Liverpool FC news roundup: Van Dijk EXCLUSIVE, Konate and Bradley INJURY updates
Here's all your Liverpool news for Thursday 28th November.
EXCLUSIVE: Virgil van Dijk is STAYING at Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk is expected to stay at Liverpool with the captain seemingly set for a new contract. His current deal expires in June.
Anfield Watch understands that Virgil van Dijk will be staying with Liverpool. The Dutchman’s agent is currently telling interested parties that he’s no longer attainable.
Ibrahima Konate injury UPDATE
Ibrahima Konate left Liverpool fans panicking as he limped off against Real Madrid. Here’s the latest on his injury.
Ibrahima Konate has been a revelation this season, playing like one of the world’s very best defenders. What Liverpool don’t need, then, is another injury for the Frenchman.
He’s been free of them thus far under Arne Slot - but Wednesday changed that. Konate limped off after the game against Madrid, unable to pay respects to the fans.
Liverpool handed HUGE Conor Bradley injury UPDATE
Conor Bradley suffered an unfortunate injury against Real Madrid despite shining for Liverpool at Anfield. Here’s the latest.
How good was Conor Bradley against Real Madrid? The press in Spain were certainly impressed after he nullified Kylian Mbappe.
But that’s just Bradley. Despite this being his first Champions League start he was arguably the best player on the pitch.
Four players who could be SACRIFICED by FSG to stave off financial black hole
Following recent reports of financial instability at the club, things are no longer quite so rosy and positive.
Arne Slot's side might be bossing it in the Premier League and Champions League, but under the surface, Liverpool's situation is pretty dark and gloomy.
According to the latest financial report from OffThePitch, Liverpool are set for a record operating loss of €110.8million, the worst result in the club's history, surpassing the €104.7million loss reported in 2011 - the year after Fenway Sports Group (FSG) bought the club.
Spanish press HAIL Reds prodigy who ENDED Mbappe
Despite all the dread of the ongoing contract negotiations and the cold winter nights, Liverpool managed to continue their rampant run this season in dispatching Real Madrid 2-0 last night.
It was the first time since 2009 that the Reds had come out on top in a contest with Los Blancos, and it was a statement victory that was littered with standout performances.
But the Spanish press was less than pleased with Madrid's efforts away at Anfield, with just one Liverpool player receiving any credit for the Reds' performance.
A NEW Steven Gerrard has just EMERGED at Liverpool
Playing for Liverpool is like living life on the edge of your seat.
Often performances will be dominant and controlled, but on other occasions, the club's clutch gene kicks in.
Liverpool hadn't won against Los Blancos since 2009, with crushing defeats like the Champions League finals of 2019 and 2023 coming along the way.
So after 51 minutes of tense action, where most of Liverpool's efforts at goal had either been comfortably saved by Thibaut Courtois or sailed over the bar, one midfielder decided enough was enough.
Liverpool are being GIFTED the next Gareth Bale
Richard Hughes has come under a lot of fire at Liverpool since the beginning of his reign at the club.
It's true the Reds' new sporting director has not made a lot of signings, and the ones that he has brought in haven't really featured much for the Reds so far.
It's also true Hughes has failed to tie down the big three to new contracts, although he is on the verge of a massive breakthrough as Anfield Watch brought to you exclusively.
You may be surprised to find out there have been areas where Hughes has indeed been successful.
Liverpool's Ben Doak is UNSTOPPABLE as desperate teams try new tactic to beat him
Scottish starlet winger Ben Doak is a massive talent on Liverpool's books.
In order to gain sufficient professional experience before he can enter Arne Slot's first team, he is currently playing on loan at Championship club Middlesbrough.
In addition to lighting up the pitch at right wing under Boro manager Michael Carrick, Doak has also made a significant impression on Scottish national team manager Steve Clarke, who has grown increasingly fond of the 19-year-old.
However, on the back of playing for his country, he is faced with a totally different prospect as teams think they have found his kryptonite.
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