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May142021 by JBNo Comments

Klopp responds to being blanked by furious Sadio Mane after Liverpool victory

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said there is "no problem" with Sadio Mane after being blanked by the furious forward at full-time against Manchester United. Klopp chose to leave Mane out of the starting line-up for Liverpool's huge match against the Red devils at Old Trafford as Diogo Jota was given a start. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jota rewarded Klopp's faith with a goal while Mane was left unhappy having come off the bench. But, It was a successful night for Liverpool with a 4-2 victory - their first win at Old Trafford in seven years - to boost their top four hopes. But Mane visibly showed his frustrations and even refused to acknowledge Klopp when he tried to congratulate the Senegalese forward at full-time. Responding to the incident after ...

May132021 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool trio missing as they arrive for Man Utd clash

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Liverpool trio James Milner, Naby Keita and Ben Davies are now set to miss the clash with Manchester United, having not been seen with the squad. The Reds have suffered from several injury problems this campaign, which has contributed to a less than impressive season for Klopp's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have missed most of the campaign due to long-term injuries, leaving the club with a central defensive crisis at one point. Ozan Kabak has also recently been injured and will miss the game against the Red devils. Now, there's another blow for Liverpool with news that three players have not travelled with the team to Old Trafford. James Milner, Naby Keita and Ben Davies all missed the match against Southampton du...

May122021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp rates Chelsea’s title chances under Tuchel

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is adamant that Chelsea will be Premier League title challengers under Thomas Tuchel next campaign. Chelsea have improved since Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard in January as they are now set to secure a top-four finish and have made it to the Champions League and FA Cup finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Liverpool have struggled due to several major injuries this campaign and now face a huge battle to finish in the Champions League places. But Klopp is confident rhe Reds will return to title-winning form next season but has warned his team that Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City will provide very strong competition. ‘My concern this year is not the gap,’ said Klopp. ‘Last year we had a big ga...

May82021 by JBNo Comments

Klopp responds to Solskjaer’s complaints over Man Utd vs Liverpool date

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has sympathised with Manchester United ahead of their frantic fixture run. The Red devils were scheduled to host Liverpool at Old Trafford last week Sunday but protests against the Glazer family’s ownership of the club saw the game postponed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With little space available on the fixture calendar, the big game will now take place on Thursday 13 May. It leaves United on a run of three matches in five days, starting against Aston Villa on Sunday with Leicester at Old Trafford 48 hours later on Tuesday before the game against Liverpool. United were in Rome on Thursday as they booked a place in the Europa League final, with Solskjaer criticising ‘people who’ve never played football at this level’ ...

May32021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd could have three points deducted after Liverpool game is cancelled

Premier League

Manchester United are facing a possible points deduction, as Premier League and FA rules contradict one another on postponements, according to the UK Mirror. United were set to play Liverpool by 4.30pm this Sunday, but the clash was postponed after shocking scenes at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over 200 Red devils supporters invaded the pitch after attacking policemen outside the club's stadium. With no assurances over safety regarding driving the team bus to the stadium, for Manchester United or Liverpool, a decision was made to postpone the game to another day. The Premier League have now begun an investigation into the incident and are questioning how over 200 supporters got into the stadium. According to the FA’s rulebook in secti...

May12021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool over Man Utd & Chelsea progress

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool’s title challenge next season will be even tougher due to the progress made by Manchester United and Chelsea. Manchester City are currentlybon the brink of winning the Premier League as they currently have a 10-point advantage over the Red devils, who are in second place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool, meanwhile, have suffered a drastic drop in form this campaign and are now in danger of missing out on a top-four finish with Leicester and Chelsea in pole position to secure third and fourth position. And Klopp believes Liverpool’s bid to win the Premier League title once again ‘will not get easier’ due to how rapid their rivals are improving at the moment. ‘We are responsible for the things that happen to ...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp reveals who to blame for Liverpool’s draw against Newcastle

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained how they only have themselves to blame for today's draw with Newcastle. Mohamed Salah gave the Reds an early lead at Anfield but the Premier League champions failed to extend their lead after missing several good opportunities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A furious Klopp said, “We have obviously lost a lot of defensive players this year, we know that, that's clear and that is a killer of rhythm and a killer of a lot of things in football. “But in these games [against lower sides] we have had chances like madness and we didn't use them. Who is to blame for that apart from us? Nobody. “In the moment, frustration is obviously at 150% and I will find a way back on track but for the moment it's so harsh, it's...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Ibrahima Konate agrees 5-year-deal with Liverpool ahead of £30.5m move

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Liverpool are set to sign Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, having fought off huge competition from several other Premier League teams. The French central defender has agreed a five-year contract with Jurgen Klopp’s side, according to The Guardian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp has followed the former Sochaux player for some time now and the Reds are now ready to pay the 21-year-old’s release clause of €35m (£30.5m). Liverpool have had injury issues at centre-back throughout their Premier League title defence this season with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joël Matip all being sidelined for the rest of the campaign. The injuries made Liverpool sign Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke and also Ben Davies for £1.6m from Preston North End in the Januar...

Apr202021 by JBNo Comments

Henderson calls crisis talks with Premier League captains amid Super League backlash

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Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has organised an emergency meeting with his fellow Premier League captains to discuss the best course of action with the proposed Super League, according to reports. Late on Sunday, Henderson’s Liverpool were unveiled as one of the 12 European clubs at the heart of the breakaway competition in an announcement which shook football to its core. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Premier League’s other ‘big six’ teams were named alongside Liverpool as founding members immune from relegation along with other big European sides which include Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan. After Liverpool’s draw with Leeds United, Jurgen Klopp and James Milner confirmed they were opposed to the ...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah ‘concerned’ Liverpool will sell him this summer amid Real Madrid interest

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Mohamed Salah is concerned that Liverpool are considering cashing in on him this summer transfer window amid interest from Real Madrid. The Egyptian forward is set to finish as Liverpool’s top scorer for a fourth successive season, hitting 28 goals in 44 matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Salah was unable to add to his tally on Wednesday as Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League with a goalless draw against Real Madrid at Anfield. The winger was guilty of wasting Liverpool’s best chances in the game and the club's focus for the remainder of the season now will be finishing in the top four in order to play Champions League football again next season. A failure to make it to Europe would harm Liverpool’s finances at a ...