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Federico Chiesa has been catching the eye alongside Liverpool’s youngsters, but an Alexis Mac Allister injury will worry Reds supporters. Today’s Main LFC Headline Chiesa is on Merseyside instead of representing Italy this week, in order to be as sharp as possible ahead of the return of domestic action. On Thursday, he trained alongside fellow new Liverpool signing Rio Ngumoha and other youngsters, and U21s coach Barry Lewtas felt it was a great experience for the youth players. Finish, Fede ??? pic.twitter.com/AQcXWFDZQZ — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 5, 2024 “Obviously you can see from the quality of his career so...

Federico Chiesa has been catching the eye alongside Liverpool’s youngsters, but an Alexis Mac Allister injury will worry Reds supporters. Today’s Main LFC Headline Chiesa is on Merseyside instead of representing Italy this week, in order to be as sharp as possible ahead of the return of domestic action. On Thursday, he trained alongside fellow new Liverpool signing Rio Ngumoha and other youngsters, and U21s coach Barry Lewtas felt it was a great experience for the youth players. Finish, Fede ??? pic.twitter.com/AQcXWFDZQZ — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 5, 2024 “Obviously you can see from the quality of his career so far, this is why he’s at one of the best clubs in the world,” Lewtas told the club’s official website. “His professionalism and his quality was really good. “It obviously just gives our boys a little bit of a chance to play against someone of that quality [and] it’s a really good learning opportunity for them.” The Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on September 14 represents a chance for Chiesa to make his Liverpool debut – good luck replacing Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, mind! Read more here Today’s Liverpool FC News Mac Allister scored and picked up a knock in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Chile overnight. Slot will be keeping his fingers crossed, like the rest of us! More from This Is Anfield Elsewhere in the football world today Levi Colwill and Jack Grealish are expected to start for England against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening. Surely Lee Carsley picks Trent, too? (The Athletic) Steven Bergwijn has slammed Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, saying “I won’t play for someone who portrays me like he has done in the media.” The Dutch squad love a good fall-out! (BBC Sport) San Marino got their first competitive win ever on Thursday night, with their 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein also their first win in any capacity since 2004! Liverpool FC: On this day On this day in 1985, Liverpool signed Steve McMahon for £350,000 from Aston Villa, in what was Kenny Dalglish’s first signing as manager. In the decades since, the Englishman has become underrated, but he was an influential player during a wonderful spell in the 1980s. McMahon coupled strong tackling with technical ability, and he went on to score 50 goals in 277 appearances from the middle of the park. There was also the small matter of three First Division titles and two FA Cups, and the midfield unit made up of himself, John Barnes, Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton was legendary. Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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Jarell Quansah has shown impressive maturity in his response to being subbed at half time in Liverpool’s opening game of the season, saying that it has given him a “kick up the backside.” The 21-year-old has spoken about the substitution vs. Ipswich for the first time this week while on international duty with England Under-21s, saying that he was initially disappointed but talks with Arne Slot it has given him new focus ahead of the season. While Quansah wasn’t particularly poor in the opening 45 minutes, Slot sought an improvement in the team’s ability to win aerial duels and brought...

