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Sep192018 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani: I’d like to see how PL teams would do in Ligue 1

Edinson Cavani says that he would like to see how Premier League teams would perform in Ligue 1 after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League loss to Liverpool. Thomas Tuchel's team suffered a 3-2 defeat to the Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday, when Roberto Firmino's last-minute goal snatched three points for Klopp's team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PSG had been trailing 2-0 in the game, however they managed to pull level through Thomas Meunier and Kylian Mbappe, but Firmino's last-minute strike was enough to get the win for Liverpool. Liverpool edged the possession stats and seemed to be in control for most part of the game, leading some commentators to compare the quality of the Premier League and the French Ligue 1. However, Cavani has dismisse...

Sep192018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp confirms he told players to target Neymar

Premier League, Ligue 1

Neymar was targeted by Liverpool due to his defensive weaknesses, head coach Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Reds' Champions League win. Roberto Firmino came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner at Anfield after Paris Saint-Germain had battled back from 2-0 down in Tuesday's opener. Neymar was involved in creating Kylian Mbappe's late equaliser but the Brazil international otherwise struggled to have much impact in the game, with PSG's attack lacking fluidity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Neymar failed to track runs from Trent Alexander-Arnold, with one such foray from the Liverpool defender contributing to Daniel Sturridge's opener. Klopp revealed Liverpool targeted the PSG left wing as he knew Neymar would not follow Alexander-Arno...

Sep192018 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Liverpool failed in Kylian Mbappe move

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Kylian Mbappe - The Frenchman who led his country to their second World Cup success in Russia this summer could have ended up joining Liverpool. Before he left his boyhood club to sign for Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe was courted by almost every top club in Europe, and could have joined any team on the planet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of these clubs was Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp very interested in landing the talented teenager destined to be the next Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. But it wasn't to be, despite Klopp best efforts and according to French outlet l'Equipe, Mbappe was 'charmed by the eloquence and enthusiasm' of the Liverpool head coach. The Reds continued to scout the forward, and in the summer window of 2017 Klopp report...

Sep142018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp hits back at Gary Neville over Champions League advice

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has hit back at Gary Neville’s advice that Liverpool should consider forfeiting the Champions League this season. Liverpool sit top of the table after four wins from four matches so far and look well equipped to challenge Manchester City for their first league title since 1990. Liverpool reached the final of the Champions League last campaign but Neville believes, despite three major signings during the transfer window, Klopp’s team is still not equipped to challenge on multiple fronts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking ahead of Saturday’s trip to Wembley against Tottenham, Klopp laughed off Neville’s claims and insists he will send out his side to win every game they play. He said: ‘Gary should come over and tell me exactly how t...

Sep142018 by JBNo Comments

Mane hails ‘animal’ Firmino for making life easier

Premier League

Sadio Mane has praised the work-rate of his Liverpool teammate Roberto Firmino and said that the Brazil international is like ‘an animal’. Mane has enjoyed an amazing start to the campaign, scoring four goals in as many Premier League games while last season’s golden boot winner Mohamed Salah has netted just twice. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In comparison, Firmino has registered just one goal in the league so far, although he has also made two assists to help Liverpool enjoy a winning start to the season. While Firmino hasn’t been as productive in front of goal as Mane or Salah, he does plenty of work that often goes unnoticed as Mane was keen to highlight. In an interview with Bleacher Report , Mane said: ‘Lots of people like to talk about me a...

Sep12018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho launches attack on Liverpool manager Klopp

Premier League, Trending

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has taken a dig at Jurgen Klopp while defending his own record in the Premier League. The Portuguese is under intense pressure after back-to-back defeats in England and demanded ‘respect’ in an explosive press conference after United were beaten 3-0 at home to Tottenham on Monday. Some reports claim that a loss at Burnley on Sunday could lead to his sacking, with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane being lined up to replace him at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Mourinho continued to defend himself and took a swipe at Liverpool’s head coach when talking to the media on Friday. ‘I am the manager of one of the greatest clubs in the world but I am also one of the greatest managers in the wo...

Aug302018 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane reveals why he rejected Manchester United’s offer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane concedes he rejected Manchester United because it was ‘not the right club’ for him. Louis van Gaal wanted to sign the Senegal international during the transfer summer of 2015 and even held talks with the 26-year-old who was still playing with Southampton at the time. However, Mane opted to remain with the Saints for one more campaign before he decided to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Honestly, I could not believe it,’ Mane told the Premier League Today show. ‘Some teams wanted me – Manchester [United] – the wrong team wanted me. ‘Of course, I spoke with Van Gaal, and they even made an offer. ‘But for me it was not the right club, it was not the right moment. ‘To feel this – the ri...

Aug172018 by JBNo Comments

‘Roma and Liverpool have the same owner’ – Napoli claim

Premier League, Seria A

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed last year's Champions League finalist Liverpool and Roma share the same owner. The film producer made the accusation after he revealed that his club had made an offer for goalkeeper Alisson, who left Italy to become the world's most expensive goalkeeper, at the time, and signed for Liverpool in a £67 million move. The Brazil international became the second Roma player to move to Liverpool in the last year as he followed the path of Mohamed Salah. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It took Liverpool time to get a deal for Alisson as Roma felt they had been ripped off when Mohamed Salah moved to Anfield for £36m in 2017. The two clubs are currently owned by Americans, with James Pallotta overseeing Roma a...

Aug62018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho sends transfer warning to United CEO and predicts difficult season

Premier League

Jose Mourinho predicts Manchester United will experience a ‘difficult season’ if the club does not make more signings before transfer window closes. United slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their final pre-season match, with United failing to get a shot on target in 90 minutes. Bayern spent most of the match in United’s half, and Mourinho has expressed his concern about the quality of his team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool have been the Premier League’s big spenders this summer, and Mourinho sent a warning to United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward about the lack of transfer activity. ‘My CEO knows what I want and I still have a few days to wait and see what happens,’ Mourinho said on MUTV. ‘The other clubs who compete wi...

Aug62018 by JBNo Comments

Leon Bailey reveals ‘concrete interest’ from Chelsea and Liverpool

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey has confirmed that Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing him. The 20-year-old is rated as one of the brightest youngsters in Europe following his impressive breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga. Several top clubs have been linked with a move for the Jamaican-born winger, who is valued at £70 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester City have expressed an interest in signing Leon Bailey, while Bayern Munich also submitted a £53m bid to Leverkusen in May. But the player has revealed that he is aware of the interest from Chelsea and Liverpool. ‘There’s concrete interest,’ Bailey said in an interview with Kicker. ‘What I can say is that my full focus is on developing myself as a young play...