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Jeremie Frimpong has backed Florian Wirtz to overcome his slow start and establish himself as a key player for Liverpool. Wirtz has not lived up to expectations since his £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, particularly in the Premier League. He has chipped in with just four goals and four assists in 28 […]

Liverpool are looking to reconstruct their frontline in the looming summer transfer window.

Liverpool will face off against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday as they hope to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds suffered a tough 2-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways this weekend. […] The post Gakpo, Salah And Gomez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Everton appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Saudi sources reportedly remain optimistic about landing Liverpool director Richard Hughes at some point despite an initial approach being rebuffed by the Reds. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Al Hilal are keen to bring in Hughes from Liverpool to work on […] The post Saudi sources optimistic over Liverpool raid despite initial approach being rejected appeared first on CaughtOffside.

It may sound counterintuitive, but Mikel Arteta might, before what is arguably the biggest Arsenal match in 20 years, need to adopt some things from a team that just lost 4-0 to our opponents. There’s often a tactical tweak or a surprise selection when Pep Guardiola heads into a big game. Last month’s League Cup […] The post Tactics Column: Lessons for Arsenal against Man City’s 4-2-4 appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

The £116m signing from Bayer Leverkusen has yet to truly get going at Liverpool

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Will Sandro Tonali leave Newcastle United this summer? Headlines appear every day, multiple times a day, claiming so. This is the case for any number of Newcastle United stars. The... You can click here to read the full article.

By Martin Graham Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his concern after Hugo Ekitike was forced off with what appeared to be a serious injury during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward went down without contact around the 30-minute mark and required a stretcher after clutching his ankle in clear discomfort. […]

Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz struggled to make an impact against Paris Saint-Germain and has not registered any goals or assists against marquee opponents since his move

As Liverpool's season winds down, more attention will be placed on their likely expensive summer

Liverpool bowed out of the Champions League after a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. The Reds battled throughout, but two second-half finishes from Ousmane Dembele extended the visitors' aggregate lead to 4-0. In this episode of The Reaction, we'll hear from Arne Slot and Florian Wirtz, as well as former players Phil Thompson and Jay Spearing.

Alexander Isak back in the Liverpool team for the first time since his injury and some bizarre Arne Slot comments after revealing his team to play PSG. Liverpool 2-0 down... You can click here to read the full article.

Following their painful defeat in the first leg, Liverpool face PSG in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, hoping for a much-needed comeback. As a result, fans are keeping a close eye on Mohamed Salah’s status, as his offensive contributions could prove vital. Despite the defeat in the first leg, Liverpool will be aiming for a long-awaited comeback against PSG in the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Unlike the previous match, they will need to impose a dominant attacking display to overturn the two-goal deficit. Because of this, fans are closely monitoring Mohamed Salah’s status for today’s game, as his experience and attacking quality could prove decisive for the Reds. Arne Slot has decided to bench again Mohamed Salah for the Reds today. While the veteran is in top form to make a difference against PSG, the head coach has decided to bet for a different set-up. Without his goal-scoring ability and explosive pace needed, Liverpool are expecting to counting on Hugo Ekitike‘s scoring prowess. Without the Egyptian, the Reds could rely on Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz in attack. With this setup, they could look to exploit PSG by targeting the large spaces in behind their defense. With this being the only competition they still aspire to win, Liverpool arrive fully motivated, opting for a high-risk approach—they have little to lose, but a lot to gain. Paris Saint-Germain come in as clear favorites to secure their place in the Champions League semifinals. Not only did they dominate offensively, but they also disrupted any progression from the Reds through an intense high press. In addition, coach Luis Enrique keeps his entire roster intact, which could allow him to stick to a very similar game plan, aiming to maintain control throughout the match. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool Liverpool lineup vs PSG Liverpool face PSG with several players out of the squad. Coach Arne Slot will be without Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Curtis Jones. Despite this, the Reds are banking on a comeback, counting on Hugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai to lead the offense, while Van Dijk and Gravenberch will be tasked with providing overall stability to the team. The Reds will lineup as follows: Giorgi Mamardashvili; Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz; Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak. PSG lineup vs Liverpool Unlike the Reds, PSG arrive with few absences in their squad, with only Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou out. As a result, coach Luis Enrique has most of his roster available, so he could stick to a similar approach: An attacking approach with high pressure. To that end, the presence of Desiré Doué will be key, as will Vitinha and João Neves, who effectively stifle Liverpool’s offense. The French side will play as follows: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves; Desiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

