Amidst the joyous arrival of his new child, Ryan Gravenberch was a notable absentee from Liverpool's Community Shield squad. Manager Arne Slot confirmed the midfielder's understandable withdrawal from the match against Crystal Palace, prioritizing family during this special time
The minute's silence tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva had to be cut short at Wembley following disruption from the crowd.
Former Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant has thrown down the gauntlet to Newcastle United, sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool for £110 million ($148m) or risk a season of drama and disappointment. Pennant believes the Magpies are playing with fire by holding on to an unsettled striker, insisting a quick sale would end the saga and give Eddie Howe the funds to rebuild before the new campaign kicks off.
Hugo Ekitike's Anfield debut was pure magic! Arriving as a sensational £79m signing, the young striker wasted no time, finding the net just 228 seconds into his first match, sending Liverpool fans into a frenzy. His debut goal, a sublime curling effort into the bottom corner, has ignited hopes and dreams for what promises to be an electrifying career at the club
Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, finishing well clear of Michael Olise in the vote by sports journalists. The German midfielder’s triumph means Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite scoring 41 goals last season, missed out on a place in the top three entirely in a surprising snub for the England captain.
Newcastle United are set to miss out on yet another striker target as Spain international Samu Aghehowa appears intent on staying at Porto. The 21-year-old, who scored 27 goals last season, is focused on helping the Dragons win the title and improving his numbers, with local media insisting he’s not tempted by 'greed' or a Premier League switch.
Liverpool are set to hold fresh talks with Marc Guehi after the England man leads out Crystal Palace to face the Reds in the Community Shield at Wembley.
Manchester City’s midfield crisis has deepened as both Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic join Rodri on the injury list ahead of the Premier League season. Pep Guardiola confirmed that Kovacic could be sidelined until October with an achilles problem, leaving the champions scrambling for solutions in the No.6 role. Foden’s setback further adds to Guardiola’s early-season selection headache.
Some coaches are already under immense pressure and won't last long if their teams start poorly...
