Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho looks set to miss the Super Sunday visit of champions Manchester City after revealing he is set to return to training at the weekend.
The French centre-back missed Liverpool’s 2-0 victory at Southampton last weekend and did not travel with his team-mates to Istanbul for their Europa League game against Besiktas.
And tweets from the 25-year-old on Thursday appear to cast doubt on his availability for Sunday’s match against City, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
He wrote: “Good news as following the tests I had at the beginning of the week and after the medical staff 's opinion...
“... i can go back to training with the group on Saturday! Minewhile, I wish good luck to the whole team for tonight!”
Sakho had featured in nine successive Premier League games before picking up the hip injury which forced him to miss Sunday’s visit to St Mary’s.
He joined Liverpool for a fee of £17m from Paris Saint Germain during the 2013 summer transfer window.
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho looks set to miss the Super Sunday visit of champions Manchester City after revealing he is set to return to training at the weekend.
The French centre-back missed Liverpool’s 2-0 victory at Southampton last weekend and did not travel with his team-mates to Istanbul for their Europa League game against Besiktas.
And tweets from the 25-year-old on Thursday appear to cast doubt on his availability for Sunday’s match against City, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.
He wrote: “Good news as following the tests I had at the beginning of the week and after the medical staff 's opinion...
“... i can go back to training with the group on Saturday! Minewhile, I wish good luck to the whole team for tonight!”
Sakho had featured in nine successive Premier League games before picking up the hip injury which forced him to miss Sunday’s visit to St Mary’s.
He joined Liverpool for a fee of £17m from Paris Saint Germain during the 2013 summer transfer window.
Liverpool commercial officer Billy Hogan speaks to IBTimes about the new Main Stand at Anfield.
Hogan explains that he expects naming rights for the stand itself and new suites within the new stand to be sold to suitable commercial partners.
Hogan claims the new stand, which will seat almost 21,000 supporters and take the new Anfield capacity to around 54,000, will be the largest all-seater stand in European football.
On ticket prices, Hogan explains the club’s pricing strategy and making “affordable” tickets available. He explains that some tickets, in the premium located areas will increase, with other seats being lowered.
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Liverpool commercial officer Billy Hogan speaks to IBTimes about the new Main Stand at Anfield.
Hogan explains that he expects naming rights for the stand itself and new suites within the new stand to be sold to suitable commercial partners.
Hogan claims the new stand, which will seat almost 21,000 supporters and take the new Anfield capacity to around 54,000, will be the largest all-seater stand in European football.
On ticket prices, Hogan explains the club’s pricing strategy and making “affordable” tickets available. He explains that some tickets, in the premium located areas will increase, with other seats being lowered.
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers addressed the media ahead of Liverpool’s Europa League second leg tie against Besiktas.
Rodgers discussed his squad’s injuries ahead of the match and how the pitch will suit his side. “We’re looking forward to it” he said, with a sell out 76,000 crowd is expected at the Ataturk Stadium on Thursday night (6pm GMT kick off).
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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers addressed the media ahead of Liverpool’s Europa League second leg tie against Besiktas.
Rodgers discussed his squad’s injuries ahead of the match and how the pitch will suit his side. “We’re looking forward to it” he said, with a sell out 76,000 crowd is expected at the Ataturk Stadium on Thursday night (6pm GMT kick off).
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers may have left eight players at home but he remains confident what remains of his squad can get the job done against Besiktas in the Europa League.
The Reds return to the Ataturk Stadium, venue for their famous 2005 Champions League victory, holding a slender 1-0 lead from the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against the Turkish League leaders.
However, they will have to complete the job against a side second in the Turkish Super Lig without vice-captain Jordan Henderson, Philippe Coutinho and defenders Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho.
Their absences, coupled with the already missing Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva – still working their way back from injury – and the suspended Lazar Markovic, means Rodgers has little room for manoeuvre.
“We’ve got a few injuries. We’re probably out here without eight of our squad who have knocks, some with previous and some who picked up something at the weekend,” said the Reds boss, whose side host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
“We still have a squad strong enough to hopefully get the job complete but we’ve got a few knocks and niggles from the weekend.”
Gerrard’s absence means Liverpool will have no players who played in the Champions League final almost 10 years ago.
However, the stadium brings back brilliant memories for supporters and the club itself will forever be associated with the venue.
“It’s a real iconic stadium for the club and a big part of that history.
“For us to go there and play with a lot of young players and a new squad against a good team, we’ll look forward to that.”
Besiktas have been boosted by news that Demba Ba and Gokhan Tore have come through fitness tests to make the squad, and coach Slaven Bilic believes his side are more than capable of overcoming their first-leg deficit.
“Liverpool may seem like they have the advantage but we have a big chance of advancing to the next round,” he said. “We need goals but we need to be patient and have to be very composed defensively.”
