Merseyside
LFC Globe’s Merseyside article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Liverpool cancel Borussia Monchengladbach pre-season friendly over Rhian Brewster pursuit
Liverpool have cancelled their scheduled pre-season friendly with Borussia Monchengladbach over the Bundesliga side’s pursuit of Rhian Brewster. Jurgen Klopp‘s side were set to welcome the German side to Anfield in their final pre-season fixture before the new season. However, Liverpool have cancelled the friendly, with Monchengladbach one of many sides interested in signing Reds…
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Former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel named manager of A-League side
Former Liverpool player Markus Babbel has been named head coach of Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers. Babbel, a fans’ favourite during his time on Merseyside between 2000 and 2004, takes over the A-League side following a horrid season under former coach Josep Gombau. The 45-year-old was, at one point, regarded as Liverpool’s long-term right-back, as…
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Why Liverpool have nothing to fear against Real Madrid in the Champions League final
Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the final of the Champions League in Kiev on May 26, with the Spanish giants eyeing their third consecutive title. Jurgen Klopp’s attacking side stand between them and a 13th European Cup. Liverpool, whilst being somewhat of a surprise package in the final, cannot be underestimated. The Reds have…
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Nabil Fekir remains coy over potential Liverpool move ahead of Lyon’s last fixture
Nabil Fekir remained coy as he was asked about his future amid speculation linking the Lyon midfielder with a move to Liverpool. Fekir has been strongly linked with a move to Merseyside in the summer, with several French outlets and journalists claiming this month that a deal is likely. Rumours have continued in the past…
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Liverpool to officially sign England youth international following successful Reds trial
Liverpool are set to sign out-of-contract midfielder and recent Reds trialist Isaac Christie-Davies from Chelsea. The 20-year-old’s contract at Chelsea is due to expire in the summer, and Liverpool are ready to offer the youngster a deal, according to ESPN. Liverpool handed a trial to the Brighton-born midfielder at the start of March, with the…
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Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s contract details and bonuses revealed
The contract details of Liverpool FC’s Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are the latest in a line of leaks published by Football Leaks. The finer details of the duo’s contract have been obtained by German news magazine Der Spiegel and published in the book Football Leaks. According to the leak, Liverpool have committed to…
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Mohamed Salah: I’m very happy at Liverpool – This is just the beginning
Mohamed Salah spoke about his future at Liverpool, saying this is “just the beginning” of his time on Merseyside. Salah, who was named first-team player and players’ player of the year, was speaking at the club’s end-of-season awards on Thursday. The Egyptian then travelled to London on the same night to collect the Football Writers’…
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Liverpool owner John Henry speaks on potential signings and Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool owner John Henry highlighted the lack of depth in the current Reds squad as he suggested the club will be active in the summer transfer market. Jurgen Klopp’s side have had a successful season so far, progressing to the Champions League final in Kiev on May 26, whilst they need a win against Brighton…
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Liverpool fan stabbed after Roma fans attack supporters outside Anfield
A Liverpool fan has been left in critical condition following an incident just before kick-off in Liverpool’s meeting with AS Roma in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday night. The police have confirmed they have made arrests following various incidents, including the one that left a Liverpool supporter in critical condition. Merseyside Police…
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Line-up: Salah and Oxlade-Chamberlain return – Man City vs Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has gotten over his injury troubles as he starts at the Etihad tonight to face Manchester City in the second-leg of the Champions League. Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the line-up from last Wednesday’s fixture, as Nathaniel Clyne drops to the bench after making his first Liverpool appearance of the season against Everton this…
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