Suarez: I’ll stay even without Champions League qualification

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Chris

Striker Luis Suarez says that he will stay at the club next season whether Liverpool qualifies for the Champions League or not.

Suarez has scored 24 Premier League goals for the current Barclay’s premier league campaign with his latest coming in the 3-0 win over Southampton which helped the Reds move into second place in the table.

The Uruguayan international who recently committed his long term future with the reds claims he is enjoying his best season since arriving at Anfield from Ajax in January 2011.

With Liverpool currently second in the table, six points ahead of fifth-place Tottenham, there is every chance Suarez could achieve his ambition of getting Liverpool back in the top four.

Quizzed whether he would stay at Liverpool if the Reds failed to secure a top-four finishes, Suárez said:

“I think so. I signed my new contract because I’m very happy here and I want to stay where I’m enjoying football and life. Playing in the Champions League isn’t dependent on that. Any player would miss the Champions League. We’ve not been good enough since I’ve been here to qualify, but this could definitely be our year. It would be a frustration not to get fourth because we’ve done everything possible and given our maximum to qualify.”

There is no doubt that the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will come knocking at Liverpool’s door for Suarez once the season ends.Do you think the Reds will be able to keep hold of Suarez if they miss on top four once again?

Suarez eligible to play against Fulham

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Chris

Liverpool No 7 Luis Suarez has been given permission by the Uruguay FA to play in Saturdays Premier league clash with Fulham after it was initially feared the FIFA would deny this since the rule states the players have to be released from club duty five days beforehand to link up with their national side.

Liverpool will send Suarez by their private plane to Istanbul on Saturday evening following the clash with Fulham

With most of the key players returning from Injury it would be interesting to see if Rodgers would go back to the 4-3-3 formation which could see the return of Victor Moses on the Left hand side and Joe Allen in place of Injured Gerrard.

The front three of Suarez, Moses and Sturridge with Coutinho behind looks very promising but except for the Arsenal defeat, Liverpool have been performing well with their 3-5-2 formation.

Do you think Liverpool should stick with their 3-5-2 formation in spite of all the attacking talents at disposal?

Liverpool FC: Triple injury boost

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Chris

Ahead of the Fixture against Crystal palace Liverpool Boss Brendan Rodgers has given an update on team news and the fitness of Glen Johnson, Philippe Coutinho, Aly Cissokho, Joe Allen and Sebastian Coates.

Fullback Johnson has been on out nursing an ankle sprain that he picked up against Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Manchester United while Cissokho and Allen got injured against Notts County in the Capital one cup. Rodgers said:

“Glen’s out on the field and hopefully after the international break he’ll be ready to come back into the squad. We’re okay. Aly Cissokho has trained over the course of the last week or so, so I think after the international break he’ll be fine and fit. Joe Allen likewise – he should be ready for the Newcastle game.”

Rodgers also mentioned that is should not be too much longer after that until we see the return of Coutinho. So for now it looks like Liverpool will have Johnson, Cissokho and Allen returning after the international break.

“Obviously Sebastian Coates will be that bit longer and has a bit more to do yet, but apart from that we’re getting back to our numbers now.”

Liverpool’s new 3-5-2 formation looks tailor made for the retuning Johnson and Coutinho as Johnson can make full use of his attacking talents playing as a wing back and Coutinho, playing behind the front two can provide even more ammunition for Sturridge and Suarez .

Liverpool still need to sort their midfield problems as both Lucas and Gerrard being very similar in their playing styles these days is one of the main reasons the Reds are finding it hard to keep the ball. With Allen and Coutinho returning soon let’s hope Rodgers can find the best midfield combination.

Who would be your best midfield combination?

Sturridge ruled out for England

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Chris

Liverpool star striker Daniel Sturridge has failed to recover from a thigh injury in time to play for England’s fixture with Moldova at Wembley on Friday evening.

The injury, which Sturridge suffered prior to Sundays clash with Manchester United, is not considered to be serious. However it is unclear whether the 24 year old will be fit to play against the Ukraine next Tuesday.

An FA statement read:

“As Roy Hodgson prepares his England team to face Moldova on Friday evening, Daniel Sturridge has returned to Liverpool for further treatment. The squad departed St. George’s Park on Thursday afternoon ahead of the World Cup qualifier at Wembley, but the Liverpool forward will return to his club with the intention of joining the England squad again at the weekend and traveling to Ukraine.”

