp will be delighted with the performance of his players especially after the kind of form they have been in over recent weeks. The Reds came into this game on the back of three consecutive defeats in all competitions and they needed a morale-boosting performance. Although the reigning Premier League champions were not at their very best, they managed to pressurise the German side into key mistakes and converted the chances they created. Liverpool were dominant in possession and did the basics well at the back. 20-year-old January signing Ozann Kabak produced an impressive display for the Reds at the heart of the defence and he was voted as the man of the match by the fans af...
Report: Liverpool have made Everton target their top summer transfer target
According to the Mirror, Liverpool have made Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer their top summer transfer target following their defensive struggles so far this term. Sportslens View The Premier League defending champions are all but out of the title race following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of Leicester City, and they will need to make quality additions to their squad when the next transfer window opens. While Liverpool brought in Ben Davies from Preston North End and Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke 04 last month following long-term injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, it appears that they still plan to sign another centre-back and Bremer has emerged as their man. They are not the only ones keen on the Brazilian, though, with city rivals Everton also keeping tabs ...
Liverpool fans show full support for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool fans have thrown their full support behind under-fire Reds boss Jurgen Klopp by hanging a heartfelt banner outside of Anfield The Reds slipped to their third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday as Leicester City fought from behind to claim a 3-1 victory at the King Power. And Liverpool have now fallen 13 points behind league leaders Manchester City, who still have a match in hand. Klopp, who has come under increasing pressure as Liverpool’s form has slipped, appeared on the verge of tears as he conceded that the title race is over for the Reds. The 53-year-old German has also dealt with heartbreak off the field after his mother, Elisabeth, passed away and he was unable to travel to Germany for the funeral. Liverpool fans have rallied around Klopp as a banner was spotted...
‘Have you completely lost your minds?’ – Gary Lineker fuming with some LFC fans
Liverpool suffered a third straight Premier League defeat at the hands of Leicester City on Saturday, with their title defence and top four chances dealt a huge blow as a result. The Reds have now lost six out of 24 league games this term, drawing another seven, and they have found themselves six points behind Manchester United and Leicester. Liverpool would find themselves 16 points adrift of Manchester City if Pep Guardiola’s side secure victory over Everton on Wednesday. Some fans are not pleased with how things have gone for the side in recent weeks, and they have called for the head of manager Jurgen Klopp. BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is not happy with that small section of Liverpool fans, though, taking to Twitter to react thus: A question to the small minority of @LF...
French club ‘agree to sell’ Liverpool target, United fans get excited
The ongoing saga over Sven Botman’s future took another interesting twist on Sunday evening. According to Get French Football, Lille have agreed a deal to sell the defender to an unnamed major European club for between €40-45 million this summer. However, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there is still no agreement in place. Sven Botman will certainly be a key player in the summer transfers market, but there’s still no agreement with any English club as of today. “Fake news”, agent Bruinenberg comments. Tottenham and Liverpool were interested in January but he’s never been close to leave Lille. 🔴 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 14, 2021 SL View Botman’s performances for Lille have led to him being linked with a big-money move this summer. Liverpool have be...
Forget top four – can Liverpool qualify for Europe this season?
Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Saturday left their hopes of retaining the Premier League title in tatters. Securing a place in next season’s Champions League is now the height of their ambitions, although it would be a brave move to back them to achieve the feat. However, given that the Reds could drop to sixth place by the end of the weekend, is it too early to start thinking that qualifying for the Europa League might be problematical? SL View Three successive league defeats have left Liverpool looking nervously over their shoulders with a third of the season remaining. As things stand Manchester City, Manchester United and Leicester look good bets to claim the top three spots this term. The Reds’ hopes of finishing in the top four are questionable, with Chelsea and Everton ...
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make two changes, 23-year-old returns
Liverpool will travel to King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the Premier League clash on Saturday lunchtime. The Reds are struggling for form and consistency. Jurgen Klopp’s side are heading into this game on the back of a 4-1 defeat against Manchester City at Anfield, and they will be eager to return to winning ways. The reigning champions are currently fourth in the Premier League, three points behind Leicester, and they cannot afford to drop further points if they are serious about retaining their crown. Klopp confirmed yesterday that Fabinho will be out for this game. The Brazilian midfielder – who has mainly operated as a makeshift centre-back this season – has picked up a muscle injury. Fabinho ruled out for #LFC trip to Leicester with a “little muscle issue”. — ...
Tactical Analysis: How Leicester City dealt a potentially decisive blow to Liverpool’s title-hopes
After that demoralising 1-4 reverse against Manchester City, Liverpool had another tough task on their hands as they took on high-flying Leicester City, who were three points and one spot above them in the table. The Reds’ title-hopes were already a distant memory in this rapid season, but they needed to win here to keep a spot in the top-four. However, it was the Foxes who emerged victorious thanks to a late flurry of goals, denting Liverpool’s top-four hopes and boosting theirs. In this analysis, we will take a look at what went right – and wrong – for both sides. Line-ups Leicester City lined up in a 4-4-1-1, with a necessary change in defence as James Justin had to miss out due to an ACL injury. So, Kasper Schmeichel had Daniel Amartey, Jonny Evans, Çağlar Söyüncü and Ricardo...
Club official confirms that Chelsea & Liverpool have missed out on major target
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has agreed a deal to join Bayern Munich. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old will complete a move to the reigning Bundesliga champions this summer. Salihamidzic just confirmed to Bild that Dayot Upamecano has reached an agreement with Bayern Münich on personal terms: “I can confirm, we’re very happy!” 🔴 The deal will be signed and completed in the coming months, when the release clause [€42.5m] will be paid to RB Leipzig. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 12, 2021 SL View Upamecano has been one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe following his impressive performances for Leipzig over the past couple of years. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea, while Manchester United and ...
Liverpool forced into more changes, Tottenham boss set to shuffle pack
The 24th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting match-ups, particularly towards the top of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway this weekend, with Leicester City going head-to-head with Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes recovered from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory – James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes got the goals. Crystal Palace versus Burnley is the 3.00 pm kick-off, but most fans will be eagerly awaiting the early evening fixture. Manchester City have swept all before them over the last few weeks and look a good bet to continue their stunning form against Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola has a strong City squ...
