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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...

Dec182019 by JBNo Comments

Takumi Minamino to have Liverpool medical today

Premier League, Transfer Info

Takumi Minamino will undergo a medical at Liverpool on Wednesday ahead of a proposed transfer move from Red Bull Salzburg in January. The Reds began negotiations to sign the 24-year-old, who has a £7.25m release clause in his contract, last week and the attacker is now expected to officially arrive at Anfield on January 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Japanese impressed against Liverpool in their two Champions League group matches this campaign, scoring at Anfield. Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund said last week it was an "honour" to have the Champions League winners Liverpool interested in their players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Minamino has scored seven goals in all competitions for the Austr...

Dec132019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp speaks out on Liverpool’s deal for ‘very good player’ Takumi Minamino

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has refused to confirm Liverpool’s interest in Red Bull Salzburg attacker Takumi Minamino but concedes he has been impressed by the Japanese. The German manager, who signed a contract extension until 2024 on Friday, got a first-hand glimpse of Minamino when Salzburg faced off against Liverpool in the Champions League, scoring and assisting away at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Minamino seemingly left a big impression, with the Reds reportedly alerted to his bargain £7.25million release clause and setting up a January transfer. However, Klopp chose not to confirm the rumours – an approach he has always taken in press conferences – though he did say that Minamino is one of many Salzburg players that caught his eye. (...

Dec122019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool set to beat United in £7.25m race for Takumi Minamino

Premier League

Liverpool are set to beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signing of Salzburg midfielder Takumi Minamino in January. The Reds are confident of landing the Japan international after discovering a £7.25m clause in the 24-year-old’s deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Minamino impressed in both matches for Salzburg against Liverpool in the Champions League group stage, and Jurgen Klopp believes he would be an ideal addition to his squad as they target glory at home and abroad in the New Year. Minamino can play anywhere across the frontline, as well as in midfield, and would be eligible to play for a new team in the knockout stages of the Champions League after Salzburg’s demotion to the Europa League– which Liverpool secured with a 2-0...

Dec52019 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: It’s a shame Mane finished fourth in Ballon d’Or voting

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Lionel Messi has conceded to voting for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane in The Best poll and feels the Senegalese was only unfortunate to finish fourth behind himself, Virgil van Dijk and Ronaldo in the Ballon d’Or vote. Lionel Messi has added a sixth Golden Ball to his remarkable collection , with Van Dijk edged out for the second time already this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Liverpool central defender also missed out on the FIFA Best prize , with Messi claiming that honour for the first time in his football career. The exploits of those at Anfield across the last one year have helped to put their leading lights in contention for the most prestigious personal awards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mane sli...

Nov302019 by JBNo Comments

Messi’s speech to Barcelona team-mates before collapse at Liverpool revealed

La Liga, Premier League

Lionel Messi told his Barca team-mates they must not repeat the mistakes of their famous collapse to Roma before his team’s game with Liverpool at Anfield last May. Liverpool were trailing the Champions League semi-final tie by three goals after the first leg at the Camp Nou and Barcelona were favourites to progress. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi had played a key role in the first match and tried to rally his team-mates in the dressing room before the second leg at Anfield. A new documentary, Matchday: Inside Barcelona FC, has revealed what really went on behind-the-scenes at the club last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool would pull off an outstanding recovery at Anfield, winning 4-0, and ...

Nov292019 by JBNo Comments

Fabinho out until New Year with ankle ligament damage

Premier League

Liverpool have revealed that Fabinho will be out of action until 2020, with it confirmed that the Brazilian suffered ankle ligament damage against Napoli. The news comes as a huge blow to Jurgen Klopp’s plans, with the South American having become a key player in the Reds’ Premier League title-chasing team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With a packed schedule ahead of them, Liverpool would have been hoping to avoid any setbacks, however, Fabinho will not be seen again for the rest of the calendar year. That means that the 26-year-old will sit out key domestic fixtures in an ongoing bid for English top-flight glory, while also missing Liverpool's quest to claim the FIFA Club World Cup crown. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}...

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...

Nov152019 by JBNo Comments

Jordan Henderson reveals he was ‘ready to kill’ disrespectful Suarez at Liverpool

Premier League

The man now in charge of the captain’s armband at Liverpool concedes he was made to feel not good enough by Suarez shortly after his arrival Henderson admits he was “ready to kill” Luis Suarez shortly after his arrival at Anfield, with the striker considered to have been disrespectful on the training field. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The South American striker was signed by Liverpool during the January window of 2011. Six months later and Henderson joined him at the club after making a big-money transfer move from Sunderland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At just 20 years of age, the now Liverpool captain says he was not given the warmest of welcomes by Luis Suarez as he was left feeling “not good enough” by sen...

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...