Liverpool injuries and Salah successor talk
Insufficient article text to verify details. Title suggests Wayne Rooney delivers a blunt assessment that some Liverpool players’ ‘legs are gone’, questioning key men during their title defence.
Salah out with minor muscle issue, targeting 17 May. Alisson a minor doubt but could face Man United. Ekitike ruptured Achilles, season over. Mamardashvili sidelined. Endo, Bradley long-term. No suspensions.
Gerrard 4/7 favourite for Burnley job. Danny Murphy says Luis Enrique is the ‘outstanding’ candidate if Liverpool replace Slot, though Champions League qualification likely keeps the Dutchman.
Carrick lauded after lifting Man United to 3rd with big wins vs City and Arsenal. Slot criticised for identity, spend and poor displays despite 4th, with fans unhappy over pressing and big-game defeats.
Insufficient article text to verify details. Title indicates Slot predicts Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz will start before Man United vs Liverpool, offering selection insight relevant to Liverpool’s plans.
Feature hints a current Liverpool player, previously backed by Jamie Carragher, could step up as Salah’s replacement.
Fans’ jury warn Liverpool must nail this window as stalwarts may depart, though exits could fund a reset and refresh the squad.
Liverpool make serious enquiry for Sporting’s Francisco Trincao, who has a €60m clause. Seen as potential Salah successor, though Slot cannot replace Salah’s goals and assists like-for-like.
Rio Ngumoha’s curled finish vs Fulham shortlisted for April Goal of the Month after he became Liverpool’s youngest Anfield scorer at 17 years 225 days. Andy Robertson also nominated.
Liverpool to seek a right-back amid concerns over Jeremie Frimpong’s injuries and form. Options include Archie Gray and Pedro Porro, while defensive futures of Bradley, Van Dijk and Robertson raise doubts.
Man United boost as Matheus Cunha returns to training and could start vs Liverpool. De Ligt out injured, Martinez suspended. United need two points from four to confirm Champions League.
Liverpool and Man United linked with Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde for around £43m. Liverpool monitor as Robertson is set to leave, though Balde prefers to stay at Barca.
