Liverpool

2022 - 7 - 27

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Virgil van Dijk and Bernardo Silva prove that Liverpool have a star ... (Liverpool.com)

A potential Liverpool 'weakness' is nothing to worry about ahead of the new Premier League season. Virgil van Dijk and Bernardo Silva are living proof.

And the same is true of Liverpool, who likely envision Carvalho as a starting player at Anfield in a few years’ time. Bernardo played most of his football last season in the middle and in spite of what would appear to be physical limitations, he thrived. Bernardo did have to utilise some strength, holding off challenges with his trailing arm, and gym work will of course be important. If there’s a fear that he lacks the bulk for that role, then it’s misguided, and two of his compatriots prove it. But new arrivals may be struck most of all by the standard of athleticism. Aside from Mohamed Salah, who was in a league of his own, he was perhaps the best player in the division in the first half of the campaign, and he would earn himself a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the second time.

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'Football is cut-throat' - How Liverpool are helping former youth-team ... (Goal.com)

Former Liverpool academy prospects Jack Dunn, Josh Dobie and Josh Sumner recently graduated from an innovative 'cyber stars' course, aimed at helping former ...

“There was no doubt in my head that I was going to make it. “You want to play out from the back and you can’t do that. “When I was young, I was blinkered,” he says. "Years ago, when I was at a club, if you didn't make it, there was nothing else you could do. At that time, Dunn was tipped as a potential star for both club and country. Liverpool, it must be said, have become something of a standard-bearer in that respect. It’s just good to know that they are still interested in their former players.” “I’d been at Liverpool since I was seven, and all I’d ever dreamed of was playing and scoring for the first team. When it happened, it felt like the whole world was there for me.” “The support from the club, especially Phil and Caitlin, has been brilliant. Jack Dunn remembers the moment as if it were yesterday, and why wouldn’t he? A quick look up before a slick, right-foot finish inside the near post.

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Roberto Firmino has already confirmed his stance on Liverpool exit ... (Liverpool Echo)

Roberto Firmino is out of contract at Liverpool in 2023 and continues to be linked with a move away.

I want to stay.” “I want to stay,” he admitted when speaking to Brazilian outlet TNT Sports Brasil. "I’m very happy here. Promoted Stories

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Liverpool have four Roberto Firmino replacement options with star ... (Daily Express)

LIVERPOOL could be left short on numbers in attack if Roberto Firmino joins Juventus.

As such, any move to replace Firmino with the 24-year-old would have to wait until next summer, but a £50m release clause could make him an enticing option. But the opportunity to work under Klopp at Anfield may not come around too often and it remains to be seen whether an offer would tempt him to backtrack on his pledge. Despite the signing of orthodox frontman Darwin Nunez this summer, Klopp has tended to favour versatile attackers that are comfortable out wide and through the middle.

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Could Firmino leave Liverpool? Juventus linked with transfer of ... (Sporting News AU)

While the Reds have locked down Mohamed Salah to a new contract over the summer, Sadio Mane left for Bayern Munich and now Roberto Firmino is being linked with ...

After finishing fourth in Serie A last season, the Italian giants need a quick turnaround and look ready to push hard to add Firmino to a squad currently crying out for a number nine just like him. As a result, Klopp was forced to reshuffle his frontline and has found a longer-term solution with the arrival of Nunez, who recently showed he can become the club's starting striker in years to come with four goals in a single preseason match. Firmino is currently signed to Liverpool until the end of the 2022-23 season but a transfer away before then seems to be a real possibility.

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Journalist denies Firmino to Juventus transfer story (This Is Anfield)

Firmino finds himself in an uncertain position heading into the new campaign, as though Sadio Mane was sold to Bayern Munich and Mohamed Salah signed a new long ...

Firmino made the fewest appearances of any single season at Liverpool last time out (35), but is primed to start the first game of the new campaign ahead of £85 million signing Nunez. How imminent that would be is unclear, but as it stands it is more likely that Firmino will depart on a free transfer next summer than be sold ahead of deadline day on September 1. It has been suggested that the Brazilian could be handed an extension to his current contract, but the signing of Darwin Nunez may hint at an exit for the 30-year-old.

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Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool for Juventus (We Are Hooligans)

The Brazilian has been key to Liverpool's success since he arrived from Hoffenheim in 2015. He has helped them win the Premier League, the Champions League and ...

They have a stellar forward line that includes: Neymar, Gabriel Jesus and Vinicius Junior. He has a huge task on his hands to make the squad. Jurgen Klopp’s side have also signed Darwin Nunez from Benfica. Nunez’s arrival at the club may be a key factor in why the time might be right for him to move on, as his game time may be limited. Firmino also has 17 goals in 53 appearances for his country. However, they can be pleased that Mohamed Salah has committed to the club with a new contract. Firmino has scored 98 goals and made 74 assists in 327 matches for the Merseyside club. The Brazilian has been key to Liverpool’s success since he arrived from Hoffenheim in 2015.

