Former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp believes a defender interesting leading sides across Europe would be a fine addition at Anfield Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has been urged to consider a move to Liverpool as he could form “the best centre-back pairing in Europe” alongside countryman Virgil van Dijk. As things stand, the …
The Brazilian goalkeeper is relishing the battle for the Premier League crown and also looking forward to more memorable Champions League nights Alisson believes Liverpool are capable of delivering “something special” this season, with the Reds in the midst of a Premier League title battle and another Champions League quest. Major honours have eluded the …
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John Aldridge says Jurgen Klopp’s title-chasers should enjoy their Premier League battle with Manchester City as they seek to end a 29-year drought Anfield legend John Aldridge says there is not as much expectation on the shoulders of Liverpool’s title challengers as there was for previous generations at the club. And the former striker believes …
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One Belgium international completed a move from Chelsea to the Santiago Bernabeu and rumours of another doing likewise in 2019 continue to rage Thibaut Courtois said he would relish the chance to play with former Chelsea team-mate and current Belgium colleague Eden Hazard at Real Madrid. Hazard has been persistently linked with a move to Madrid …
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The best goalkeepers in the Premier League fight it out each year for the Golden Glove award, but what is it? Goalkeepers are an essential part of any successful team, increasingly so as football moves into a new era in which net minders are expected to be more complete players. They may not receive the …
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Chelsea’s manager is under huge pressure following a humiliating 6-0 thrashing at Man City last weekend, so why is his tactical system not working? At around the halfway stage of Pep Guardiola’s first season at the Etihad – with his Manchester City team sliding down the table – the Catalan coach began to talk obsessively …
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The South Korean star has been lauded for his impact and professionalism in north London for the past two years by the club’s former midfielder Son Heung-min has arguably outperformed Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane for the past two years, according to Jermaine Jenas, and has helped to prove Pep Guardiola wrong. Last season, Manchester City …
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The Portuguese manager was fired in December, with the club now confirming a near-£20m pay-off for their former boss and his team of coaches Manchester United have revealed it cost them £19.6 million ($25.1m) to sack Jose Mourinho and his staff in December after two-and-a-half years at the club. Mourinho was fired following a run …
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The Swedish defender has called on everybody associated with the Red Devils to ensure that standards are not allowed to dip at Old Trafford Victor Lindelof is looking for Manchester United to “give 100 per cent in everything”, with it vital that standards are not allowed to slip at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were …
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Assistant coach Pep Lijnders explains how Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has turned his side from top-four contenders into title hopefuls The Champions League final, last May. A heart-breaking night for those of a Liverpool persuasion. An evening defined by Mohamed Salah’s injury, Gareth Bale’s brilliance and Loris Karius’ anguish. A tearful conclusion to a remarkable …
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