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Dec192019 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp explains reason behind Takumi Minamino transfer

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was really keen to sign Takumi Minamino because of his Champions League experience. The Japan international is now a Red after the Premier League giants triggered his release clause as he cost them just £7.25m from Austria outfit Red Bull Salzburg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking after Minamino put pen to paper, Klopp revealed Minamino’s ability to impress in Europe’s big competition was a big consideration. “Takumi is a very quick, very clever player, he finds space between the lines,” he said. “He is brave with the ball but also brave without the ball – a proper team player. He makes the best of himself for the benefit of others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “His Cha...

Dec72019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Rodgers’ £10m salary makes him more highly paid than Klopp & Lampard

Premier League

Brendan Rodgers' new contract has catapulted him up the list of the Premier League's highest paid managers. The Leicester boss had been linked with a move to Arsenal after the sack of the hapless Unai Emery. But the Northern Irishman quickly distanced himself with the move, before sealing his megabucks new deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 46-year-old is believed to have doubled his previous salary at the club - taking from £5m-a-year to £10million. This means that only Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are paid more than the Foxes manager as the former is the highest paid, earning £20million-a-year at Manchester City - that's around £384,000-a-week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Mourinho is second, someh...

Nov282019 by JBNo Comments

“It’s pretty painful”- Klopp gives injury update on Fabinho

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has conceded an injury to Fabinho is "massive" after the club's 1-1 draw with Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old midfielder lasted just 20 minutes at Anfield as he was forced from the field with an apparent ankle injury following a heavy challenge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fabinho was already set to miss the Reds' match against Brighton in the Premier League through suspension but could now miss further matches as Klopp looks to keep momentum during a congested month. The German admitted the early signs are not great for his midfielder, whose long-term loss could be a huge blow for Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The biggest thing is th...

Nov92019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp speaks on Kylian Mbappe’s transfer move to Liverpool

Premier League, Transfer Info

The German is a huge fan of the France international but has ruled out any move for him. Kylian Mbappe won't be joining Liverpool anytime soon, with Jurgen Klopp firmly squashing talk of a possible transfer move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports emerged midweek that the Reds were considering joining the race to sign the Paris Saint-Germain attacker, who has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. But while Klopp is a huge fan of the 20-year-old, he said that Liverpool simply can't afford to sign Kylian Mbappe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Ok, from a sporting point of view, there are not a lot of reasons to not sign Mbappe, what a player he is,” Klopp said. “But it is about the money of cour...

Nov12019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp hails Arsenal player Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has described Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’ after his two goals against Liverpool at Anfield in the Carabao Cup. Although the 18-year-old was viewed as a signing for the future when he arrived from Brazilian club Ituano over the summer, he has quickly established himself as a huge part of Emery’s plans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He came off the bench in the opening match of the campaign and has made eight League matchday squads, though it is his performances in the cup competitions that have really caught the eye. The teenager has seven goals in as many games, netting braces against Standard Liege in the Europa League, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool. He looked very impressive once again against L...

Oct312019 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp threatens to boycott Carabao Cup over fixture pile-up

Premier League

Liverpool may boycott their Carabao Cup quarter-final game unless a suitable date can be organised for the match, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds progressed to the last eight of the competition after twice coming from two goals down to beat Arsenal on penalties after a 5-5 draw at the end of 90 minutes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the EFL wanting to schedule the Carabao Cup last-eight games on the week commencing December 16, the Reds will be unable to participate as they head to Qatar for their Club World Cup semi-final match on December 18. In this situation, another spare midweek date would be found, but Liverpool have Champions League commitments and Premier League games taking up possible slots until the beginning of next y...

Oct282019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp provides Mohamed Salah injury update after Liverpool beat Tottenham

Premier League

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has eased concerns Mohamed Salah suffered another injury during the side’s hard-fought Premier League win over Tottenham. The Premier League leaders maintained their six-point gap at the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Spurs at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); England striker Harry Kane put struggling Tottenham in front with a header within 48 seconds and goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga pulled off a number of outstanding saves to thwart Liverpool. But the hosts equalised through Jordan Henderson and Salah thumped home a winner from the penalty spot as Liverpool were able to extend their unbeaten run at home to 45 matches. Despite the win, Liverpool supporters were concerned Salah had picked up another injur...

Oct232019 by JBNo Comments

Brendan Rodgers bites back at Jurgen Klopp over Mohamed Salah complaint

Premier League

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jurgen Klopp, claiming his criticism of midfielder Hamza Choudhury was way over the top. The England Under-21 international drew the ire of the Liverpool boss after his challenge on Mohamed Salah during the recent Premier League game between the two clubs with an ankle injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite a two-week rest during the international break, Salah had not recovered in time to play in last Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United but is in contention to play a part against Genk in the Champions League. Klopp, meanwhile, was angry with Choudhury and accused the 22-year-old of recklessness and warned the player he was in danger of earning a reputation having also been inv...

Oct202019 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hits back at Klopp complaining about Man United’s playing style

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has hit back at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss highlighted Manchester United’s ‘defensive’ approach to the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford scored the first goal of the game from close range in the first half but Liverpool were calling for the goal to be cancelled as they felt Divock Origi had been fouled by Victor Lindelof in the build up to the goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Liverpool were able to rescue a point as Adam Lallana scored with five minutes remaining in the game. Speaking after the match, Klopp said United only ‘set out to defend’. ‘When I’ve been in England, Man United have pretty much set up like this,’ said the Liverpool manager. Everyone built it up [the game] like a mountain, but one t...

Oct192019 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp rips media for giving Man United extra motivation

Premier League

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the media for giving Manchester United further motivation ahead of Sunday's match at Old Trafford. The Reds enter the rivalry game atop the Premier League table, having won all eight of their league matches so far this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, United have fallen on hard times, currently sitting 12th in the table, just two points above the relegation zone. With this as the backdrop, there has been an air of ridicule around United in the week leading up to the match. Klopp was particurally bothered by articles that picked a combined starting lineup from the two sides and included no Man Utd players. “In general, the mood that these things create? Yes, I would use it,” Klopp said o...