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John Barnes has warned that the European Super League exit is not a victory for the fans, but a victory for the ‘status quo of football exploitation’. The Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ have now left the ESL after widespread condemnation from fans. It’s thought that the proposed European competition will now collapse without half of […]
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Former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes doesn’t think Arsenal should renew Alexandre Lacazette’s contract at the club. The Frenchman has just over a year left on his deal at the Emirates Stadium with his contract expiring in June 2022. Lacazette, who has 13 league goals to his name this term, is one short of his best […]
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John Barnes thinks England are lacking “strong defenders” because the country tried to develop defenders who are good on the ball. The Three Lions have got off to the perfect start in the World Cup qualifying group with two wins out of two against San Marino and Albania, while a tougher test awaits them against […]
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John Barnes thinks Thiago Alcantara might need the Liverpool “crowd for inspiration” as he looks to overcome “unfair criticism” during his time Anfield. The Spaniard joined Liverpool in the summer from Bayern Munich with a lot expected of the two-time Champions League winner. However, his introduction into Jurgen Klopp’s side has coincided with a downturn in […]
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Former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes thinks the current England side is weaker than it was at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Most of the squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 under Gareth Southgate are still in the England manager’s thinking for the Euros. But Danny Rose, Jamie Vardy (due to international […]
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Liverpool legend John Barnes doesn’t think any of Jurgen Klopp’s forward players are “clinical finishers” but thinks they can still finish in the top four. The Reds, who are currently seventh in the table, have the tenth best shot conversion rate in the Premier League with 48 goals from 568 shots this season. Mo Salah’s […]
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Former England international John Barnes claims Liverpool “aren’t willing to offer” Georginio Wijnaldum a long-term deal now he’s turned 30. The Netherlands international is out of contract at the end of this season with Liverpool and the midfielder yet to agree terms on a new deal. Reports have claimed that Wijnaldum is demanding a new […]
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Liverpool legend John Barnes has responded to rumours that German boss Jurgen Klopp could leave Anfield. Klopp has come in for criticism this term, with the Reds sat in sixth place and effectively out of the title race. Their title defence this season has been hampered by injuries to multiple defenders and midfielders. FEATURE: Saint […]
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Reds legend John Barnes thinks the signing of Raphael Varane for Liverpool would be a ‘fantastic’ piece of business. The Anfield side joined Manchester United in the race for Varane’s signature yesterday. They reportedly want him to partner Virgil Van Dijk at centre-back next season. READ: Wilder rages at ‘stupid and uneducated’ pundits amid Keane […]
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John Barnes thinks Southampton striker Danny Ings would be the wrong signing for Man City as they look to bring in a goalscorer this summer. Ings is just one name being linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium with Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku another mooted recently. The Saints man has scored 30 goals […]
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