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16 Conclusions: Leicester 3-1 Liverpool

Posted on February 13, 2021 by admin

1) From the first minute to the 70th against Manchester City last Sunday, Liverpool had eight shots to five, 53% possession, five corners to zero and were level at 1-1. The post-match analysis focused on many factors from injuries to form, but the most striking of all was how the champions simply collapsed: in the […]

This must surely be the moment Rodgers lands a blow on Klopp

Posted on February 12, 2021 by admin

Brendan Rodgers needs to finally land a jab on Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool for Leicester to shed this particular inferiority complex. After finishing the (almost) glorious campaign of 2013/14 in second place, Liverpool were back in Europe’s biggest competition for the first time in five long years. This decent consolation prize should have been […]

Suarez branded Rodgers and Liverpool ‘liars’ in Gerrard texts

Posted on February 10, 2021 by admin

Luis Suarez called Liverpool and Brendan Rodgers ‘liars’ in text messages to Steven Gerrard as the former Reds captain tried to convince him to stay, according to reports. Arsenal submitted an audacious bid of £40,000,001 for Suarez back in 2013 in an attempt to activate a clause in his Liverpool contract. The Reds rejected the […]

Rodgers lauds ‘outstanding’ defender after Wolves stalemate

Posted on February 8, 2021 by admin

Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on Leicester City star James Justin after his superb defensive showing on Sunday. Justin came through the ranks with Championship side Luton Town and he made his debut for them during the 2015/16 season. He became a regular in their first-team from the 2016/17 term onwards. He thoroughly impressed for […]

Rodgers: ‘No cause for concern’ for Foxes after Wolves draw

Posted on February 7, 2021 by admin

Brendan Rodgers was pleased that his “players worked hard after a tough game” as they 0-0 against Wolves on Sunday. There was very little that separated the sides over the course of the 90 minutes. Both teams registered 13 shots, but they only managed four on target between them. The best chance of the game […]

Rodgers: Leicester do not need to rush Vardy back into action

Posted on February 5, 2021 by admin

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers insists he will not rush Jamie Vardy back into action despite the striker’s rapid recovery. The 13-goal striker is fit to face Wolves on Sunday after a groin operation last month. In his absence the Foxes have tightened their grip on third spot in the Premier League having beaten Fulham […]