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Report: Agents Of Liverpool Striker Roberto Firmino Pushing For ... (Sports Illustrated)

The agents of Roberto Firmino are said to be pushing for a move away from Liverpool for the Brazilian according to a report.

The agents of Roberto Firmino are said to be pushing for a move away from Liverpool for the Brazilian according to a report. It seems to be crunch time for Liverpool and Firmino with the player having just entered the final year of his contract. Report: Agents Of Liverpool Striker Roberto Firmino Pushing For Juventus Transfer With World Cup In Mind

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Liverpool transfer round-up: Juventus want cheap Firmino deal as ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Jurgen Klopp has been able to work with a settled squad during pre-season after getting his transfer business done early, with no more additions expected ...

The two rivals will meet at the King Power Stadium on Saturday after a gruelling pre-season as they prepare to battle for honours once again over the coming months. There has been plenty of discussion around whether or not Liverpool should sign a new midfielder this summer, but with the Reds prepared to wait until next year to make a big signing, with Jude Bellingham tipped to be the one that could come to Anfield, no further action has been taken. Juventus are in the hunt for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino this summer as he enters the final year of his contract, and although the Reds are reluctant to sell him as things stand, they are wary that they can lose him for nothing in a year’s time should he not extend his terms.

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Roberto Firmino's Liverpool future: Juventus 'close' to agreeing deal ... (LiverpoolWorld)

Liverpool don't want to lose striker Roberto Firmino, but reports claiming the striker could leave this summer just won't go away.

I want to stay.” “I want to stay,” he said. “Or if a bad injury comes in...I don’t hope so.

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'Football is cut-throat' - How Liverpool are helping former youth-team ... (Goal.com)

Former Liverpool academy prospects Jack Dunn, Josh Dobie and Josh Sumner recently graduated from an innovative 'cyber stars' course, aimed at helping former ...

“There was no doubt in my head that I was going to make it. “You want to play out from the back and you can’t do that. “When I was young, I was blinkered,” he says. "Years ago, when I was at a club, if you didn't make it, there was nothing else you could do. At that time, Dunn was tipped as a potential star for both club and country. Liverpool, it must be said, have become something of a standard-bearer in that respect. It’s just good to know that they are still interested in their former players.” “I’d been at Liverpool since I was seven, and all I’d ever dreamed of was playing and scoring for the first team. When it happened, it felt like the whole world was there for me.” “The support from the club, especially Phil and Caitlin, has been brilliant. Jack Dunn remembers the moment as if it were yesterday, and why wouldn’t he? A quick look up before a slick, right-foot finish inside the near post.

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Report claims Liverpool 'not imprisoning' Firmino as Reds 'scare ... (Football365.com)

Liverpool are 'not imprisoning' Roberto Firmino after rejecting a bid from Juventus for his services, according to reports.

“You don’t want to lose too many players who know the club inside out. Sport Witness reveal Corriere Dello Sport‘s claims and add some commentary of their own: “‘Liverpool said no’ and have put up a wall to stop their player leaving. The Brazilian has to be one of the best Liverpool signings of all time after he joined from Hoffenheim for a deal worth in the region of £29million.

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Liverpool have three Roberto Firmino transfer options as FSG could ... (Liverpool.com)

Roberto Firmino continues to be linked with a move to Juventus. Should the Brazilian leave Liverpool after seven years, who are FSG's candidates to replace ...

But it’s that lack of interest that should represent a golden chance for Liverpool to sign him. Another who has been linked with Liverpool in the past. Only 23, Cunha is similar to Firmino in his ability to press high and often.

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Jürgen Klopp on Roberto Firmino: 'He is the heart and soul of this ... (Liverpool FC)

The Brazilian is entering his eighth campaign as a Red, during which time he has been fundamental to the club's multiple successes in major competitions. And ...

- 4 hours ago - 4 hours ago Press conferenceJürgen Klopp discusses Community Shield, season ahead, training and more.

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Predicted Lineup: Liverpool v Manchester City | Community Shield ... (Sports Illustrated)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to give a big hint as to what his starting lineup will be for the Community Shield against Manchester City on ...

- That's Of Course The Perfect Night For Him' - Jurgen Klopp Reacts To Darwin Nunez Scoring Four Goals The 55-year-old made a raft of changes to the team that started against RB Leipzig last week and appeared to hold some of his elite players back for the final 30 minutes in Austria. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to give a big hint as to what his starting lineup will be for the Community Shield against Manchester City on Saturday in the midweek pre-season friendly defeat to RB Salzburg.

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Roberto Firmino is 'the heart and soul' of Liverpool, says Jürgen Klopp (The Guardian)

Roberto Firmino has been linked with Juventus as he enters the last year of his contract while Alisson and Diogo Jota are out of the Community Shield.

