LIVERPOOL NEWS

Thiago is a genius - but selling him would make sense for Liverpool The Spaniard does things no other player can do, but his injury record, contract situation and Klopp's new system are squeezing him out

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saudi Pro League hires Liverpool great Steven Gerrard to manage Al-Ettifaq

Saudi Arabia has landed another soccer icon after Liverpool great Steven Gerrard was hired as manager of Al-Ettifaq.

JULY 3, 2023

Liverpool, the box midfield - and where Szoboszlai fits The Hungarian's arrival gives a big clue that Jurgen Klopp's box midfield is here to stay. So how could they line up?

JULY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dominik Szoboszlai - Completes Liverpool move Szoboszlai signed a five-year contract with Liverpool after completing a move from Leipzig, Liverpool announced Sunday.

Impact Szoboszlai is the newest addition to a rebuilt Liverpool midfield, and the second major transfer the Reds have made, following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister. Szoboszlai scored 12 times and added 16 assists across two seasons with Leipzig after starting in the RB pipeline with Salzburg. Szoboszlai is the first truly creative midfielder Liverpool have planned with since the departure of Philippe Coutinho, as well as being a set-piece specialist. Depending on his role it's possible he could eat into the set-piece monopoly of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian - Extends contract with Liverpool Adrian has signed a one-year contract extension with Liverpool, the club announced Friday.

Impact Adrian has kept seven clean sheets in 26 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions since joining the club from West Ham in Summer 2019, including three shutouts in 14 Premier League games. The 36-year-old is returning for another campaign, but he's now the third-choice in goal behind Alisson and Caoimhin Kelleher and is unlikely to see too much playing time.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool's midfield rebuild: Could an expanded role await Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones or Stefan Bajcetic? | PFF News & Analysis | PFF A look at the performance of Liverpool's young trio in the Premier League last season

JUNE 29, 2023 • PFF.COM

Malta 0-4 England: Trent Alexander-Arnold stunner helps maintain perfect start to Euro 2024 Qualifying Match report as England ease to a 4-0 win over Malta in Euro 2024 Qualifying to stay top of Group C; Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a stunnin...

JUNE 16, 2023 • SKY.COM

James Milner joining Brighton after departure from Liverpool

James Milner is joining Brighton on a free transfer after his departure from Liverpool

JUNE 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alisson - Completes 14 league clean sheets Alisson made 45 starts in all competitions, recording 124 saves with 55 goals allowed and 17 clean sheets.

Impact Alisson had another great year in the net, however was six clean sheets off from his league total from last season. He had averaged about 2.5 saves per match, which is a 64% increase from last season. The keeper will enter his fifth year with the club as a starter, where he will look to challenge for the golden glove to add on to his two in the Premier League.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Gomez - Falls in depth chart Gomez made 15 starts in 21 Premier League starts, recording 47 clearances, 28 tackles (21 won) and 24 interceptions this season.

Impact Gomez started the season with 18 starts in his first 24 matches, but since had made just two starts. This was due to an undisclosed injury that dropped him in the depth chart to end the season. The defender will have to compete with Joel Matip on who will be the backup to Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Tsimikas - Remains as backup option Tsimikas ends the season totaling 13 starts in 26 appearances in all competitions, generating six assists on 129 crosses (33 accurate).

Impact Despite just a backup role, Tsimikas was able to produce when he got the chance to play, averaging about 5.8 crosses per match with a career high of assists. Andrew Robertson seems to continue to be the favorite to start and will continue to heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Matip - Loses starting role Matip made 12 starts in 14 appearances in the Premier League, recording a goal with 42 clearances, 21 interceptions and 15 tackles (eight won) this season.

Impact Matip fell out of favorite for starting center back, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate getting most of the starts. This had to do with early season injury woes while failing to return to full form since. The defender could see another year as a back up with one more year left on his contract.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Konate - Ends season as starter Konate made 17 starts in 18 appearances in the Premier League, recording 56 clearances, 38 tackles (26 won) and 26 interceptions.

Impact Konate had missed most of the first half with injuries, but ended the season with consistent starts, totaling 14 starts during his last 14 appearances while averaging about 2.7 clearances per match. The defender is set to return for his third season as the expected starter at center back alongside Virgil van Dijk.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10 most expensive transfers in soccer history: Is Kylian Mbappe next?

Mbappe is already on the list of the 10 most-expensive transfers in soccer history. Will he take over the No. 1 spot this summer?

