Новости за 28.05.2023

Liverpool bade farewell to Bobby Firmino both home and away, with the Brazilian set to depart once his contract expires this summer.Despite Jurgen Klopp’s hopes that the former Hoffenheim hitman would put pen to paper on fresh terms, the 31-year-old ultimately decided it would be in the best interests of himself and the club to […]

Amid the focus on Bobby Firmino and James Milner, who both played their final game for Liverpool today, one of their teammates who’s also departing the club this summer didn’t get on the pitch against Southampton in a madcap 4-4 draw.Indeed, as pointed out by Ian Doyle after the match, Arthur Melo didn’t get on […]

Liverpool fans may be waking up to some superb transfer news any day now after Fabrizio Romano confirmed Alexis Mac Allister’s impending exit from Brighton.The Guardian journalist’s Twitter update followed suggestive comments made by Roberto De Zerbi in the wake of the Seagulls’ 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa this evening. Alexis Mac Allister says goodbye […]

According to reports from Spain, Jules Kounde has asked to leave Barcelona and has ‘received an offer’ from Liverpool.El Nacional have claimed (via football365.com) that the French defender has ‘formally requested’ to depart Camp Nou after only a year with the LaLiga champions as he’s ‘not motivated by the project’ and ‘feels cheated’ at not […]

Jurgen Klopp shared an adorable moment with one of the Southampton mascots prior to today’s Premier League clash against Liverpool.There was a relaxed air about the game at St Mary’s, with the Saints already relegated and the Reds assured of finishing fifth irrespective of this afternoon’s result.As the two teams lined up in the tunnel […]

Alexis Mac Allister looks set to make his exit from Brighton and Hove Albion this summer amid Liverpool’s heavy pursuit.The Argentine was tipped to potentially depart the South Coast side along with fellow midfield dynamo Moises Caicedo by manager Roberto De Zerbi in comments made post-match and relayed on Twitter by @JournoHaff. ???? De Zerbi […]

Liverpool will bid farewell to Bobby Firmino, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita after today’s eight-goal thriller with Southampton.It was the opening pair that caught the eye of the Reds’ Twitter account, however, with the two cherished footballers sharing a heartfelt moment on the pitch after full-time.The former was on target for the Merseysiders […]

Bobby Firmino and James Milner both played for Liverpool for the final time this afternoon, with the former scoring in a thoroughly entertaining 4-4 draw at Southampton to conclude the season.After the final whistle, the Reds players and staff approached the travelling supporters to show their appreciation, with the Kopites at St Mary’s singing the […]

Liverpool’s transfer shortlist for the midfield is understandably vast, with Feyenoord’s Orkun Kokcu thought to be well-regarded by the club’s recruitment team.That latter claim comes from the reliable Jacque Talbot of Football Transfers, with fellow transfer expert Fabrizio Romano relaying the Turkey international’s suggestive statement on Twitter. Orkun Kökçü: “I’ve good relationship with the manager […]

From 2-0 up to 4-2 down and back to 4-4, Liverpool have had a very eventful finish to a rather difficult season on Sunday afternoon.Southampton were two goals to the good in the 71st minute, but by the 73rd minute the teams were level as both Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota struck for the visitors.Some […]

Football fans rarely pass up any opportunity to goad players from the opposing team, but Southampton supporters showed their class during their clash against Liverpool this afternoon.The game at St Mary’s is the final one of Bobby Firmino’s career with the Reds after eight years, with the 31-year-old scoring inside the first 15 minutes.He was […]

Jordan Henderson was far from happy with the time Southampton’s Mohamed Elyounoussi was taking to exit the pitch as his number was called for a substitution.The Saints star was swapped out for Stuart Armstrong and was seen attempting to hug every teammate nearby before making a move, something the Reds skipper simply didn’t approve of.The […]

If you’ve been to a Liverpool game recently, or even watched one on TV, you’ll probably have gone to bed with one particular chant lodged in your head.Today marks Bobby Firmino’s final appearance for the club after eight years with the Reds, and he’s marked it with a goal inside the first quarter-hour against Southampton.The […]

Throwing away a 2-0 lead in the space of 14 minutes could be seen as emblematic of Liverpool’s struggles this season.Defensively woeful, lacking solidity in the middle of the park… of course this was also a dead rubber tie right at the end of the campaign.Bobby Firmino turned from hero to culprit as he gave […]

Bobby Firmino’s name could be heard ringing around St. Mary’s as the Brazilian netted once again to double Liverpool’s lead against Southampton.The former Hoffenheim danced through the hosts’ backline, sitting two defenders down in the process, before firing home.The Merseysiders were the dominant side in the opening stages (at the time of writing) – to […]

Diogo Jota fired Liverpool into an early lead against Southampton at St Mary’s this afternoon, punishing sloppy play from the already relegated home side in their final Premier League game for at least 15 months.In the 10th minute on the south coast, Alex McCarthy played a short pass towards reported Reds target Romeo Lavia, who […]

With Bobby Firmino set to call time on his Liverpool career at the end of the current campaign, it shouldn’t go forgotten that another modern Reds great in James Milner is also playing his final game for the Merseysiders.The travelling Kop certainly had the right idea in mind, unveiling a banner reading ‘Milner 7 legend!’ […]

Jurgen Klopp has unsurprisingly rung the changes for Liverpool this afternoon as they end their 2022/23 season with an inconsequential Premier League clash away to Southampton.The Reds are guaranteed to finish fifth no matter what happens at St Mary’s, while their opponents can’t climb off the bottom of the table, so there’s nothing except pride […]

James Pearce has explained that financial concerns weren’t the only reason for Liverpool pulling out of the race to sign Jude Bellingham.The 19-year-old had been linked with the Reds for a number of months but instead looks set to join Real Madrid (The Mirror), with the Merseysiders moving away from a prospective deal due to […]

David Ornstein has confirmed that there is a ‘high probability’ that Mason Mount will not be a Chelsea player come the opening of the summer window.Where the England international will be plying his trade in 2023/24 remains to be seen, however, with the Liverpool-linked midfielder understood to prefer a switch to Manchester United.“Liverpool were the […]

There will be some inclined to suggest that Liverpool’s late return to form has ultimately counted for nothing in a season that has amounted to just as much.Out of Europe, out of the cups, out of the title race – the drop has been catastrophic by the Reds’ lofty standards under Jurgen Klopp.Even more so […]

Mo Salah struggled to contain his emotions as he reflected on the friendship he developed with Bobby Firmino at Liverpool, with the Brazilian departing this summer after eight years at Anfield.They have been teammates and attacking partners since 2017, with the two enjoying plenty of success together on Merseyside as they helped the Reds to […]

Bobby Firmino will be one of four Liverpool players to officially call time on their careers in the red half of Merseyside after saying their goodbyes at Anfield last week.The Brazil international was visibly emotional at L4 as the crowd roared his name – after a game in which he’d registered the equalising goal.His latest […]

James Milner could play his final Liverpool match this afternoon after eight years at Anfield, and he’s named his favourite memory from his time at the club.The 37-year-old has played 331 times for the Reds ahead of today’s clash at Southampton and won seven trophies under Jurgen Klopp (Transfermarkt), pre-dating the German’s arrival on Merseyside […]

James Milner may be leaving Liverpool this summer, but that doesn’t strictly mean he’ll never play at Anfield again.The 37-year-old is departing as a free agent after the expiry of his contract, with a deal reportedly agreed for him to reunite with former Reds teammate Adam Lallana at Brighton (The Guardian).The veteran midfielder is also […]