Ruben Amorim and his entourage did not discourage links to West Ham amid reported interest from Liverpool. One intermediary quoted by Melissa Reddy has suggested that this might have been a tactic to put pressure on the Reds amid their managerial recruitment process. If so, it will have left the Portuguese international more than a little red-faced given that the Merseysiders appear to be putting all their eggs in Arne Slot’s basket. “There’s been a little bit of scepticism as to why it was so public that Amorim flew to have this talk with West Ham,” the Sky Sports reporter said. “One int ..read more

Only an agreement between Liverpool and Feyenoord over a compensation package for potentially outgoing manager Arne Slot appears to stand in the way of the Dutchman’s exit. James Pearce reported for The Athletic this afternoon that the Merseysiders are working to ‘finalise’ the package in question. It’s expected that a compromise will be reached between the two outfits given the 45-year-old’s clear desire to take over from Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season. FOLLOW Empire of the Kop on Instagram (@empireofthekop) HERE READ MORE: Journalist makes Ruben Amorim point as Liverpool agreeme ..read more

There were many reasons why Liverpool lost to Everton in the Merseyside derby but Jurgen Klopp was asked to comment on the form of Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez in his most recent press conference. The 56-year-old commented on how to restore the form of his strikers and said: “That’s always the most tricky thing to do. Strikers not striking or scoring, whatever I say, it’s tricky. Strikers have to go through these things, that’s a striker’s life. A goalkeeper’s life is make 500 saves and one howler and everybody talks about this. A striker’s life, you score all the time and then you don’t sco ..read more

With the season nearing an end and Liverpool’s chances of a fairytale finish diminishing quickly, Jurgen Klopp was tasked with providing some disappointing injury news. Speaking with the press ahead of our game with West Ham, the 56-year-old said about Diogo Jota and Conor Bradley: “Both not ready. “Progressing well, [but] not ready and nobody told me yet they will start training in the next few days. I think it will take time, a little bit.” READ MORE: (Video) Klopp provides Gakpo update after Merseyside derby absence It seems that we’re likely to not see too much of either injured ..read more

Cody Gakpo’s presence in the Merseyside derby would have certainly made a difference and now Jurgen Klopp has provided an update on our forward. Speaking with the press, the boss said: “Yes, little Samuel is born. Don’t know the time exactly, but according to [Cody] everything [is] fine. “Mum well, boy well, father well and back in training yesterday.” READ MORE: (Video) “I blame myself”: Jurgen Klopp on recent form amid title collapse It’s great to hear that our No.18’s family are healthy and happy and so let’s hope the Dutchman can score a goal against West Ham for Samuel. We look ..read more

Jurgen Klopp has his suspicions that both Manchester City and Arsenal now see the title race as a two-horse battle. Liverpool stumbled following an away trip defeat at Goodison Park in the Merseyside derby, dropping to third in the Premier League table. The German’s comments were relayed on X (formerly Twitter) by Ben Jacobs. Jurgen Klopp says he’s not in the mood to “wave the white flag” on the title, but believes #MCFC and #AFC think Liverpool are out the race. “I think even Arsenal and City see it as a two-horse race. We might have to say something else publicly, but they don't expect to ..read more

It was set up to be a trophy-laden fairytale farewell for Jurgen Klopp but things haven’t gone to plan and the manager has addressed our current form. Speaking with the press, the boss said: “I can’t remember I have ever been as disappointed and frustrated after a game. We were not there. You see the other two teams playing. “Very positive football, high results. We are not playing positive football. I blame myself.” READ MORE: Dirk Kuyt: ‘What struck me’ after working alongside Arne Slot There won’t be many of our supporters who will have enjoyed our recent form but we shouldn’t be ..read more

Jurgen Klopp admitted he didn’t know a great deal about Liverpool’s potential next coach Arne Slot, though he certainly appreciates his style of football. The German tactician was asked to share his viewpoint on his Dutch counterpart at Feyenoord ahead of the Reds’ trip to West Ham United at the weekend. “So I didn’t read anything, but Tony [press officer] told me that Arne said something, but I don’t know anything about, [I’m] not involved in the process,” the 56-year-old began in his pre-match presser (via Liverpool’s official YouTube channel). “I like a lot that if he’s the one that he ..read more

Arne Slot is on the brink of being announced as our new manager and after shadowing the coach in Holland, Dirk Kuyt has provided his insight on our potential new man. Speaking with The Athletic, our former striker said: ‘What struck me about Arne was his ability to make the players believe in what he believes in. I talked to some of them when I was there and they all spoke so highly about him. They love how he organises the training sessions and how he gets his ideas across. He’s an excellent communicator and man manager. ‘Watching Feyenoord in recent years, you can see his signature on t ..read more

In the rapidly evolving world of football, tactical adaptation is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Liverpool, a club with a rich history and a bright future, stands out as a prime example of this evolution. The team’s ability to adjust its strategies to meet the demands of the modern game is a key factor behind its recent successes. Additionally, platforms like 1xbet play a significant role by enabling fans to engage more deeply with the game through betting. Liverpool’s Tactical Shifts Under Recent Management The Klopp Effect Since Jürgen Klopp took over in 2015, Liverpool has undergone ..read more