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REPORT: LIVERPOOL PREPARE “MONSTROUS” BID FOR “WORLD CLASS” MIDFIELDER

INTER MILAN ON HIGH ALERT
As the transfer window looms, the buzz around Nicolo Barella, Inter Milan’s dynamo in midfield, intensifies. Liverpool’s potential ‘monstrous’ bid has set the scene for a high-stakes drama. With Barella’s prowess and acclaim, including being named Serie A midfielder of the year twice, the Reds’ interest is more than justified.

KLOPP’S ADMIRATION AND BARELLA’S VALUE
Jurgen Klopp’s admiration for Barella isn’t new. His praises, sung back in 2022, underline the midfielder’s aggressive, technical, and enduring play style. Valued between €60m and €80m, Barella’s allure is evident. But with a contract until 2026, Inter Milan has a semblance of control – at least for now.

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Liverpool, alongside Newcastle and Chelsea, are reportedly keen on Barella, prompting Inter to consider swift contract negotiations. With the aim to extend his stay until 2028, Inter hopes to fortify their stance against Premier League riches. Yet, the shadow of Sandro Tonali’s move to Newcastle lingers, a reminder of the Premier League’s pulling power.

INTER’S PROACTIVE MEASURES
Understanding the gravity of the situation, Inter is poised to initiate early talks with Barella. The goal is clear: secure his future and quell the brewing storm. However, with Liverpool’s interest described as ‘great,’ the narrative is far from conclusive. Will Barella succumb to the allure of the Premier League, or will Inter manage to ward off Liverpool’s advances?

 

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS BY ANFIELD INDEX: NICOLO BARELLA’S COMPREHENSIVE MIDFIELD MASTERY
In the world of football, the midfield maestro is often the linchpin of the team’s success, and Nicolo Barella’s performance data from the last 365 days showcases exactly why. Credit to Fbref for providing a detailed statistical radar that encapsulates Barella’s contribution across various facets of the game. The chart reveals that Barella’s attacking metrics are particularly impressive. With total shots and assists scoring in the 78th and 59th percentiles respectively, he demonstrates a commendable forward thrust.

Barella’s ability to create plays is also noteworthy, with his shot-creating actions in the 92nd percentile. This highlights his vision and execution, making him a pivotal figure in orchestrating attacks. The combination of non-penalty goals and the expected goals (npxG) plus expected assists (xA) metric further underlines his effectiveness in the final third, placing him well above average compared to his midfield counterparts.

POSSESSION AND PASSING: CORE STRENGTHS
Delving into possession stats, Barella’s performance data is nothing short of stellar. His percentile ranking for progressive passes received indicates his integral role in his team’s buildup play. Moreover, an 88th percentile ranking for progressive carries suggests Barella’s proficiency in transitioning the ball under pressure, a key trait for any top-tier midfielder.

Pass completion and the sheer number of passes attempted place him in the 70th and 94th percentiles, underscoring his reliability and involvement in the team’s overall play. These figures not only speak to his technical skills but also to his tactical awareness and decision-making under duress.

DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTIONS COMPLETE THE PICTURE
Stats seldom tell the full story, but they do provide a glimpse into Barella’s defensive contributions. With interceptions and tackles in the 59th and 69th percentiles, he brings a balance to his game that complements his attacking flair. His ability to read the game and disrupt opposition plays makes him as valuable off the ball as he is on it.

However, there’s room for improvement in defensive actions like clearances and blocks, where Barella’s stats are relatively lower. Yet, it’s crucial to interpret these numbers in context; a midfielder’s defensive stats may vary depending on team tactics and the player’s specific role within the squad.

In summary, Nicolo Barella’s performance data and stats illustrate a player who embodies the modern midfield general—equally adept at breaking up plays as he is at catalysing them. His all-around game is a testament to his development and underscores his importance to both club and country.

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‘Ridiculous’… Micah Richards stunned by what £45m Liverpool player keeps doing every time he’s subbed on
Fri 29 December 2023 09:00
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Micah Richards can’t quite believe the goal-scoring efficiency of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota.

Jota made his return from injury this week and quickly went about making up for lost time. He may have only been on the pitch for a matter of minutes against Burnley on Tuesday, but he still got his goal.

It was the ninth strike of what has been a really productive season for the 27-year-old so far.

And speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards admitted that Jota’s ability to come off the bench and score is ‘getting ridiculous.’

“Liverpool create so much,” said the pundit, when asked how the Reds will cope without Mohamed Salah while he’s away at AFCON next month.

“The likes of Jota. Jota just comes on and scores every time now. It’s getting ridiculous! He’s become the new Solskjaer.”

