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🚨👀 Luis Enrique: “Last year Liverpool were favorites and who won? Paris Saint-Germain”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 7, 2026
“There are no favorites at this stage. We’re not favorites”. pic.twitter.com/YWbfhuJPsr
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has identified Bayern Munich star Michael Olise as the ideal candidate to replace Mohamed Salah following the Egyptian’s confirmed summer departure.
Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has identified Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as the “dream” candidate to succeed Mohamed Salah at Anfield this summer.
With Salah officially confirming his departure after nine trophy-laden years, Gerrard believes the Frenchman is one of the few players capable of replicating the Egyptian’s prolific output.
Speaking on the challenge of replacing a legend, Gerrard noted, “Olise would be one, I would say, but I don’t think he’d be available.”
Despite Gerrard’s endorsement, any move for Olise appears unlikely following a stern rebuttal from Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeness.
Hoeness dismissed reports of a €200 million deal, taking a swipe at Liverpool’s recent spending and league form.
He stated, “Liverpool spent 500 million euros this year and are having a very bad season. So we won’t be contributing to them playing better next year.” Olise remains central to Bayern’s long-term plans.
Arsenal hero Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from football, to what we can only imagine is the relief of celebrities around the world.
The legendary Wales midfielder has called time on his 20-year long playing career, which saw him make 250 Premier League appearances and play 86 times for Wales. The man who scored the winning goal in two FA Cup finals has been without a club since his contract with Mexican side UNAM was ended by mutual consent last October.
Okonkwo switches allegiance to Nigeria.
🚨 Official: Former Arsenal player, Aaron Ramsey has retired from football, aged 35. ✅🏴
🗣️ “Thank you to all the clubs I have been lucky enough to play for.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IkJcq5Cmm9
— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) April 7, 2026
🚨 Bradley Barcola, back in team training ahead of Paris Saint-Germain game against Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/FpGGrgr2E0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 7, 2026
The Technical Committee of Referees believes that VAR shouldn't have intervened in Gerard Martín’s challenge on Thiago Almada.
They do not understand Busquets Ferrer's decision to change the red card to a yellow, and as a result, he will be suspended. pic.twitter.com/91DsMJIwEE
— HF World (@hfworld_) April 7, 2026
Barton denies assault, remains jailed.
Michael Carrick has relocated the squad to Ireland for an intensive training camp to maintain physical and mental sharpness during an unusual 24-day mid-season break.
Manchester United have traveled to Dublin for a specialized training camp to navigate a lengthy 24-day gap between fixtures.
Former club sports scientist Dr. David Kelly praised the move as a “masterstroke” to refresh players mentally.
With no matches scheduled due to international duty and FA Cup timing, the camp offers a vital opportunity to implement new strategies before the squad returns to Manchester on Thursday.
The break presents a unique conditioning challenge for Carrick’s team. While opponents like Leeds United maintain match rhythm, United must replicate high-intensity stimulation in training.
Dr. Kelly noted the importance of individual loading, suggesting that when the hiatus ends, players “will be wanting to kick the doors down to get on the pitch.” The goal is to ensure they return ready and avoid detraining.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces a season-defining test against Paris Saint-Germain, with experts warning that another heavy defeat following the Manchester City disaster could result in his immediate dismissal.
Confidence at Anfield has hit “rock bottom” following Liverpool’s 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Analysts Dave Davis and David Lynch warn that manager Arne Slot’s tenure is under unprecedented pressure ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against PSG.
Lynch noted the daunting nature of the fixture, stating, “The idea that a team that is so bereft of confidence and quality is going to go there and somehow perform better, it does feel a little bit far fetched.”
Tactically, Liverpool are expected to adopt a “low event” defensive approach to avoid further humiliation.
Experts suggest Slot may “pack the midfield” to prioritize control over ambition.
The stakes remain remarkably high for the manager; as Davis cautioned, “If it’s another four nil defeat, then I can’t even see Slot making the end of the season.”
A positive result is now essential to restore faith in his leadership and the squad’s mental resilience.
José Mourinho's stunning statements after Benfica's 1-1 draw yesterday. He wrecked everyone for 15 straight minutes…😳
"There are players that I don't want to play anymore. We won't be champions. We threw away that possibility today. It would be easier not to play certain… pic.twitter.com/gC3gGFBv1U
— Olt Sports (@oltsport_) April 7, 2026
Rodríguez returns after dehydration scare.
Phil Jagielka has condemned Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for admitting the team surrendered during their 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City, labeling the comment “the worst thing he could have said.”
Former Everton defender Phil Jagielka has criticized Virgil van Dijk’s post-match honesty following Liverpool’s heavy FA Cup exit at the Etihad.
After the 4-0 defeat, Van Dijk admitted, “You shouldn’t give up and that’s maybe, at a certain point, what happened.”
Jagielka argued such remarks send a damaging message to fans, stating, “I think that’s the worst thing he could have said. He will be absolutely raging.”
Despite Jagielka’s disapproval, supporters have noted the captain’s visible deflation during a difficult campaign.
The former defender suggested Van Dijk failed to convey the necessary “hurt” expected of a club representative.
However, the Dutchman’s brutal transparency reflected the reality on the pitch, where Liverpool appeared to collapse after Erling Haaland’s hat-trick.
The squad now faces immense pressure to respond against Paris Saint-Germain.