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Why Liverpool need to prioritise a Thiago replacement this summer

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Why Liverpool need to prioritise a Thiago replacement this summer Jurgen Klopp wasn't the only one to call time on his Liverpool career this weekend. The Reds also said goodbye to Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara with both players departing on a free following the expiration of their deals. All three will leave voids within this squad in their own respective ways, ...

Revealed: Where stats rank Partey, Thiago and Werner among 10 most underwhelming signings

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Revealed: Where stats rank Partey, Thiago and Werner among 10 most underwhelming signings Fans always want to see their new signings hit the ground running, and there’s nothing more encouraging than when that comes to pass, but it’s safe to say the transition between clubs and, in particular, leagues isn’t always straightforward.Many players take weeks if not months to ...

Arsenal vs Liverpool - Premier League Team News and Prediction

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Arsenal vs Liverpool - Premier League Team News and Prediction In any of the other major leagues in world football, a clash between ninth and seventh in the table wouldn't exactly steal focus. In Italy, Verona would be hosting Lazio, in Germany, Stuttgart would welcome Union Berlin and in France, Rennes would travel to Metz.Depending on how you look at it, then...

Who is the best tackler in the Premier League? A statistical study

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Who is the best tackler in the Premier League? A statistical study If you believe what you hear nowadays, football is now a non-contact sport and tackling is a dying art. Nevertheless there are still plenty of players who have mastered that art, even if it has adapted over recent years. Conversely, there are many that are fair less convincing in the tackle, be that...

Stats show Thiago arrival will elevate Liverpool midfield to a new level

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Stats show Thiago arrival will elevate Liverpool midfield to a new level So it's finally official. After months of speculation, Thiago Alcantara is a Liverpool player and his arrival has left Reds fans feeling understandably giddy.There is, after all, always a dilemma for title-winning sides, who have the enviable task of trying to improve on what was the best team in th...

PSG vs Bayern: Four key battles to shape the Champions League Final

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PSG vs Bayern: Four key battles to shape the Champions League Final The 2019/20 Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is one of the most eaglery anticipated, well-balanced UEFA showpiece events in years. Bayern have devastating power throughout the side, while PSG have less-celebrated players carrying out the dirty work for their front...

Why Thiago is the ideal fit to complete Liverpool's midfield

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Why Thiago is the ideal fit to complete Liverpool's midfield Liverpool missed out on Timo Werner, and with it, the chance to improve their frontline. That said, would the German have been the ideal fit for Jurgen Klopp's side? Everyone knows how Klopp wants his number nine to play and Werner just doesn't offer the same work rate and willingness to drop deep a...

Europe's top 50 - Part VII: Liverpool target Timo Werner breaks top 20

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Europe's top 50 - Part VII: Liverpool target Timo Werner breaks top 20 We are now at the business stage of our countdown of the top 50 players in Europe's top five leagues for 2019/20. Using WhoScored's unique player rating system, it's time to kickstart the charge to No.1 with 20-16 in edition seven of our 10-part series.Some huge names have already been drawn. Mo Sal...

Champions League Team of the Round: Bayern dominate after Chelsea pounding

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Champions League Team of the Round: Bayern dominate after Chelsea pounding We have now concluded the first legs of the last-16 stage in the Champions League with many ties evenly balanced. Atalanta will consider themselves home and dry after a 4-1 victory over Valencia, while defending champions Liverpool have it all to do after a 1-0 defeat away to Atletico. Here we run t...

Revealed: Bayern Munich duo among 10 big names available for cut price deals

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Revealed: Bayern Munich duo among 10 big names available for cut price deals It has emerged in the last few hours Chelsea are in advanced talks with Ajax to sign star man Hakim Ziyech at the end of the season in a deal worth £38m. Ziyech has played a direct hand in 148 goals in 179 league games since August 2014 and appears fantastic value for the reported fee involved...