Liverpool FC Premier League Champions 24/25 - Talk /Gossip/Rumours

It was reported a few days ago that the club are open to extending but if terms can't be agreed then he'll be sold this summer.

Yeah, fair points. At least they're getting things sorted early so, if he doesn't extend, it should hopefully be a decent fee

Samu from Porto could be interesting - he’s 6’ 4” only 20 - 24 goals in 40 games recent call up for Spain. Arsenal are interested seemingly.

A throwback if you will, Welsh Xavi AKA Joe Allen retires from football today after Swanseas game this evening. What a fascinating time for the club that was.

Another throwback, a nice read about the Chelsea semifinal atmosphere in 2005

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2025/05/it-never-stopped-rocking-20-years-since-anfields-greatest-atmosphere/

I was there, in the Kop, and it was genuinely incredible. Towards the end I wanted the noise to stop, but also hoped it never would. It was so loud, so intense and it visibly rattled their players at times (Kezman I remember letting a ball go right under his foot as he tried to control it). I've been in some amazing atmospheres but that's the one I genuinely believe was responsible for the result

Insane night. The game I wished I was at the most!

I'm certainly not looking for perfection from our forwards, but it is definitely an area of the team that can be improved upon. Slot changed the approach of the team so fewer shots yield more goals, that's a great feat in itself but from watching the games I don't think Jota and Nunez have suited the change in style.

2023/24 Premier League per 90 (Klopp):

            Diaz    Gakpo   Jota    Nunez   Salah
Shots       2.3     2.7     2.4     3.8     3.2 
On Target   1.1     1.4     1.6     2.1     2
Off Target  1.2     1.4     0.8     1.8     1.3
Accuracy%   49.23   48.98   66.67   53.49   62.22
Blocked     1       1       0.9     1       0.9
Woodwork    0.2     0       0       0.4     0.1
Goals       0.3     0.5     0.8     0.5     0.5
Conversion% 12.31   16.33   33.33   12.79   20

2024/25 Premier League per 90 (Slot):

            Diaz    Gakpo   Jota    Nunez   Salah
Shots       1.8     2.3     2.7     2.4     2.9 
On Target   1.1     1.2     1.1     1.1     1.8
Off Target  0.7     1.2     1.6     1.3     1.2
Accuracy%   61.36   51.22   40.62   46.15   59.79
Blocked     0.9     0.5     1.2     0.6     0.7
Woodwork    0.1     0.1     0.2     0       0.2
Goals       0.5     0.5     0.5     0.5     0.6
Conversion% 27.27   21.95   18.75   19.23   28.87

Ignoring penalties as they completely skew the numbers in Salah's favour, the stats support that observation. The improvement from Diaz has been most impressive, and perhaps if he did less mindless running with the ball he could surpass Salah.

Erling Haaland is a freak and has been the most efficient goal scorer the league has seen. His shot accuracy range for the past three seasons has been 56-67% with a conversion rate of 24-34%. The numbers for 2023/24 show that Jota was right there at peak Haaland level.

The numbers for some of the forward players that we have been linked with show that the club appear to be looking for a player that delivers similar numbers. Outside of talk in Glasgow, I'm not aware of any reported links with Daizen Maeda from Celtic but I've included him for comparison.

2024/25 Domestic Leagues per 90:

           Alvarez  Ekiteke Isak    Maeda   Sesko
Shots       2.4     3.1     2.5     1.9     2
On Target   1.5     1.3     1.5     1.1     1.2
Off Target  0.9     1.8     1       0.8     0.8
Accuracy%   64.29   41.67   61.19   58.33   60.42
Blocked     0.5     0.8     0.9     0.3     0.7
Woodwork    0.2     0.2     0.2     0.1     0
Goals       0.5     0.6     0.7     0.7     0.4
Conversion% 26.79   16.67   32.84   33.33   25

Apart from Ekiteke, they all meet the Accuracy% and Conversion% requirement.

This was my only trip to a game in Anfield. I was in the main stand nearly on the goal line. What an atmosphere

Arsenal dropping more points. Not that it's relevant now, but it still makes me chuckle

Arsenal could finish 3rd in what’s been a 2 horse race.

Given the remaining fixtures they could finish fourth in a supposed two horse race.

We came 4th in a 2 horse race once, never forgave David James.

I sometimes wonder how David james would have gotten on today. Playing style he wouldn't have made it to a club like Liverpool but I'd also hope that sports psychology and openness about mental health may have assisted him too. He had lots of talent but was obviously dealing with issues that made him anxious and introverted in a dressing room and stadium stands dominant culture.

I wonder if sport psychologists today saw him growing up and thought to themselves they could help a person like that.

Arsenal and Chelsea have both finished second on 71 points. Ancelotti was sacked by Chelsea when they failed to retain the title in 2010/11. Arsenal pipped Tottenham to second place in 2015/16.

B team tomorrow, or will we be going strongest possible .

I'm sure Salah wants that European Golden Boot