Category: Europa League

Ibrahima Konate brought up Mo Salah and Sadio Mane as examples of players who obey the rules of Ramadan on matchdays, explaining his tendency to avoid fasting in such circumstances, as reported by BILD.

The Frenchman had responded to rumours linking him with an Anfield switch in the summer, to which he confirmed he had not been contacted by the Reds.

“I’ve already practiced it. I have been celebrating Ramadan for as long as I can remember,” the RB Leipzig star said (as translated by Google Translate).

“It’s not easy, but our cook Philipp helps me and Doudou [Amadou Haidara] with prepared meals. I try to go to bed around 11 p.m., get up around two or three at night to eat, and then go back to sleep.

“There are a lot of players, like Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane, who stick to the rules even on match days. That … Read the rest

Liverpool-linked Villarreal star Pau Torres should only go to either Real Madrid or Barcelona if he leaves the La Liga outfit in the summer, according to his manager, Unai Emery, as reported by Radio Marca (via the Echo).

With Jurgen Klopp’s men having endured a harsh fall from grace following a spate of injuries racked up in the centre-half position, the side is considered likely to invest in at least one new quality defender in the upcoming window.

“Pau Torres? Double (the pride), because he’s also from here,” the former Arsenal boss said. “If he leaves here, he has to go to Real Madrid or Barcelona.

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The centre-back comes with a £55m release-clause attached, meaning that the Reds would have to fork out a considerably higher fee for the 24-year-old than for the likes … Read the rest

Jamie Carragher’s declaration that Liverpool would be the best destination for Erling Haaland in the summer led to an argument between the former Liverpool defender and Micah Richards in the CBS Sports studio.

The ex-Man City star questioned the 43-year-old’s promise of Champions League nights, with the Reds still adrift of the top four spots at the time of writing.

Scoring 33 goals in all competitions this term, the Borussia Dortmund star is thought to be in high demand from Europe’s elite ahead of the impending transfer window.

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While Liverpool are considered more than likely to bring in a new forward come the season end, we’re somewhat doubtful that the club will cough up over £100m for the talented striker.

That being said, were we to receive the kind of financial backing necessary to … Read the rest

Liverpool have released a statement in response to the damaging of the Real Madrid team bus as it drove into Anfield, as reported by BBC Sport.

A window was shattered, with footage circulating on social media showing staff clearing broken glass from the bus itself prior to the impending clash between the two sides in the Champions League quarter-finals.

“We condemn unequivocally the actions that led to Real Madrid’s team bus being damaged during its arrival to Anfield this evening,” a spokesperson for the club said.

“It is totally unacceptable and shameful behaviour of a few individuals.

“We sincerely apologise to our visitors for any distress caused.

“We will work together with Merseyside Police to establish the facts and identify those responsible.”

The Spanish giants were greeted by supporters in the streets, with it being reported that some objects had been thrown while the vehicle travelled to the Reds’ stadium.… Read the rest

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wasn’t messing around in his press conference ahead of his side’s Champions League second leg tie with Real Madrid.

The German told journalists that only negativity can come from speaking to the media before games and the Reds will do their talking on the pitch at Anfield.

Take a look at James Pearce’s tweet below for Klopp’s full quote.

Klopp: "The only way a press conference can be influential is in a negative way. I'm already completely in the mood for this game. Whatever we want in this tie we have to show tomorrow night on the pitch, not here."

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 13, 2021

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