It was more of the same for Liverpool Thursday night, as they drew 1-1 against Rubin Kazan in the Europa League at Anfield. Despite a new manager, the Reds are showing both improvement and imperfections in equal measure. Despite having a man advantage, Liverpool could not make it count and decisively punish the visitors and […]
The Jurgen Klopp era of Liverpool Football Club has officially begun. While White Hart Lane has been a veritable feasting ground for the Reds recently, the new boss has to feel that drawing 0-0 against Tottenham away in his first match was a decent result, all things considered. What has to be encouraging for Liverpool […]
The beginning of Liverpool’s new era began on Friday morning with Jurgen Klopp’s first news conference. Accompanied by chief executive officer Ian Ayre, the German addressed the media after signing a three-year contract on Thursday. Far and away the supporters’ favourite to take over at Anfield, Klopp should deliver the kind of football that delighted […]
In taking over Liverpool Football Club, Jurgen Klopp will bring Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz as part of his new backroom staff. Both men were integral to the success Klopp achieved while at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund respectively. Loyal lieutenant Buvac played with Klopp at Mainz in the early 90s. An attacking midfielder with experience […]
Mamadou Sakho revealed the source of ferocity that he displayed this weekend against Everton and striker Romelu Lukaku. In an interview with French newspaper, L’Equipe, Sakho likened himself to a ‘caged lion’ while Brendan Rodgers kept him out of the first team. “Let’s say that during the short period when I was not playing, I […]
Jürgen Klopp has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace the recently-sacked Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager. The Guardian are reporting that Liverpool will hold talks with the former Borussia Dortmund coach in the coming days. Other possible candidates being touted include Carlo Ancelotti and Frank de Boer, who is currently managing Ajax. While speculation continues that […]
Goodison Park hosted the 225th Merseyside derby where Liverpool, yet again, scored first only to falter and draw with city rivals Everton 1-1. In a match that lived up to the expected intensity, complete with full blooded challenges and minor skirmishes, the quality on display was markedly missing. While now former manager Brendan Rodgers had […]
The Anfield crescendos filled the ground as Liverpool hosted their first Europa League night against FC Sion, but it was the visiting side that had most cause for singing as the match ended in a 1-1 draw. With a side composed of mostly non-starters, Liverpool began with pace and intent. Spirits were buoyed by a […]
Whether it is too late or not for manager Brendan Rodgers is an open question, but a 3-2 victory for Liverpool at Anfield over Aston Villa offered some overdue relief. The scoreline was not entirely in keeping with the proceedings either. Were this match to have taken place a month ago, things might be looking […]
A win might be a win, but Liverpool barely beating League Two’s Carlisle United, 3-2 on penalties, in the Capital One Cup offered no relief from the malaise that currently grips the club. This was not a victory to ease the mounting pressure on a beleaguered manager or his floundering squad. Anfield was a rare […]
What began with glimmers of genuine, albeit restrained, anticipation and excitement ended with tepid disappointment. Despite the long-awaited return of Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool failed to deliver a much-needed result at Anfield, drawing 1-1 with recently promoted Norwich City. Under pressure manager Brendan Rodgers tinkered with the side again, trying to find a solution to the […]
In probably the hardest fixture of their Europa League group, Liverpool were unable to hold off the home side Bordeaux, drawing 1-1 at the Nouveau Stade. Traveling midweek to the continent always presents a challenge and the Ligue 1 side might be the toughest opponent of the group. Given the line-up for the Reds, there […]