Новости за 28.03.2024

Bayern Munich remain committed to their pursuit of Xabi Alonso this summer. The club’s sporting director, Max Eberl, told Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg that the Bavarians were hoping to conclude their search in April. Should the incumbent Bundesliga holders fail to convince the Spanish head coach to take up the role in question, Roberto […]

Liverpool’s injury list is gradually beginning to clear somewhat after a torrid couple of months on that front. Mo Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai already returned to action before the international break, while Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota could all be back over the next fortnight. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on […]

Xabi Alonso has yet to make a definitive decision over his managerial future, according to David Ornstein. The reporter had been responding to a fan query in an Athletic Q&A, with it emphasised that both Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen represent ‘strong options’ available to the Spaniard. Reports originating from Germany have asserted, with varying […]

It’s been a long international break for Liverpool fans and we’ve all had our fingers crossed in the hope of seeing no injuries, with one man enjoying the opposite fate. Fabrizio Romano reported before the international break began that: ‘Darwin Núñez will not be part of Uruguay squad for the upcoming games due to physical issues’. […]

David Ornstein has confirmed that Ruben Amorim is ‘definitely among the candidates under consideration’ at Liverpool. The Reds are looking to find a successor for Jurgen Klopp ahead of the German tactician’s planned departure at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. The Athletic reporter shared the update in question in his latest Q&A for the […]

To a certain generation of Liverpool fans, they may not even know the name of Larry Lloyd but for many he was a key cog in a transitional Anfield team. It seems remarkable to even state that Bill Shankly once went six seasons without winning a trophy for the Reds and Lloyd was part of his […]

Diogo Jota might very well be Liverpool’s most valuable player going into the business end of the season. Sam Dean reports for The Telegraph that, out of all Reds to have made a minimum of 35 appearances since the start of last season, no player has a higher win percentage (63%) than the Portuguese frontman. […]

James Pearce has provided Liverpool fans with a hugely encouraging update on Andy Robertson’s injury this Thursday lunchtime. The journalist shared the latest on the 30-year-old for The Athletic this afternoon, reporting that a scan on the ankle knock which forced him out of Scotland’s defeat to Northern Ireland on Tuesday night ‘showed no bone […]

One manager who’s been touted as a strong candidate for the Liverpool job has received a glowing recommendation from one of his former players. Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha – who’s found himself at the centre of speculation over a possible move to Anfield in recent months – believes that his ex-Braga and Sporting Lisbon boss […]

Jamie Carragher has predicted the points tally that Liverpool will likely need to reach if they’re to win the Premier League title this season. With 10 matches remaining for all three contenders, the Reds are level with leaders Arsenal on 64 points, both one ahead of Manchester City. Speaking on the Fan Debate for Sky, the 46-year-old believes […]

Liverpool could be in line for an injury boost ahead of their return to Premier League action against Brighton on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp still has concerns over a number of players from before the international break, with Andy Robertson’s body blow for Scotland on Tuesday adding to the pile. However, as reported by the Liverpool […]

Xabi Alonso’s future could become crystal clear in the next few weeks. Guillem Balague now reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Spaniard ‘is determined to choose his future’ in the next month or so. This comes amid reported interest from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the 42-year-old’s services. Xabi Alonso is determined […]

“There was never anything serious with Real Madrid or Atlético [in 2022],” Luis Diaz’s father Mane Diaz told Cadena Ser (via the Mirror) this week. “Liverpool were always more determined and concrete to sign Luis. ” But we haven’t lost our hope yet…” he added. “Luis is playing well and Spanish clubs are always active […]

Stefan Bajcetic would have earmarked this season as one where he could make his mark on the Liverpool team but with just one start to his name, it’s been far from that. As reported by Paul Joyce for The Times, there has been a new update on his condition: ‘Klopp has also been waiting on […]

Liverpool should discover little in the way of resistance should they wish to sign Roberto De Zerbi as Jurgen Klopp’s successor. Brighton CEO Paul Barber admitted back in 2022 that the Seagulls were already working on finding a successor the minute the Italian joined. “It sounds strange but almost as soon as a new manger […]

Liverpool fans will be well aware that the season is edging towards a dramatic close and Paul Joyce has provided an injury update on Ben Doak. Writing for The Times, the northern football correspondent wrote: ‘Longer term, Alisson, Thiago Alcântara and Ben Doak remain sidelined. Joël Matip’s season is over.’ It seems that it’s rather […]

Liverpool have allegedly tabled a second bid worth £68.5m for Rodrygo’s services. This comes courtesy of Nacional (via Sky Sports), with it now claimed the club has improved on its first offer of £51.4m. It’s understood, however, that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez won’t entertain the forward’s exit unless bidding reaches £85.7m. FOLLOW Empire of […]

Jamie Carragher has been discussing the result that he feels would be most beneficial for Liverpool from the Manchester City v Arsenal clash on Sunday. The Premier League resumes this weekend with the Gunners top of the table on goal difference from Jurgen Klopp’s side, with the champions one point behind that duo as they […]

Ryan Babel has called into question whether Xabi Alonso is the ideal profile for Liverpool’s hierarchy to pursue. The Reds are reportedly prioritising the Spaniard as their first choice to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer. “I think maybe to replace Klopp, it would be a big risk for him. Of course, you can see he’s […]

Jordan Henderson ended his long relationship with Liverpool this summer and it seems that one coach had a key role in helping him move clubs. Writing for The Times, Paul Joyce reported: ‘Ajax consulted Lijnders over the signing of Jordan Henderson, the former Liverpool captain, in January and the pair could be reunited in the Netherlands […]

Alan Shearer has cited one thing that he ‘always enjoyed’ about Anfield which differentiated it from other venues where he was representing the away team. The Newcastle legend fielded a series of readers’ questions for a Q&A with The Athletic on Wednesday when he was asked what was the best stadium in which he’d played […]

Adebayo Akinfenwa has rejected the notion of one ‘box-office’ manager taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. The Reds fanatic and ex-Wycombe striker joined Jason Cundy on talkSPORT when he was asked if he’d have a certain Jose Mourinho at Anfield, with the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss currently out of work. The […]

Andy Robertson was the unfortunate man who picked up the inevitable international break injury and now we’re all sweating on when he’ll be back fit enough to play for the Reds. Writing for The Times, Paul Joyce reported: ‘The ankle injury Andrew Robertson sustained in the first half of Scotland’s loss to Northern Ireland on […]

Rio Ferdinand has lauded Conor Bradley’s impressive campaign for Liverpool. The Englishman compared the Northern Irishman’s rise to that of Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo, pointing to the pressure on the fullback’s shoulders replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold. “Yeah, he is a modern-day fullback, up and down, really comfortable in attacking areas,” the former centre-half said. “A little […]

According to reports from Italy, Liverpool could make a move this summer for a Serie A-based teenager who’s in high demand. This morning’s print edition of Gazzetta Dello Sport claimed (via Paisley Gates) that the Reds are preparing a ‘real offensive’ for Dean Huijsen, who’s currently on loan at Roma from Juventus. The 18-year-old centre-back is […]