Jota ready to plug Salah gap
The timing of Jota’s comeback couldn’t have been better for Liverpool. With Salah preparing to leave for a little while, the Reds’ forward line have been looking a little lean in the goals department.

Darwin Nunez finally ended his own drought on Tuesday and will feel all the better for it. But without Salah, there’s a legitimate question mark over where the goals will come from.

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With Jota now back, those doubts should be slightly less pronounced.

The £45m signing was hailed by Steve McManaman as Liverpool’s second-best forward after Salah ahead of Tuesday’s game. As if to underline the pundit’s point, Jota came on and almost immediately killed the game with a goal.

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Although he perhaps wasn’t at the start of the season, the Portugal international is surely now in Liverpool’s best XI.

Given his slightly dodgy fitness history, Jurgen Klopp will have to be wary of overplaying Jota. But with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo struggling to regularly find the net, the manager may not have much of a choice.

Throughout his time at Liverpool, Jota has often been overshadowed by bigger names in the forward line.

With Salah out of the picture for a little while though, now is the time for Diogo to truly make his mark. Prepare to be stunned further Micah, because our No.20 is only just getting started.

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Mikel Arteta makes another claim about the Liverpool game straight after Arsenal lose last night
Fri 29 December 2023 08:00
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta once again mentioned his team’s draw against Liverpool after losing to West Ham United last night.

The Gunners title credentials took a blow on Thursday as they were beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Straight after the game, pundits Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe suggested that the defeat meant Arsenal were now at-best third favourites for the Premier League title, below Manchester City and Liverpool.

That may be true, but Arteta’s team also generated enough chances to win the game against the Hammers. And speaking to that in his post-match press conference, the Spanish coach suggested that it had been the same scenario as at Anfield on Saturday.

“When the team generates that much normally you are going to win games and that’s the way we have done it,” explained the 41-year-old.

“Because as well against Brighton we generate so much, against Liverpool as well. But we score goals in different ways and we have to make another step in that area to win the game more comfortably for sure, because today the team deserves to win the game, there’s no question about that.”

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We’re not really sure we agree with Arteta here. Arsenal barely created anything of note against Liverpool last weekend.

The only chance that really comes to mind was the one Gabriel Martinelli put past the post when one-on-one with Alisson Becker.

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Otherwise, the Reds goalkeeper barely had anything meaningful to do at all. A colossal performance from Ibrahima Konate in particular largely kept the Gunners at bay.

So, while they may have been unlucky last night, it’s a little disingenuous for Arteta to lump the Liverpool game in with this one.

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The former Everton midfielder appears to be suggesting that his team have continuously dropped points despite dominating. That simply wasn’t the case at Anfield.

In fact, the best chance of the game fell Liverpool’s way. Had Trent Alexander-Arnold’s second-half effort fell just beneath the crossbar, Arsenal would have lost.

Given that they also got away with a pretty blatant handball in the box, it’s a bit rich for Arteta to suggest that their failure to win was merely down to a case of missing too many chances.

Either way, how and why Arsenal drop points doesn’t really matter for Liverpool. As long as they keep on dropping them. There’s a title to be won.

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Liverpool vs Newcastle: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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Liverpool could deepen Newcastle’s growing crisis at Anfield on New Year’s Day.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have finished the year of 2023 with another Premier League title challenge, albeit they may not always totally convince.

Still, they remain neck-and-neck with Arsenal and will fancy their chances of pouncing on a weakened Newcastle side.

Eddie Howe’s side have won just once on the road in the League all season and are looking short of ideas, particularly during their miserable defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day.

Here’s how to watch all the action.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Newcastle is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time on Monday 1 January, 2024.

Anfield in Liverpool will host.

Where to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 6.30pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on the Sky Go website or app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.

Liverpool vs Newcastle team news
Liverpool remain without Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Alexis Mac Allister, Kostas Tsimikas and Andy Robertson.

Joe Gomez filled in at left-back against Burnley and will likely continue there.

Newcastle’s injury crisis has eased of late with Sven Botman and Joelinton now available but they remain without a host of players including Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson, Jacob Murphy and Nick Pope.

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Newcastle have been so poor away from home that Liverpool must be licking their lips.

Liverpool to win 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results
Liverpool wins: 92

Draws: 44

Newcastle wins: 50

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Liverpool to win: 2/5

Draw: 15/4

Newcastle to win: 11/2

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I’m not sure I was even sober on my Liverpool debut but still feel harshly treated by Jurgen Klopp
Former Liverpool loanee Steven Caulker made just three appearances for the Reds during an emergency-loan spell at the club

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There were quite a few eyebrows raised by Liverpool supporters when the club announced the signing of Steven Caulker.