After losing 2–0 to PSG, Liverpool are looking to stage a comeback in the second leg of the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinals. However, the Reds not only need a win, but they are also forced into a specific scenario. Here, we will analyze the three possible outcomes of today’s match. Despite being defeated in the first leg, Liverpool still keep their hopes alive for a comeback against PSG in the second leg of the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinals. Far from being a simple task, the English side not only need a win, as the 2–0 defeat shapes their path forward. With this in mind, the Reds require a specific scenario to secure their place in the semifinals of the tournament. Paris Saint-Germain come in as clear favorites to beat the Reds. Not only are they coming off a dominant performance in the first leg, but they also have their key players in top form. In addition, coach Luis Enrique has imposed his authority on the game, relying on a high press that suffocates Liverpool in their build-up. Moreover, Désiré Doué and Vitinha are expected to be decisive in securing another victory in today’s match. Unlike the first leg, coach Arne Slot could opt for a more offensive approach, looking to make the difference through Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai. In addition, they will aim to assert greater control in midfield by introducing Florian Wirtz to enhance their creative output, linking up with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. With a comeback needed, Hugo Ekitike must play a key role in front of goal. How could Liverpool’s win against PSG affect the UEFA Champions League bracket? Even though Liverpool secure a victory over PSG, they would not immediately secure a place in the 2025–26 Champions League semifinals. Having lost 2–0 in the first leg, the Reds would need to win by a three-goal margin against the French side. If they manage to do so, they would face the winner of the tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. In that case, the English side would surpass their performances from the last three seasons in the competition. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain goes around Giorgi Mamardashvili of Liverpool to score a goal. How could Liverpool’s draw against PSG affect the UEFA Champions League bracket? Being a two-leg format, Liverpool would be eliminated immediately if they draw against PSG. With a 2–0 deficit on aggregate, the Reds would have no way of reaching the Champions League semifinals. If they manage to defeat PSG by a two-goal margin, they would level the aggregate score, opening the door to compete for a place in the next round of the tournament. As this is the second leg, a winner would have to be decided in extra time, with two periods of 15 minutes each. If there is still no winner, the match would go to a penalty shootout, where a definitive winner would be determined to face the winner of the tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. How could Liverpool’s defeat against PSG affect the UEFA Champions League bracket? If Liverpool were to lose to PSG, they would be automatically eliminated from the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This would mark the fourth consecutive season that the Reds have failed to reach the tournament’s final. The situation is quite different for the French side, as they would be reaching the semifinals for the third consecutive season and are favorites to advance to the final and seek their second consecutive title in the tournament.

Liverpool haven't got what they wanted out of Florian Wirtz. Quotes from Pep Guardiola highlight why.

Danny Murphy can’t see Arne Slot being given any say in a summer rebuild at Liverpool this year. After romping to the Premier League title last season, the Reds haven’t come close to de…

