Andy Robertson fumes as Richard Hughes could secure ‘next Xabi Alonso’ for Liverpool

Andy Robertson fumes as Richard Hughes could secure ‘next Xabi Alonso’ for Liverpool

It was a night to forget for Andy Robertson on the international stage. Richard Hughes could secure Liverpool the ‘next Xabi Alonso’ who wants a move.

Andy Robertson was left fuming after Scotland’s defeat to the Netherlands
Andy Robertson was left fuming after Scotland’s defeat to the Netherlands (Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool will go into the business end of the season full of confidence. Despite the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to rivals Manchester United — and the manner of the defeat — the Reds are still in the hunt for two more trophies and could end the Jürgen Klopp era with a treble.

Liverpool faces Atalanta in the quarter-final of the Europa League and Klopp will want to win the one trophy that has so far eluded him during his time at Anfield, with the German losing in the 2016 final of the competition to Sevilla.

Liverpool is second in the Premier League table, level on points with Arsenal but behind on goal difference. Yet with the Gunners having a run of difficult games coming up, Liverpool could take top spot in the coming weeks.

READ MORE: Liverpool has had last laugh after Manchester United star’s brutal transfer response

READ MORE: ‘Every day’ – $9m Liverpool star has Cristiano Ronaldo aim amid ‘best in the world’ admission

Before the club game kicks into high gear once more, Klopp will be hoping his players return to Merseyside unscathed after the latest round of international games. Klopp needs as many players back as possible after enduring a horrendous run with injuries over the past few months. Here are two L.iverpool.com articles today that you shouldn’t miss.

Richard Hughes could repeat Pep Lijnders trick as ‘next Xabi Alonso’ wants transfer
Incoming sporting director Richard Hughes will have a lot of things to sort through when he officially takes over his role at the club on June 1. Hughes may have a list of players he believes he could sign for the Reds already at this stage, and he could present Liverpool’s new manager, whether it’s Xabi Alonso or someone else, with a gift in the shape of Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners.

The Dutchman has been one of the best midfielders in Italy this season, and the former AZ Alkmaar player has told the Italian side that he intends to leave at the end of the season. Learn more from James Findlater and Ben Bocsak by clicking here.

Andy Robertson left fuming as Liverpool star leaves international duty early
Many of Liverpool’s players featured for their respective nations this week, with mixed results. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in a 1-0 win for Hungary against Turkey, while Luis Díaz captained Colombia to a 1-0 win against Spain.

Left-back Andy Robertson was left fuming after Scotland were demolished 4-0 against a Dutch side that contained Liverpool pair Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo. Following the game, Robertson spoke out in his post-match interview, and didn’t hold back on what he saw.

Alexis Mac Allister, Kostas Tsimikas and Conor Bradley were also in action for their countries in what is the last international break of the season. Read more from James Findlater by clicking here.

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Man United summer transfer plan demolished by ‘£380m’ reveal – Kieran Maguire

Man United are “dancing on the head of a pin” to comply with financial regulations because they still owe £380million in transfer instalments.

That is the view of finance expert Kieran Maguire, who exclusively told Football Insider that United’s huge transfer debt has stopped the club from signing players in recent windows.

It is understood that the Red Devils are close to the limit of the Profit and Sustainability Rules after their heavy spending in recent years.

United failed to sign a single player in the January window due to their budget being restricted by the regulations.

Man United ‘specialist’ must tackle £380m transfer problem
Maguire admitted that he was shocked that a football finance manager wasn’t already in place at Old Trafford and believes the new role will “pay for itself” if they can tackle the club’s £380million transfer debt.

“It does seem late for somebody to be brought into Man United for this role,” Maguire told Football Insider’s Sean Fisher.

“At the same time, we have noted in recent windows that Manchester United have been dancing on the head of a pin to comply with the regulations.

“The level of spending has been below the expectations of many fans.

“Part of the reason for this is that those fans don’t realise that Manchester United have £380million in outstanding instalments which are due for previous signings.

“People don’t look at their credit card bill when they’re spending money.

