Liverpool suffered their first league defeat under Roy Hodgson as Manchester City recorded an emphatic 3-0 triumph at Eastlands on Monday night. The Reds struggled to cope with a vibrant attacking display from the hosts throughout the contest and were ultimately undone by Gareth Barry's well crafted opener and a second-half double from Carlos Tevez. It leaves Hodgson still awaiting his first Barclays Premier League victory in the hot-seat and means his side will now have to bounce back in time for what promises to be a tough Europa League clash...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Juventus forward on Liverpool’s radar
David Trezeguet's agent claims Liverpool are interested in signing the Juventus forward. Reports in Italy claim Liverpool made an enquiry for Trezeguet after allowing Alberto Aquilani to join Juve on loan. Reds boss Roy Hodgson is keen to bolster his attacking options before the close of the transfer window and he is believed to be considering a swoop for French international Trezeguet. Trezeguet's future at Juve has been the subject of speculation...
Torres could start versus Manchester City
Roy Hodgson is pondering whether to give Fernando Torres his first start of the season at Eastlands tonight. Liverpool's No.9 gave an encouraging performance during his 45-minute outing in Thursday's 1-0 win over Trabzonspor at Anfield, and the boss admits he was impressed by his fitness. "I thought Fernando looked very good against Trabzonspor and he will be all the better for the 45 minutes. "He almost scored with his first...
Liverpool to swoop for PSV Eindhoven duo
Liverpool are ready to step up their attempts to make a double swoop for PSV Eindhoven pair Ola Toivonen and Carlos Salcido. Reds boss Roy Hodgson has been tracking the Mexican left-back and the Swedish striker, as he looks to plug the gaps in his squad. And last night Academy ambassador Kenny Dalglish flew to Holland to watch them in action at the Phillips Stadion, as PSV beat AZ Alkmaar 3-1. Salcido was an unused substitute but Toivonen played...
Alberto Aquilani to Juventus on a year loan deal
Liverpool's Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani is to join Juventus on a one-year loan, pending a medical. Aquilani will join The Old Lady for a year in a bid to gain regular first-team football after arriving from Roma a year ago to replace Real Madrid-bound Xabi Alonso for £20million. Aquilani, who has been capped 11 times by Italy, has made only 28 appearances for the Reds, scoring two goals in the process. Juventus have further boosted their squad by signing Serbia international striker Milos Krasic from CSKA Moscow in a deal which could...
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Weekend Links: Return of the Mojo, VIDEO FUNNY : SAF fails lie detector test, Marriage made in Wales for Cardiff and Craig Bellamy, Kenny Huang pulls out of Liverpool takeover bid, Gunners cruise, Hammers lose, refs snooze
I love weekend! Hope all of you have a great weekend. It’s a beautiful weekend for the Reds. Looking forward to the Monday night clash with Manchester City. Return of the Mojo… – Liverpool FC & Life The new campaign has finally started! Since the departure of Rafa Benitez and appointment of Roy Hodgson this has been one of the most anticipated starts to a season in a very long time. [Read more…] VIDEO FUNNY : SAF fails lie detector test – The Empire of the Kop [View here] Marriage made in Wales for Cardiff and Craig Bellamy...
Friday, August 20, 2010
Anfield flops set for loan exit
Aquilani has struggled to make an impact at Anfield since his £20million arrival from Roma last summer. The injury-hit playmaker has struggled to make an impact after coming to Anfield and discussions are under way for him to return to his home country. Aquilani was left out of Liverpool's squad for yesterday night's UEFA Europa League play-off against Trabzonspor and Hodgson admits he will probably be loaned out to a Serie A side. ...
Europa League: Liverpool 1-0 Trabzonspor First Leg Highlights
A Ryan Babel strike has given Liverpool a slender 1-0 advantage following the first leg of their Europa League play-off against Trabzonspor. The Holland international fired home on the stroke of half-time but the Reds were denied the comfort of a second goal after Joe Cole missed a penalty in front of the Kop. The scoreline keeps Liverpool as favourites to progress to the Europa League proper as Roy Hodgson tries to become only the second manager...
