Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Liverpool and dominated the FIFA 20 team of the year
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Shaka Hislop outlines how Liverpool could affect Erling Haaland’s future at Red Bull Salzburg Steve Nicol says Liverpool can’t complain that their young side lost 5-0 in the Carabao Cup to Aston Villa. Liverpool are through to the final of the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup following a dramatic 2-1 win over Monterrey in Doha,
To some people, it might seem strange that two of the best goalkeepers in the world — perhaps even the best — are both from Brazil. After all, Alisson of Liverpool and Ederson of Manchester City — No. 1 and No. 4 in the 2019 FC 100 respectively — hail from a country where it
ESPN FC 100 is back, and our annual ranking of the best men’s players and managers in the world right now made something abundantly clear: Liverpool rule. The Merseyside club took home more than a few top honors, followed by Premier League defending champions Manchester City and, oh yeah, this Average Joe who plies his
LIVERPOOL — Alisson Becker apologised for his language when dissecting Liverpool’s defensive record this season but his facial expression suggested that the words he chose weren’t strong enough. “It always annoys me when we concede stupid goals,” the goalkeeper said when asked about the club’s lack of clean sheets ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League encounter
Craig Burley says Roberto Firmino’s health will be a key factor for Liverpool in the Premier League title race. Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson give you five overreactions from the weekend in European football. Craig Burley says Manchester City need to get healthy after falling eight points behind Liverpool. An angry Jurgen Klopp says Hazma
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10. After Watford parted ways with Javi
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is set to be out ”the next few weeks” with a calf injury he suffered in the Reds’ 4-1 victory over Norwich on Friday, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. “[It’s] Not too cool. It’s a calf injury which takes him obviously out for a while,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com on Monday. – Player ratings: Salah 9/10,
Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s defence needs to improve despite their 4-1 win over Norwich City in the Premier League opener. ESPN FC’s Ian Darke shares his predictions for the top six, player of the year and top goal scorer for the 2019-20 Premier League season. ESPN FC’s fantasy expert Mark Donaldson returns with his must-have
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was surprised to hear one reporter refer to the Community Shield as a pre-season friendly. Steve Nicol breaks down how the possible absences of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will affect Liverpool early in the season. The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether
“There were so many positives — his physique, how he commanded his area, his comfort at building play — but what immediately stood out was his decision-making. You can spend hours working on technical aspects but you have to have the natural ability to read situations and react so that you make the difficult things
Shaka Hislop explains how Alisson’s presence in goal and saves in key moments have been an invaluable asset for Liverpool this season. Steve Nicol hails the impact of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and defender Virgil van Dijk in keeping Tottenham at bay in the Reds’ Champions League Final triumph. Two of Liverpool’s Champions League winning Brazilians