2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Oli Gamp)
Liverpool continued their impressive recent form with a 1-0 win at Red Bull Leipzig on Wednesday night thanks to Darwin Nunez's strike. The Reds built on their crucial 2-1 home win against Chelsea last weekend and things are looking positive for Arne Slot's men as they battle for honours on multiple fronts this season. Liverpool have now won eight successive games in all competitions, with the Reds now gearing up for another huge game in the very early title picture against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
In the build-up to the pivotal title showdown, Mirror Football has taken a look at the biggest stories and rumours around Anfield. Chiesa could make shock exit already Italian winger Federico Chiesa only just joined Liverpool this summer for a bargain £12.5million and has barely played - featuring only three times in total.
However, reports from Italy claim he could already be returning to his home country in January amid his difficult start to life at Anfield with an ongoing battle to stay fit. Calciomercato have reported that the 26-year-old could have interest from Roma, Inter and AC Milan in January, with the trio keen to bring Chiesa back on loan - saying they are willing to take a "calculated gamble" on the Euro 2024 star. It comes after Slot admitted it was "frustrating" for Chiesa that his fitness was suffering, having missed pre-season and struggle to cope with the high intensity of the Premier League .
Carragher defends Klopp's Red Bull job Jurgen Klopp 's move to Red Bull as their new Head of Global Soccer has not gone down well with some fans of his former clubs at Liverpool and Dortmund - given the controversy over the organisation. Klopp was loved by fans of both clubs due to his championing of "tradition" in football and being a so-called "man of the people", with some accusing him of hypocrisy by linking up with Red Bull, who own Leipzig, Salzburg and New York Red Bulls. However, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has hit back at criticism and defended the German, insisting he was well within his rights to follow his own path.
"I just think it's rubbish," Carragher said. " Jurgen Klopp is a certain type of manager. He's a man of the people.
There's a feeling in Germany, and I understand the model in Germany, this (Red Bull) is completely different. But the idea Jurgen has got to stick to the ideals of Mainz and Dortmund supporters for the rest of his life..
"We're all hypocrites, to be honest, we all have views on certain things, but if someone offers us enough money, we'd still do it. He's not the manager of Red Bull, he's overseeing. He's speaking to people, going to meetings and getting paid a lot of money.
" Scholes makes Liverpool title admission He might not have been enjoyed to say it out loud, but Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Pep Guardiola and Manchester City will be more worried about Liverpool in the title race than Arsenal. The Reds currently top the table with seven wins from eight games - putting them one point ahead of City in the Premier League table - with Slot's men taking on the Gunners on Sunday in a huge clash. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, via Sky Bet, he admitted he was impressed by Liverpool's squad - particularly their midfield - and feels they will be City's main rival in their bid to hold on to the title.
“I think Liverpool’s squad is better than Arsenal’s. I think Pep Guardiola will be more worried about Liverpool than Arsenal. Liverpool’s midfield have got legs.
"When they played against United at Old Trafford (in a 3-0 win), I thought: 'Wow, they look like a fit team' and there’s quality with it as well." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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