Graeme Souness has described Barcelona’s players as “dopes” after they fell asleep for Liverpool’s crucial fourth goal in their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. Few expected to see the Reds make it to next month’s Madrid finale after a 3-0 first-leg defeat at the Nou Camp, but the five-time European champions will face Ajax or Tottenham after digging deep in … [Read more...] about Souness’ analysis of Liverpool’s fourth: ‘There is a team of dopes’
News
Pochettino could consider future if Tottenham win CL
Tottenham could put themselves one win away from a Champions League “miracle” that will leave Mauricio Pochettino pondering his future. Spurs take on Ajax in the semi-final second-leg in Amsterdam on Wednesday hoping to overturn their 1-0 deficit and book a place in the Madrid final next month. If Pochettino was somehow able to lead his side to glory in this competition – a … [Read more...] about Pochettino could consider future if Tottenham win CL
Wenger: Anfield is ‘the most heated stadium in Europe’
Arsene Wenger has called Anfield “the most heated stadium in Europe in a return game” after Liverpool’s stunning Champions League comeback against Barcelona. The five-time European champions will take on Ajax or Tottenham in Madrid on June 1 after digging deep to overturn last week’s 3-0 first-leg defeat at the Nou Camp. Divock Origi put Liverpool ahead after just seven minutes … [Read more...] about Wenger: Anfield is ‘the most heated stadium in Europe’
Gossip: Man United turn to former target after £100m blow
CARTE SANCH Quite why it has taken this long for anyone to realise that Manchester United have not qualified for the Champions League is anyone’s guess, but credit to the Daily Mail for finally noticing. They say that United’s failure to eat at Europe’s top table next season will predictably impact on their transfer plans. To start with, no Champions League football ‘has put a … [Read more...] about Gossip: Man United turn to former target after £100m blow
Mourinho hails former rival Klopp for thrashing Barca
Jose Mourinho thinks Jurgen Klopp should take a lot of the credit for Liverpool’s 4-0 victory over Barcelona that booked them a place in the Champions League final. The five-time European champions will take on Ajax or Tottenham in Madrid on June 1 after digging deep to overturn last week’s 3-0 first-leg defeat at the Nou Camp. Divock Origi put Liverpool ahead after just seven … [Read more...] about Mourinho hails former rival Klopp for thrashing Barca