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When I return to Liverpool I want to be first choice - and win the Champions League
Vitezslav Jaros and Jarell Quansah Vitezslav Jaros still holds out hope of becoming Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper one day despite leaving the club on loan last summer. The 24-year-old, who made his senior debut for the Reds as one of two appearances under Arne Slot last season, is coming up to the midway point of his temporary spell with Eredivisie giants Ajax. The Czechia international has made 16 appearances for the Dutch outfit to date in what has been a somewhat t
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Dec 164 min read


Liverpool handed new Marc Guehi transfer deadline as surprise approach planned
Marc Guehi Liverpool could be forced to make a move for Marc Guehi next month after he emerged as a leading target for Manchester City. The Manchester Evening News is reporting that City have seen enough to put Guehi on a shortlist for next summer as they plan changes in their defence. The England international is out of contract at the end of the season, having almost joined Liverpool back in September. A £35million move to Anfield collapsed on deadline day when Crystal
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Dec 163 min read


Dejan Lovren aims subtle dig at Jamie Carragher in reply to Mohamed Salah
Lovren and Salah Via Liverpool.com Dejan Lovren aimed a dig at Jamie Carragher as he responded to Mohamed Salah setting a Premier League record for the most direct goal contributions for a single club since the top flight's 1992 rebrand. Going into the weekend, Salah was tied with Wayne Rooney on 276 goals and assists for a single club, but Salah's assist for Hugo Ekitike during Liverpool 's 2-0 win over Brighton saw him move onto 277. Salah shared a graphic of the record o
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Dec 152 min read


Virgil van Dijk sends clear Ibrahima Konate message and lifts lid on Hugo Ekitike's Liverpool form
Van Dijk Liverpool made it back-to-back clean sheets as well as wins by beating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 on Saturday. In this difficult campaign, it is only the third time they have managed such a feat. On both previous occasions, after defeating Arsenal and Burnley and then Aston Villa and Real Madrid, Arne Slot ’s side were unable to extend such a run to three shut-outs. But now five games unbeaten after a run of nine losses from 12 matches, Liverpool will hope it is a d
mrwedwards
Dec 155 min read


Richard Hughes 'contemplating' replacement for Liverpool ace who is 'at the heart' of Reds' problems
Richard Hughes Liverpool are planning their transfer business as they prepare to make further changes at Anfield Arne Slot and Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes are now ‘contemplating’ the club’s approach to replacing Ibrahima Konate amid ongoing difficulties with contract talks. The centre-back is quickly approaching the end of his terms at Anfield and will be free to enter pre-contract conversations with overseas clubs in the new year. Real Madrid are reportedly
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Dec 142 min read


Virgil van Dijk tells Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool but admits uncertainty over his future
Van Dijk Virgil van Dijk has revealed he has told Mohamed Salah he wants him to stay at Liverpool. But the Reds captain admits he is unsure what the future has in store for the Egypt international on the other side of the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah started three successive fixtures on the bench prior to Tuesday night's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter , where he was left at home on Merseyside for speaking out after the 3-3 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road a few days
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Dec 143 min read


Hugo Ekitike makes Liverpool season admission after two-goal Brighton display
Hugo Ekitike scored twice Hugo Ekitike says Liverpool have not outlined any new targets for their season after Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion moved them up to sixth in the Premier League . Ekitike scored twice to take his campaign's tally up to 10 as the champions got back to winning ways in the league after successive draws with Sunderland and Leeds United. France international Ekitike scored after just 46 seconds against the Seagulls before he nodded in Moh
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Dec 142 min read


Arne Slot confirms new Liverpool injury blows after Brighton win
Mohamed Salah comes on for the injured Joe Gomez Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool were dealt a double injury blow in their 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion after both Joe Gomez and Dominik Szoboszlai were forced off. Gomez was withdrawn in the 26th minute with the Reds head coach admitting he is unlikely to be available for next week’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, Szoboszlai initially carried on after receiving treatment on the pitch before being replac
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Dec 132 min read


Liverpool get VAR explanation after Florian Wirtz incident and red card drama vs Brighton
Diego Gomez was controversially only shown a yellow card Liverpool have been given an explanation as to why Diego Gomez wasn't sent off during the Reds' clash with Brighton on Saturday. As the first half drew to a close, the midfielder caught Florian Wirtz in the chest with a high foot, as the German dropped to the floor, writhing in pain. The incident sparked immediate debate on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday , with a number of panellists giving their take on whether the chal
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Dec 132 min read


Liverpool star reveals Mo Salah's role in Anfield dressing room after Arne Slot recall
Mo Salah remains an important member Mohamed Salah’s leadership qualities in the Liverpool dressing room have been talked up by Milos Kerkez ahead of his return to the squad on Saturday. Salah has been recalled to the fold by Arne Slot for the Brighton game after being dropped from the travelling squad for Tuesday’s trip to face Inter Milan. Salah and Liverpool manager Slot held clear-the-air talks at the training ground on Friday. It came six days after Salah claimed the
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Dec 123 min read