Jarell Quansah has shown impressive maturity in his response to being subbed at half time in Liverpool’s opening game of the season, saying that it has given him a “kick up the backside.” The 21-year-old has spoken about the substitution vs. Ipswich for the first time this week while on international duty with England Under-21s, saying that he was initially disappointed but talks with Arne Slot it has given him new focus ahead of the season. While Quansah wasn’t particularly poor in the opening 45 minutes, Slot sought an improvement in the team’s ability to win aerial duels and brought on Ibrahima Konate – who has started the two games since. Speaking to media, including the Standard, Quansah explained: “It’s a long season, I have the whole season to prove myself. “It’s given me a kick up the backside, you could say. I’ll keep grafting on the training pitch and that’s all it is. “It’s never a nice feeling as a footballer to be subbed off at half time but at the end of the day it was the gaffer’s decision but it was the right one.” Talks with Arne Slot and learning from Van Dijk Thankfully, though disappointed at first, Quansah has reacted positively to the incident, with Slot saying: “I spoke to him (Quansha) immediately after the game, spoke to him the day after on Sunday and at the end of that conversation he asked if he could train.” Now, speaking during a week in which he was awarded man of the match for England U21s against Northern Ireland U21s, Quansah added: “I can only focus on myself, improve myself, kick forward and move on to the next game.” As a young defender of a similar style, learning from Virgil van Dijk will have undoubtedly helped Quansah’s progression. “The way Virgil talks you through the game, I’ve never heard anyone like it,” Quansah explained. “He might annoy us at times but it’s all for the greater good. “With all the experience he has and the situations he’s been in, it’s only fair that he can share his knowledge so we can be the best players we can. “I’ll have to be one of the best centre-halves in Europe if I’m starting (for Liverpool). [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73jZf7wcO6Q[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73jZf7wcO6Q[/embed] “It’s always been the goal since I was young, I’ve always wanted to be the best in the world in my position and so I’m striving for that and it doesn’t matter how long it takes, I’m not going to get too disheartened if it’s not 2026 (World Cup). “I know what I need to do and hopefully I keep improving. The more and more games I play, it will come and it’s about taking that opportunity.” The form Quansah showed last season proved he has the potential to be a defender who not only does a job but actively makes Liverpool better in the long term. While life under Slot may not have gotten off to a brilliant start on a personal level, the Reds’ young centre-half has shown he has the mentality and talent to go far in the game. Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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Giorgi Mamardashvili may not officially be a Liverpool player until next summer, but he is already catching our attention after leading celebrations following Georgia’s Nations League win. The club signed Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth £29 million, though he will remain with Valencia until next summer when he makes his switch official. The 23-year-old is a prime example of future-proofing the Reds’ goalkeeping department, with the Georgian an exciting talent with experience at club and international level. On Saturday, the Valencia goalkeeper started his 22nd game for his country in their Nations League meeting with Czechia – playing...

Giorgi Mamardashvili may not officially be a Liverpool player until next summer, but he is already catching our attention after leading celebrations following Georgia’s Nations League win. The club signed Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth £29 million, though he will remain with Valencia until next summer when he makes his switch official. The 23-year-old is a prime example of future-proofing the Reds’ goalkeeping department, with the Georgian an exciting talent with experience at club and international level. On Saturday, the Valencia goalkeeper started his 22nd game for his country in their Nations League meeting with Czechia – playing a key role in their 4-1 victory. GIORGI MAMARDASHVILI se ha subido a la grada para celebrar la victoria como si fuera un aficionado más. ES EL MEJOR ? ? nakrebi pic.twitter.com/aHdkmnf9sr — FansValenciaCF ? (@FansValenciacf) September 7, 2024 And Liverpool fans were given a glimpse into his character as he jumped into the stands at the end of the match to join in on the celebrations, which included taking control of the megaphone. He led Georgian ultras as his team-mates watched and joined in from the pitch – and it is not the first time he has embraced what it means to win with his country. Georgia scored the first four goals of the game across a spell of just 33 minutes, with Czechia notching a late consolation to deny Mamardashvili a clean sheet. The 23-year-old finished his match with four saves from an xGOT faced of 1.85, and it continues his impressive form on the international stage after catching the eye at the Euros. ??Mamardashvili leading the Georgian ultras to celebrate the victory over Czechia! A leader of a man!? ?Nakrebi pic.twitter.com/G0Zg0kZoQb — Georgian Footy (@GeorgianFooty) September 7, 2024 Spain were the team responsible for Georgia’s exit in the round of 16, but Mamardashvili still walked away from the tournament with the most saves per 90 minutes (7.5) and goals prevented (4.7). And from his celebrations on Saturday, we clearly have another passionate character joining the squad, which we don’t mind one bit! It will be interesting to see what else he gets up to as the season goes on for club and country. Speaking on his signing, Arne Slot said: “Mamardashvili is, I think, one of the examples of what this club did very good in the past as well, [signing for the] future, long-term future of the club,” he explained. “That’s why we signed him.” Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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LFC fan and award-winning comedian John Bishop has signed up to take part in this year’s Kip on the Kop event at Anfield, to help raise awareness and funds for homelessness across the Liverpool City Region. The event will take place on Saturday October 12 and the funds raised will go towards supporting LFC Foundation’s Global Works programme, as well as Liverpool Homeless FC. The Global Works programme provides sport-based employability sessions and mentoring for young people who have experienced homelessness, while Liverpool Homeless FC was founded for people affected by homelessness across the region. It provides footballing opportunities focussed...