The defender joined the Reds on loan from Queens Park Rangers in January 2016, but made just three appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s side and was used as a makeshift striker before spending the remainder of the season representing the club’s under-23s.

His first three appearances for the Reds were as a late emergency striker, setting up a 95th-minute winner for Adam Lallana at Norwich City. He then played the full 90 minutes of the FA Cup fourth-round tie against West Ham, and apart from two occasions as an unused substitute, he never featured again.

Caulker, who celebrates his 32nd birthday today, would go on to play for Dundee, Alanyaspor, Fenerbahce, Gaziantep, Fatih Karagumruk, Wigan Athletic before joining Malaga City Academy as player-manager earlier this month.

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But speaking to the Guardian back in April 2017, Caulker bravely revealed how his Liverpool career was cut short after he was forced to enter rehab. The former Tottenham Hotspur man detailed how he was admitted into rehab after a string of drunk and disorderly offences and also told of how he has battled with depression for much of his career.

He said: “I’ve sat here for years hating myself and never understood why I couldn’t just be like everyone else. This year was almost the end. I felt for large periods there was no light at the end of the tunnel.”

Before he added: “Sometimes I’d be sat there with the police and my lawyer, watching the CCTV footage of what I’d done, and I didn’t recognise myself.

“I couldn’t believe the person I was. It’s so hard to accept I could be like that. In Liverpool, I was waking up in the middle of the night, throwing up. People were blackmailing me, club owners, and bouncers: ‘Pay money or we’ll sell this story on you.’

“And I had no idea what I’d even done on those blackouts. I eventually told the club I could not function and needed to go back into rehab.”

In a separate interview with FourFourTwo in the same year, Caulker revealed: “I was really low. The cycle of gambling, drinking, and self-loathing was supposed to numb the pain, but it only made things worse.

“At the time, I thought I was at rock bottom. I was wrong. After a couple of months, I knocked on Jurgen Klopp’s door and said, “I don’t feel like I’m good enough – what do I need to do to improve?

“He gave me some suggestions for the gym, but I was mostly playing for the under-23s, and that rejection was difficult to handle.

“In a dark place, I didn’t feel like I could train and fulfil my duties, so I decided it was time for rehab. That was extremely hard, because I’d been given such a massive opportunity at Liverpool.”

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Speaking on the Under The Cosh podcast earlier this year, Caulker admitted that he wasn’t sure if he was ‘even sober’ when making his debut for the club against Arsenal.

“Monday I signed, Tuesday I trained and then Wednesday was the game,” he revealed. “I was sh***** myself and thought, ‘I’m gonna start here’ because they had seven centre-halves out injured.

“And I was thinking, ‘Oh my god, I’m going to start. Am I even sober? How the f*** am I going to do this?’ I was panicking. That train journey up, I was panicking because I hadn’t been taking care of myself, I was a mess. I was worried.

‘I don’t know who played centre-half, I can’t remember, but [Klopp] put someone else in [Toure and Sakho]. He said to me, ‘Come get warm’, but we were losing 3-2. He said, ‘No, you’re coming on. I’m going to put you up front’.

“I was like, ‘What’. I didn’t get time to ask him and we ended up getting the equaliser and after the game he just came over high-fiving me [and saying] that, ‘They all think you’re crazy until it works’.

“It’s true. I was just sat there in the changing room for ages thinking what has just happened. My dad was there to see it as well, a beautiful moment and that’s special. No one can take that from you.”

Caulker also claimed on the podcast that he was not fairly treated during his loan spell at Anfield. He believes Klopp formed a false impression of him after declaring himself unavailable to participate against West Ham United in an FA Cup tie.

He said: “Things did change for two months. I’ve gone there; it’s the chance of a lifetime. I was white-knuckling it.

“I didn’t know how to deal with my addiction (drink/gambling); I was somehow dealing with it because I wanted the opportunity. But the opportunity never came. I had a couple of run-outs up front, played one game as centre-halve, did alright, against West Ham.

“We then had the cup replay against West Ham and I’d done my back in; horrible spasms; I couldn’t get rid of it. The morning of the game, I’ve had to tell him I can’t play. I was due to start, but I said I actually can’t play.

“I was devastated, and from that moment on, he wrote me off. I think he wrote me off as one of those guys who didn’t want to play or who was scared to play. It couldn’t have been further from the truth.

“That was it; my moment was gone. As soon as that went, and I felt it go because then he started putting me in the U23s to play every week, I was like, ‘Nah, that’s not on.’ You see it all the time; the manager just goes, ‘You’re not for me; out you go; get down with the kids.'”

