Just as Liverpool were dealing with Virgil van Dijk's Grade 3 ACL tear suffered at the hands -- or legs -- of Jordan Pickford, Fabinho suffered a hamstring strain. Once again, the Reds dealt with an injury to a first-choice player with Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips stepping into the breach.
Opinion: Will this season be Liverpool’s last with Mane-Salah-Firmino front three?
Liverpool have lived and died on the strengths and goalscoring of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, and Robert Firmino since the three stars began playing together in 2017. The trio led Liverpool to back to back Champions League Finals and their goals enabled the Reds to lift the European Cup last season. The trio has also... Continue Reading →
Timo Werner’s new €30m release clause means Liverpool can land top striker for one low price
RB Leipzig's Timo Werner was determined to walk away from the Bundesliga club for free in 2020. He had made his feelings known about wanting to leave but no clubs came in for him during the summer transfer window. He has now decided to remain with RB Leipzig and this week put his name to... Continue Reading →
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Who had the more difficult preseason?
I don't often get into arguments about preseason matches and their meanings or discussions about which side has had it more difficult. Yet, I couldn't be helped but to be drawn into a discussion, or at least to give my thoughts, after hearing a recent argument comparing Liverpool and Manchester City during the preseason. The... Continue Reading →