DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LIVERPOOL 10-1-1 · 1ST IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
10-1-1 · 1ST IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Jude Bellingham calls for 'more respect' for Jordan Henderson Jude Bellingham has hit out at “some of the rubbish that was said” about Jordan Henderson starting for England at the 2022 World Cup and has...
Jordan Henderson - Scores goal against Senegal Henderson scored a goal, made a block and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Senegal in the Round of 16.
Impact Henderson opened the scoring Sunday with his first ever World Cup goal coming from a Jude Bellingham cross. He has started in England's last two matches and it seems like he has taken over from Mason Mount as the final midfielder alongside Bellingham and Declan Rice moving forward.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fabinho - Wins two tackles against Cameroon Fabinho made two clearances, an interception and won two of three tackles in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Cameroon.
Impact Fabinho started in the group stage finale Friday as Brazil's qualification to the knockout rounds had already been secured. He is likely to return to the bench in favor of Casemiro in the Round of 16, though he could get more playing time if manager Tite opts for more defensive solidity in midfield for the knockout rounds.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diogo Jota - Unlikely to return until February Jota (calf) is expected to join his teammates for a winter training camp in Dubai but still isn't expected to be fit until February, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.
Impact Jota suffered a serious calf injury in mid-October that quickly ruled him out of the World Cup and now there's a clearer picture on when he might return. As Luis Diaz (knee) could return by the end of December, all is not lost until Jota is back.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Matip - Recovers fitness Matip (calf) regained enough fitness to be at full speed for his club's winter training camp in Dubai, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.
Impact Matip returns from an injury picked up in early-October, just as Luis Diaz has been able to do following his knee injury. He will compete with Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez for starts alongside Virgil van Dijk when the league resumes in late-December.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Naby Keita - Back in training Keita (strain) has returned to fitness in time for his club's midseason trip to Dubai, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.
Impact Keita has yet to play this season but the World Cup break offered him a chance to get up to full speed. Not picking up another injury and playing when the league resumes is another task, but for now Keita should be able to contribute in a reserve capacity by late-December.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Diaz - Set to return to training Diaz (knee) is set to return to training during his team's winter camp in Dubai, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.
Impact Diaz will be good news for the second half of the season as he's made good progress since suffering a bad knee injury in early-October. He scored four goals and logged two assists in 11 league and UCL appearances before the injury, so he'll expect to be the starting left-winger when he's cleared for competitive matches.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Virgil Van Dijk - Busy in win van Dijk made four clearances and three blocks, as well as one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against USA.
Impact van Dijk did well to clean up the US attacks whenever they got forward but was denied a clean sheet by what can only be described as a lucky Haji Wright goal. One of the top defenders in the world van Dijk will need to be at his best against Argentina or Australia in the quarter final.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Alexander-Arnold heaps praise on 'underrated' Marcus Rashford after World Cup heroics Trent Alexander-Arnold has praised ‘match-winner’ Marcus Rashford ahead of England vs Senegal.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Who is the Netherlands best player? Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk among World Cup stars As the USA prepares to take on the Netherlands, The Sporting News looks at the Dutch players who will be the most dangerous across the pitch
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Trent Alexander-Arnold hits back at 'lazy' criticism of his defending Trent Alexander-Arnold responds to criticism of his defending.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Virgil Van Dijk - Wins four aerials for shutout win Van Dijk held a clean sheet and hauled in four aerials won and four clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Qatar.
Impact Van Dijk was a rock in the back holding his second clean sheet in three matches. The Dutch have merely allowed one goal thus far and the defender has also added 13 clearances but the USA won't an easy challenge in the Round of 16.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ibrahima Konate - Two starts Konate made two starts and played 195 minutes during the World Cup group stage.
Impact Konate saw playing time in the opener against Australia and in the finale against Tunisia. France have rotated frequently but Konate has a chance to play during the knockout stage, and even make starts. Konate was wildly productive during the finale against Tunisia making 11 tackles and four clearances.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Alexander-Arnold - Makes single appearance Alexander-Arnold made one appearance off the bench during the World Cup group stage.
Impact Alexander-Arnold played just 33 minutes in what amounted to garbage time during a 3-0 rout of Wales. Manager Gareth Southgate clearly doesn't trust Alexander-Arnold, despite him being one of the most singularly talented players in the world. While that may frustrate fantasy managers Kieran Trippier, despite his awful World Cup form, is also an impressive option at right-back for the Three Lions.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alisson - Keeps another FWC clean sheet Alisson made zero saves and kept a clean sheet during Monday's 1-0 win over Switzerland.
Impact Alisson was once again largely helped by his defensive line as the opposition failed to have a single shot on goal during the entire match. The goalkeeper showed his usual safety on aerial plays but, with Brazil dominating most of the time, he's still to be really tested on this tournament. Up next for his side is Friday's clash against Cameroon but, with Brazil already qualified, Ederson could very well be given a chance to play.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Henderson - Creates chance in win Henderson won one of two tackles and created a chance in Tuesday's 3-0 victory against Wales.
Impact Henderson put in solid shift in midfield Tuesday as England took care of Wales, but he should return to the bench once again when the Round of 16 kicks off against Senegal.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea draws trip to Man City in FA Cup third round
For Chelsea to reach a fourth consecutive FA Cup final, it will have to go through Manchester City in the third roundNOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alisson - Starting versus Switzerland Alisson (illness) will feature in the starting XI against Switzerland on Monday.
Impact Alisson made zero saves in the opening match against Serbia but that didn't stop him from earning a clean sheet. The keeper may face more pressure from Switzerland, though he will be in contention for a second shutout.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
O'Neil appointed permanent manager at Bournemouth
Bournemouth has announced the appointment of Gary O’Neil as its manager on a permanent basisNOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why are Man United and Liverpool suddenly on the market?
English soccer’s two most storied teams are suddenly in playNOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alisson - Misses training with flu Alisson missed Sunday's training session with a case of the flu that's breaking out in the Brazilian team ahead of Monday's match against Switzerland, according to Raisa Simplicio...
Impact Alisson could now be a questionable pick for the second match of the group stage if his situation doesn't improve with little time to recover. If he ends up out of the lineup, another top-class goalkeeper is available with Manchester City's Ederson as a backup.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Virgil Van Dijk - Wins three aerials in 1-1 draw Van Dijk had one tackle (zero won), six clearances, and one interception in Friday's 1-1 tie versus Ecuador.
Impact Van Dijk also added two blocked shots, three aerials won and two fouls drawn in a terrific all around performance here despite failing to keep a shutout. He's already kept one clean sheet though and will have another favorable match up for one versus the inferior home side of Qatar in the group finale.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alisson - Keeps clean sheet against Serbia Alisson made zero saves and kept a clean sheet during Thursday's 2-0 win over Serbia.
Impact Alisson saw his side controlling the entire match and not letting the opposition put a single shot on target, but showed his usual safety on the few crosses sent into his box. The goalkeeper will try to keep another clean sheet during Monday's clash against Switzerland.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool sporting director who oversaw Darwin Nunez & Luis Diaz signings to leave club Liverpool will be on the hunt for a new sporting director ahead of next season as Julian Ward decides to leave the club.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Liverpool sporting director who oversaw Darwin Nunez & Luis Diaz signings to leave club Liverpool will be on the hunt for a new sporting director ahead of next season as Julian Ward decides to leave the club.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
