Ten Hag EXPOSED, third summer SIGNING, Salah exit FEARS - Liverpool FC news recap

Here’s our roundup of all the latest Liverpool news for Tuesday, September 3rd. Liverpool set to confirm third summer signing despite transfer deadline.

Gravenberch receives pundit's praise

Since the start of the season, Ryan Gravenberch has looked transformed in a new position. 

Under new head coach Arne Slot, the midfielder has transitioned into the number six role after Liverpool lost out on top target Martin Zubimendi this summer.

Since the start of the season, Gravenberch seems to have cemented himself within Slot's starting XI. He has been dominant in the midfield, looking to press high while also displaying some outstanding defending.

Former Aston Villa player Gabby Agbonlahor has named the Dutchman in his team of the week on talkSPORT after his performance against United.

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Szoboszlai hilarious advice

Dominik Szoboszlai's national teammate jokingly shared a piece of advice he would give to Hungary's debutant this international break about the Liverpool man. 

Liverpool's no.8 is flourishing under Arne Slot so far this season. Szoboszlai has already registered two assists in three Premier League matches so far, and has contributed to a perfect start to life under Slot for Liverpool.

Now he is set to join up with his national team for the up comping international break where Hungary are due to face Germany and Bosnia in the Nations League.

Ahead of the game the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) held a press conference where Szoboszlai's defender shared a hilarious advice to the country's new debutants.

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Liverpool to confirm third summer signing

Liverpool could soon confirm the arrival of another new signing after completing a deal for Federico Chiesa. 

Despite a frustrating transfer window for Liverpool the last few days of the summer brought plenty of excitement for the Reds.

It began with the confirmation of Liverpool wrapping up Giorgi Mamardashvili's transfer, who is set to join the club next summer.

That confirmation was followed by the club's acquisition of Chiesa from Juventus in an equally exciting move.

But the announcements may not end there. The transfer window has concluded for Liverpool on Friday August 30th, but there's one more confirmation the club are hoping to make in the very near future.

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United fans fury as Martinez poses with Mac Allister

Lisandro Martinez has sparked fury amongst Manchester United fans by posting a controversial photo on social media, the day after Liverpool’s dismantling of his team.

The defender posed next to his opponent Alexis Mac Allister as they both smiled for the camera on their way to Argentina’s camp for the upcoming international break.

United fans flooded the comments section on Instagram to express their displeasure at Martinez's post less than 24 hours after being humiliated by their arch-rivals.

Liverpool demolished their rivals 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, in a result that is naturally hard to accept for United fans. But Martinez’s questionable decision to upload the picture of himself and his fellow countryman suggests he’s already forgotten the defeat.

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Ten Hag exposed

Mario Melchiot, ex-Ajax player, shared his tactical observations in a recent ESPN analysis regarding Arne Slot’s triumph over Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. 

His insights include how Slot exploited Ten Hag’s weaknesses, particularly through midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, signed by Liverpool in 2023, a player who Ten Hag should definitely have been very familiar with.

Melchiot when reflecting on the match stated: “I was surprised by the way Ten Hag got exposed by Slot because they both know each other. They played against each other a number of times because of the Dutch background and in the league in Holland."

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Liverpool legend defends Casemiro shocker

Liverpool’s dominance and destruction of Manchester United at Old Trafford was clear for all to see. 

Arne Slot's side absolutely schooled the hosts, tactically outclassing them and making Erik ten Hag look like he was the new manager on the scene rather than his fellow Dutchman.

Ten Hag's men couldn’t cope with the intensity of their opponents and for a period in the second half, it seemed as if they would be completely overwhelmed by Liverpool as the inherent problems in the United camp were exposed. The home team couldn’t get a foothold.

But it was one United player in particular who stood out from the rest in the worst way possible. Casemiro was, to put it bluntly, atrocious against Liverpool, being at fault for the first two goals. He looked helpless in the middle of the field and his substitution at half-time could be the final nail in the coffin of his career in English football. 

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Salah exit fears

Mohamed Salah’s contract situation has been a thorn in the side of a fantastic start to Liverpool’s season. 

The 32-year-old, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold only have one year left on their current deals and fans are urging the board to settle these issues as soon as possible, so Arne Slot's impressive Reds can continue the campaign without these troubling distractions.

As the situation rumbles on, Liverpool legend and former manager Graeme Souness has offered a nerve-wracking insight into Salah’s future. 

Speaking on talkSPORT, Souness declared that he believes Salah has already decided what his next move will be. 

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