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  • Was the signing of Calvin Ramsay a mistake?

    Was the signing of Calvin Ramsay a mistake?

    Liverpool signed Calvin Ramsay in the summer of 2022 as a long-awaited competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman had essentially been devoid of competition throughout his Liverpool career with Nathaniel Clyne suffering injuries early on in Trent’s rise and Neco Williams not being of high enough quality to effectively challenge the right-back. However, the signing…

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  • Is Joe Gomez coming to the end of his time at Liverpool?

    Is Joe Gomez coming to the end of his time at Liverpool?

    Aside from Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez is the longest-serving player in the Liverpool squad, having been at the club since 2015. It’s certainly an impressive feat, as Gomez was one of Brendan Rodgers’ final signings before the Irishman was sacked in October 2015, just months into the England defender’s Liverpool career. Luckily for him, then…

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  • Who has been the most consistent player in the Jürgen Klopp era?

    Who has been the most consistent player in the Jürgen Klopp era?

    n an era where Liverpool have been the most successful since their glory days in the 1980s, Jürgen Klopp has had a ton of talent in his sides during his tenure as the Liverpool manager. Achieving six trophies in the eight years he’s been at the helm is no easy feat, especially when competing against…

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  • Should Liverpool cut ties with Thiago Alcántara?

    Should Liverpool cut ties with Thiago Alcántara?

    There is no doubt that Thiago Alcántara is Liverpool’s best midfielder and remains one of the best in Europe, on his day. The problem is that day is too far and thin due to the Spaniard’s constant injury issues. The midfielder, who turned 32 on April 11, has featured in just 15 Premier League games…

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  • Who should Liverpool give the number 8 to?

    Who should Liverpool give the number 8 to?

    The number 8 shirt hasn’t historically been a legendary shirt at Liverpool. Numbers such as 9 and 10 have much more storied success behind them but as they say, it’s the player that makes the number. Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard donned the number 8 shirt for most of his career at the club from…

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  • Match Preview: Liverpool look to avenge loss to Snow Leopards

    Match Preview: Liverpool look to avenge loss to Snow Leopards

    After earning a big point with a draw vs Arsenal, Liverpool hit the road for a pivotal match on April 17th at Leeds United. The Reds hope to welcome Luis Díaz back from a long-term injury while avenging a heartbreaking loss to the Snow Leapords from earlier this season. Could Díaz Be Back? Jürgen Klopp…

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  • Who has been Jürgen Klopp’s worst signing?

    Previously, we considered Who has been Jürgen Klopp’s best signing? and today we will look at the other side. Thanks to the likes of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward who headed up the transfer committee at Liverpool, poor signings under the Jürgen Klopp regime have been a rarity. Liverpool have been one of the best-run…

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  • Who has been Jürgen Klopp’s best signing?

    Who has been Jürgen Klopp’s best signing?

    Transfer business under Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool has been outstanding, to say the least. Under his stewardship going on eight years at the Merseyside club, Klopp has brought in several players that will be classed as legends when their time at Liverpool is done. Many of these players have contributed to the massive successes Liverpool…

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  • The Complacency of Virgil van Dijk

    The Complacency of Virgil van Dijk

    For five seasons in the Premier League and Europe, Virgil van Dijk was likely the best defender in the world. The Liverpool talisman is considered the signing that ignited Merseyside’s road to success, culminating in a Premier League title, a UEFA Champions League, and an FA Cup, among other trophies. Despite the disappointing end to…

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  • How well can Cody Gakpo perform in the false nine position?

    How well can Cody Gakpo perform in the false nine position?

    The signing of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in January certainly confused some fans. Not only was a midfielder more important to purchase, but a forward was arguably not needed. A player that specialises on the left but can also perform up top is a type of player that Liverpool have in abundance. The likes…

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