Joël Matip
LFC Globe’s Joël Matip article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Jurgen Klopp hails “MOTM contender” Fabinho following centre-back display
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Fabinho following the Brazilian’s performance against Chelsea on Sunday. The Reds ran out convincing winners over Frank Lampard’s side at Stamford Bridge, with two second-half goals from Sadio Mane sealing a 2-0 win. While Klopp had reported no fresh injury concerns during his pre-match presser, neither…
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Liverpool vs Leeds United Stream Links: Watch Live Online (Sep, 2020)
Liverpool vs Leeds United live streaming available – Watch live as the Reds host newly-promoted Leeds on the opening day of the Premier League season. Liverpool vs Leeds • Premier League• Anfield• 12 September 2020• Kick-off: 5:30pm (BST) A little over six weeks after the end of Liverpool’s remarkable title-winning season, all eyes are back…
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Jurgen Klopp content with Liverpool’s transfer plans with eye on “developing” youngsters
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Liverpool remain in a “luxury position” in the transfer market amid frustration in some quarters over a lack of transfers. The Reds have signed just backup left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos this summer, prompting suggestions the club is choosing not to strengthen whilst at the top. There have been strong…
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Liverpool to face Bradford or Lincoln in third round of Carabao Cup
Liverpool have been drawn against Bradford City or Lincoln City in the third round of this season’s Carabao Cup. Jurgen Klopp’s side reached the quarter-finals of the competition last year, but with Club World Cup duties overlapping their participation, an inexperienced youth side led by Neil Critchley was comfortably beaten 5-0 by Aston Villa. The…
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Jurgen Klopp praises Harvey Elliott and Takumi Minamino following Blackpool win
Jurgen Klopp was impressed by the displays of Harvey Elliott and Takumi Minamino as Liverpool thrashed Blackpool 7-2 in their final pre-season friendly. Despite a horror start to the game, with Liverpool going 2-0 down inside the opening half-hour, a Joel Matip header minutes before half-time halved the deficit going into the second half. Liverpool…
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Liverpool 7-2 Blackpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Liverpool came from behind to thrash to Blackpool 7-2 in their final pre-season friendly at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool 7-2 Blackpool ‣ 0-1: CJ Hamilton (15′) ‣ 0-2: Jerry Yates (33′) ‣ 1-2: Joel Matip (43′) ‣ 2-2: Sadio Mane (52′) ‣ 3-2: Roberto Firmino (54′) ‣ 4-2: Harvey Elliott (69′) ‣ 5-2: Takumi…
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Jurgen Klopp hails ‘monster’ Liverpool youngster ahead of Anfield debut
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp spoke highly of defender Billy Koumetio as the youngster made his first start at Anfield. The 17-year-old centre-back joined Liverpool’s youth ranks from Orleans FC in 2018, before signing his first professional contract last month. Koumetio has been involved with the first-team squad since their return to action in pre-season this…
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Arsenal vs Liverpool Stream Links: Watch Live Online (Aug, 2020)
Arsenal vs Liverpool live streaming available – Watch live as the Reds face Arsenal in the Community Shield on Saturday. Arsenal vs Liverpool ‣ Community Shield ‣ Wembley Stadium ‣ 29 August 2020 ‣ Kick-off: 4:30pm (BST) It’s a little over five weeks since Liverpool finished their title-winning Premier League campaign at St. James’ Park,…
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Dejan Lovren leaves Liverpool after six-year stint with £11m move to Zenit
Liverpool have confirmed Dejan Lovren has left the club to join Zenit St Petersburg in a deal believed to be around £11million. Lovren, who joined Liverpool back in 2014, has completed a move to the Russian champions having crowned his six-year spell at Anfield with a Premier League trophy last week. The 31-year-old was keen…
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Dejan Lovren set to end six-year Liverpool stay with Zenit St Petersburg move
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is said to be on the brink of leaving Anfield with Zenit St Petersburg reportedly agreeing an £11m fee. Lovren, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in the summer of 2014 for £20m, has made over 130 appearances in a Reds shirt. However, the Croatian international has fallen down the pecking order…
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