There was a time when Liverpool had several players on their books wanted by teams in the Premier League and Championship. Just last summer, Neco Williams moved to Nottingham Forest for £20 million. Sadio Mane left generating £35m just under 12 months ago. There was also Takumi Minamino, who brought in £15.5m. Harry Wilson and... Continue Reading →
Thiago Alcantara: 60 Liverpool matches missed through injury and counting, an exciting transfer that has fallen flat
There is no doubt that Thiago is a fantastic passer and leader. But Thiago has been injured for nearly the same amount of time he has been available.
Can Liverpool qualify for the Champions League by sneaking into the Premier League top four?
Yes, the chances of Liverpool qualifying for the Champions League are slim. According to sports stats website, Five Thirty Eight, Liverpool have just a 9% chance of qualifying for the Champions League. Meanwhile, Newcastle are at 95% and Manchester United are at 91%. Brighton, who are sixth in the Premier League, have a 4% chance of finishing in the top four.
Has Jurgen Klopp already found his Jude Bellingham Liverpool midfield alternative answer for next season?
Let us not kid ourselves, Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Since announcing their intentions not to sign Jude Bellingham, which could simply be a negotiation tactic, Liverpool have been linked with Alexis Mac Allister, Moise Caicedo, and Declan Rice.
How do Mohamed Salah’s stats compare to the top goalscorers in the Premier League?
Rewind to July 2022 when news broke that Mohamed Salah had signed a new Liverpool contract. Liverpool supporters rejoiced as Salah dedicated his future to the club until 2025. Simultaneously, Critics of Liverpool bemoaned Salah receiving an £18.2 million a season deal. Many of those critics lamented Salah signing a new contract with the rest... Continue Reading →
Cody Gakpo is the perfect Liverpool replacement for Roberto Firmino and the stats back it up
Fast forward a year and Liverpool were again in the market to sign an attacking player to replace a soon-to-be departing striker. Roberto Firmino announced his decision to leave the Anfielders in March 2023, just two months after the arrival of forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool need a new right-back because Trent Alexander-Arnold should be playing as a No 6
Alexander-Arnold is a defensive liability. There is no way around it anymore.
Podcast: Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool at the end of the season/Reds smash Man United 7-0
On the latest episode of the Liverpool Reds FC Blog podcast, Drew talks about Roberto Firmino's upcoming departure from the club and the Brazilian's impact on the Reds over the years. Then, Drew touches on Liverpool's 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United. You can listen here or use the podcast player below. https://anchor.fm/s/15075b74/podcast/rss
5 Premier League free agents Liverpool should consider signing in the summer transfer market
Several top players will be out of contract in the summer, including Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Toni Kroos. The Premier League specifically will have some top talent on the market, with clubs able to sign them on free transfers.
The Liverpool rebuild project: Six players to sell to help fund the squad overhaul
One of the most apparent issues with the Liverpool squad is the need for a rebuild. Players are ageing, looking tired, and some may need a new challenge or environment to play their best football. In addition, some players simply haven’t cut it despite being given significant opportunities.