After a successful tenure, Mohamed Salah has decided to leave Liverpool, forcing the club to look for a replacement for next season. In response, the Reds are reportedly pursuing the signing of Eli Junior Kroupi in an $80M move in the summer of 2026. Unlike last season, Liverpool are struggling to shine, remaining far from winning the Premier League. In addition, Mohamed Salah has announced his departure from the team at the end of the season, following his inconsistent performances and issues with head coach Arne Slot. Looking to replace his absence, the Reds are reportedly targeting Eli Junior Kroupi with an $80M transfer move in the summer of 2026. According to Caught Offside, the Reds have shown considerable interest in Eli Junior Kroupi. In his first Premier League season with AFC Bournemouth, he is already making an impression with his impact on the field. Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, has a very good relationship with the club. However, negotiations between the two sides have not yet begun, but a transfer fee of around £60 million (around $80 million) is expected. Not only are Liverpool interested in his transfer, but Chelsea are as well. Amid the uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernández and the team’s inconsistencies, the Frenchman could be a decisive boost to their attacking ambitions. In addition, Alejandro Garnacho’s performances continue to fall short, opening the door to his departure. For this reason, the Reds would need to offer a very attractive sporting project and a prominent role to secure his arrival. While Junior Kroupi has played as an attacking midfielder, he possesses great pace and dribbling ability, which gives him the option to play out wide. Moreover, Dominik Szoboszlai could occupy the right wing and Florian Wirtz the left, allowing the Frenchman to take the attacking midfield role. With this, Liverpool could aim to replace Mohamed Salah, who has announced his departure from Anfield after several years of making history. Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring a goal. Report: Liverpool are also chasing Yan Diomande’s arrival Even though Mohamed Salah is not enjoying his best season, the Egyptian has managed to score 11 goals and provide 9 assists in 36 matches. With this, he stands as Liverpool’s third top scorer. For this reason, the Reds feel compelled to reinforce their attack, targeting Eli Junior Kroupi. Nevertheless, they are also reportedly pursuing the arrival of Yan Diomande, looking to secure a more decisive reinforcement. According to the Daily Mail, the Reds are also pursuing the signing of Yan Diomande. At just 19 years old, the Ivorian is already shining in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig. In 31 matches, he has scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists. As a pacey, dribble-oriented winger, he would fit perfectly with Salah’s profile, serving as a boost for Liverpool. However, they would have to pay €100M (around $116M) for his transfer.

Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool this summer, and will do so as one of the Premier League’s best ever left-backs. At least that’s according to talkSPORT presenter Jamie O’Hara,…

Jamie Carragher didn't hold back in his assessment of Florian Wirtz following Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League defeat to PSG

Gabby Agbonlahor has given a damning assessment of Liverpool’s current predicament after their latest defeat. The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in France on Wednesday night. Arn…

LEWIS STEELE: Why should we all just accept the gulf between these two teams? Are we all to just be fine with the fact that Liverpool are just doubters again now?

Laura Woods and Liverpool icons Steven Gerrard and Steve McManaman were left a little red-faced by Mohamed Salah on Wednesday night. The Reds fell to a 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg …

Jamie Carragher took aim at several Liverpool players after their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League including Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate.

Liverpool were pathetic and Arne Slot’s tactics against Paris Saint-Germain are a sackable offence. That is the explosive verdict of Sports Bar duo Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy, who evi…

Mohamed Salah was put through his paces despite not featuring for Liverpool during their 2-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain. The legendary Reds forward was an unused substitute as Arne Slot’…

Great doubts have arisen within the football world about Arne Slot being the right man to lead Liverpool, especially after the humiliating defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup a few days ago. However, attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz says the players are still playing for the Dutch coach. ”Yes of course… the team should […] The post “The team should believe in the manager” – Florian Wirtz on under-fire Liverpool boss Arne Slot (Video) appeared first on Soccer News.

Florian Wirtz has opened up on his difficult start to life at Liverpool, but the Germany international believes he is now a better player for the experience at Anfield

Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: Moment of Truth for a Generational Talent Wirtz at crossroads of elite progression There comes a point in every prodigious career when potential must harden into authority. For Florian Wirtz, that juncture feels imminent. The Bayer Leverkusen playmaker has dazzled, teased and dictated in flashes, yet the next move — potentially […] The post Journalist: ‘It’s not really worked out’ as Liverpool star’s future challenged appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool’s decline is not about missed chances alone but a deeper loss of identity, intensity and balance that must be corrected this summer. Liverpool’s season has unfolded in a way few anticipated. From champions to uncertainty in the space of a year, Arne Slot’s side have gone from setting the standard to searching for answers.… The post How Liverpool Can Fix Their Structural Problems This Summer first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

There’s some huge Champions League quarter finals on Wednesday as holders PSG host Liverpool and there’s an all Spanish tie between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. And talkSPORT BET have…

Steven Gerrard admits he would welcome Luis Diaz back at Liverpool and believes the club have no chance of signing Michael Olise this summer.