Liverpool provisional squad: Mignolet, Lovren, Skrtel, Can, Ibe, Allen, Can, Moreno, Sterling, Sturridge, Borini, Balotelli, Lambert, Ward, Lussey, Williams, Fulton, Brannagan, Sinclair.
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers may have left eight players at home but he remains confident what remains of his squad can get the job done against Besiktas in the Europa League.
The Reds return to the Ataturk Stadium, venue for their famous 2005 Champions League victory, holding a slender 1-0 lead from the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against the Turkish League leaders.
However, they will have to complete the job against a side second in the Turkish Super Lig without vice-captain Jordan Henderson, Philippe Coutinho and defenders Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho.
Their absences, coupled with the already missing Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva – still working their way back from injury – and the suspended Lazar Markovic, means Rodgers has little room for manoeuvre.
“We’ve got a few injuries. We’re probably out here without eight of our squad who have knocks, some with previous and some who picked up something at the weekend,” said the Reds boss, whose side host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
“We still have a squad strong enough to hopefully get the job complete but we’ve got a few knocks and niggles from the weekend.”
Gerrard’s absence means Liverpool will have no players who played in the Champions League final almost 10 years ago.
However, the stadium brings back brilliant memories for supporters and the club itself will forever be associated with the venue.
“It’s a real iconic stadium for the club and a big part of that history.
“For us to go there and play with a lot of young players and a new squad against a good team, we’ll look forward to that.”
Besiktas have been boosted by news that Demba Ba and Gokhan Tore have come through fitness tests to make the squad, and coach Slaven Bilic believes his side are more than capable of overcoming their first-leg deficit.
“Liverpool may seem like they have the advantage but we have a big chance of advancing to the next round,” he said. “We need goals but we need to be patient and have to be very composed defensively.”
Liverpool provisional squad: Mignolet, Lovren, Skrtel, Can, Ibe, Allen, Can, Moreno, Sterling, Sturridge, Borini, Balotelli, Lambert, Ward, Lussey, Williams, Fulton, Brannagan, Sinclair.
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Brendan Rodgers recently predicted an improvement in Liverpool’s form in the second half of the season, and Jack Lusby explores why.
Liverpool are a team that thrives in the second half of the season, according to Brendan Rodgers.
At the start of the year, the manager predicted as much, outlining his sides’ blossoming form from one half of the season to the next:
“We are a team who can come on strong in the second half of the season. There is still a way to go, but the exciting thing is that in my two years here we have always been better in the second half. That’s the business end. That is where we want to be.”
It definitely seems right on this season’s evidence, with the Reds improving markedly in the second half of the season so far—everything seems to be coming together for Rodgers.
So, was Rodgers right to predict a second-half surge for his side this season?
The Statistics
Furthermore, here, chances created per game are added as a further measure to factor a potential increase in team productivity in the second half of the season.
2012/13 Season:
In Rodgers’ first season in charge, the manager looked to implement the successful possession-based style that saw him make his name at Swansea City—Liverpool looked comfortable, but never truly impressed.
The signings of Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho in January saw an immediate improvement, and the increased average of points, goals scored and chances created per game serves as a testament of that, as well as a decrease in goals conceded per game.
2013/14 Season:
Approaching the 2013/14 season with a more hell-for-leather attacking approach, owing heavily to the attacking prowess of Sturridge and Luis Suarez, and the deep-lying creativity of Steven Gerrard, Liverpool began in better form than they ended 2012/13.
However, Rodgers’ side still improved in the second half of the season, as the Premier League title grew closer.
With a 16-match unbeaten run in 2014, Liverpool’s average of points and goals scored per game increased, although their attacking approach saw a disappointing increase in goals conceded.
Interestingly, Liverpool created less chances in the second half of 2013/14; they were just that bit more clinical.
2014/15 Season:
(Note: Second half of the season based on average of games played so far.)
This season, Liverpool stuttered to a miserable start, slumping to a mid-table position in the league and crashing out of the Champions League.
The loss of Suarez was felt heavily, with the lowest average of goals scored per game of any season under Rodgers.
Since the turn of 2015, however, and the introduction of the 3-4-2-1 formation, Liverpool have improved significantly, with rates of points and goals scored per game increasing, and their defensive record refined immensely.
Again, though, Liverpool average of chances created per game has decreased—this is despite the upturn in form of Coutinho.
Rodgers’ Reign So Far:
Looking at the improvement in terms of winning more games, and scoring more and conceding less goals on average from the first half of the season to the second half of the season under Rodgers underlines just how much Liverpool do improve at the turn of the year.
But why does this happen?
Avoiding The David Moyes Effect
Why this trend continues under Rodgers at Liverpool could be attributed to a number of factors.
The signings of Sturridge and Coutinho in January of the 2012/13 saw an immediate rise in fortunes for the side, and Liverpool’s average of goals and chances created increased as a result of their impact.
