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Virgil van Dijk shares stage with Calvin Harris for “crazy” birthday celebrations
July 9, 2023
Joanna Durkan
Virgil van Dijk turned 32 on Saturday and he celebrated in grand fashion alongside DJ Calvin Harris in Ibiza – a birthday bash he won’t soon forget.

Liverpool’s linchpin in defence is now the fourth-oldest member of Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, but he will be the first to tell you he has plenty of years left in his legs.

After an inconsistent season, like the majority of his Liverpool team-mates, Van Dijk has seized the opportunity the summer break provided and days before returning for pre-season, he had one final celebration.

It included Ibiza, Kevin De Bruyne and an invitation to the stage during Calvin Harris’ set – as ways to celebrate birthday No. 32, you could ask for few better.

The Dutchman was visibly delighted and overwhelmed by his introduction onto the stage on Friday night, saying it was “crazy” – and you can’t blame him.

 

The Liverpool squad have formed quite the bond with Harris since he acted as DJ for the trophy parade in 2022, with Harvey Elliott also pictured with him during the summer.

Van Dijk’s birthday celebrations come just days before his return for pre-season on Tuesday, where he will be joined by his fellow international team-mates after being handed an extra three days off.

Liverpool’s No. 4 will first undergo a number of fitness tests, including the lactate test, before the squad turn their attention to their Germany training camp.

From Tuesday on, Klopp should be without only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott after their U21 Euro triumph and the manager will have 33 days before he takes his team to Stamford Bridge for the league opener.

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Michael Edwards ‘In Utter Disbelief’ After Liverpool Defeat
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MATT SMITH
PUBLISHED 56 MINUTES AGO
Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd during the Manchester United versus Liverpool game as he watched on in disbelief.

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Liverpool’s new CEO Edwards watched in disbelief as Manchester United United beat them in FA Cup.
Despite the disappointment, Edwards remains focused on Liverpool’s overall success.
Edwards rejected the Manchester club and was spotted in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford.
Liverpool’s new CEO of football Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford as Jurgen Klopp’s men were defeated by Manchester United, and he could only look on in disbelief.

The Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup in extra time as Erik ten Hag’s side secured a late victory thanks to a goal from Amad Diallo. Edwards was watching on in the crowd as everything fell apart for the Merseyside club.

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Liverpool Chief Watches on in Disbelief
Liverpool supporters would have been expecting a victory at Old Trafford with United struggling to produce consistent performances this season. Klopp’s side were leading for the majority of the second half, but a late goal from Antony saw the game go to extra-time.

Harvey Elliot struck after 90 minutes and it looked as though Liverpool would be heading into the semi-final, but goals from Marcus Rashford and Diallo in the final few minutes earned the victory for United. According to the Guardian, new Liverpool CEO of football Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford, who is an adviser to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Edwards reportedly watched on in ‘utter disbelief’ and gave a ‘resigned smile’ as he tried to work out how the Merseyside outfit didn’t win the game.

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Stats

Man Utd

Liverpool

Possession

42%

28%

Shots

28

25

Shots on target

11

11

Big chances

5

1

Expected goals (xG)

3.93

2.25

Corners

5

8

Correct as of 18/03/2024

The report also mentions that Edwards rejected the opportunity to join the Manchester club, so it would have been interesting to hear the conversations taking place between the Southampton-born chief and Brailsford in the stands at Old Trafford. Edwards won’t be too concerned when it comes to looking at the bigger picture, with Liverpool having already won the Carabao Cup, competing for the league title, and into the latter stages of the Europa League.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Against Manchester United, Liverpool conceded four goals for the first time this season in all competitions.

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Journalist Ben Jacobs has recently told GIVEMESPORT that Edwards will help lead the acquisition of a second club for FSG as they look to go down a multi-club model. Edwards is set to take on a role which will be more than just the day-to-day running of Liverpool, with Richard Hughes coming in as a sporting director.

The Reds are certainly going down a different path, with supporters hoping it’s just as successful as their time under Klopp. The German manager was given a lot of control during his time in charge, but the Merseyside club are now going in a different direction.

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Michael Edwards saw 30-year-old Liverpool star really struggle vs Man Utd, he could be replaced
Mon 18 March 2024 11:00
Bence Bocsak
This was not a game for Liverpool to remember at Old Trafford. In Jurgen Klopp’s time there have been so many memorable games against Manchester United for Liverpool. However, this FA Cup defeat is one the Reds will want to forget.

Despite having control in the game, taking the lead twice, and creating plenty of chances, Liverpool never really played well in this match. The Reds never looked like they were going to run away victorious. And in the end, left United back into the game with some poor errors and individual mistakes.

One man in particular really struggled and was even substituted off by Jurgen Klopp. A man who may have shown signs this season that he needs to be replaced. Watching on from the stands, Michael Edwards may also have now seen those signs first hand.

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Andy Robertson could soon be replaced at Liverpool
As we wrote about Michael Edwards was spotted at Old Trafford watching the game on from the stands. The former Liverpool director officially returned to FSG last week to oversee the club’s football operations. That role will involve being in charge of Liverpool again, in addition to another potential club FSG will be looking to purchase in the near future.

Edwards will assume his position in June but already behind the scenes Liverpool will be hard at work preparing for the summer transfer window ahead. With Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season the club will need to find a new manager.

But above all, there will be important changes that need to be made in the make-up of the squad. Some of the club’s players are not getting any younger, and it may be time for Liverpool to think about replacing them.

