Liverpool
‘I don’t know’: Klopp provides worrying injury update on £25m Liverpool player
'I don't know': Klopp provides worrying injury update on £25m Liverpool player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is not sure when Thiago Alcantara will return to first-team training. The Spaniard – who joined Liverpool during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £25m – hasn’t featured for the Reds since the 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton last month. While it was expected that he would recover during the international break, it seems he could still be out for a while. Klopp has confirmed that the former Barcelona midfielder is yet to return to first-team training and that his injury was more serious than it had been initially suspected. “Thiago is not in team training yet. When will ...
Gary Lineker raves about Liverpool star after dominant win over Leicester
Gary Lineker raves about Liverpool star after dominant win over Leicester – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former England striker turned popular football pundit Gary Lineker has showered praise on Liverpool via Twitter after the Reds earned an emphatic 3-0 win against Leicester City on Sunday at Anfield. Both Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino found the net while an own goal from Jonny Evans meant Liverpool climbed to second in the Premier League table, equal on points with Tottenham Hotspur and only separated by goal difference. Lineker has hailed Liverpool’s result as an ’emphatic victory’. He feels that it has been an ‘exceptional display’ from the Reds, despite the squad being ravaged by injuries. Well played @LFC. An empathic victory from a superb ...
Virgil van Dijk resumes light training but Liverpool fans cannot be optimistic just yet
Virgil van Dijk resumes light training but Liverpool fans cannot be optimistic just yet – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk picked up an ACL injury earlier in the season during the Merseyside derby and he was expected to miss the remainder of the season. According to the Daily Mail, the Dutch international has now begun light raining after his knee surgery last month. The report adds that Liverpool’s hopes of him returning this season have received a boost but any optimism regarding a return to action seems premature right now. It is common for ACL patients to start walking unassisted after two to four weeks of undergoing surgery in order to increase the range of motion in a controlled way. However, the new ligament takes several weeks to he...
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool feel no “self-pity” as injuries mount
Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool feel no “self-pity” as injuries mount – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that no one at the club feels “self-pity” over their mounting injury worries. Last year’s Premier League champions have been devastated by injuries this season, losing both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to long-term knee problems. On top of this, talisman Mohamed Salah is a confirmed absentee for this weekend’s visit of Leicester City after testing positive for COVID-19, while Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Rhys Williams are also doubtful. This has left them with a highly limited squad, especially at the back. Virgil van Dijk suffered a long-term knee injury in ...
Weekend Preview: Liverpool’s challenge, Tottenham’s chance and the Zlatan show
Weekend Preview: Liverpool’s challenge, Tottenham’s chance and the Zlatan show – originally posted on Sportslens.com After a two-week-long international break, domestic football finally returns this weekend, with plenty of live football to stream online for fans. We have two huge clashes in England, with Liverpool hosting Leicester City at Anfield, who currently sit a point above the Reds in first place. Over in North London, Tottenham can potentially move into top spot in England if they can take away three points from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who also desperately need a victory. Over in Italy, unbeaten AC Milan will look to continue their torrid start to the term as they face Napoli, who has impressed thus far under Gennaro Gattuso. In La Liga, Real Madrid...
Report: Liverpool star likely to miss PL clash vs Leicester
Report: Liverpool star likely to miss PL clash vs Leicester – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is reportedly set to miss the Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday against Leicester City with a groin injury. The Reds skipper picked up the injury whilst on international duty and returned to Liverpool on Monday after being withdrawn from Gareth Southgate’s England squad. While fans were hoping that Henderson would be fit for the weekend clash, The Times now suggest that the 30-year-old is likely to be ruled out. Who else could miss the game? The Reds are almost certain to be without Mohamed Salah against the Foxes after the Egyptian tested positive for coronavirus for a second time. Given that Salah will have to self-isolate and maint...
Predicted Liverpool starting lineup vs Leicester City, Key Stats and Team News
Predicted Liverpool starting lineup vs Leicester City, Key Stats and Team News – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool vs Leicester City Premier League 2020/21 22nd November, 19:15 pm BST Anfield Stadium, Liverpool Live Stream: BT Sport (find streaming options here) Liverpool host Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend and they will be hoping to overtake the Foxes at the top of the table. The defending champions are third in the league table, one point behind Leicester City. Jurgen Klopp’s side have an injury crisis and are likely to be without several first-team stars for this game. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are sidelined with long-term injuries. Meanwhile, the likes of Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson are doubtful with minor knocks as well...
Ballon d’Or winners if Messi and Ronaldo didn’t exist
Ballon d’Or winners if Messi and Ronaldo didn’t exist – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Ballon d’Or is one of the most prestigious individual awards in the world. Many of the greats have scooped the prize following some of the best years of their career. The last decade has seen two of the game’s titans fight it out for this award. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the scene, winning the Ballon d’Or an incredible 11 times out of the last 12, and are again amongst the forerunners to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or edition. Realistically, very few players have really stood a chance up against these two. But what if they weren’t around? Who would be our players of the year then? Let’s have a look. 2008 – Fernando Tor...
Report: Liverpool hit by another injury scare ahead of PL clash v Leicester
Report: Liverpool hit by another injury scare ahead of PL clash v Leicester – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool youngster Rhys Williams was sent back to the club from the England U21s with a minor ‘hip problem’, as the Reds’ injury woes further deepen. The youngster was left out of England’s Under 21 squad against Albania, a game the U21s won 5-0 on Tuesday night, with manager Aidy Boothroyd deciding to send him back to Liverpool for the best interest of the player. “He had a very minor stiff hip,’ Boothroyd said, as quoted by the Daily Mail. “It was in his best interests to get him back to Liverpool. Rhys wasn’t actually on the bench (anyway) so I thought the best thing was to get him back to Liverpool.” Liverpool’s i...
Report: Liverpool looking to sign key midfielder to new deal
Report: Liverpool looking to sign key midfielder to new deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum will be a free agent at the end of this season and the Dutch international will be allowed to discuss a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs when the transfer window re-opens in January. As per Calciomercato (h/t Mirror), the Premier League champions have now made their move to keep the 30-year-old midfielder at the club. Liverpool have offered him a pay raise and a three-year extension. Wijnaldum currently earns £75,000 per week at Anfield and the new deal will take his wages up to £115,000 per week. The Reds are hoping that the pay hike will tempt the midfielder to commit his future to the club. Gini Wijnaldum is thought to be keen on a four-ye...
Report: Liverpool open to selling key forwards in pursuit of Kylian Mbappé
By now, plenty of Paris Saint-Germain supporters know that Real Madrid wants to get their hands on Kylian Mbappé. Every week there’s a new rumor or news information on their tracking of the France international. However, they could have serious competition. The post Report: Liverpool open to selling key forwards in pursuit of Kylian Mbappé appeared first on TODAY. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Ed Woodward: Manchester United ‘absolutely committed’ to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward insisted on Thursday that the club remain committed to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite a poor start to the season. The post Ed Woodward: Manchester United ‘absolutely committed’ to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared first on TODAY. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
