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May62019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp confirms Salah will miss Barcelona clash

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will miss the Champions League second leg clash against Barcelona on Tuesday. The Egyptian was stretchered off the pitch in the 3-2 win over Newcastle for the Reds on Saturday, after suffering an head injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He now joins Roberto Firmino on the sidelines ahead of a key showdown with the Spanish champions Barcelona at Anfield, as Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Monday. The German boss told a press conference: "Salah cannot play tomorrow. He is better in his recovery, but he cannot play tomorrow. "Precaution? No, it's a concussion, which means he is not allowed to play. He feels OK, but it is not good enough from a medical point of view." Barcelona, happy ...

May52019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp provides Salah update after head injury v Newcastle

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool need to assess Mohamed Salah before discovering the extent of the injury he suffered in the victory over Newcastle United. Salah was in tears as he was taken off the field on a stretcher during the key Premier League win at St James’ Park on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Egyptian international scored Liverpool’s second goal and was in the dressing room when Divock Origi netted the decisive winner late on. Speaking after the win, Klopp said: ‘[Mo] watched the [rest of the] game inside, he was OK. He got a proper knock on the head. We need to do further assessments. ‘The doctor had to make a decision – on the pitch or off the pitch – and the decision was off the pitch and we accept that of course.’ Klo...

May42019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah stretchered off after head injury

Premier League

Mohamed Salah was stretchered off with a head injury after he collided with Martin Dubravka in the second half of the Premier League game between Newcastle and Liverpool. With the match 2-2, Salah was looking to challenge for a ball into the area, but was hit by the Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka's hip as the goalie punched the ball clear. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Premier League golden boot leader was on the ground for several minutes and then was carried off via a stretcher in the minute, replaced by Divock Origi. Liverpool ended up winning the game 3-2 with the goal coming from Origi. MORE: Aubameyang reveals why he doesn’t want to play Chelsea in Europa League final Solskjaer ‘demands’ United sign £85m Bruno Fernandes ahead of City ...

May32019 by JBNo Comments

Van Dijk sends warning to Messi & Barcelona after CL defeat

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Virgil van Dijk has issued a warning to Lionel Messi and Barcelona after Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final game. Barcelona secured a win at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, through goals from Messi and Luis Suarez putting the League champions in control. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool produced a good performance but their hard work was undone by Lionel Messi’s two second-half goals. However, Van Dijk appears to have hope of a comeback ahead of next week’s second leg at Anfield and believes Messi ‘won the battle but not the war’. Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, the defender said: ‘When you come up against Messi and he produces his best form you can’t do anything. ‘I’m grateful that I’m not in ...

May22019 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand slams ‘criminal’ Van Dijk mistake in Barcelona loss

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has blamed Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk for Luis Suarez's opener in their Champions League first leg clash against Barcelona. Suarez got between Van Dijk and partner Joel Matip in the first half, latching onto Jordi Alba's cross to turn the ball past Alisson. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona went on to win 3-0 at home, with Lionel Messi tapping home as Suarez hit the crossbar before hitting a magnificent free-kick to notch his 600th goal for the club. However, retired defender Ferdinand feels the recently-crowned PFA Player of the Year should have done better to prevent Barcelona from getting the first goal. “Virgil van Dijk is at fault here,” Ferdinand said on BT Sport. “He can see Suarez, h...

May22019 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hits out at trophyless Klopp as he bemoans lack of backing at United

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Jurgen Klopp for failing to win a trophy in another attempt to defend his record at Manchester United. Mourinho is still hurting about his sacking by the red devils four months after he was sent packing by the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 56-year-old believes he was undermined because Ed Woodward and the board failed to back him with transfers unlike Liverpool and Manchester City did. And speaking on beIN Sports ahead of the Champions League game against Barcelona he singled out the treatment of Klopp, who is yet to win any title at Liverpool, as an example of why he is unhappy. Mourinho said: "I would love to go to a club and be in conditions to do what Jurgen and Pep did. "If you look at the [Liverp...

May12019 by JBNo Comments

Mane responds to Real Madrid transfer links and fires warning to Barca

Premier League, UEFA

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has downplayed speculation linking him with a transfer to Real Madrid this summer. Spanish giants Real have reportedly made the 27-year-old a top target ahead of the summer transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This campaign, Mane has scored 25 goals for the Reds, helping Jurgen Klopp’s team challenge for the Premier League and Champions League. The Senegal star is currently in Barcelona with Liverpool’s team ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg tie on Wednesday. Mane was asked if he would be interested in playing in Spain. He said: ‘I think you guys write it [the rumours]. I just read it with my friends. ‘I respect the [Spanish] league, it’s a good league with great players. But the Premier Le...

Apr182019 by JBNo Comments

Van Dijk reveals how Liverpool will stop Lionel Messi after Porto win

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool must defend ‘together’ as a unit against Lionel Messi when they fight Barcelona for a place in this year’s Champions League final. Liverpool sealed their spot in the final four with a 6-1 aggregate win over Porto on Wednesday after Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Van Dijk all got a goal each in a one-sided second leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reds face Barcelona for the first leg of a scintillating semi-final this month and come up against Messi who is currently in the form of his life. Messi produced an outstanding performance on Tuesday, inspiring Barcelona to a 4-0 aggregate win over Manchester United with a brace at the Nou Camp. Asked how he plans to stop Messi after Liverpool’s de...

Apr152019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp admits he expects Man City to beat Liverpool to the league title

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has started the mind games in the Premier League title race by saying he expects Manchester City to win every game they have left. The Reds sit two points above their rivals with four matches left to play but Pep Guardiola's side still have a game in hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); City still have two tough tests against Tottenham at home before the short trip to their noisy neighbours Manchester United. They then play Burnley and Leicester before they travel to Brighton on the final day of the season. But Klopp concedes their title rivals remain firm favourites because they have the ability to win every of their last five games. He said: "We expect them to win all their games. "We just need to get as many points as possible ...

Apr132019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp reveals his plan to stop Eden Hazard on Sunday

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his team will play with “13 players” to stop Chelsea star Eden Hazard at Anfield this Sunday, The Reds host Chelsea on Sunday as they continue their title charge, in a match reminiscent of that fateful game five years ago when Steven Gerrard’s slip helped a Jose Mourinho-led Blues team to a 2-0 victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool are currently 16 points clear of Chelsea as they go toe-to-toe with Manchester City at the top, but will be wary of the Belgium international who has scored 16 Premier League goals this season. Asked how he plans to stop the Belgian this weekend, Klopp joked: "We will take 13 players, and two will play only against Eden. "The best way to try to make sure that he cannot shine...