At least 8 players were banned from Fulham’s start
In his pre-match press conference on Friday, Klopp gave an update on a number of players currently on the sidelines. The good news is that Alisson is now “fine” and looks set to return to the starting line-up, having missed most of pre-season with an abdominal injury. However, Caoimhin Kelleher, Calvin Ramsay, Kaide Gordon and Diogo Jota remain out, having missed all of the summer’s friendlies through injury. Ibrahima Konate, Kostas Tsimikas, Curtis Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also sidelined after picking up knocks during pre-season. Naby Keita missed last Sunday’s friendly with Strasbourg through illness but could still be available for the trip to Craven Cottage, with Klopp expecting the Guinean to train on Friday. The Liverpool boss says the club do not feel the need to re-enter the market for reinforcements at this stage, but added that “the transfer window is still open so we will see.” Cue fans getting excited about transfers again!
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CLUB STATEMENT: MARC CUCURELLA. Following reports from several media outlets this week, we can confirm that an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion to sign Marc Cucurella. — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 5, 2022
Chelsea responded to Brighton’s denial that the club had agreed a deal for Marc Cucurella by confirming the Spaniard’s signing on Friday. Not sure why they spent £62m on a back-up left-back, mind?
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has signed a new long-term contract with the ‘Kisa’, just nine months after being appointed. Let’s hope for his sake this isn’t another Pardew eight-year deal moment!
Leicester right-back Ricardo Pereira has been sidelined for up to six months after undergoing Achilles surgery. Brendan Rodgers’ side seem to be going through a bit of a tough time at the moment!
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Hats off to Paddy Power for this one! No matter how successful Liverpool are this season, the keyboard warriors will never back down! It looks set to be another promising season for Liverpool, but some fans are still not happy… 18+ Be GambleAware pic.twitter.com/OPJKs5yLZH — Paddy Power (@paddypower) August 5, 2022 The back with the legs! The Premier League kicks off with Crystal Palace hosting Arsenal at 20:00 (GMT). Sadio Mane is set to play his first Bundesliga game as Bayern Munich travel to Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt at 7.30pm. Ligue 1 also kicks off tonight with Lyon taking on Ajaccio. Enjoy your weekend and ride the Reds!