Richard Hughes' involvement in Mohamed Salah decision at Liverpool explained by Arne Slot
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes Arne Slot has confirmed he made the final decision on dropping Mohamed Salah against Inter Milan, and the final call again on his return to Liverpool’s squad this weekend. Salah was left out of the traveling squad for this week’s win at the San Siro in the Champions League following his extraordinary outburst last weekend. The 33-year-old took aim at both the club and Slot in his interview at Elland Road, claiming that Liverpool h
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Dec 122 min read


Roberto Firmino intervenes in Mohamed Salah and Liverpool row amid Arne Slot update
Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah Liverpool icon Roberto Firmino has reacted with warmth to the idea that Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot could put their differences aside. The Egyptian's former teammate did so in the aftermath of Reds head coach's discussion with the media on Friday morning. In his pre-Brighton press conference, Slot confirmed there will be decisive face-to-face talks between himself and Salah . Slot: "I will have a conversation with him this morning and the o
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Dec 122 min read


Arne Slot confirms face-to-face Mohamed Salah talks and Liverpool exit stance
Arne Slot Arne Slot has confirmed he will hold face-to-face talks with Mohamed Salah this morning and says he has no reason for the forward to leave. Salah was omitted from the 19-man Liverpool squad that travelled to Italy on Monday for the following evening's Champions League clash with Inter after making explosive comments in the mixed zone following the 3-3 Premier League draw at Leeds United. The Egyptian said that he was "being thrown under the bus" by the Reds an
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Dec 122 min read


Inside Harvey Elliott’s Aston Villa nightmare - and the Liverpool clause leaving him trapped
Harvey Elliott Given the amount of problems Arne Slot has been wrestling with of late, it was understandable the Liverpool boss didn't want to add to them when asked about Harvey Elliott last week. Quizzed on whether there was any prospect of the England Under-21 star returning to Anfield after barely featuring during his loan spell at Aston Villa, Slot steered clear of providing a definitive answer either way, insisting the lack of game time was something that should be pu
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Dec 113 min read


'I apologize' - Jamie Carragher says sorry to Mohamed Salah after Liverpool spat
Jamie Carragher Jamie Carragher issued an on-air apology to Mohamed Salah following the Liverpool forward's perceived grievances. Carragher made the gesture to Salah after the Reds defeated Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday . Speaking directly into the camera during CBS Sports' broadcast, the former Liverpool defender declared: "Mo, I apologize." The apology followed encouragement from fellow pundit Micah Richards, who urged his colleague to make amends after
mrwedwards
Dec 102 min read


Arne Slot sends message to Liverpool fans after what they chanted during Inter Milan win
Arne Slot praised the mentality of his players Arne Slot praised the “great mentality” of his Liverpool players as he responded to the show of support from supporters after a memorable Champions League victory. Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty two minutes from time earned the Reds a 1-0 win at Inter in Milan on Tuesday evening to breathe new life into their faltering season. Liverpool went into the game without Mohamed Salah after the winger was left out of the squad following
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Dec 103 min read


Dejan Lovren makes Mohamad Salah feelings very clear after explosive Liverpool outburst
Dejan Lovren Dejan Lovren has offered support to Mohamed Salah following his Liverpool outburst. The Egyptian's incendiary comments in the wake of the 3-3 draw against Leeds United, where he was an unused substitute, have divided the Anfield fanbase. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher broke his silence on the 33-year-old's scathing assessment of Arne Slot and the current fortunes at the Merseyside club. The Dutchman's side take on Inter Milan in a must-win Champions
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Dec 92 min read


Alisson provides Liverpool squad's view on Arne Slot position after Mohamed Salah outburst
Alisson Alisson Becker is adamant Liverpool’s squad is not being distracted by the Mohamed Salah furore as he offered his backing for under-pressure Arne Slot. Salah sparked controversy with his comments after remaining on the bench in the 3-3 draw at Leeds United on Saturday in which he claimed the club had thrown him “under the bus” and hinted he could leave. The Egyptian was subsequently left out of the Reds squad for the Champions League trip to Inter on Tuesday with th
mrwedwards
Dec 93 min read


Graeme Souness delivers Mohamed Salah verdict after explosive Liverpool interview - 'Beggars belief'
Graeme Souness Graeme Souness has delivered his verdict on Mohamed Salah after the fellow Liverpool legend's explosive interview following the 3-3 draw at Leeds United on Saturday. The Egyptian superstar accused the club of throwing him "under the bus" after being benched for the third game running. Salah , the third highest goalscorer in Liverpool's history, also claimed that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had completely broken down. But Souness, who made 359 ap
mrwedwards
Dec 92 min read


Wayne Rooney pulls no punches in scathing verdict on 'arrogant' Mohamed Salah interview
Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney has accused Mohamed Salah of 'destroying his legacy' at Liverpool after his shock outburst at Arne Slot following the draw with Leeds United. Salah was an unused substitute on Saturday as Liverpool dropped more points in what has been a dismal title defense to date. But the big story came afterwards when Salah accused Slot and the club of throwing him under the bus , having been dropped to the bench for the last three matches. The Egyptian will head
mrwedwards
Dec 82 min read
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