Looks like the international break has come at a good time for Liverpool and hopefully Sturridge will be fully recovered and ready to play against Swansea next weekend.

LFC: Liverpool beat Manchester United!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Chris

Three games in, nine points earned and the Reds sit at the top of the Barclays Premier League table life doesn’t get much better than this.

Ex Everton manager David Moyes’s first visit to Anfield with Manchester United ended in defeat on Sunday after in form Striker and birthday boy Daniel Sturridge gave Liverpool a fantastic start, heading past the united keeper during the 4th minute mark.

Liverpool had to bring back Martin Skrtel to pair up with Daniel Agger after the injury to Kolo Toure and what a change that turned out be as both Skrtel and Agger hardly gave a yard of space to the Dutchmen Robin Van Persie.

The last time Liverpool started a Premier League season with three consecutive wins was back in 1994/95 but Boss Rodgers urged the fans and the players to not get carried away insisting there is still a lot of hard work to do:

“It’s another step [forward] for us. I mentioned in the press the other day, since we last played Manchester United in January, we had both played 18 league games and there were only two points difference. Today was another indicator that the winning mentality we’re growing and evolving all the time in the group is becoming stronger. You could see from the reaction that the togetherness is very good and that is going to be important for us this year. We drew too many of the big games last year and we lost home and away to Manchester United, so today was another step to show we’re going in the right direction – but there’s still a long way to go.”

Mamadou Sakho from Paris Saint-Germain, Tiago Ilori from Sporting Lisbon and Victor Moses from Chelsea were all present at the stands watching the game and the Boss confirmed the signings will be announced tomorrow:

“We hope they can be completed. I don’t think there will be any confirmation until tomorrow. We need that depth and we need more numbers. The players that we want, if we can get them over the line, are all quality players and will really help us going forward.”

What did everyone think of the fantastic performance? Will there be another surprise signing on deadline day?

Liverpool FC: Reina disappointed by Liverpool

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Chris

Pepe Reina has hit out at Liverpool management accusing them of forcing him out of the club. Reina’s position at the club was already under doubt after Liverpool signed Simon Mignolet from Sunderland. Last week Liverpool confirmed that they had to come to an agreement with Napoli on a season-long loan where Reina will reunite with former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.

Speaking about the move on his personal website he said,

“’But if I have one regret, it is the way that I am leaving. It is only natural that I would be disappointed that the Liverpool management agreed to loan me to Napoli without telling me first, I thought that I deserved better than that even though I understand that difficult decisions have to be taken in football.

A lot has been made about me informing the club that if an offer came in from Barcelona that I would have liked them to consider it. But I had also spoken to the club about the possibility of extending my contract if the offer was not made. I told the manager that I wanted to play for Liverpool and that Barcelona would only become an option for me if the opportunity arrived, like the rumours said it would, as it would be a chance for me to go back home. When it didn’t come I was happy to fight for my place so I was surprised that Liverpool decided it was in the club´s interests to send me to Napoli instead.”

Reina’s move away from Liverpool shouldn’t really come as a surprise to anyone. His form has been down for last 2 seasons and his fate was sealed the moment Liverpool captured Simon Mignolet. There were reports earlier that he was going to replace Victor Valdes at Barcelona but nothing came out of it. With the World Cup fast approaching Reina knows that lack of game time will affect the chances of him getting picked for Spain. And with Napoli having sold their first choice keeper Morgan De Sanctis to AS Roma this is a move that will benefit both parties involved.

Liverpool FC: Suso and Ngoo loaned out

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Chris

Liverpool’s Spanish starlet Suso is reportedly on the verge of joining newly promoted la-liga side Almeria for a season-long loan. Suso who signed a long term deal in October last year is highly regarded by Rodgers and a season out on loan will give the 19 year old much needed experience.

Meanwhile Yeovil have announced the capture of Liverpool striker Michael Ngoo for a season long loan deal. The 20 year old was loaned out to spend the 2012-2013 season with Heart of Midlothian and managed to score 4 goals in 15 appearances

Speaking to the Official Site Gary Johnson said of the signing.

“Michael will create strong competition for our already strong front line, which is what we need for the Championship season.”

Hopefully both players can get the experience they need to challenge for the first team when they return, as both players could have a massive future at Liverpool.

12 3 ›»