Kelly Cates is joined by Andros Townsend, as well as John Murray and Matt Upson from Lisbon, to react to Arsenal's late 1-0 win over Sporting. The team discuss Arsenal's impact subs as Martinelli and Havertz combine to score a 91st minute winner for Arteta, who says "we deserve it." David Raya also pulled out a massive performance to keep Arsenal in the match in various stages in the second half. Then, Kelly is joined by reporters Maz Farookhi and Elizabeth Conway to reflect on Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at home v Bayern, before previewing Barcelona v Atletico Madrid. And finally, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson join from Paris ahead of Liverpool's quarter-final against PSG on Wednesday. The team hear from Florian Wirtz, who says that he doesn't agree with van Dijk's comments about Liverpool "giving up"! Timecodes: 00:42 Reaction to Arsenal's late 1-0 win 13:18 Mikel Arteta reflects on his team's performance 15:07 Maz Farookhi & Elizabeth Conway discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern 19:02 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid preview 22:46 Ian Dennis & Paul Robinson preview PSG v Liverpool 24:16 Florian Wirtz disagrees with van Dijk's "giving up" comments Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool in UCL, Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL, Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL, Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra), Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra), Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2), Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

Florian Wirtz has rejected claims by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk that the team gave up during Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup defeat against Manchester City.

Florian Wirtz has shut down any rumours of Liverpool players turning against manager Arne Slot ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain. The pressure has been increasing on Slot at Anfield, especially after their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday. The Reds’ last hope of […] The post Wirtz insists Liverpool players still believe in Slot appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool attacker Florian Wirtz does "not agree directly" with captain Virgil van Dijk's belief that they gave up in their FA Cup humiliation at Manchester City.

Wirtz denies Liverpool ‘gave up’ in Manchester City loss Isak could return off bench after four months out injured Arne Slot has warned Liverpool will suffer another emphatic defeat should they switch off against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday evening but believes his toiling team can save their season by going “toe-to-toe” with the European champions. The pressure on Liverpool and their head coach has intensified following Saturday’s 4-0 capitulation against Manchester City in the quarter-final of the FA Cup. Florian Wirtz disagreed with the captain Virgil van Dijk’s damning assessment that Liverpool “gave up” at the Etihad Stadium, but both the £116m playmaker and Slot admitted there can be no repeat of that performance at Parc des Princes.

Slot is under intense scrutiny following Liverpool’s humiliating FA Cup exit to Manchester City

Liverpool were accused of giving up in their loss at Manchester City with Virgil van Dijk scathing about their efforts - but team-mate Florian Wirtz is not on the same page

Florian Wirtz has been tipped to become Liverpool’s main man once Mohamed Salah leaves the club in the summer. The German playmaker has had a mixed first season at Anfield since his arrival last su…

Three FA Cup quarter-finals are the highlights of Saturday’s football card, which also features action from Scotland and Europe’s top leagues. We have a trio of selections in our best b…

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds in the Race to sign £70m-rated Midfielder The summer transfer window is looming and Liverpool are expected to be busy once again. Last year saw the Reds spend a record-breaking £450m on the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. Mohamed Salah has already confirmed that he will leave […] The post Liverpool can repeat Fabinho transfer trick and sign €65m midfielder appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool should focus on signing RB Leipzig’s £87million-rated winger Yan Diomande – Michael Olise is not a feasible option. That’s the view of The Athletic’s James Pearce,…

Pete Graves is joined by ESPN's Sam Tighe and Dominic King from the Daily Mail to discuss Mohamed Salah's shock announcement that he's leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, the future of manager Arne Slot, whether the club can afford to spend big again this summer and every big transfer from six months ago is reviewed by Sam and Dom. Plus, we bring you the latest in our Transfer 360 series...Edwin van der Sar's transfer to Manchester United. Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

The German international joined Liverpool for a club record £116million from Bayer Leverkusen last June, although the fee was later eclipsed when the Reds spent £125m on Alexander Isak.

Wirtz Orchestrates Germany’s Seven-Goal Thriller in Statement Performance Florian Wirtz delivered a performance of rare authority and imagination as Germany edged Switzerland 4-3 in a pulsating friendly, a contest that may prove a defining moment in the young playmaker’s international ascent. According to FotMob, Wirtz was directly involved in all four goals, scoring twice and […] The post Watch: Liverpool star scores unbelievable goal in world-class performance appeared first on anfieldindex.com.