One of those could be Andy Robertson. He has turned 30-years-old this season, has two years left on his contract and has made just one goal and one assist in 20 matches for Liverpool in all competitions so far.

Once again against United, Robertson didn’t look like his former self and struggled to get into the game. If he continues on this trajectory, than it may be time for Liverpool to consider finding a suitable replacement for the club legend. Unfortunately, football doesn’t stop for anyone and no player is eternal. The same will apply to Robertson.

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Liverpool have always been very proactive in signing the best talents in youth football. That’s something that is likely only going to increase in FSG and Michael Edwards’ latest chapter, as the club’s owners embark on a multi-club model.

It’s a move that will only see pathways to Liverpool improve and the club bring in more exciting talent. Players who may have been dissuaded from joining the club becomes the route to Liverpool’s first team in the past.

One of the advantages of having another club outside of England, is not only the offer of regular first team football but also the advantages of more favourable work-permits. Something that could help in attracting more exciting young talent to the club.

Including an exciting 19-year-old talent, who has already been on Liverpool’s radar. And was even invited on a trial at the club.

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Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been on Liverpool’s radar
Two years ago, 19-year-old Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty spent a trial with Liverpool. At the time, he was even endorsed by Harvey Elliott, who urged him to sign for the club on social media (Liverpool ECHO).

However, a move never materialised for the Canadian teenager. Instead, Marshall-Rutty has remained in his homeland with boyhood club Toronto FC. That decision has definitely paid off. At a young age he has been able to accumulate a lot of minutes in a competitive environment in the MLS.

He has also shown himself to be a really versatile player. Last season he played as a left-back, right-back, central midfielder and as a winger in the MLS. Described by former MLS player Ali Curtis as an ‘incredibly talented’ young man (Times Colonist), Marshall-Rutty’s experience in so many roles has definitely made him grow as a player.

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The new MLS season has only just started recently, but he is already starting to show that he is about to take his game to the next level. Last weekend, he scored his first MLS goal in just his third appearance and produced a fantastic performance against New York City.

The youngster has the kind of profile Liverpool admire. It’s clear he is an exciting prospect and the kind of prospect Liverpool should now be looking to bring in to use in FSG’s new prospective club. Marshall-Rutty could be the first signing of a new era heralded by Michael Edwards.

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Former Liverpool stars felt their old club had done decent business in netting £142million for Barcelona-bound Philippe Coutinho.
A deal was agreed on Saturday for the Brazilian, who had made clear his desire to move to the Nou Camp back in July when the Reds turned down a £118million bid from Barca.

The fee is a British record and makes Coutinho the second most expensive footballer in history after his compatriot Neymar.

Former Liverpool defender Phil Thompson questioned the logic behind making the move mid-season, given Coutinho will be ineligible for Barca in the Champions League.

“It’s hard to get my head around what Philippe is going to gain because he can’t play Champions League football for them, they are running away with the league, and he’s got the World Cup at the end of the season,” Thompson said on Sky Sports.

“Will he play regularly every week at Barcelona? I’m not too sure. Philippe could have carried on (at Liverpool). He could have been playing in the Champions League.

“It’s a great opportunity for him to play every week, to play at the highest level with Liverpool. So I do scratch my head wondering.

“But it’s a fantastic deal. The money is quite astonishing money, which will be more than welcomed.”

Ex-Reds striker Stan Collymore said Luis Suarez’s move to Barca three-and-a-half years ago was much more of a loss to Liverpool, given their other attacking options in the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

He said on Twitter: “Naive that anyone thought Coutinho wouldn’t go in January. ‘Get your head down and if we get the right dough in Jan, you can go’. Great £ for a player many Reds would have driven to Barca for £60m a year ago. A tenth of the loss of Suarez.

“#LFC attacking options are way more robust than when Suarez left, so add that fact to the contribution of Coutinho and Suarez to the team and there surely can’t be any argument as to which loss is bigger and by how much? Suarez was irreplaceable!! Reds have Mane and Salah now!”

Michael Owen is also encouraged by the strength of the rest of the Reds forward line.

He tweeted: “Sad to see Coutinho go but he’s given @LFC great service and it appears to be a good deal for all parties. He will be hard to replace but there is loads of quality in the squad to push hard for the rest of the season.”

Jamie Carragher urged Liverpool to spend their windfall more wisely than when they invested the Suarez money.

He tweeted: ” Disappointed Coutinho has gone, never thought he’d turn into the players he’s become when I first played with him, but he’s been a great @LFC player these last few years. 142 million though! Just need to use the money better than we did when Suarez left!!”

Former striker John Aldridge feared Liverpool would now be forced to pay top dollar for reinforcements.

” Looks like Coutinho has gone folks €160million.Hard to get someone,unless we pay the premium,now everyone knows we’ve got the £££€€€,” he said on Twitter.

Joey Barton claimed Liverpool had got the better deal.

“Personally, I think Liverpool have got the better of the deal,” he said on Twitter. “A lot of money that for Coutinho. Makes you wonder what the likes of Kane, Hazard and Salah must be worth?”

And Frank Lampard also felt Liverpool had got a “good” deal.

“The player doesn’t want to be there it seems, he wants to move on so it’s going to happen at some stage,” he said on BT Sport.

“They managed to up the bid to £142million in six months, I think it was less than that in the summer, and I think Liverpool are quite flush in that area. They need to bolster around that if they’re going to be a full team.”

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