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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Liverpool vs Manchester City: Team news ahead of Wednesday’s quarter-final first leg
Liverpool are missing a number of first-team squad members for Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Manchester City at Anfield. Adam Lallana and Joel Matip are unavailable after suffering hamstring and thigh injuries respectively during the 2-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace last weekend. Emre Can remains a major doubt for the first leg…
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Klopp provides injury updates ahead of City clash
Nathaniel Clyne’s return to fitness has given Jürgen Klopp a decision to make for Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Manchester City. The right-back was part of a Liverpool matchday squad for the first time this season last weekend, remaining on the bench during the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Asked if Clyne is in…
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Liverpool players on international duty in March – A quick guide
Liverpool’s first-team squad will have 16 players in action for their countries during the upcoming international break. The majority of Jurgen Klopp’s squad have received international call-ups for the forthcoming break. Joe Gomez, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will line up for England against the Netherlands and Italy as they step up their…
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Virgil Van Dijk: “I’m getting better and better” – £75m man settles into life at Anfield
Virgil van Dijk says he feels more settled into life at Anfield following his move from Southampton and says he is only ‘getting better and better’ as he develops an understanding with his new Liverpool teammates. Liverpool centre-back Van Dijk signed in January for £75m after an extended transfer saga which angered his former club.…
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Southampton 0-2 Liverpool – Reds back to third in Premier League
Liverpool climbed up to third in the Premier League after victory against Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Mohamed Salah moved to within one goal of the Premier League’s top scorer Harry Kane after scoring Liverpool’s second against the Saints. Salah’s 42nd-minute goal, which was set up by a fine back flick by…
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Video and Report: Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool and Tottenham both scored in injury time as the points were shared at Anfield in an enthralling 2-2 draw on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold replaced Joel Matip and Joe Gomez (injured) in the starting eleven for Jurgen Klopp’s side who, after the 4-1 thrashing at Wembley earlier in the season, were…
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Liverpool vs Spurs: Everything you need to know
Liverpool host Tottenham at Anfield this Sunday as they look to move themselves further away from their opponents in the top-four chase. The last time the two sides played, at Wembley in October, Jurgen Klopp’s side were humiliated in a 4-1 defeat and the German will clearly want to right that result on Sunday. The…
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No Van Dijk for Liverpool at Huddersfield – Rumoured line-up
Virgil Van Dijk is believed to be rested for tonight’s fixture with Huddersfield Town, with Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip set to start as the Reds’ centre-back pairing. The Reds have been dragged back down to earth in the last nine days following their sensational 4-3 win over Manchester City. They were beaten by the…
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Matip: The mistake I made should not happen
Reds defender Joel Matip spoke after Liverpool’s 2-3 defeat to West Brom at Anfield on Monday night. Alan Pardew’s side claimed a 3-2 win in an eventful clash at Anfield, ensuring Liverpool failed to progress beyond the fourth round of the competition for the third year in a row. Roberto Firmino opened the scoring but…
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Video Highlights: Liverpool 2-3 West Brom
Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fourth round after a 2-3 loss to West Brom at Anfield on Saturday night. Match Report The game was dominated by several key Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions, which saw West Brom awarded and denied goals, while Liverpool were awarded a penalty by VAR official…
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