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β€˜Of course’ – EPL midfielder says his former boss would be β€˜capable’ of succeeding at Liverpool

β€˜Of course’ – EPL midfielder says his former boss would be β€˜capable’ of succeeding at Liverpool

One manager who’s been touted as a strong candidate for the Liverpool job has received a glowing recommendation from one of his former players. Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha – who’s found himself at the centre of speculation over a possible move to Anfield in recent months – believes that his ex-Braga and Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim could be more than capable of succeeding with the Reds. Speaking to... »

James Pearce puts Liverpool fans’ worst fears to rest with lunchtime injury update on Robertson

James Pearce puts Liverpool fans’ worst fears to rest with lunchtime injury update on Robertson

James Pearce has provided Liverpool fans with a hugely encouraging update on Andy Robertson’s injury this Thursday lunchtime. The journalist shared the latest on the 30-year-old for The Athletic this afternoon, reporting that a scan on the ankle knock which forced him out of Scotland’s defeat to Northern Ireland on Tuesday night β€˜showed no bone or ligament damage’. As a result, the left-back could return wi... »

(Video) Carragher predicts how many more points Liverpool will need to win the Premier League

(Video) Carragher predicts how many more points Liverpool will need to win the Premier League

Jamie Carragher has predicted the points tally that Liverpool will likely need to reach if they’re to win the Premier League title this season. With 10 matches remaining for all three contenders, the Reds are level with leaders Arsenal on 64 points, both one ahead of Manchester City. SpeakingΒ on theΒ Fan DebateΒ for Sky, the 46-year-old believes that Jurgen Klopp’s side can only afford to drop four more point... »

Editor’s Column: What to make of Papa Diaz’s untimely comments…

Editor’s Column: What to make of Papa Diaz’s untimely comments…

β€œThere was never anything serious with Real Madrid or AtlΓ©tico [in 2022],” Luis Diaz’s father Mane Diaz told Cadena Ser (via the Mirror) this week. β€œLiverpool were always more determined and concrete to sign Luis. ” But we haven’t lost our hope yet…” he added. β€œLuis is playing well and Spanish clubs are always active in the market.” This is the kind of unhelpful, ungrateful comment you occasionally hear dur... »

Xabi Alonso’s future could go public in 3-4 weeks after β€œsaying yes” to Liverpool

Xabi Alonso’s future could go public in 3-4 weeks after β€œsaying yes” to Liverpool

Xabi Alonso’s future could become crystal clear in the next few weeks. Guillem Balague now reports on X (formerly Twitter) that the Spaniard β€˜is determined to choose his future’ in the next month or so. This comes amid reported interest from Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in the 42-year-old’s services. Xabi Alonso is determined to choose his future in the next 3-4 weeks. Nothing is decided yet, no... »

Potential injury boost for Liverpool as 6 ft 1 maestro β€˜could be considered’ for Brighton clash

Potential injury boost for Liverpool as 6 ft 1 maestro β€˜could be considered’ for Brighton clash

Liverpool could be in line for an injury boost ahead of their return to Premier League action against Brighton on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp still has concerns over a number of players from before the international break, with Andy Robertson’s body blow for Scotland on Tuesday adding to the pile. However, as reported by the Liverpool Echo in their synopsis of the various injuries, Curtis Jones β€˜is close to a retu... »

What Brighton are thinking about losing Roberto De Zerbi amid Liverpool managerial pursuit

What Brighton are thinking about losing Roberto De Zerbi amid Liverpool managerial pursuit

Liverpool should discover little in the way of resistance should they wish to sign Roberto De Zerbi as Jurgen Klopp’s successor. Brighton CEO Paul Barber admitted back in 2022 that the Seagulls were already working on finding a successor the minute the Italian joined. β€œIt sounds strange but almost as soon as a new manger comes in we are looking for the next one,” the south coast executive told Sky Sports (v... »

Stefan Bajcetic injury update provided by Paul Joyce after one start in one year

Stefan Bajcetic injury update provided by Paul Joyce after one start in one year

Stefan Bajcetic would have earmarked this season as one where he could make his mark on the Liverpool team but with just one start to his name, it’s been far from that. As reported by Paul Joyce for The Times, there has been a new update on his condition: β€˜Klopp has also been waiting on being able to call on 19-year-old Stefan Bajcetic again. β€˜The midfielder has made only two appearances this season, both b... »

Liverpool table second bid: Testing Florentino Perez’s resolve for potential Mo Salah heir – report

Liverpool table second bid: Testing Florentino Perez’s resolve for potential Mo Salah heir – report

Liverpool have allegedly tabled a second bid worth Β£68.5m for Rodrygo’s services. This comes courtesy of Nacional (via Sky Sports), with it now claimed the club has improved on its first offer of Β£51.4m. It’s understood, however, that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez won’t entertain the forward’s exit unless bidding reaches Β£85.7m. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE READ MORE... »

Paul Joyce provides Ben Doak injury update as Liverpool prepare for title charge

Paul Joyce provides Ben Doak injury update as Liverpool prepare for title charge

Liverpool fans will be well aware that the season is edging towards a dramatic close and Paul Joyce has provided an injury update on Ben Doak. Writing for The Times, the northern football correspondent wrote: β€˜Longer term, Alisson, Thiago AlcΓ’ntara and Ben Doak remain sidelined. JoΓ«l Matip’s season is over.’ It seems that it’s rather unlikely we will see Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip again this season but... »