Author: admin

Liverpool will host West Ham United on Sunday to resume Premier League play.   On Thursday, Liverpool defeated LASK Linz 3-1 in their Europa League debut. Jurgen Klopp made 11 substitutions for the trip to Austria. But did any of his guys contribute enough to earn a spot on the team? We examine the lineup he might select to face the Hammers. Trent Alexander-Arnold was reported to be hoping to make a comeback against West Ham after missing Liverpool’s last two games with a hamstring injury.   The England international, who wasn’t visible during open training on Wednesday, must demonstrate…

Virgil van Dijk, captain of Liverpool, believes 17-year-old tyro Ben Doak has enormous potential and is generating the kind of excitement last seen when Michael Owen made a breakthrough. It’s important to pay attention when Virgil van Dijk declares that he is “excited about the future that’s coming” since he is not one to display excessive enthusiasm.‌   Ben Doak, a teenage tyro who is 17 years old, is igniting the kind of excitement last witnessed when Michael Owen made a dramatic breakthrough at the same tender age. The Liverpool captain, like everyone at Anfield, recognizes the enormous potential in…

Liverpool is prepared to begin contract talks with two seasoned professionals, but a young player has been hurt after making his first start in 19 months. This summer, Liverpool said goodbye to a number of highly compensated veterans while revamping its midfield with four acquisitions with an average age of 24 (and one who is also 30).   Thiago Alcântara and Jol Matip will be in that situation next summer because several of the players that left were out of contract. It would not be shocking if both players, who have struggled with injuries during their time with the Reds,…

Virgil Van Dijk has lauded Liverpool’s tenacity after the Reds triumphed in their fourth game despite trailing 1-0. The skipper said he is happy of the team’s desire to believe in itself and maintain composure.   Liverpool defeated Austrian team LASK in Linz on Thursday and Wolves last weekend. In both victories, Jurgen Klopp’s team trailed by a cheap goal in the first half before dominating the opposition in the second. It means that the Reds, who overcame enormous challenges including two red cards and numerous crucial player injuries, enter their match against West Ham on Sunday at Anfield with…

The Uruguayan international had a difficult beginning to life at Liverpool, but he is now beginning to contribute significantly to the club. Darwin Nunez may have received a club-record transfer fee from Liverpool, but Virgil van Dijk feels he is now beginning to live up to his promise.   The Uruguayan had a difficult time adjusting to life at Anfield, and despite scoring 16 goals, there was still a sense that he had underperformed. With Mohamed Salah on the bench, he assumed responsibility for their eventual 3-1 Europa League triumph over LASK in Austria. He has already made a huge…

Steven Gerrard has had a successful start to his time at Al-Ettifaq, and he seems to be enjoying himself there based on Instagram posts he’s made while dressed in traditional Saudi attire. Steven Gerrard has been accused of selling his soul by football fans after being photographed donning a traditional Saudi thawb.   The Saudi National Day, a national holiday in the Gulf state that honors the Kingdom’s name change in 1932, was celebrated by the Liverpool icon, who also serves as manager of Saudi Pro League team Al-Ettifaq. Gerrard posted numerous pictures of himself in the thawb on his…

­According to reports, Jürgen Klopp’s team is interested in a winger who scored 15 goals last year, and the Reds may also make a bid for Khéphren Thuram. The most recent reports concern men who have already been connected to Liverpool. We’ll have to wait and see if the rumors are confirmed by the stories’ persistence. Here is Liverpool.com’s assessment on the transfer rumors that have been swirling around the Reds lately. AC Milan’s Rafael Leo Rafael Leo, a member of Diogo Jota’s international team, is rumored to be considering leaving AC Milan. They assert that the two teams ‘leading…

Former Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom, who former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard “once went for,” has been signed by sixth-tier English football team Warrington Town. Wisdom has moved on to a new team after being announced as a new signing for Warrington Town.   Wisdom, a former defender for Liverpool, Derby County, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City, and Red Bull Salzburg, has joined Warrington ahead of their National League North matchup at home this weekend against King’s Lynn Town. The 30-year-old hasn’t had a club since leaving Derby County in 2021, although he has gone on tryouts with other organizations, including…

The possibility of Jurgen Klopp guiding the national team in the future is one that the German Football Association is not willing to abandon.   Following the 2024 European Championship, Christian Falk disclosed the DFB’s “secret plan” to entice the £300,000-per-week (according to data received by Planet Football) manager away from Liverpool. Nagelsmann’s contract with Germany only lasts until 2024, which is interesting, the BILD writer exclusively revealed to CaughtOffside.   “He’s young—only 36—so he won’t get old as the Bundestrainer; after the Euros, he’ll want to move to a club. This proposal is adored by our association since it…

After a brief scare in the first half, Liverpool defeated LASK 3-1 Friday night. Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Mohamed Salah all scored goals to give the Reds a winning start in the Europa League.   Ryan Gravenberch and Ben Doak made their first club starts, while a fit-again Stefan Bajcetic returned to the team in a new role. Jurgen Klopp made 11 changes from the lineup that overcame Wolves, and there were plenty of talking points. We’ll give you all the game analysis from Linz. Ivan Toney’s price tag has reportedly been set by Brentford at £60 million in…