Liverpool take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley later today. Here, three of our writers select the starting XIs we would like Jürgen Klopp to ...
Meanwhile, Thiago Alcântara is a shoo-in and alongside him Naby Keïta, will have an important role to play — this time at least he will be prepared and expecting to start as well, unlike in the Carabao Cup final. Ibrahima Konaté and Kostas Tsimikas have made a strong case to start in recent weeks, but I expect Liverpool to go with the experience of Joël Matip and Andy Robertson instead. There will be no headaches for Jürgen Klopp in terms of match selection heading into this final. However, Matip has done nothing to lose his place, and the concentration and nous of the senior option should be preferred on this occasion. Sometimes I'll throw in a wildcard shout for the sake of manufacturing some disagreement with Matt, but it's hard to look past his selections for the final. Meanwhile, the goals have certainly not dried up for Mané, who has made himself undroppable through the middle.
Jürgen Klopp will look to evolve his side over the coming years, and Liverpool have been linked with summer transfer moves for a pair of exciting forwards.
Both would make good signings for Liverpool, but if we had to chose one, Zaniolo would be the smarter investment, as he’s three years younger and perhaps has a higher ceiling than Danjuma. With a combined value of £70m, a double raid seems unlikely. Zaniolo can also play as a second striker, but this isn’t a role Klopp tends to use in his 4-3-3 system. Zaniolo is still working his way back to his best form following two major ACL injuries and has at times struggled with the weight of expectation since his return. A return of 16 goals in 34 games across all competitions is a very good showing for a player who has spent the majority of the season playing on the left wing. Liverpool have first-hand experience of Danjuma, with the Reds seeing off Villarreal in the semi-final of the Champions League a few weeks ago. In any given week, Liverpool could be linked with a whole host of players in a variety of positions.
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Lukaku gets the nod up front, while Chalobah starts in place of Azpilicueta. FA Cup finals have not been particularly enjoyable for Chelsea over the last couple of seasons. We have a plan of what we can do. I’m a bit torn in how much you can practice.” If it comes, you will see. I have an opinion about it.
Liverpool's quest for an unprecedented quadruple continues after Konstantinos Tsimikas struck a penalty winner to secure the Reds' win. The match at Wembley ...
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Liverpool face Chelsea in the FA Cup final this evening, looking to win a second trophy of the season. We're live to bring you the latest on a huge day at ...
Liverpool had to go the distance again vs Chelsea, but the result was the same for Jürgen Klopp's side: yet another iconic moment for captain Jordan ...
The revelry continued down on the pitch — even if the BBC and ITV seemed determined to make it hard to watch, with the respective delights of Eurovision and an advert break awaiting. At the end of it all, the skipper gave Liverpool fans exactly what they had hoped for when making the journey down to the capital: another rendition of the now-iconic ‘shuffle’ trophy lift. Having been thwarted in the FA Cup once before, more than three years before his current manager’s arrival, he has now won every trophy on offer — and won them all as captain, with a signature move to boot.
Liverpool are this year's FA Cup champions. The Reds defeated a very impressive Chelsea side once again on penalties after the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
- Liverpool Fixtures & Schedule - May 2022 - Premier League, UEFA Champions League & FA Cup The Reds, of course, were treated to yet another Hendo Shuffle as Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifted the FA Cup. Watch: Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson Lifts The FA Cup Trophy
Liverpool were handed injury scares for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk at Wembley against Chelsea. But Jürgen Klopp and the men themselves have offered ...
Even after playing every single possible match to this point (the Champions League final will be number 63) and winning every trophy there is to win, Liverpool are still going. "I played on but in the end, I can’t risk it for the team and I need to trust Joël [ Matip]. Hopefully, it will be fine." Kostas Tsimikas, the matchwinner, replaced Andy Robertson, but that appeared only to be tiredness.
It was dramatic and it was tense but Liverpool got the job done with yet another penalty shootout, holding their nerve against Chelsea to win 6-5 on ...
Offered plenty of assistance running the opposite direction while exploiting the half-spaces with the chance to then turn at the other – his touch and final decision-making letting him down at times. As part of a midfield trio starting together for the first time, Thiago shone. Joel Matip (on for Van Dijk, 91′) – 8 – Not easy to step into a pressurised situation at the start of extra-time, but Matip took it in his stride. Hopefully, it was only cramp at the death. Not to worry. Fingers crossed all will be well.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties in the FA Cup final as Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mané and Luis Díaz all impressed.
Milner showed levels of intensity that someone turning 37 on his next birthday should not be able to in the Wembley heat. Apart from that, he was exceptional, up to and including the penalty shoot-out. Romelu Lukaku is a completely different type of player — equally as hard to play against at his peak — but Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté largely stood strong. This time, the team in yellow could not stop him from dominating. At some point, the goals will start to flow. Here are the five things Liverpool.com spotted at Wembley as the game unfolded.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win the FA Cup on Saturday and there were many memorable moments captured on film inside Wembley Stadium.
While there was a lot to capture and take away from a fabulous afternoon in London, some photos stood out more than others. It was a close match, with Jurgen Klopp's side hitting the woodwork multiple times throughout the course of the 90 minutes. Like in February, it was Jurgen Klopp's side who emerged victorious after Mason Mount's spot-kick was saved by goalkeeper Alisson.
Chelsea takes on Liverpool this afternoon in the FA Cup final at Wembley as the Blues look to get revenge on the Reds following the Carabao Cup defeat ...
Hello and welcome to football.london's Chelsea vs Liverpool live blog. So, with all of that being said, why not join us in our dedicated live blog below? Chelsea will be hoping they can end Liverpool's hopes of winning all four trophies today. Chelsea were beaten 11-10 on penalties by Liverpool back in February after playing an exhilarating 120 minutes without a goal at the national stadium. If it comes, you will see. Liverpool, meanwhile, are still on for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.
One Liverpool squad slot comes with financial as well as footballing benefits. FSG could replace Takumi Minamino in that role with an astute free transfer.
Minutes at Liverpool would be even harder to come by, presenting a potential problem for FSG. But they have a trump card. The lure of Anfield, and the setup as a whole, has rarely been stronger. Nketiah would initially only have a realistic prospect of taking over the Minamino role, should FSG indeed choose to sell this summer — the traditional front three has expanded to a front five, none of whom will be easy to displace. Game time is said to be the primary ‘ambition’ behind seeking a free transfer from Arsenal, despite the recent upturn in his fortunes. Meanwhile, the Japan international had shown enough potential to suggest he could be a useful squad option, and FSG were shrewd enough to know that every decent outing for Liverpool would only increase the market for his services. A transfer would never be completed without some prospect of an eventual place in the first team, but certain purchases are definitely more like investments than wholly footballing decisions.