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Hamstring Injury Rules Out Szoboszlai for Liverpool’s Man City Clash
sports2 days ago

Hamstring Injury Rules Out Szoboszlai for Liverpool’s Man City Clash

Liverpool will face Manchester City without key midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai due to a hamstring injury, joining absentees Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo. Manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed a starting lineup featuring Lewis Koumas as the striker, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch anchoring the midfield. The Athletic first reported Szoboszlai’s injury, noting he returned to training this week but was deemed unfit for selection. This absence compounds Liverpool’s fitness issues after international duty, forcing Iraola to rely on youth and defensive stability to counter Manchester City’s attack.

Gakpo Update: Not Serious Injury, Rest Aims for Weekend Return
men1 month ago

Gakpo Update: Not Serious Injury, Rest Aims for Weekend Return

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is being rested after adductor issues described as not a proper injury; Andoni Iraola said he finished the Ipswich game with adductor issues, the decision was to rest him to aid recovery, with a view to a return either this weekend or next, and he was left out of the squad for the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Bezos-led consortium takes minority stake in Liverpool FC, with path to majority
business1 month ago

Bezos-led consortium takes minority stake in Liverpool FC, with path to majority

A Bezos-led consortium (1892 Holdings) will buy roughly one-third of Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group for about $7.1 billion, with an option to become majority owner at around $8 billion within the next 12 months. Amit Bhatia becomes vice chairman and joins the club’s expanded board, while Bezos won’t sit on the board; representatives from K5 Global and Elaine Saverin will. The investment aims to support Liverpool’s long-term growth with a global, tech-enabled ownership group.

Bezos-led consortium buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, keeping FSG in control
sports2 months ago

Bezos-led consortium buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, keeping FSG in control

Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group have agreed to sell a minority stake of roughly 30–33% to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia, including Jeff Bezos via K5 Sports, plus Eduardo Saverin’s family office and Elaine Saverin; FSG maintain majority ownership and day-to-day control, with Bhatia as vice chairman and Elaine Saverin and Bryan Baum joining the club’s board. Bezos will not sit on the board. The investment signals a strategic partnership aimed at long-term value, not immediate funding for transfers, and does not imply a future majority sale.

Kerkez Embraces Liverpool's New Era
sports2 months ago

Kerkez Embraces Liverpool's New Era

Milos Kerkez discusses his pre-season at Liverpool, clears a marriage rumor, and explains how Andoni Iraola’s high-intensity, attacking full-back approach should suit him. He asserts his role as the club’s first-choice left-back after Andy Robertson’s departure, praises Iraola’s professionalism and coaching style, and highlights his work ethic and grounded mindset shaped by his Serbian upbringing and family support.

Iraola reveals quick talks with clubs before Liverpool job
sports2 months ago

Iraola reveals quick talks with clubs before Liverpool job

Andoni Iraola said he was in talks with other clubs before taking over Liverpool, noting the club contacted him soon after the season ended and the decision happened quickly. He replaces Arne Slot after a stint at Bournemouth, and his arrival is tied to Liverpool’s attacking ambitions. Iraola also drew parallels between Liverpool and Athletic Club, emphasizing a Basque-influenced, team-first philosophy as he prepares for a US-friendly pre-season and a new era at Anfield.

Iraola's Liverpool chapter opens with humility, fan respect, and a team-first playbook
sports2 months ago

Iraola's Liverpool chapter opens with humility, fan respect, and a team-first playbook

Liverpool’s new head coach Andoni Iraola reflects on turning down a 2013 offer to join the club as a player, his philosophy of prioritizing the team and developing players from the academy, and his aim to build a tough-to-beat side that plays with front-foot energy while managing expectations and proving himself beyond the bold early promises.