‘Brilliant’ Premier League player has decided that he wants to join Liverpool in January
Liverpool are exploring possible solutions for their current situation at left-back.
The Reds are without both Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas at the moment. Robertson is still nursing a dislocated shoulder sustained in October, while Tsimikas looks set for a spell out after breaking his collarbone at the weekend.
As a result, 90min claim that Liverpool are looking into the signing of Fulham’s Antonne Robinson.
Having identified Robinson as a potential addition, it’s claimed that the Reds have already made contact with Fulham about bringing him to Anfield.
The 26-year-old is reportedly ‘open’ to the move and Liverpool are said to be working with the Cottagers to make it happen.
Another option the Reds are claimed to be exploring is the possibility of recalling Owen Beck from his loan spell at Dundee.
Robinson ready for Reds jump
In you’re Antonee Robinson, then why wouldn’t you be interested in making the move to Liverpool right now?
With Robertson and Tsimikas out, there’s a real opportunity for someone to step in and impress.
The American has been very good for Fulham this season and looks ready for a transfer.
Earlier this month, BBC Sport pundit Jermaine Jenas claimed that Robinson had been ‘brilliant’ against Liverpool. He locked Mohamed Salah down all game whilst providing a threat at the other end, too.
We know that Jurgen Klopp takes note of how players perform against the Reds when making decisions about transfers.
If Klopp really is looking for a left-back in the New Year, then Robinson’s impressive display in early December will be fresh in his mind.
Nevertheless, we’d be cautious about bringing the USA international in. The hesitation wouldn’t be to do with Robinson’s quality, more the fact that both Robertson and Tsimikas ought to be back before too long.
With one back fit and Joe Gomez in reserve, Liverpool would feel to have enough still. If we do go for a left-back, it should be someone like Robinson. But we’re not sure that the Reds will have that in their plans.
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‘Such a good player’… Pundit claims £45m Liverpool star is now definitely in Jurgen Klopp’s best XI
Jurgen Klopp can no longer ignore Diogo Jota as part of his best Liverpool XI.
Jota had been in brilliant form for the Reds this season, before missing the last month with an injury. The Portugal international made his return last night, bagging a clinical goal to seal a 2-0 win over Burnley.
Having Jota back is set to be a big boost for Liverpool, who’s forwards have been struggling to score of late.
And speaking to NBC Sports after the game, pundit Robbie Mustoe claimed that the 27-year-old should now be considered as one of the Reds nailed-on starters.
“I feel like Liverpool still are trying to find their best team, and Diogo Jota for me has got to be in it,” raved the former player. “His numbers are much better, he’s been out injured, he’s a goal scorer, he’s such a good player, a versatile player.
“They haven’t figured out who their best midfield is yet. [Ryan] Gravenberch we saw a little bit today and we’ve seen other players with some changes in midfield today. If Liverpool can find an even better formula and stick with it, then I’m much more positive on them winning the title.”
Jota plays his way into best XI
Throughout his career at Liverpool, Jota has never really nailed down a starting spot in the team.
Initially, that was completely understandable. Tasked with breaking into the legendary Mane/Salah/Firmino triumvirate, the arrival from Wolves had plenty to prove.
Nevertheless, prove himself Jota did. Within weeks of his arrival the Portuguese had shown that he could very well mix it with the three icons.
But just as he was getting going, Jota got injured. And unfortunately for him, this has been something of a recurring theme.
Back in 2021/22, Diogo had also started the season on fire. But having forced his way in, a fitness problem struck him down again. His 2022/23 campaign was then ruined by injury too, as he went a whole year without a goal.
Next, after starting this season on the bench, Jota once again fired his way into the starting line-up only for injury to rear it’s head.
In the time in-between, there have been periods where the former Wolves man has had sustained runs in the side. But these have always eventually come to an end sooner or later.
This season there is again big competition for places in the forward line. But along with Mohamed Salah, Jota has proven to be one of Liverpool’s most dependable sources of goals. If he can stay fit, he should now be one of the first names on the team sheet.
Vincent Kompany shares what he finds ‘very dangerous’ about Liverpool after facing them yesterday
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has praised Liverpool’s intensity after facing them in the Premier League yesterday.
Having clashed with the Reds plenty of times as a player with Manchester City, it was Kompany’s first time doing so as a coach. In the end, his Clarets side were little match for Liverpool, who rode to a comfortable 2-0 win.
And speaking to the press after the game, the Belgian was generous with his praise of Jurgen Klopp’s team.
“It’s a top team, there’s no doubt,” Kompany enthused. “You play against the top sides and what’s really apparent especially in this league is that every team at the top has a different style, different ideas, different strengths. Liverpool have got different strengths than Tottenham or Arsenal or City, but they’re a top side. To be top in the Premier League you have to have top players.
The former City captain also touched on where he sees this current Liverpool team, compared to the brilliant side he faced in the late 2010’s.
“The funny thing is I was thinking of my days playing against probably one of the greatest sides they’ve had in recent history,” Kompany explained. “Look, in terms of quality I think the future will tell, but in terms of intensity they are getting back to the levels that I’ve known when I was facing them as a player. Then they’re very dangerous and very difficult to play against.”
Kompany praises Liverpool intensity
In all honesty, we’d have to say that Liverpool weren’t at all at their most intense whilst playing Burnley yesterday.
There were moments when the Reds slipped through the gears, of course. But by and large, they never really needed to truly up the pace of the game.
That was partly to do with Kompany’s own team being a little sloppy in possession and a bit slow out of the traps themselves.
But perhaps owing to a slight Christmas hangover, Liverpool were lethargic and quite slow in their play.
Nevertheless, it’s still nice to hear that Kompany felt otherwise. He’s clearly very familiar with the Reds having battled with them for various titles over the years.
For Klopp, he’ll be inwardly delighted to hear one of City’s stalwarts comparing his great Liverpool team to this current iteration.
But Jurgen will also know that there’s plenty of work still to do. Had Burnley been better on Wednesday then they very well may have snatched an unlikely point. In the end, the Reds did enough. They’re top of the league.
Away from the day-to-day of facing them, Kompany will no doubt be hoping that Manchester City can rise again and stop Liverpool from winning this title. In turn, City fans will have been hoping for something from their old skipper last night. Sorry lads, no dice.
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