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Paul Merson says β€˜excellent’ Liverpool player isn’t good enough to start & could be sold

Paul Merson says β€˜excellent’ Liverpool player isn’t good enough to start & could be sold

Paul Merson has advised Liverpool to consider offloading Harvey Elliott this summer. The young Englishman has struggled for minutes in 2024/25 under new head coach Arne Slot. He’s racked up 25 appearances (in all competitions) and 720 minutes. That’s in sharp contrast to Jurgen Klopp’s final campaign at the Anfield helm, where Elliott picked up 2,786 minutes amongst 53 appearances. Harvey Elliott could be s... »

Gary Neville agrees with Paul Merson as β€˜unbelievable’ Liverpool claim made

Gary Neville agrees with Paul Merson as β€˜unbelievable’ Liverpool claim made

Liverpool are preparing to receive their second guard of honour since winning the Premier League title against Tottenham in April. The Merseysiders were given the traditional welcome of champions at Stamford Bridge last week before a disappointing 3-1 defeat. Now it’s Mikel Arteta and Co.’s turn to acknowledge the league-toppers in their trip to Anfield later on Sunday afternoon. Paul Merson, however, is ex... »

Salah shares private pre-season chat that changed Liverpool’s season

Salah shares private pre-season chat that changed Liverpool’s season

Liverpool’s incredible title-winning campaign under new boss Arne Slot caught many by surprise β€” but now Mo Salah has revealed a pre-season moment that played a huge part in our success. Speaking to L’Équipe, our Egyptian King lifted the lid on a private conversation he had with Slot just weeks after the Dutchman’s arrival at Anfield. β€œI didn’t expect us to win so quickly. Who could have predicted that the ... »

Salah hints Klopp’s Liverpool grew β€˜too comfortable’ before Slot arrival

Salah hints Klopp’s Liverpool grew β€˜too comfortable’ before Slot arrival

Liverpool fans will forever remember Jurgen Klopp’s reign for the trophies and memories it delivered β€” but Mo Salah thinks the time was right for change. Speaking to L’Équipe, our Egyptian King opened up about working under new boss Arne Slot and revealed the tactical shift that re-energised both him and the team last season: β€œHe shared with me what he expected from me on the pitch, with quite a bit of resp... »

Salah makes surprise Ballon d’Or admission as Liverpool challenge set

Salah makes surprise Ballon d’Or admission as Liverpool challenge set

Liverpool’s Premier League triumph has left fans dreaming of even more silverware in the coming years β€” and now Mo Salah has laid out his thoughts on individual prizes. In a wide-ranging interview with L’Équipe, the 32-year-old admitted that lifting the Ballon d’Or is still firmly in his sights, even at this stage of his career. β€œIt’s not in my hands, but obviously, one day I’d love to win the Ballon d’Or f... »

Salah admits why he nearly left Liverpool after title-winning season

Salah admits why he nearly left Liverpool after title-winning season

Liverpool fans have been celebrating another unforgettable campaign β€” but now Mo Salah has lifted the lid on the behind-the-scenes saga that almost saw him leave Anfield. In an interview with L’Équipe, the Egyptian revealed the full extent of his contract negotiations and how they impacted both him and the club. β€œApparently, it was actually a great thing because I had the best statistical season of my caree... »

Mikel Arteta refused to comment on key topic ahead of Liverpool meeting

Mikel Arteta refused to comment on key topic ahead of Liverpool meeting

Liverpool will host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday and three days after being booted out of the Champions League, Mikel Arteta’s side will have to perform a guard of honour for the Reds. From being in a title race with us, to having to face the embarrassment of applauding our achievements – it’s going to be quite the day for the Londoners in the stands and on the pitch. That will all be before kick-off and th... »

Mo Salah makes ice-cold 5-word claim which’ll have Liverpool fans eating out of his hand

Mo Salah makes ice-cold 5-word claim which’ll have Liverpool fans eating out of his hand

Mo Salah carries an aura that few footballers in the world can match. After eight years of consistent brilliance at Liverpool which have seen him become the club’s third-highest scorer of all time with 244 goals and counting, the Egyptian’s legend status at Anfield has long since been secured. The 32-year-old has embellished his CV with two Premier League titles, a Champions League triumph, two Carabao Cup ... »

Alan Shearer talks up potential Liverpool move for Dutch full-back…and it’s not Frimpong

Alan Shearer talks up potential Liverpool move for Dutch full-back…and it’s not Frimpong

Alan Shearer has talked up Liverpool as a viable transfer β€˜option’ for a Dutch full-back this summer…although it’s not the one which might readily spring to mind. With Trent Alexander-Arnold about to leave Anfield, the Reds could be in the market for a right-back replacement, and rumours of a potential swoop for Jeremie Frimpong have gathered pace in recent days. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Bayer Leve... »

β€˜Could be flat…’ – Chris Sutton shares tentative prediction for Liverpool’s clash v Arsenal

β€˜Could be flat…’ – Chris Sutton shares tentative prediction for Liverpool’s clash v Arsenal

Chris Sutton believes that Liverpool could have β€˜a point to prove’ when they welcome Arsenal to Anfield on Sunday. While the Reds are free to enjoy the remainder of the season knowing that the Premier League title is already secured, the Gunners travel to Merseyside needing to pick themselves up off the canvas after Paris Saint-Germain ended their last remaining hope of a trophy in 2025. Arne Slot’s side we... »