LFC fan and award-winning comedian John Bishop has signed up to take part in this year’s Kip on the Kop event at Anfield, to help raise awareness and funds for homelessness across the Liverpool City Region. The event will take place on Saturday October 12 and the funds raised will go towards supporting LFC Foundation’s Global Works programme, as well as Liverpool Homeless FC. The Global Works programme provides sport-based employability sessions and mentoring for young people who have experienced homelessness, while Liverpool Homeless FC was founded for people affected by homelessness across the region. It provides footballing opportunities focussed on inclusion, fun and helping to move lives forward. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRzlmovWXBo[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRzlmovWXBo[/embed] John, who is an ambassador for Liverpool Homeless FC, will be joining fellow LFC fans in swapping his bed for a sleeping bag and taking part in the unique opportunity to spend the night on the Kop. On taking part in the event, he said: “I’m really looking forward to taking part in the Kip on the Kop this year, I know last year’s event was a huge success and it will be a special night to be involved in to help to raise vital awareness and funds for two very worthy causes. “Both Liverpool Homeless FC and the LFC Foundation are doing fantastic work across our city and I would encourage as many people as possible to take part and help us to make a real difference to those who need it most.” Matt Parish, LFC Foundation CEO, added: “It’s fantastic to have John’s support once again and even more so that he’s taking part this year. “Last year’s event was a special occasion, and we are hoping it can be even bigger and better this time around. “We raised a fantastic amount which has already made a tangible difference and hopefully we can build on that even further this year.” If you wish to register for the event or find out more, you can do so by clicking here. Please note that you must be aged 16 and over to take part, and those aged under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. It is free to register however those taking part are asked to commit to raising a minimum of £250 in donations which will be shared between LFC Foundation’s Global Works programme and Liverpool Homeless FC. Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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Legendary Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has died aged 86 after dealing with Alzheimer’s in recent years. Yeats passed away on Friday night and Liverpool have announced that flags across club sites will be lowered to half-mast on Saturday as a mark of respect. The club also said: “The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Ron’s wife, Ann, all of his family and his friends at this incredibly sad time.” Yeats signed for Liverpool from Dundee United in 1961 and was a key man in Bill Shankly‘s revolution that took the Reds from the second division almost to the top...