“If this role and the person involved is able to help Manchester United create a strategy for recruitment, then that job will pay for itself many times over very, very quickly

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Klopp quickly angered at Salah probe as Liverpool boss gives his side of Henderson saga
Samuel Bannister 15 Sep 2023 2:04 PM
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and forward Mohamed Salah
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reacted angrily to suggestions that the Saudi Pro League could continue its pursuit of Mohamed Salah in January.

Al-Ittihad recently tempted Liverpool with a huge bid for Salah while the transfer window remained open in Saudi Arabia. Liverpool stood firm, though, avoiding another of their players moving to the Middle East after Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino.

One of the main reasons Liverpool were inclined to reject Al-Ittihad’s advances was the fact that they could not have immediately signed a replacement. When the transfer windows re-open in January, though, that will no longer be the case, which has led to plenty of speculation about suitors from the Saudi Pro League testing their resolve again at the next opportunity.

But when pressed on the topic of selling Salah in the winter, Klopp hit back at reporters during a Friday press conference.

The Liverpool boss responded: “A week after it closed you ask me about the January transfer window! You can’t wait until December to ask these questions?

“I’m not worried about and wasn’t until you opened the wound again. I’m not worried.”

READ MORE: Clever Klopp plan revealed, with Liverpool to kibosh bumper offer for struggling star

While Salah has stayed put, the Saudi Pro League now contains several players who used to be at Klopp’s disposal. As well as the trio mentioned above, the likes of Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum have also ended up there.

Klopp reacts to Henderson interview
Probably the most controversial Saudi swoop for a Liverpool player, though, was when Al-Ettifaq bought Jordan Henderson.

The former Liverpool captain recently claimed he felt unwanted by the club towards the end of his time at Anfield. Now, Klopp has confirmed Henderson’s revelations that he could not offer him guarantees about gametime.

Klopp said: “I didn’t read the interview at first, then read it so I can make my own opinion. Hendo said the truth. That’s how it was.

“We had talks, I told him I wanted him to stay but we talked about maybe not playing regularly.

“I cannot tell a player they can have 50 games because I don’t know that. In our relationship, I thought it was important we speak about ‘what happens if’.

“Hendo, I love him but he was not great when they didn’t play, Milner and Lucas were the same. So we talk about that now.

“So in Hendo’s ears and mind, he thought I didn’t want him there. If I said Hendo would be the main man for me he would stay but I couldn’t. That’s why it’s better he moved on.

“Not a bit of bad blood. Captain of the best Liverpool team in the Premier League era.”

Klopp was speaking ahead of Liverpool’s return to action against Wolves in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off. You can see Robbie Savage’s prediction for TEAMtalk here.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – Sunday, February 25, 2024: Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk reacts during the Football League Cup Final match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
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Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper explains why Dutch media are “jealous” of Virgil van Dijk
March 22, 2024
Sam Millne
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is arguably one of the greatest defenders to ever play, but in his home country, not everyone holds him in such high regard.

Van Dijk is also skipper of the Netherlands and has 64 appearances for his nation across nearly nine years.

Having proved himself as the world’s best defender, you would think he’d be held in high esteem back home.

This isn’t necessarily the case, though, with journalists and notable ex-players, including Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit, taking aim at the Dutchman – especially last season when he was underperforming.

The latter once even told Ziggo Sport that Van Dijk “thinks he’s better than the rest.”

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld, who earned six Netherlands caps, has lamented the attitude and questioned why some have been so critical.

He told This Is Anfield: “We have a tendency in Holland like, if you saw the documentary about Beckham for example, I think in England it’s sort of similar.

“It’s like a really strange mentality and it’s also like why we don’t have legends games.

“I think the way they treat legends in England and in Spain is so much different than in Holland. In Holland, I always said the people are negative, jealous, so yeah.”

Westerveld went on to name several former players, including Mark van Bommel and Frank Rijkaard, explaining how “when they came back to Holland after a great career and played for PSV or Ajax, they’re getting criticised, being old.”

Nov. 2000: Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld prepares to kick the ball (Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport)

“Even Henderson now, they still criticise him after one game, like ‘uh, he’s too old’. That’s just the way people think in Holland, or especially the media,” the 49-year-old continued.

