Новости за 11.01.2022

Former Premier League striker Darren Bent has described Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma as a ‘top player’ and has claimed that the Malian could fit in at Liverpool. The defensive midfielder has impressed during his time at the south-coast club and is attracting interest from other clubs in the top-flight. “Manchester United are crying out for […]

Dirk Kuyt has claimed that Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side will be ‘desperate’ to win the League Cup this season as the Reds prepare for Thursday’s semi-final first leg tie against Arsenal. The Dutchman won the cup back in 2012 when the Anfield side defeated Cardiff City at Wembley and he’s claimed that success in the […]

Former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt has described former teammate Xabi Alonso as a ‘great player’ and believes the Spaniard will become a ‘very good coach in the future’. The former Dutch international discussed the best players he played with during his time at Anfield as part of his column on the club’s official website. One […]

Sascha Empacher revealed that demand for Mo Salah in Europe was remarkably low prior to his switch to Swiss Super League outfit FC Basel in the summer of 2012. The founder of the SPOCS football agency has been involved in more recent deals to support the careers of current Premier League talents, including Arsenal’s Mohamed […]

Liverpool have officially lain the foundations for the Anfield Road End expansion project, with the club sharing pictures of its progress thus far. The work in question is set to take the capacity of L4 over the 60,000 seater mark, in a boost that will ensure the Reds can rub shoulders with the likes of […]

Mo Salah has explained that he made the call to join Chelsea in 2014, despite an offer from Liverpool, due to what he admitted to be, with the benefit of hindsight, ‘bad advice with the situation’. The No.11’s spell under Jose Mourinho at the London-based outfit was shortlived, with a loan spell at Fiorentina handing […]

Mo Salah’s interview and shoot with renowned outlet GQ has surfaced online, with the 29-year-old showing off some retro looks. Speaking to the publication (as their first February cover star), the Egyptian international shared his thoughts on various key moments in his life and career – including an update on the ongoing contract talks between […]

Diogo Jota eventually admitted he felt he had a superior header to fellow Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane during his commentary of Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Arsenal in late November. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had pressed the Portuguese international on the question whilst reviewing the Senegalese’s headed opener for Jurgen Klopp’s men, with the former Wolves man initially […]

Diogo Jota and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain provided some alternative commentary, on behalf of Quorn and Liverpool Football Club, for the Reds’ 4-0 victory over Arsenal in November with some ‘tasty’ results. The pair watched with interest as Jurgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta became involved in a mid-game spat, with the former Gunners star noting that he’d […]

Liverpool will potentially have to look in other directions than Inter Milan’s Marcelo Brozovic if they wish to broaden their midfield options in the winter or summer window, with the Serie A outfit reportedly prepared to extend the 29-year-old’s terms at the San Siro. This comes courtesy of La Gazzetta dello Sport (via FC Inter 1908.it), […]

By Joe Harvey The following is a guest article by the aforementioned author – linked above – and is not necessarily representative of opinions held by anyone at Empire of the Kop… To score a hattrick is a wonderful thing. Often, people associate a hat-trick with a display of individual brilliance. An incomparable, indefensible show […]

Liverpool are not set to be subjected to an investigation from the EFL after the Reds successfully requested a postponement of their semi-final Carabao Cup clash with Arsenal over false positives, as reported by the Evening Standard. Jurgen Klopp had shared the relevant update in his post-match press conference following the 4-1 victory over Shrewsbury […]

Mo Salah has explained that he felt compelled to prevent charges being pressed against the thief that stole £1,400 from his father’s car due to the individual’s circumstances. It’s hardly the only example of the Egyptian’s giving nature, with the attacker having previously intervened when a handful of bullies were disturbing a homeless man in […]

Mo Salah has suggested that the decision-making for the Ballon d’Or award is political. The former Roma hitman didn’t deny that he was partly motivated by the possibility of winning such recognition for his efforts on the pitch. “If you asked me if this was a drive for me to be here? Yeah, of course,” […]

Mo Salah has claimed that his contract demands are far from being ‘crazy’ as talks remain ongoing between player and club. Liverpool are said to be keen on extending the Egyptian’s stay at Anfield, though there remain concerns over the potential breaking of the wage structure required to keep him in Merseyside. “I want to […]

Conor Bradley thanked Jurgen Klopp for urging him not to play it safe in Liverpool’s FA Cup Third Round meeting with Shrewsbury Town. The left-back played a pivotal role in the Reds’ 4-1 victory at Anfield, supplying an assist for fellow Academy starlet Kaide Gordon’s equalising effort after the club had fallen 1-0 down courtesy […]

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that one of Liverpool’s goalscorers in the 4-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup, Kaide Gordon, only took part in ‘two or three’ training sessions prior to his involvement against the Salop. The teenager scored the critical equalising goal in the Third Round clash, with the Reds going on […]

Steven Gerrard hardly seemed faze by the treatment he received at Old Trafford for Aston Villa’s FA Cup meeting with Manchester United. The Scouser was subjected to some targeted jeers throughout the tie in question, with the ex-midfielder claiming he’d ‘been to noisier stadiums’. “It was relatively quiet – I have been to noisier stadiums […]

Shrewsbury Town have released an official statement condemning the actions of a minority of fans prior to the side’s meeting with Liverpool in the FA Cup. A handful of Salop supporters had been spotted in the city centre singing an offensive chant mocking the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster. Club Statement. #Salop — Shrewsbury […]

Fellow Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion have thrown their support behind the Hillsborough Law campaign likewise backed by Liverpool. This update comes courtesy of a tweet from the Seagulls’ official Twitter account, with the campaign in question designed to provide transparency to bereaved families and rebalance the scales of justice in the UK. Albion […]

Liverpool have reportedly been named as a serious contender for the signing of Porto attacker Luis Diaz in the winter window. This comes from Portuguese outlet A Bola (via Sport Witness), which suggests that the Merseysiders are capable and willing of getting at least close to the player’s €80m release clause. The Reds were expected to […]

A clip has surfaced online of Naby Keita briefly participating in side’s celebration of Issiaga Sylla’s goal before apparently reminding his teammates to bring their focus back to the game. The first-half effort from the fullback was enough to see Kaba Diawara’s men take all three points in their group stage clash with Malawi, moving joint-top […]

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard visited Old Trafford with his Aston Villa side tonight and he received a feisty reception as he made his way to the dugout. The two-time FA Cup winner turned and faced the Stretford End of Manchester United’s stadium as he made his way out of the tunnel. Boos and jeers rang […]

Liverpool face the risk of being investigated by the EFL after the club requested for their Carabao Cup clash against Arsenal to be postponed due to a number of suspected positive cases in their squad although it’s now been revealed that only one of the actual test results were positive. The Athletic has reported that […]