Legendary Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has died aged 86 after dealing with Alzheimer’s in recent years. Yeats passed away on Friday night and Liverpool have announced that flags across club sites will be lowered to half-mast on Saturday as a mark of respect. The club also said: “The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Ron’s wife, Ann, all of his family and his friends at this incredibly sad time.” Yeats signed for Liverpool from Dundee United in 1961 and was a key man in Bill Shankly‘s revolution that took the Reds from the second division almost to the top of European football. Such was Yeats’ instant impact on the team in defence, he was made captain within months and first wore the armband on Boxing Day, 1961, against Rotherham. By 1964, Liverpool were champions of the first division and ready to play in Europe. The following season, Yeats played every minute in the Reds’ run to the European Cup semi-finals, where they beat Internazionale on a memorable night at Anfield before losing the second leg in controversial circumstances. A week earlier, however, came one of Liverpool’s most historic days when they won their first-ever FA Cup, beating Leeds 2-1 in the final. Yeats was the man to proudly lift the trophy at Wembley before returning to the balcony of Liverpool Town Hall to show off the silverware to over 250,000 adoring fans in the city centre. As a 6’2″ centre-half, Yeats was integral to the club throughout the 1960s as he and his manager helped build the Liverpool we know today. Shankly famously said of Yeats: “Walk around him. He’s a colossus.” Despite his height and presence, Yeats was known as a down-to-earth, friendly man, showcased once when he told the Queen as he went to receive the FA Cup, “I’m absolutely knackered!” Such is Yeats’ significance in the history of Liverpool, we can even thank him in part for the kit the team wears today. Until 1964, Liverpool wore white shorts. Fellow Scot and teammate Ian St John recalled in his autobiography how “Shankly thought the (new) colour scheme would carry psychological impact – red for danger, red for power. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydBpLRUe-1o[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydBpLRUe-1o[/embed] “He came into the dressing room one day and threw a pair of red shorts to Ronnie Yeats. ‘Get into those shorts and let’s see how you look,’ he said. “‘Christ, Ronnie, you look awesome, terrifying. You look 7ft tall’.” That is just one of several stories telling of how deeply ingrained Yeats is into Liverpool’s history. He will be forever remembered as a superb centre-half and perhaps the first great captain of this football club we love. Rest in peace, Ron Yeats. Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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Liverpool offloaded several senior and youth players over the summer and added just one new player to the dressing room, so how does Arne Slot‘s squad depth compare? The Reds bid farewell to Joel Matip, Thiago and Bobby Clark from last season’s squad, while the likes of Stefan Bajcetic and Ben Doak were sent out on loan. Federico Chiesa, meanwhile, represented the sole signing under the club’s new sporting director Richard Hughes after Martin Zubimendi turned his back on a switch to Anfield. As ever, there has been plenty of scrutiny over how Liverpool failed to address their glaring needs...

Liverpool offloaded several senior and youth players over the summer and added just one new player to the dressing room, so how does Arne Slot‘s squad depth compare? The Reds bid farewell to Joel Matip, Thiago and Bobby Clark from last season’s squad, while the likes of Stefan Bajcetic and Ben Doak were sent out on loan. Federico Chiesa, meanwhile, represented the sole signing under the club’s new sporting director Richard Hughes after Martin Zubimendi turned his back on a switch to Anfield. As ever, there has been plenty of scrutiny over how Liverpool failed to address their glaring needs all the while adding the luxury of a sixth forward and future-proofing the goalkeeping department. With four competitions on the agenda, including a Champions League campaign with more games than ever, can Liverpool’s squad stand up to the demands for the next eight months? Here, we can visualise Liverpool’s squad depth: Goalkeepers: 3Defenders: 8Midfielders: 6Forwards: 6 As you can see, Slot could name two strong XIs with the players he has at his disposal, and it must also be noted that there is more versatility across the squad than what the graphic shows. But in the pursuit of keeping it simple, we want to highlight who is currently considered first-choice and who is waiting on the wings for rotation and when injuries strike (we’re hoping they don’t). Seeing as though it was the focus of the summer, your eye is immediately drawn to defensive midfield, where Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo sit – not quite the depth we had hoped for. And we cannot be surprised if we see Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones turned to by Slot at No. 6, his flexibility with the Argentine at Old Trafford showed it will not be rigid all season long. Further up the pitch, the addition of Chiesa gives Liverpool six options – what a luxury! – and there is plenty of flexibility there with every player capable of at least two attacking roles. With injuries having been at a minimum to start the season, we can look at Liverpool’s depth with a level of positivity, but we know how quickly that can change as the season ramps up. Slot brought physical performance coach Ruben Peeters with him from Feyenoord, where player availability levels were above 90 percent – a figure we can only hope to get close to in 2024/25!   