JUNE 14, 2023

Virgil Van Dijk - Continues to lead defense Van Dijk concluded the season starting in all 40 matches played in all competitions, totaling three goals and one assist with 157 clearances and 20 blocks.

Impact Van Dijk finished his fifth season with the club as the leader of the defense yet again, averaging about 3.5 clearances per match. However, he only held 10 clean sheets fewer than his total from last season, which was his career high. The Dutchman will enter his sixth season as he is expected to keep up his form after a healthy 2022/23 season.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Carvalho - Makes three appearances in 2023 Carvalho made five starts in 17 appearances, totaling two goals on 15 shots (four on target) and 10 tackles (nine won).

Impact Carvalho had only made three appearances at the start of the new year, dropping in the depth chart to end the season. He will likely continue to keep a bench role with the midfield line already stacked heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey Elliott - Ends year with bench role Elliot had totaled 18 Premier League starts in 32 appearances, totaling a goal and two assists in 36 shots (12 on target) and 34 crosses (six accurate).

Impact Elliot had opportunities to start, however was used mostly as a bench role during his second season with the club. His role could be increased next campaign with the departure of James Milner, with midfielder expected be given more of a chance to play, but will likely not establish a starting role over Fabinho, Alexis Mac Allister, Jordon Henderson and Curtis Jones.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Henderson - Fails to score this season Henderson concludes the season with 27 starts in 39 appearances in all competitions, recording three assists on 47 crosses (15 won) and 39 tackles (25 won).

Impact Henderson failed to find a goal in the Premier League for the first time in his Liverpool career. His crosses and tackles have decreased from last season while coming off the bench for 12 league games with 23 starts. With the Alexis Mac Allister signing, the veteran captain could lineup with him and Fabino, with Curtis Jones also in the mix as an option to start for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Injury interrupts season Diaz ends the season with 11 Premier League starts in 17 appearances, totaling four goals and two assists on 27 shots (eight on target).

Impact Diaz had an upstanding start to the season, totaling four goals and two assists in all competitions while starting 10 of his first 11 matches. However, a long-term knee injury forced him to miss 6 months of the season, then struggled to regain his form from there. With Robert FIrmino leaving, Diaz can still maintain a starting role if he can rebuild his previous form, with Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota all options to make up the front line for Liverpool next season.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why MLS has never seen a player like Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is the most accomplished player to ever join MLS — but by how much? Here are 10 former MLS players that share Messi's icon stat...

JUNE 9, 2023

Manchester City, Inter Milan to meet in Champions League final

Despite contrasting club histories, Man City and Inter Milan will meet on an even playing field Saturday in the UCL final.

JUNE 8, 2023

Alexis Mac Allister - Completes move to Liverpool Mac Allister will stay in England after agreeing to a transfer to Liverpool from Brighton for a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee.

Impact Mac Allister joined the Premier League in 2019 with Brighton, making 70 starts in 98 league appearances while logging in 16 goals and five assists. A season where he won the World Cup with Argentina, the midfielder was the team leader in goals scored with 10 while averaging about 2.4 shots per match. He is expected to break into the starting midfield lineup alongside Fabinho and captain Jordan Henderson. Mac Allister will also be playing in a European competition for the first time in his career with Liverpool qualifying for the Europa League after finishing in fifth place.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Robertson - Ends another successful season Robertson missed the final match of the season because of a groin injury, but he still made it more than 2,500 minutes in league play for the fifth-straight season, totaling eight...

Impact Robertson's numbers the last two seasons have been similar in almost all facets, as a lot of his crosses are coming from corners taken. That doesn't figure to change going forward, but a possible new formation is something to note, as Robertson played a bit more conservative the final couple months of the season, rarely getting more than six crosses in a match and only managing one shot in his final 12 appearances.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Ends season injured Nunez missed the final three matches of the season with a toe injury after making 29 appearances in league play.

Impact It was a bit of an up-and-down campaign for Nunez, as he struggled for consistent minutes the final couple months even when healthy. Early on, he was known for taking tons of shots, but those eventually led to goals, as he had seven goals in a nine-match period across league and UCL play in October. With Mohamed Salah still around, consistent minutes are still a concern at the other two forward spots for Liverpool and for now, Nunez seems to be behind Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz on the depth chart when all are healthy.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'We have the platform to make a difference' - Adrian on football as a force for good: Adrian on using his fame to help others, fighting for Liverpool's number one spot, and how goalkeeping has changed...

JUNE 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM