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The latest Liverpool news as Jurgen Klopp continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid amid uncertainty around the future of Carlo Ancelotti.

The latest Liverpool news as Jurgen Klopp continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid amid uncertainty around the future of Carlo Ancelotti.

Virgil van Dijk’s New Contract Signals Strength and Stability for Liverpool Liverpool’s Defence Fortified as van Dijk Commits The long-speculated question about Virgil van Dijk’s future at Liverpool has finally been put to bed. In the latest Molby On The Spot podcast from Anfield Index, club legend Jan Molby and host Trev Downey tackled the […]

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Liverpool has no intention of selling Jarell Quansah this summer, despite the youngster having been reduced to a peripheral figure this season.

Quansah started in 10 of Liverpool's last 15 games of the 2023-24 season but has lined up just twice in the top flight this term, having lost his place in the team to Ibrahima Konate just 45 minutes into Arne Slot's first competitive game in charge. The 22-year-old only signed a long-term contract at Liverpool last October and The Athletic reports that the Reds have no intention of selling a player who they have high hopes for in the future.

That report is in contrast to a claim made by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, as he suggested there was a possibility that Quansah could leave. He said: “I would keep an eye on Jarell Quansah because he’s very good and very talented, but at the same time, sometimes, you want to play.

“You have Virgil Van Dijk [close to] extending his contract, [Ibrahima] Konate is still there, the interest in [Dean] Huijsen, and Liverpool have many players in that position."

After quickly deciding that Quansah wasn't ready to be a regular alongside Van Dijk at the start of the season, Slot praised Quansah in February, saying that he was back to his best level after putting in an important performance as a second-half substitute in a win against Wolves.

“I think everybody has seen recently that he did really well and I see in training sessions that he is back to being the same Jarell that he was in pre-season,” Slot said. “I think he had a bit of a hard time after being taken off at Ipswich [in Liverpool's first game of the season] and the first two or three games after that, when he came in, was also a bit of a struggle. And he's just showing in the last two or three months, on the training pitch but also when he comes in, that he's back to his old level.”

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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s Silent Masterstroke of the Summer The transfer window is already beginning to rumble, and Liverpool fans are bracing for a whirlwind summer under new boss Arne Slot. But while the headlines will eventually be dominated by incomings and outgoings, one quiet but significant piece of business may go down as the […]

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Arne Slot said that the next step for his Liverpool team is to be as dominant as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City was prior to this season.

The Reds are closing in on the Premier League title and could wrap it up as early as Sunday, although that would require Arsenal to lose to Ipswich and the Reds to win at Leicester. If Liverpool wins all of its remaining games, it will end the season on 94 points — the sixth-highest tally in Premier League history — but Slot has frequently acknowledged just how difficult most of the games his team has been involved in have been.

The Reds have rarely thrashed teams on their way to the title, scoring more than four goals on only two occasions and mostly winning games by narrow margins. In recent weeks, there has been a misconception that Liverpool's form has dropped off following disappointing losses in the Champions League last 16 and the Carabao Cup final.

In actual fact, the Reds' league form has remained excellent, winning nine of their last 11 games, and Slot was asked in a press conference on Friday whether he believes the Liverpool team has received enough credit for its resilience in the run-in.

"It's difficult to judge because I don't follow everything that's been said," Slot responded. "What I see is we've won five out of the last six games. During the whole season, I've said this multiple times, the first 32 games we've played in the Premier League, apart from three or four, they were all tough, but when you look at the results, we've won many games with one or two goals difference, and only two or three with more than two goals difference. That tells you how hard the league is.

"I'm not bothered by opinions of pundits. We didn't play well against West Ham, so if they say that, I have to totally agree with them, but look at Wolves away at the start of the season, we didn't play well for 90 minutes, so it's not the first time that we don't play well. Wolves at home as well.

Slot is closing in on the title with Liverpool

"You can see it as a big compliment that we are where we are in the league, or you can say, 'it's not the team like City last season', that was either 2-0 up or 3-0 up or 4-0 up at half-time. That would be the next step for us — if that's possible, because Pep said that isn't possible in the Premier League anymore. But everyone is going to try for it next season: he, Mikel [Arteta], and me as well."

Speaking earlier this year, Guardiola appeared to suggest the Premier League had become competitive for a team to win it in the manner that fans became accustomed to seeing City doing.

The City manager told Sky Sports: "No one is going to win [with] 100 points, and four-in-a-row in the Premier League. It’s not going to happen in my lifetime, I'm sorry!"

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Kevin De Bruyne Congratulates Virgil van Dijk Amid Liverpool Contract Buzz In a week dominated by off-pitch headlines, Liverpool’s talismanic centre-back Virgil van Dijk stole the spotlight with a contract renewal that sparked both celebration and speculation. And one of the most eye-catching responses? A simple, heartfelt message from none other than Manchester City playmaker […]

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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s Defensive Colossus Signs New Contract Liverpool have made a decisive move in securing the spine of their squad by renewing Virgil van Dijk’s contract. The Dutchman, who has captained both club and country with poise, remains a pivotal figure as Liverpool navigate a new era under Arne Slot. This latest development […]

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Liverpool’s Crucial Premier League Clash at Brighton Rescheduled Liverpool’s visit to Brighton & Hove Albion, originally pencilled in as a routine late-season fixture, has taken on new significance following confirmation of its revised date and time. The Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium is now scheduled for 8pm BST on Monday, 19 May, and […]

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FSG’s Malaga Move Stalls Amid Legal Gridlock and Rival Interest Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), were expected to make their first real move into multi-club ownership with the acquisition of Malaga CF. Earlier this year, they sent a team to the Spanish coast, checking out facilities, sizing up the opportunity, and potentially laying the […]

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Liverpool Scout Familiar Face as Midfield Reinforcement Plans Take Shape Kökçü Identified as Midfield Priority Liverpool’s recruitment team, led by new sporting director Richard Hughes, appear to have settled on a key midfield target as planning intensifies for the summer transfer window. According to Portuguese outlet Record, Benfica’s Orkun Kökçü has been identified as a […]

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Liverpool Quietly Secure Contract Extension for Emerging Goalkeeping Talent While the headlines were rightly dominated by news of Mohamed Salah’s renewed commitment and Virgil van Dijk’s imminent contract extension, Liverpool have quietly tied down another promising asset — 23-year-old goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros. As reported by inFotbal.cz, the Czech shot-stopper has signed a new deal with […]

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A loss Thursday would be a devasting blow in an already frustrating 2024/25.

As is the case for any (sobs) 14th-place team, Tottenham Hotspur's season hinges on competitions outside the Premier League. A bye into the Europa League Round of 16 keeps that avenue open, and the FA Cup remains a possibility as well, but the most immediate and realistic path to silverware is the League Cup. Yes, the road is brutal, with a trip to Anfield before a final against Newcastle, but only 180 minutes separate Spurs from ending their long-standing trophy drought.

That makes Thursday the biggest match of the season so far. Tottenham impressed in the semifinal's first leg, grinding out a 1-0 win despite ceding possession, absorbing pressure, and deploying a makeshift backline. Now, the battle shifts to Liverpool, where the country's best team will be confident in its ability to overcome a one-goal deficit. Spurs enter as clear underdogs but must find a way to advance.

Semifinals (2nd Leg): Liverpool (0) vs. Tottenham Hotspur (1)

Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 3:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm UK
Location: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
TV: Paramount+ (USA), Sky Sports Main Event (UK)

Since the first leg, Liverpool has gone 5-1-1, with the lone defeat coming in a meaningless Champions League contest with a rotated lineup. With a Premier League title in sight and a strong European campaign underway, one might assume this competition sits lower on the priority list. Unfortunately for Spurs, there are no significant matches on Liverpool's immediate horizon, meaning Arne Slot is likely to field a strong XI at Anfield.

Both teams were relatively cautious in North London, though for different reasons. Tottenham's approach was shaped by a defense missing three of its four preferred starters, alongside a newly introduced Antonin Kinsky. Ange Postecoglou now has the opportunity of choosing from options like Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, though plenty of important names like Micky van de Ven remain injured.

For Liverpool, the decision to play pragmatically was likely strategic — returning home with just a one-goal deficit seemed an acceptable trade-off. Having made that decision, Slot's side will now bring intensity reminiscent of December's league fixture. Players like Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dominik Szoboszlai were all absent from the first leg's starting lineup, but may be called upon Thursday with the objective more clear.

A few moments of greatness

Tottenham will not see much of the ball at Anfield. Liverpool will dominate possession, generate the bulk of the chances, and apply relentless pressure in Spurs' defensive third. That is a daunting prospect for cobbled-together squad; the number one priority is minimizing mistakes, especially with a lead to protect.

That said, Spurs must be willing to attack when opportunities arise and will not need much possession to be dangerous. Both Dominic Solanke's narrowly disallowed goal and Lucas Bergvall's successful strike in the first leg came via direct play over the top. Exploiting Liverpool's high press with quick, vertical attacks could be Tottenham's best path to maintaining the advantage.

If Spurs can capitalize on a pressing opponent and snatch an insurance goal, the tie will come down to their ability to weather the inevitable storm. Recent form does not inspire much confidence in their defensive resilience, but Tottenham has produced surprising performances against top teams this season. Postecoglou will need another one to keep his second-season trophy promise alive.

Liverpool fans will have seen the social media stories circling that both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract, something Arne Slot was asked to comment on.

Speaking (via 90min.com), our head coach said: "We have some contractual situations that you don't probably don't know about.

"But Trent, Mo and Virgil haven't extended yet. So we are aware of the fact that we have to be sharp and ready for things that can happen.

"My life is mainly short term but we have so many quality people at this club that look at the longer term as well.

"You always have to be prepared for all the new things coming up.

"The players that don't play a big part at the moment; will they be able to do this another year? Will they fight for their place or will they [want to] go somewhere else?

"So we have to be prepared for the next window and what we can do."

The Dutchman doesn't really like to provide a direct answer on these topics, as it's not something he's directly involved in and prefers to allow time to pass.

However, confirmation that contracts have not been signed is a clear indication of the current situation and does debunk Robbie Fowler's theory.

Salah, Van Dijk and Trent have not yet signed a new contract Pictures via @MoSalah on X

John Barnes has stated that if he were in charge of the new deals, he would select our captain as the most important of the trio.

Many fans have their own opinions as to who they would or wouldn't allow to leave the club but it does feel that the overwhelming majority want all three to commit their future to staying on Merseyside.

You would assume the club can afford to do this but whether the financial model allows it is another question.

It's the same situation we've been in all campaign but we can take from this that no deals have yet been signed and it doesn't feel like we're close to them being done either.

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Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract in the summer, with Liverpool at risk of losing all three of their stars for nothing

Liverpool are set to face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tonight.

The Reds lost the away first leg 1-0 controversially courtesy of Lucas Bergvall's late goal but he really should’ve been sent off earlier.

Newcastle United have reached the final by beating Arsenal in the other semi-final so the winner of this tie will take on the Magpies at Wembley on 16th March.

As per team news, Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota have returned to full fitness after recovering from their injury problems but Trent Alexander-Arnold has sustained an issue since featuring against the Cherries. So, he has been ruled out.

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Tottenham

Caoimhin Kelleher has been playing in the cup competitions but Alisson Becker started in the previous leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the Brazilian may continue in goal for the hosts tonight.

Jarell Quansah has started all the Carabao Cup matches thus far this season but considering the importance of the fixture tonight, Ibrahima Konate is expected to be called upon to feature alongside Virgil van Dijk in the CB position.

Conor Bradley would replace injured Alexander-Arnold and Kostas Tsimikas might get the nod to start in the left-back position ahead of Andy Robertson.

Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister are likely to continue in the engine room with Dominik Szoboszlai in the CAM role. Therefore, Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones could be among the substitutes.

Cody Gakpo has also played all the League Cup games and should continue in his preferred left-wing position, while Mohamed Salah would be on the opposite side.

Luis Diaz may start again in the CF role, therefore, Darwin Nunez and Jota could feature off the bench if needed. Here is how Liverpool could line up vs Tottenham:

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