“Fortunately Van Dijk doesn’t care so he’s just playing his game. With the national team it’s different so they love him. The people love him, but the media is always criticising everybody.

“If he has one bad game then he is too old, that’s how they think in Holland. Shortsighted I think we call them.”

During Liverpool’s post-League Cup final celebrations against Chelsea, Van Dijk said to the camera: “They thought I was finished.”

Less than six months ago, pundit Johan Derksen said Van Dijk was “on his last legs” – how wrong he was.

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After signing for the Reds at the end of the summer transfer window, Ryan Gravenberch opted to stay on Merseyside and get acquainted with his new surroundings instead of going on a short training camp with the Netherlands U21s.

This brought anger from senior manager Ronald Koeman, who said: “We are not happy with [him] refusing to play for his country.”

Best sticking to Liverpool, boys.

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Liverpool star hailed for his ‘enormous quality’ after brilliant 17-minute cameo for his country

A number of Liverpool players have flown out to represent their countries.

The international break is a really annoying period for fans of domestic football, but this gives players an opportunity to show their class in their national team’s colours.

The Euros are coming up this summer, as is the Copa America, and players who will participate in those tournaments will be dreaming of winning it.

Liverpool have a decent-sized South American contingent in their squad, and a number of their players will battle it out to win the Copa America this summer.

Alexis Mac Allister’s Argentina may just be the favourites.

Liverpool player impresses on international duty
Liverpool are one of the best teams in the world, and they have plenty of top-quality international players in their squad.

Many of them have been called up by their respective national teams for this international break, and Liverpool fans are hoping everyone stays away from injuries.

When Argentina took on El Salvador in a friendly on Friday night, Lionel Scaloni decided against using Alexis Mac Allister from the start, which was a surprise.

However, the Liverpool man was brought on for the final 17 minutes of the game, and his little cameo seems to have impressed Argentine media outlet TyC Sports.

In their player ratings after the 3-0 win, Mac Allister was handed 6/10 for his 17-minute cameo, but he was given a glowing review.

“A handful of minutes was enough to enjoy his enormous quality,” the outlet wrote.

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A number of Liverpool players have flown out to represent their countries.

The international break is a really annoying period for fans of domestic football, but this gives players an opportunity to show their class in their national team’s colours.

The Euros are coming up this summer, as is the Copa America, and players who will participate in those tournaments will be dreaming of winning it.

Liverpool have a decent-sized South American contingent in their squad, and a number of their players will battle it out to win the Copa America this summer.

Alexis Mac Allister’s Argentina may just be the favourites.

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Liverpool player impresses on international duty
Liverpool are one of the best teams in the world, and they have plenty of top-quality international players in their squad.

Many of them have been called up by their respective national teams for this international break, and Liverpool fans are hoping everyone stays away from injuries.

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When Argentina took on El Salvador in a friendly on Friday night, Lionel Scaloni decided against using Alexis Mac Allister from the start, which was a surprise.

However, the Liverpool man was brought on for the final 17 minutes of the game, and his little cameo seems to have impressed Argentine media outlet TyC Sports.

In their player ratings after the 3-0 win, Mac Allister was handed 6/10 for his 17-minute cameo, but he was given a glowing review.

“A handful of minutes was enough to enjoy his enormous quality,” the outlet wrote.

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Alexis Mac Allister’s impressive stats for Argentina vs El Salvador
Liverpool fans would’ve loved the fact that Alexis Mac Allister did not start against El Salvador. He deserved a break.

The midfielder, hailed as ‘incredible’ by Wataru Endo, was brought on in the 73rd minute of the game on Friday night, when Argentina were already 3-0 up. The game was done at that stage.

However, Mac Allister’s stats show why TyC Sports were so impressed with his performance.

In just 17 minutes on the pitch, the Argentine had 32 touches of the ball and completed 24 of his 26 attempted passes, maintaining a brilliant 92 per cent passing accuracy. Mac Allister also registered two key passes, made a tackle and won three of his five duels. (SofaScore)

Those are solid numbers for someone who was only on the pitch for 17 minutes.