The rumour machine had been in overdrive. Only weeks ago, Spanish media were buzzing with claims that Jürgen Klopp was lining up a move to the Bernabéu following Xabi Alonso’s sudden dismissal at Real Madrid. Klopp, who stepped into a Red Bull role on 1 January 2025 after taking a break from management, repeatedly shut down the talk. Since leaving Liverpool in May 2024 after nine trophy-filled years, he had been clear: this was time to rest and reset. Still, the stories wouldn’t die. Publications like Marca pushed narratives of Klopp supposedly reaching out to Trent Alexander-Arnold for insight into…
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After completing his £60 million move to Chelsea in July, Joao Pedro would have dreamed of nights like this. Just under two weeks into his time at the club, the 24-year-old Brazilian delivered a moment to remember, scoring the winning goal as the Blues lifted the Club World Cup with a final victory over Paris Saint-Germain. That unforgettable afternoon in New Jersey felt like the perfect starting point for the former Brighton forward’s Chelsea journey. And while the season has not always been smooth, his quality was on full display once again on Wednesday night in Naples. When Chelsea needed…
Liverpool’s reported move for Adam Wharton has been played down, with fresh insight also emerging over a potential blockbuster switch for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. The Reds have been strongly linked with two England internationals in recent weeks, but a journalist has moved to cool claims that a deal for Wharton is close. Liverpool are said to admire the Crystal Palace midfielder, who has impressed since his rise at Selhurst Park and is widely viewed as a player capable of thriving at Champions League level. With Jean-Philippe Mateta expected to be Palace’s next major sale, Wharton is also tipped…
Chelsea staged a dramatic second-half turnaround against Napoli, as a Joao Pedro brace sealed a top-eight Champions League finish and dumped the Italian side out of the tournament. The visitors had started well, with Enzo Fernandez opening the scoring from the penalty spot, but Napoli flipped the contest before the break. Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Hojlund both found the net to leave Chelsea on the brink of elimination at halftime. The match swung decisively after the interval with the introduction of Cole Palmer. The England international made an immediate impact, playing a key role in both of Joao Pedro’s decisive…
Reports claim Xabi Alonso has already outlined major squad changes he would want at Liverpool, including the departures of Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, should he replace Arne Slot as manager. According to the claims, Alonso has asked for five players to be sold in the summer if he takes charge at Anfield. The speculation follows Liverpool’s dramatic 2–2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday, where the Reds surrendered a two-goal comeback by conceding deep into second-half stoppage time. Liverpool are now winless in five Premier League matches, a run that saw Manchester United overtake them into fourth place over…
Liverpool’s defensive problems have worsened at a critical stage of the season, with another injury setback arriving just as Arne Slot’s side prepares for key Premier League encounters against Newcastle United and Manchester City. The Reds suffered a fresh blow during their match against Qarabag when summer recruit Jeremie Frimpong was forced off almost as soon as the game began. The Dutch right-back endured a miserable start, pulling up within the opening two minutes and collapsing to the turf. He received immediate treatment before being escorted down the tunnel, clearly in discomfort, with Wataru Endo brought on in his place…
Liverpool produced a ruthless and perfectly timed response on the European stage, putting recent domestic struggles firmly behind them with a crushing 6–0 win over Qarabag to book their place in the Champions League last 16. That emphatic result saw the Reds end the league phase in third position, sparing them the uncertainty of a play-off and sending them straight through to the knockout rounds. Alexis Mac Allister was central to the demolition, scoring twice as Liverpool’s attacking rhythm finally clicked again. Federico Chiesa added a late goal from the bench, rounding off a display that restored optimism around Anfield…
Reuniting with N’Golo Kanté on a short-term loan until the end of the season — with his wages split — feels like a no-brainer. The real issue is whether Chelsea have any serious interest, and if they do, they should move quickly. Even as he approaches 35, Kanté still boasts remarkable engine and intensity, along with the quality, pace, strength, and tenacity required to thrive in the Premier League. So where have these links come from? Reports suggest the former Chelsea midfielder could be available on a temporary basis this month, with Fenerbahçe monitoring his situation. However, that alone doesn’t…
Cole Palmer has been sidelined for Chelsea’s Sunday clash with Crystal Palace after a minor thigh problem continued to trouble the attacking midfielder. Chelsea named their starting line-up at 12:45pm, 75 minutes before the 2pm kickoff at Selhurst Park, and Palmer’s absence from the team sheet immediately raised eyebrows among fans and analysts. Instead of calling on his star playmaker, Liam Rosenior opted for a midfield trio of Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, with Estevao, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro leading the attack. As questions quickly spread across social media over Palmer’s omission, it was soon confirmed that…
Arne Slot cut an angry figure at full-time as Liverpool slipped to a dramatic 3-2 defeat away at Bournemouth, with the final whistle once again exposing the Reds’ ongoing problems in closing out matches. Liverpool had shown resilience to fight back from two goals down. Virgil van Dijk reignited belief with a powerful header before Dominik Szoboszlai brought the scores level with a well-struck free kick, giving the impression that the reigning champions had done enough to leave the Vitality Stadium with at least a point. Those hopes were shattered deep into stoppage time. In the fifth minute of added…