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British Asian man sues Liverpool FC over racial discrimination
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A British Asian man is suing Liverpool Football Club, claiming it racially discriminated against him by rejecting his application for a job in favour of someone less experienced.

Asad Farooq, 25, has a degree in stadium and event management, and has worked for Tottenham Hotspur and at the Qatar World Cup, but was not invited for an interview when he applied to Liverpool in November last year for a job in administration.

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The advertised role said the candidate would ideally “have experience of working in an elite sporting environment”, leading Farooq to believe he had a good chance of landing it.

However, he was subsequently told, in a message seen by the Guardian, that “the level of experience you demonstrated in your application was not as strong as the candidates that were taken forward for interview”.

After spotting that the person appointed to the role – according to their LinkedIn profile – had no football experience and just one full-time job since graduation, Farooq instructed Yunus Lunat, a lawyer who was the first Muslim to sit on the Football Association (FA) council and was ethnic minority representative on Liverpool’s official supporters’ committee.

Liverpool supporter Farooq, who lives in Birmingham, said: “As a south Asian, I’ve worked really hard to get my foot into the door and nobody seems to be giving me any opportunities.

“I’m more than capable of doing the [Liverpool] job. I’m not going to drop this, because they’re claiming that they are all about diversity, they’re claiming that they want south Asians to come into the football industry, but then they do these bad recruitment practices and don’t give us these opportunities.

“They’re talking about how they want to break down barriers but this is not breaking down barriers.”

Farooq said he has asked the club for its diversity statistics but it has refused to provide them.

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The only publicly available figures are in the FA’s 2022-23 Football Leadership Diversity Code report, which sets a target of 15% of new hires in senior leadership and in team operations roles to be black, Asian or mixed-heritage. Liverpool’s results for new hires were 0% and 9% respectively, compared with 9.1% and 11.2% across all 54 signed up clubs. In interview shortlists at Liverpool, 82% had at least one male black, Asian or mixed-heritage candidate and 68% had at least one female black, Asian or mixed-heritage candidate.

Liverpool’s website says it is “striving to lead the way when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)” and the club holds the Premier League’s highest honour for EDI.

The club declined to comment on Farooq’s case while proceedings are live or to provide diversity data to the Guardian. It is anticipated that it will try to get the case thrown out at an employment tribunal hearing in March.

Lunat said when he approached Liverpool on Farooq’s behalf the club gave a different reason for rejecting his application, claiming it was because of his salary demands.

Farooq said it later emerged that the person picked for the role that he unsuccessfully applied for was only temporary and had been replaced by someone else, although they were given another job within the club.

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Diogo Jota marked his return to Liverpool colours by scoring from the bench during his side’s 2-0 win over Burnley on Boxing Day.

In recent years, the 27-year-old has been hit with a spate of injuries that just haven’t allowed him to showcase his true worth to Liverpool fans.

But Paul Scholes thinks Diogo Jota is a ‘very important’ player for Jurgen Klopp and someone who can provide the goalscoring goods alongside, Mohamed Salah, as he told Premier League Productions (26/12/23 at 7:35 pm).

Whilst the Manchester United legend questions the goalscoring qualities of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez.

Diogo Jota’s record in Liverpool colours is there for all to see, it’s just the treatment room that has stood in his way of really exploding.

Since moving to Anfield from Wolves in a £41 million deal in 2020, he has scored 50 goals in 131 games in all competitions.

That’s pretty good going for a player who hasn’t started regularly, as well as playing second fiddle to the likes of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.

But Paul Scholes certainly appreciates the player and he spoke about him in glowing terms.

Diogo Jota’s importance to Liverpool
“He is (important),” said Scholes. “He chips in with a lot of goals and a lot of very important goals. It’s good coming on for the last 5-10 minutes for a cameo appearance.

“It’s a good goal (against Burnley). It’s not one he meant, but just hit it hard and low as you can, then hope it goes in.

“But he is a very important player for Liverpool. Not all of their front three chip in a lot. But he seems to be the one from Salah who does.”

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Diogo Jota – the best after Mohamed Salah?
There is no doubt that Salah is Liverpool’s undisputed number one and that will remain the case until he leaves.

But you need that quality behind your main man, in case he is injured, needs a breather or in the upcoming case, is off to Africa Cup of Nations duty in January.

This is where Jota’s return from injury has come at the right time because whilst Salah is doing his stuff for Egypt.

You could argue that the Portuguese star will become Liverpool’s most reliable goalscorer.

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