How do the Reds’ rivals compare? Liverpool have 23 first-team players named in their squad, which sits perfectly between Man City and Arsenal: Man City Players in first team squad: 24 Goalkeepers: 3Defenders: 6Midfielders: 7Forwards: 6 Although City’s club website would lead you to believe they have 12 midfielders and only one forward they, in fact, have seven and six respectively – on par with Liverpool. They’re stocked in defence with multiple options across the backline, but you can see what they were trying to get at, as Erling Haaland is their only recognised centre-forward. Arsenal Players in first team squad: 22 Goalkeepers: 2Defenders: 9Midfielders: 5Forwards: 6 The Gunners are not short on defenders, that is for sure. However, Bukayo Saka is their only real option on the right wing – it was similar for the Reds before Chiesa’s arrival. Mikel Arteta was lucky with injuries last season, but with only five midfielders, any issues could spell real trouble for them. As for the squad sizes of others, Chelsea, unsurprisingly, currently have 30, Tottenham 26 and Man United 27, Aston Villa have 25 and Newcastle have 31. Finally, as per Transfermarkt, the Reds have the joint-second smallest squad in the Premier League and have an average age of 25.9 years, which is the ninth-oldest across the division. It will be intriguing to see how Liverpool’s squad fare and compare across the full season! Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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Newly signed Liverpool midfielder Alvin Ayman made his unofficial debut on Friday, as the U18s sealed a 6-1 friendly win over the Robbie Fowler Academy. Ayman arrived on Merseyside from Wolves this summer, with the 16-year-old’s transfer finally completed last week after a lengthy review process. While fellow new arrival Rio Ngumoha – who joined from Chelsea this week – trained alongside Federico Chiesa as part of the U21s on Thursday, Ayman has begun life with the U18s. That saw the teenager start in a friendly clash with the Fowler Academy on Friday morning, doing so in central midfield. There...

Newly signed Liverpool midfielder Alvin Ayman made his unofficial debut on Friday, as the U18s sealed a 6-1 friendly win over the Robbie Fowler Academy. Ayman arrived on Merseyside from Wolves this summer, with the 16-year-old’s transfer finally completed last week after a lengthy review process. While fellow new arrival Rio Ngumoha – who joined from Chelsea this week – trained alongside Federico Chiesa as part of the U21s on Thursday, Ayman has begun life with the U18s. That saw the teenager start in a friendly clash with the Fowler Academy on Friday morning, doing so in central midfield. There had been confusion over Ayman’s natural role ahead of his move to Liverpool, having been deployed as a centre-back during his time at Wolves, but he is expected to settle as a midfielder. It was a bright debut from the youngster, with the U18s going 3-0 up early on through goals from Fola Onanuga, Joe Bradshaw and captain Lucas Pitt. Though the visitors grabbed a goal back before the break, two more from striker Josh Sonni-Lambie and another from attacker Kareem Ahmed sealed a 6-1 victory from the penalty spot. After a tough start to the campaign with four consecutive defeats, this will have been a much-needed boost for Liverpool’s U18s. The addition of Ayman is a major positive, particularly as coach Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has been lacking in midfield so far in losses to Derby, Middlesbrough, Arsenal and Man United. While he is slated to be fast-tracked through the ranks if he progresses as hoped, Ayman can add real quality to a group that also includes Onanuga, Ryan Cowley, Scofield Lonmeni and Joe Upton. Liverpool U18s are next in competitive action on September 14 with the visit of Blackburn to the AXA Training Centre. Ayman is likely to start that clash and could even be joined by Ngumoha, also 16, with the U21s not playing again until September 22. Source link - www.thisisanfield.com

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Bill Shankly famously invited journalists to take a walk around the “colossus” Ron Yeats such was his physical presence. But the impact the rugged Scottish central defender had extended beyond the bounds of his considerable frame as the man who was Liverpool captain for a decade wrote his place in the club’s history. Yeats, who has died at the age of 86, lifted the Reds’ first FA Cup in 1965, ignoring etiquette by telling the Queen he was “knackered” after an energy-sapping Wembley final win over Leeds. He was Liverpool’s longest-serving captain (417 matches) until he was surpassed by Steven...

