Liverpool will be in the market for defensive reinforcements this summer. This comes ahead of Joel Matip’s set departure at the end of the season after eight years of service at Anfield (arrived in 2016).
Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool with many different members of staff but it was Joel Matip who became the first player confirmed as departing too. Speaking about the defender in his pre-match press conference, the 56-year-old said: “Have you ever seen a better free transfer than Joel Matip?
Jurgen Klopp, Pep Lijnders, Joel Matip and so many others are leaving Liverpool this summer but this isn’t the end of the farewells – with another player now leaving the club.
Jurgen Klopp is not the only man leaving Liverpool this summer, with most of his coaching staff following the German out the exit door and now our first player is going too.
This is the sixth part in our series charting Jurgen Klopp’s nine seasons at Liverpool from his 2015 arrival to his upcoming departure from Anfield. Liverpool
It seems that this summer will see more than just the coaching staff at Liverpool change, with several players likely to also call an end to their Anfield careers.
Liverpool are expected to bolster their defensive department ahead of potential departures this summer. Joel Matip’s contract, for one, is currently set to expire in 2025, with a ruptured ACL having derailed much of the Cameroonian’s 2023/24 season.
Roma and Lazio are on the prowl for cheap reinforcements and have earmarked Joel Matip, who will most likely leave Liverpool on a free. He has missed most of the season due to an ACL tear.
Veteran centre half Joel Matip is set to leave Liverpool once the season ends. The defender has been absent due to a knee injury and will not play again this season.
Joel Matip has reportedly attracted attention from Lazio and Roma as he prepares to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer. The 32-year-old Cameroonian defender, who also holds an EU passport, has a little over two months left on his contract with the Reds, which isn’t set to be renewed.
Liverpool travel to the capital to face Fulham at Craven Cottage. The fixture will be the fourth time this season they have met and takes place on April 21.
Liverpool travel to Italy to face Atalanta in the second leg of their Europa League Quarter-Final clash. Extraordinarily, the first leg ended 3-0 to Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.
Liverpool host Atalanta in the Europa League Quarter-Finals. The first-leg will take place from Anfield on April 11, with the second-leg just a week later.
Liverpool are set for a timely squad boost as Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Diogo Jota edge closer to making their returns from injury. The Reds could have their key injured stars back sooner than initially expected.
Liverpool travel away to Old Trafford to face bitter rivals Manchester United. The fixture takes place on April 7 at an unusual 3:30 PM (BST) KO, due to potential fan trouble.
Liverpool host rock-bottom Sheffield United at Anfield, on April 4. Arsenal’s victory the night prior means that the Reds require a victory to return to the top of the table.
Liverpool host Brighton and Hove Albion on March 31. The fixture takes place at Anfield, with the Seagulls winning two and drawing two in the last four meetings – though three of those took place at the Amex Stadium.
One of Liverpool’s longest-serving players could sadly be approaching the end of his time at Anfield, according to reports. The Daily Mail claimed that
Liverpool are reportedly seeking a potential free transfer swoop for a former Manchester City player this summer. According to Football Insider, the Reds are keen on a possible deal for Tosin Adarabioyo, who’s set to become a free agent at the end of this season when his contract at Fulham expires.
Liverpool travel across Northern England to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. The FA Cup quarter-final fixture takes place on March 17. This is our Liverpool predicted lineup.
2023/24 was supposed to be a season of transition at Anfield, with four new midfielders and a new captain following the departure of Jordan Henderson, many fans would’ve been happy with a place in the top four.
Liverpool suffered their second league defeat of the season on Sunday, February 4, losing 3-1 to Arsenal enabling the Gunners to narrow the gap to their title rivals to two points.
Joel Matip may have played his final game for Liverpool. It was confirmed by the club this week that the defender - whose contract is due to expire in June 2024 - had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during Liverpool's 4-3 win over Fulham on Sunday.
Darwin Nunez put any doubt to rest this evening finding the goal four times in Liverpool's 5-0 pre-season win in Germany this evening against RB Leipzig.
Liverpool defender Joel Matip has been speaking about the qualities of new signing, Darwin Nunez, in a recent interview. The Reds made their move earlier in the summer to sign the striker after agreeing a fee with Benfica that could become a club record transfer.
Nat Phillips made an impact on the Liverpool fans during the 2020/21 season when the team were ravished with injuries. The tough defender stepped in when The Reds needed him the most and never looked out of place.
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