The Kylian Mbappé-Liverpool transfer situation was not your normal ‘will they, won’t’ situation. Simply put, it’s because the majority of people think the answer, they won’t, is simple.
However, the transfer connection continues. The fact that Liverpool would have tried to sign Mbappé on more than one occasion is more or less common knowledge. More recently, the player explained in an interview with the Telegraph that negotiations took place ahead of his recent contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain.
Accordingly, the extraordinary possibility must be recognized. And now that Mbappé and PSG have recently been knocked out of the Champions League again, it might be time for him to pay attention to any transfer news.
Of course, Liverpool can’t be too cocky about PSG’s Champions League fate as Jurgen Klopp’s side could also be on the verge of being knocked out.
Bayern Munich’s slight elimination in the first round of the round of 16 is the norm, not the exception, so the Parisians cannot claim to have reached three of their last five finals. Real Madrid, one of the few sides to boast a better Champions League record, are the other suitor who have been frequently linked with Mbappé, which does not help Liverpool’s ongoing transfer ambitions. . But it looks like the French star will inevitably have to leave PSG soon for his career.
Moreover, Djibril Cissé persuaded Mbappé to consider Liverpool in a conversation with Lord Ping.
“I would love to see Kylian Mbappé play for Liverpool. I think the league and the game are ideal for him. See what Mo Salah is doing right now; he could achieve the same things. I would like to see Mbappé because elite clubs need elite players, but I am aware that many clubs want him.”
Without a doubt, Salah should be a major selling point for anyone looking ahead. Not only did the Egyptian win everything at Liverpool, but he’s greatly upgraded his reputation from a ‘flop’ to one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
Mbappé has never been called a failure. But the longer he waits to prove himself away from PSG and give himself a legitimate chance to win the Champions League, the more he will be seen as a wasted talent. He already seems to have lost the title of golden boy of the generation to Erling Haaland.
Suddenly, Mbappé will undoubtedly have to reassess his status at PSG after yet another elimination in the Champions League. If he does, maybe Cissé’s comments will give him pause.
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With Jurgen Klopp capable of using a ‘hidden weapon’, Virgil van Dijk joins an unusual attacking pair from Liverpool.
It could be a good time for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp to unleash their surprise ‘hidden weapon’ with Virgil van Dijk set to make a big impact soon. Penultimate weekend, future Premier League opponents Liverpool scored an odd goal. The prospect of beating leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium was a tough one for Bournemouth, but they came close after scoring the game’s opening goal in just nine seconds.
Surprisingly, the cherries scored from the start. They immediately stepped up the pitch and made an attacking move, with Philip Billing closing the game by scoring rather than just sabotaging the ball forward to open the game.
It was a big surprise and Bournemouth scored again in the game. This time the header came from a corner, but both goals against Arsenal were scored depending on whether or not the kick-off was considered a settled game.
Set-pieces could once again prove to be the deciding factor at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, with Liverpool hoping to build on their impressive 7-0 win over Manchester United with a win over Bournemouth, who are now 20th in the Premier League. .
Gary O’Neil’s defense hasn’t been strong this season, and above all he seems to have had a certain weakness in conceding goals. Jürgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk will no doubt be aware of this as they prepare his Reds squad for the weekend trip to the south coast.
Simply put, Bournemouth have conceded more set-piece goals than any other side in the Premier League. The Cherries are at the bottom of the table, far behind Aston Villa (12 goals conceded) and Nottingham Forest (10 goals conceded), with a total of 15 goals conceded on dead balls.
Bournemouth is by far the worst. By comparison, Liverpool have conceded just four goals from set pieces in the English top flight this season, putting them second to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, with West Ham United topping the list.
With Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté both standing over 1.9m tall and expected to start in the Reds defence, Klopp has the tools to challenge his rivals. Trent Alexander-Arnold often takes possession of corners and free-kicks, and Scouse’s technique is unrivaled when it comes to putting balls in the box for his teammates.
The only team in the division to score more goals from set pieces than Liverpool this term are Spurs, who hired Gianni Vio as a specialist last summer. Liverpool have scored eleven goals from set pieces this season. The Reds will have plenty of height as they try to spot Bournemouth’s weak spot, as Van Dijk, Konaté, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo are all on hand to receive passes in the penalty area.
Despite Klopp’s side’s reputation for exciting attacking moves and fluid play, Saturday’s result could ultimately hinge on set pieces. Van Dijk’s statement is not surprising.
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According to Thierry Henry Jude Bellingham ‘wants to play for Liverpool’ – ‘Everyone knows it’
Thierry Henry said ‘everyone knows’ Jude Bellingham wants to join Liverpool, with the worst kept secret of a summer transfer market.
Bellingham is expected to leave Dortmund at the end of the season and Liverpool, along with Man City and Real Madrid, are his main suitors.
The Mail’s Adrian Kajumba reported on Wednesday that there was “growing confidence” that the 19-year-old will end up at Anfield in the next transfer window.
There were suggestions that any deal would depend on the Reds qualifying for the Champions League, although others argued he would neglect short-term form in favor of the longer-term project.
In the eyes of some, it’s only a matter of time before Bellingham signs for Liverpool, and Henry expressed that belief on CBS Sports. The 45-year-old discussed the fate of Paris Saint-Germain and argued the Ligue 1 outfit should target young French players with an affinity for the club as he spoke to Dortmund’s No.22 .
“If you bring in Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram and players like that, they will love playing for Paris Saint-Germain,” he said.
“You know Bellingham wants to play for Liverpool. Everyone knows that, right?
Beside him in the studio, Jamie Carragher’s wide-eyed reaction was priceless when he replied, “I hope so!”
There is a clear feeling among the footballing elite that Bellingham would prefer a move to Liverpool over Real Madrid or Man City, with the focus on his role in the team.
In his report for the Mail, Kajumba adds that Man United and Chelsea are also interested despite their slim chances of signing the midfielder.
Dortmund, meanwhile, are targeting Eintracht Frankfurt’s Daichi Kamada, who will be a free agent this summer, as a likely replacement for Bellingham.
Bellingham has made 32 out of a possible 34 appearances for Dortmund this season, making 30 in the starting XI and four in the captain’s armband.
In those 32 appearances, he scored 10 goals and provided six assists, while representing England in every World Cup game – including a solid performance against Senegal in the round of 16.