In the summer prior to the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons Liverpool signed a large number of players, with 2013/14 heralding six new players and 2014/15 bringing eight (excluding immediate loanee Divock Origi), and as such the squad has taken time to gel.
Moreover, with the World Cup taking place before the current season, a lot of Premier League players have been affected by the fatigue that this added summer competition brought.
It is clear that Liverpool do experience a second-half surge every season under Rodgers—the manager must take measures to ensure that this isn’t necessary.
Rodgers needs to make sure he doesn’t suffer from the David Moyes Effect.
Under Moyes, Everton typically started the season slow, struggling to generate momentum and produce the performances required to win games.
As a result, Everton could never truly challenge at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool have proven their Premier League credentials in recent seasons under Rodgers, and particularly in 2013/14, but their slow starts have held them back—this season, the Reds will be content with a top-four placing, after a miserable start.
Brendan Rodgers needs to ensure his side kick off their season as they intend to finish.
Statistics via Squawka.
How can Brendan Rodgers ensure that his side starts well next season? Let us know in the comments below.
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Brendan Rodgers recently predicted an improvement in Liverpool’s form in the second half of the season, and Jack Lusby explores why.
Liverpool are a team that thrives in the second half of the season, according to Brendan Rodgers.
At the start of the year, the manager predicted as much, outlining his sides’ blossoming form from one half of the season to the next:
“We are a team who can come on strong in the second half of the season. There is still a way to go, but the exciting thing is that in my two years here we have always been better in the second half. That’s the business end. That is where we want to be.”
It definitely seems right on this season’s evidence, with the Reds improving markedly in the second half of the season so far—everything seems to be coming together for Rodgers.
So, was Rodgers right to predict a second-half surge for his side this season?
The Statistics
Furthermore, here, chances created per game are added as a further measure to factor a potential increase in team productivity in the second half of the season.
2012/13 Season:
In Rodgers’ first season in charge, the manager looked to implement the successful possession-based style that saw him make his name at Swansea City—Liverpool looked comfortable, but never truly impressed.
The signings of Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho in January saw an immediate improvement, and the increased average of points, goals scored and chances created per game serves as a testament of that, as well as a decrease in goals conceded per game.
2013/14 Season:
Approaching the 2013/14 season with a more hell-for-leather attacking approach, owing heavily to the attacking prowess of Sturridge and Luis Suarez, and the deep-lying creativity of Steven Gerrard, Liverpool began in better form than they ended 2012/13.
However, Rodgers’ side still improved in the second half of the season, as the Premier League title grew closer.
With a 16-match unbeaten run in 2014, Liverpool’s average of points and goals scored per game increased, although their attacking approach saw a disappointing increase in goals conceded.
Interestingly, Liverpool created less chances in the second half of 2013/14; they were just that bit more clinical.
2014/15 Season:
(Note: Second half of the season based on average of games played so far.)
This season, Liverpool stuttered to a miserable start, slumping to a mid-table position in the league and crashing out of the Champions League.
The loss of Suarez was felt heavily, with the lowest average of goals scored per game of any season under Rodgers.
Since the turn of 2015, however, and the introduction of the 3-4-2-1 formation, Liverpool have improved significantly, with rates of points and goals scored per game increasing, and their defensive record refined immensely.
Again, though, Liverpool average of chances created per game has decreased—this is despite the upturn in form of Coutinho.
Rodgers’ Reign So Far:
Looking at the improvement in terms of winning more games, and scoring more and conceding less goals on average from the first half of the season to the second half of the season under Rodgers underlines just how much Liverpool do improve at the turn of the year.
But why does this happen?
Avoiding The David Moyes Effect
Why this trend continues under Rodgers at Liverpool could be attributed to a number of factors.
The signings of Sturridge and Coutinho in January of the 2012/13 saw an immediate rise in fortunes for the side, and Liverpool’s average of goals and chances created increased as a result of their impact.
In the summer prior to the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons Liverpool signed a large number of players, with 2013/14 heralding six new players and 2014/15 bringing eight (excluding immediate loanee Divock Origi), and as such the squad has taken time to gel.
Moreover, with the World Cup taking place before the current season, a lot of Premier League players have been affected by the fatigue that this added summer competition brought.
It is clear that Liverpool do experience a second-half surge every season under Rodgers—the manager must take measures to ensure that this isn’t necessary.
Rodgers needs to make sure he doesn’t suffer from the David Moyes Effect.
Under Moyes, Everton typically started the season slow, struggling to generate momentum and produce the performances required to win games.
As a result, Everton could never truly challenge at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool have proven their Premier League credentials in recent seasons under Rodgers, and particularly in 2013/14, but their slow starts have held them back—this season, the Reds will be content with a top-four placing, after a miserable start.
Brendan Rodgers needs to ensure his side kick off their season as they intend to finish.
Statistics via Squawka.
How can Brendan Rodgers ensure that his side starts well next season? Let us know in the comments below.
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