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Apr92020 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane wanted Man Utd before Liverpool move

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Manchester United were the club on Sadio Mane's mind before the Senegal international made the transfer move to Liverpool. The winger joined the Reds in 2016 for a transfer fee of £30 million ($37m) after two successful years in the Premier League with Southampton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But before moving to Anfield, Mane had been subject to significant interest from United, with the now 27-year-old conceding he thought about a move to Old Trafford. "We were thinking most about Manchester United," Mane told The Times. • Rio Ferdinand reveals why he turned down Barcelona after secret Rijkaard talks • Barcelona reject chance to sign Chelsea star Willian "That was a tough time for me as I was on the bench so I was not thinking about anyon...

Apr82020 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane accepts Liverpool may not be awarded Premier League title

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says he will "understand" if they are denied winning the Premier League title due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jurgen Klopp's side looked destined to lift their first top-flight trophy in 30 years until English football was suspended amid the crisis which has gripped the planet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As it stands the 2019/20 season has been suspended indefinitely and will only resume when it is safe and appropriate to do so, although there have been calls to make the campaign null and void. ● Udinese chief Marino confirms Premier League will 'release statement' to declare season is cancelled ● Tottenham reprimand Mourinho and players for breaking coronavirus rules That would stop the Reds winning the title, d...

Apr72020 by JBNo Comments

Rashford destroying Alexander-Arnold was my fault, says Jurgen Klopp

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he feels responsible for the mauling Trent Alexander-Arnold got against United striker Marcus Rashford in March 2018. Rashford was in form as he scored a brace, getting in behind his England colleague before turning inside and shooting into the corner before he found space inside the box to fire home again, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford and it was a harsh lesson for Alexander-Arnold, who named it as “one of his most difficult days” and that he “underestimated” his compatriot. Not even against Real Madrid, who “ganged up” on him in the Champions League final, was Alexander-Arnold as exposed. MORE NEWS ▪︎Furious Gareth Southgate ‘ends Kyle Walker’s E...

Apr62020 by JBNo Comments

‘Scrap it and start again’ – Luke Shaw calls for Premier League to be voided & Liverpool denied title

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The England left back has called for the Premier League season to be voided Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has risked the wrath of Liverpool supporters by saying the Premier League season should be voided if it cannot be finished, denying the Reds their first title in 30 years. The season has been suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, with runaway league leaders Liverpool having been just two victories away from securing the title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 92 games left to play – with suggestions of a World Cup-style ‘festival of football’ to finish them all over a short period of time in June – but those plans appear optimistic with the country still ongoing. Liverpool looked certain to claim the title – and in...

Mar292020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp slams ‘criminal act’ that made Liverpool play against Atletico Madrid amid coronavirus crisis

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Everton head coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Jurgen Klopp is seething that Liverpool’s game against Atletico Madrid was allowed to go ahead despite the Covid-19 crisis, labelling it a ‘criminal act’. The Champions League holders exited the competition at the start of March after Atletico shocked Liverpool in extra-time, winning 4-2 on aggregate, though at the time the game was played, several leagues around Europe had already been called off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Premier League followed suit a few days later, with the defeat to Atletico Liverpool’s last game, but Klopp feels it should not have taken place in those circumstances given the seriousness of the pandemic. Speaking about the last-16 game going ahead with a full stadi...

Mar142020 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville mocks Carragher after Liverpool’s title party is delayed by coronavirus

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville could not resist winding up Carragher after the suspension of the Premier League delayed Liverpool’s hopes of winning the title. With seven teams having either players or staff in self-isolation due to coronavirus, the Premier League made the dramatic decision to suspend the competition until the weekend of April 4. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That has denied Liverpool the opportunity to become the first club ever to secure the title before the end of March, with the Reds having been in a position to be crowned champions on Monday. Before all professional football in England was called off, a victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby – coupled with City failing to beat Burnley – would have sealed the Prem...

Mar112020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp hits out at ‘f*cking idiot’ Liverpool fans for ignoring COVID-19 advice

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp scolded fans ahead of the Reds' Champions League last-16 game with Atletico Madrid after a set of supporters reached out for high-fives despite ongoing coronavirus issues. Wednesday's game at Anfield was played in the midst of a global outbreak with a number of football games and sporting events affected. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The decision was made this week that PSG's game with Borussia Dortmund, the other match on Wednesday's schedule, would be played behind closed doors without fans. And Jurgen Klopp was not thrilled with fans near the Anfield tunnel attempting to reach out for high-fives ahead of the game against Atletico. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Put your hands away yo...

Mar62020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp reveals Alisson major injury blow for Liverpool

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Alisson will miss Liverpool’s game against Bournemouth and their Champions League tie against Spanish side Atletico Madrid due to an injury. The Brazilian was rested for Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday and did not travel with the rest of the team to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp has revealed that Alisson felt the injury during a training session before the match and a subsequent scan picked up a problem with his hip. ‘Unfortunately Ali is out,’ Klopp said on Friday. ‘He had in training before the Chelsea game a little incident, we all thought it was nothing, it was clear he wasn’t going to play anyway, the plan was he was going to be on the bench. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘W...

Mar42020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp criticises Liverpool squad for overlooking Minamino in loss to Chelsea

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Jurgen Klopp was frustrated his Liverpool team failed to find Takumi Minamino more often in his club’s defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup. The Liverpool head coach tried to play down the loss, as they slumped to their second defeat in a row for the first time this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp said he was happy with the performance, but admitted right-back Neco Williams was one of the players who should have picked out Minamino more in the match. He said: ‘Takumi (Minamino) had a really good game. We could have used him much more often. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘If Neco (Williams) sees him once or twice he was completely free at the edge [of the box], he shot the cross more or less. If he’d seen h...

Mar32020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp blasts ‘silly’ claims coronavirus could stop Liverpool winning the title

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed ‘silly’ reports that the Reds could be denied their first Premier League trophy should the domestic campaign be cut short due to coronavirus. Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the campaign against Watford on Saturday, ending their hopes of matching Arsenal’s unbeaten run, but still have a 22-point lead at the top of the league table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, reports emerged suggesting the spread of coronavirus, which has forced a couple of sporting events to be postponed or played behind closed doors, could impact the Premier League campaign. There is no legislation in place regarding final league standings should the campaign be cut short prematurely, with crisis talks likely to ta...