DRAMATIC Spurs win, Van Dijk future UPDATE, Lijnders ADMIRATION: Liverpool FC news recap

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·5 May 2024

DRAMATIC Spurs win, Van Dijk future UPDATE, Lijnders ADMIRATION: Liverpool FC news recap

Liverpool's faint title hopes remained alive on Sunday after a 4-2 victory against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp's team dominated the first half, with Mohamed Salah scoring a header 16 minutes in, followed by Andrew Robertson doubling the lead just before halftime.

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Cody Gakpo extended the lead to 3-0 early in the second half, and Harvey Elliott's thunderous strike seemed to seal the win.

However, late goals from Richarlison and Son Heung-min made the final minutes tense, exacerbated by a VAR check on Joe Gomez's challenge for a potential penalty.

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Klopp admits he may have misjudged his substitutions

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp conceded he may have made error in judgment regarding his substitutions during his side's 4-2 win.

With the score at 4-0, Klopp made a double substitution which coincided with Spurs's best period of the game.

"The changes we made, would I do exactly the same again? I'm not sure!" Klopp admitted.

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Bajcetic makes first-team return

One of the two players introduced by Klopp was Stefan Bajcetic.

The 19-year-old, making his first senior appearance in over seven months, entered the fray as a substitute for Wataru Endo with half an hour remaining.

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Did former Red have a role in Elliott's goal?

Harvey Elliott stunned fans with his breathtaking goal on Sunday - and a former Red may have had a role to play in it.

Speaking after the game, Daniel Sturridge revealed on Sky Sports that he had spoken to Elliott a few weeks prior.

But what did he tell him?

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Fabrizio Romano offers BIG Van Dijk update

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been the subject of recent transfer speculation amid uncertainty over his long-term Anfield future.

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Dutchman won't be heading to Borussia Dortmund.

There are other teams circling, though.

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Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after winning the EFL Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, London, England on 25 February 2024. Copyright: xJoshuaxSmithx 39870015

Pep Lijnders expected to return one day

Having held talks with Liverpool as part of the club's due diligence ahead of Arne Slot’s appointment, the Dutchman's former manager, Henk De Jong, feels Liverpool are already eager for Pepijn Lijnders to return at the club one day.

“They all spoke very highly about him and I really think he has built a big reputation for himself," he said.

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'Door open' for Luis Diaz to go to Barcelona

Barcelona coach Xavi made some interesting comments this week that a move for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz could be imminent.

Interestingly, another Liverpool forward could join him at the Camp Nou, too.

Jurgen Klopp admits he may have misjudged his Spurs substitutions 58 mins ago by Daryl Finch

Former Red reveals what he told Harvey Elliott before wonderstrike 2 hours ago by Daryl Finch

Liverpool to battle Inter Milan the 'new Pedri'

Liverpool and Italian champions Inter Milan have been named as suitors for the Las Palmas attacker Alberto Moleiro in a new report in Spain.

Moleiro, 20, has enjoyed a breakout campaign in LaLiga for the Canary Islands’ side, scoring two goals and making three assists in 24 league games.

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Arne Slot can help UNLOCK Darwin Nunez

Incoming head coach Arne Slot is renowned for improving his players, and striker Santiago Gimenez is a prime example of this.

Slot turned the €6 million signing, who had never returned a double-digit goalscoring season, into a lethal poacher who has now scored 47 goals in just two seasons for Feyenoord.

Can he replicate this with Darwin Nunez?

Arne Slot can UNLOCK Darwin Nunez just like he did with Santiago Gimenez 16 hours ago by Yash Shah

Liverpool FINALLY have advantage vs Spurs they've desperately wanted all season 1 day ago by Alex Caple