And the same for Diogo. Diogo was not here with us [in a pre-season training camp in Austria] so how could he play a football game? Klopp said: “Alisson and Diogo have no chance [for Saturday]. Ali trained today more than the day before so he will be definitely available for Fulham, but not for the weekend. “Bobby is crucial for us, the heart and soul of this team, the way we played in the last years was only possible because of Bobby,” said the Liverpool manager.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp feels the Community Clash is ... (Daily Mail)

The German is hoping his FA Cup-winning side can hit the ground running against City, the team who pipped them to the Premier League title by just one point ...

But Klopp said: ‘Bobby is crucial for us, the heart and soul of this team. In two days the season starts again and we are really looking forward to it. But we have to find a way and that’s what we are working on.

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Alisson, Jota to miss Liverpool's Shield clash with Man City (News24)

Liverpool pair Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota have been ruled out of Saturday's Community Shield clash against Manchester City.

"It's the last domestic cup competition we didn't win yet, so we will give it a try." "It's very important. "Ali trained today more than the day before, so he will definitely be available for Fulham, but not for the weekend," Klopp said.

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Jurgen Klopp breaks silence on Roberto Firmino's Liverpool future ... (Liverpool Echo)

Firmino is inside the final 12 months of his Anfield contract and while there is no sign of an extension being penned, Liverpool have no intention of offloading ...

He is an open young man and is a top addition for us." You can see that he is a very technical player, incredibly creative and we will have a lot of fun with him, definitely. "That's why I am really happy that he could train the majority of the time here in the pre-season so far.

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Alisson Becker to miss Community Shield and return for Fulham (Liverpool FC)

Alisson has now returned to training and Klopp expects him to be fit for the Premier League opener at Fulham on August 6, but the Brazil international will not ...

Press conferenceJürgen Klopp discusses Community Shield, season ahead, training and more. That will take a while unfortunately. “And the same for Diogo. Diogo was not here with us so how could he play a football game?

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Could Firmino leave Liverpool? Juventus linked with transfer of ... (Sporting News)

While the Reds have locked down Mohamed Salah to a new contract over the summer, Sadio Mane has left for Bayern Munich and now Roberto Firmino is being linked ...

After finishing fourth in Serie A last season, the Italian giants need a quick turnaround and look ready to push hard to add Firmino to a squad currently crying out for a number nine just like him. As a result, Klopp was forced to reshuffle his frontline and has found a longer-term solution with the arrival of Nunez, who recently showed he can become the club's starting striker in years to come with four goals in a single preseason match. Firmino is currently signed to Liverpool until the end of the 2022-23 season but a transfer away before then seems to be a real possibility.

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Liverpool without Alisson, Jota for Community Shield (The Washington Post)

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to be fit in time for the start of the Premier League season even though he'll miss the Community Shield against ...

“We have played this ‘final’ a couple of times and it would be nice if we could win it. “It’s very important,” he said. “Ali trained today more than the day before, so he will definitely be available for Fulham,” Klopp said, referring to Liverpool’s first opponent in the Premier League on Aug. 6, “but not for the weekend.”

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Liverpool may help Chelsea transfer plans as Jurgen Klopp speaks ... (Daily Express)

JURGEN KLOPP is not expecting Roberto Firmino to leave Liverpool over the course of this summer.

Juventus are reportedly taking steps to accelerate a move for Werner and have asked Chelsea about taking him on loan until the end of the upcoming season. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's reluctance to sell Roberto Firmino to Juventus could inadvertently help Chelsea in the transfer market between now and the start of the new Premier League season. The closure of one door may well open up another for Juventus, though, with Chelsea forward Timo Werner also believed to be on their list of attacking targets this summer.

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Community Shield: Man City vs. Liverpool is English football's ... (ESPN)

The rivalry between Man City and Liverpool has been reduced to the finest of margins, so the Community Shield clash on Saturday really matters.

Both managers and sets of players might like to suggest otherwise by playing down the game's significance, but every game now matters when Liverpool face Manchester City and this one is no different. If there is a winner when they meet at Anfield on Oct. 15 or at the Etihad on April 1, it will be a momentous result for the victor. With Haaland's goal threat, City may have to alter the way they play and become more direct to ensure he gets the service he needs, but with such a dangerous focal point in their team, any change will only likely make them better. Both are proven at the highest level, with the 22-year-old Haaland already justifying his billing as a generational talent with Borussia Dortmund and FC Salzburg. Tottenham have invested well this summer, giving manager Antonio Conte the reinforcements he demanded to be able to transform the team into title challengers, but while the six new arrivals -- Richarlison, Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma, Djed Spence, Fraser Forster and Clement Lenglet -- have arguably turned Spurs into the best of the rest, they're still some way back from the top two. Liverpool is still the game that generates more global interest than any other Premier League match, but right now, it is far from a level contest.