Bill Shankly famously invited journalists to take a walk around the “colossus” Ron Yeats such was his physical presence. But the impact the rugged Scottish central defender had extended beyond the bounds of his considerable frame as the man who was Liverpool captain for a decade wrote his place in the club’s history. Yeats, who has died at the age of 86, lifted the Reds’ first FA Cup in 1965, ignoring etiquette by telling the Queen he was “knackered” after an energy-sapping Wembley final win over Leeds. He was Liverpool’s longest-serving captain (417 matches) until he was surpassed by Steven Gerrard, winning two league titles in a 10-year career at the club. Yeats’ life experiences shaped the footballer he became and it was no surprise to see him become a leader of men at Anfield. Born in Aberdeen in 1937, the childhood home was bombed during the Second World War and they lost everything. Growing up with his two brothers and sister he played football in those bomb craters and on the dirt roads of his home town but he owed much to his Causewayend Primary teacher Miss Allen who spotted his potential and got him into the school team. After leaving school at 15 he trained as a mason but when his uncle’s firm went bust he followed his father to the slaughterhouse, making £4 15 shillings a week (£4.75), with its 3am starts. When he was 17 he was picked to play for Scotland Under-19s against England, Wales and Ireland and soon two representatives from Celtic contacted him telling him not to sign for anyone else before he heard from them. Weeks passed, hope faded and when Dundee United offered him a contract Aberdeen Lads’ Club got an £80 transfer fee and Yeats a £20 bonus. Yeats later learned the two Celtic scouts had been in a car accident, with one killed and the other severely injured. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydBpLRUe-1o[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydBpLRUe-1o[/embed] He continued to live in Aberdeen, 70 miles from his new club, and was still getting up at 3am on a Saturday to work at the slaughterhouse, slaughtering up to 12 animals before catching the 9.20am train to Dundee. So the approach from Liverpool four years later would come as a blessed relief. And Shankly worked his magic early on. “Shankly made me feel like a million dollars,” Yeats would recall. “We were coming down the M6, with vice-chairman Sidney Reaks, who had a Rolls Royce at the time, and me and Bill in the back. I was only 23 and didn’t know what to say. “Bill just turned round and said: ´Ron, I want you to captain the side. You will be my eyes, my ears and my voice on that pitch’, I thought to myself, ‘bloody hell’. “I did that for him, captain Liverpool, for 10 years. It was the best 10 years of my career and my life.” On his arrival at Anfield, Shankly told the waiting press: “Take a walk around my centre-half, gentlemen, he’s a colossus!’ Yeats, known as Rowdy by the Kop, helped steer the Reds out of Division Two in his first season and to the Division One title inside two years before that historic FA Cup win, forming a formidable partnership with Tommy Smith. “I was 6ft 2.5 inches and 14.5 stone so when I tackled someone he must have felt it. I wasn’t dirty as far as dirty is concerned. I used to make sure I was there or thereabouts,” said Yeats. “At that time we had these big centre forwards to play against. I always knew if there was going to be a battle I would win the battle. I wouldn’t come second to nobody.” Yeats played with Smith for seven seasons, adding: “We let the ball go past us, but never the ball and the man.” Incredibly he won just two Scotland caps and after 454 Liverpool appearances he left to be Tranmere’s player-manager for three years, followed by a brief spell in America in his late 30s before returning to Anfield in 1986 as chief scout, a role he held for two decades. He said his proudest achievement was signing Sami Hyypia, a centre-back and leader like himself. Alzheimer’s was to take hold in later life, with Yeats feeling the football of his era played its part.

“The football itself was incredibly heavy, especially when it was wet,” he said. “Most of the times you headed it you’d just think Jesus Christ! It’s almost impossible to imagine.” He was Shankly’s colossus, hewn from Aberdeen granite, but sadly even Yeats found an opponent whose progress he could not halt. Source link - www.thisisanfield.com