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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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Liverpool readying “new bid” for Bayern Munich’s Thiago as rumours continue
Liverpool are “still working” to get a deal over the line for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, with the clubs locked in negotiations. The Reds have been continuously linked with the Thiago this summer, with the 29-year-old reportedly set on moving to Anfield following discussions with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The saga has rumbled on…
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Andy Robertson embracing competition from new Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas
Andy Robertson insists he is looking forward to healthy competition between himself and Liverpool’s new left-back Kostas Tsimikas. The Reds signed Tsimikas for £11.75million from Greek champions Olympiacos earlier this summer, finally signing a recognised first-team left-back as deputy to Robertson. Robertson has made the position his own since arriving at Anfield back in 2017,…
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Liverpool will back Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards “sustainably” in the transfer market
Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan has promised the club will support both Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards in the transfer market. The club have made minimal moves in the transfer market over the last two years. Attacking midfielder Takumi Minamino and deputy left-back Kostas Tsimikas have been the only major acquisitions in that period. The…
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Joe Gomez insists Liverpool will be “ready to go” to defend Premier League title
Joe Gomez insists that Liverpool will be “hungrier than ever” as they begin their Premier League title defence against Leeds United on 12 September. It’s been a short turnaround for Premier League clubs, who were given just over a month off until the 2020/21 Premier League season due to the three-month hiatus mid-season caused by…
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Liverpool “don’t need to bring in a ‘Galactico’ signing” to improve starting eleven
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch says Liverpool don’t need to bring in a ‘Galactico,’ on the back of criticism that the club haven’t strengthened their starting line-up this summer. Following the Reds’ 5-4 defeat on penalties to Arsenal in the Community Shield on Saturday afternoon, social media had a field day with Liverpool’s lacklustre attacking…
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Jurgen Klopp pleased with Reds side despite Community Shield defeat
Jurgen Klopp insisted he was pleased with his Liverpool side despite their penalty shoot-out defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield. It was a second consecutive penalty shoot-out loss in the Community Shield after last year’s defeat to Manchester City, which also ended 5-4 on penalties. Liverpool went 1-0 down in the first-half after a…
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“I’m very happy with my team” – Klopp plays down Liverpool’s potential transfer activity
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp kept his cards close to his chest regarding potential transfers amidst rumours of a move for Bayern Munich’s Thiago. The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for Thiago, with midfielder said to be keen on a move to Anfield following seven hugely-successful years at the Allianz. Liverpool were expected…
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Thiago to Liverpool “will be done” as Gini Wijnaldum eyes Anfield exit
A deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago “will be done” as Liverpool prepare for Gini Wijnaldum to leave the club, according to latest reports. The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for Thiago, with reports from around Europe claiming Liverpool have gone as far as to agreeing to personal terms with the 29-year-old.…
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Kostas Tsimikas aiming for Liverpool starting role despite finding pre-season “really hard”
Kostas Tsimikas has set his sights on a starting role for Liverpool despite admitting he has found pre-season training “really hard.” The 24-year-old made his first appearance as a Liverpool player during Saturday’s pre-season clash against VfB Stuttgart, coming on as a substitute at half-time as Jurgen Klopp named an entirely different XI after the…
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