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How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester City in the 2022 FA ... (Goal India)

Reigning FA Cup champions Liverpool and defender Premier League winners Manchester City are set to get the ball rolling in the English football calendar as ...

- Football on TV in India: Matches to watch & live stream How to watch Liverpool vs Manchester City on TV & live stream in India? Reigning FA Cup champions Liverpool and defender Premier League winners Manchester City are set to get the ball rolling in the English football calendar as they face each other in the FA Community Shield, on Saturday.

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Report: Erling Haaland Will Start Against Liverpool In The ... (Sports Illustrated)

The annual Premier League curtain raiser will take place on Saturday at the King Power stadium as the Champions Manchester City take on last season's FA Cup ...

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is continuing his Liverpool evolution and he ... (Liverpool.com)

Trent Alexander-Arnold is Europe's top outfielder for an interesting new metric called Fields Gained. It is more evidence of how his Liverpool game has ...

In a simple game, Trent is making the rest look like idiots. Interestingly, Jordan Henderson (5.75 per 90) and Thiago Alcântara (5.46) were now in the top four with him. Roy Hodgson’s dream he might be, the future of football he is not. The metric which highlights the value of Alexander-Arnold when it comes to advancing the ball up field is called Fields Gained. This is explained with the following definition: if a player progresses the ball 10 yards from a point 100 yards from goal, that’s 0.1 Fields Gained, as it is 10 per cent of the field. In 2019/20, Alexander-Arnold was the sole Reds representative among Manchester City men in the top four. Times change, though, and some of the complications in the form of data can be very enlightening.

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Man City's Shield showdown with Liverpool puts Haaland, Nunez in ... (eNCA)

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will go head to head with Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as the Premier League title rivals unveil their expensive ...

"The last years (they) have been without a striker, so of course, I've been seeing myself in these kind of situations. It is like it is, it doesn't feel great, but we take it and go from here." The quality is good." "The situation is that it's a very important game, but the situation is that we still have to prepare a season, so we cannot ignore that," Klopp said. "As you probably all know, I've been watching a lot of City games for the last years," Haaland said. Much has changed at City and Liverpool since Pep Guardiola's side pipped the Reds to the title by one point after a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Aston Villa on the last day of the season.

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Man City have taken a major £50m transfer gamble and Darwin ... (Liverpool.com)

It's been an uncharacteristically exciting transfer window at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City have earned a reputation as big spenders, ...

On the cusp of his seventh season with Benfica, it seems as though Grimaldo could prove to be similarly uninspiring for Man City in the event of a transfer. Man City play Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, and Cancelo will almost certainly be at left-back: if Guardiola ultimately plans to switch him back over to the right, this is hardly ideal preparation. There’s nothing especially wrong with Grimaldo, who would probably at least be able to deputise in much the same way as Zinchenko, albeit not challenging the status quo of João Cancelo as an inverted left-back and Kyle Walker over on the right. According to the latest report from Marca, Man City may be forced to turn to Álex Grimaldo as an alternative to Cucurella. As for Man City, they let Sterling and Jesus go in the knowledge that Haaland was already signed, and Julián Álvarez was returning from loan. But Kalvin Phillips has also made his way to the Etihad, while Jürgen Klopp’s side has been strengthened by the additions of young talents like Fábio Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay. Meanwhile, the outgoing columns make for very interesting reading.

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Jürgen Klopp knows Liverpool combination to avoid against Man ... (Liverpool.com)

Jürgen Klopp will be treating the Man City game as little more than preparation, but there is one combination he will want to avoid as the season proper ...

With Grealish once again the upcoming opponent, this time in the sky blue of Manchester City, Klopp will not want to take any risks. He and the Spanish stopper played together without issue in 2019/20 but seem to have suffered a little breakdown in communication since. The 7-2 loss to Aston Villa was kickstarted by a mix-up between the same two players. When the home side sent a relatively routine pass forwards, he could have made clear he would claim the ball but instead left Gomez to make a very poor header. Had the French international not been injured for the second leg with Inter Milan, he might well have started all seven games in the Champions League knockout phase. They can be selected as appropriate to counteract the strengths of their opponents.

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Jurgen Klopp should heed Roberto Firmino warning after Liverpool ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Firmino has seen his game-time cut in recent seasons, with the arrival of Darwin Nunez in a club record deal likely to restrict his Liverpool appearances ...

Jürgen Klopp obviously loves him and he's a legend of the club, but is he going to be happy playing the last twenty minutes in certain games? While he has started many of Liverpool's pre-season outings, it is hard to see how Firmino will play a role that would be in keeping with Johnson's warning. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Serie A side have submitted a £19million bid for Firmino.

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