Liverpool
Forget it Klopp – Liverpool splashing £90m on this Barca star would be a total waste of money
Why Liverpool should keep their eyes of Ousmane Dembele
According to Eldesmarque (h/t The Sun), Liverpool are preparing a £90m move for Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele.
Dembele, 22, who joined Barcelona from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, has not inconsistent in his three seasons at Camp Nou. He has featured in only 5 games this term and is out of the team for a second time due to a hamstring injury.
The French international was considered to be a future star but several injuries have taken a toll on him and he has spent the majority of his professional career on the sidelines. The report also adds that he is already walking a thin line at Camp Nou and could soon be on the move.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are continuing to expand their dominance in the league after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham side. The win at the weekend took their unbeaten streak to 38 games as they look set to conquer the Premier League at the end of the season.
Jurgen Klopp has already made them a strong force to reckon with and their Club World Cup triumph proved that they are one of the top teams at the moment. A squad full of established stars and budding youngsters, the Reds have become too strong together.
However, the report suggests that the manager is looking to add competition, with Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele becoming his target.
The 22-year-old has not been in good form physically ever since he switched to Spain. He has been injury-prone and has not been regularly available. At the same time, the Reds have one of the best wingers in the same position in Sadio Mane, who has time and again proved his worth for the team.
As the Senegalese would be an undoubted starter in every match, it would make no sense for the Anfield outfit to sign him for £90m. Spending a huge amount for a player who is eventually going to be benched would be a total waste of resources for the club.
Apart from Mane on the left side of the pitch, they also have Takumi Minamino, who was signed earlier this month. The Japanese international is capable of playing on both flanks and he is in fine form right now.
Substitutes Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri, who are also adept in playing on both sides of the pitch, have put in a fine performance whenever Klopp has given them the chance.
Therefore, with a squad of overflowing talents, Liverpool can do well even without Dembele. And it would be good for the player to join a team which really lacks a forward, either Chelsea or Arsenal, who are also interested in him according to The Sun.
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Verdict
Having signed Minamino recently from RB Salzburg, Liverpool must give him regular chances along with Mane. And buying Dembele at this moment would make it worse for the manager when it comes to selecting the starting XI.
Therefore, instead of going for Dembele, the Reds must find a suitable candidate who can be a better back-up for their current squad rather than a starter who would disrupt the momentum of their star front three.
Liverpool
Liverpool FC Leads New Era of Training to Tackle Matchday Sexism as Anfield Stewards Receive Specialist Education From Her Game Too Ambassador Roopa Vyas
Liverpool Football Club have delivered their first formal training session to stewards and hospitality staff focused on tackling sexism and misogyny at Anfield. Around 100 matchday employees attended the specialist education delivered by Roopa Vyas, who serves as Her Game Too’s Chief Operating Officer and Liverpool FC Ambassador.
The session took place before the Reds hosted West Ham United in the Premier League and represents a serious effort by the club to address discrimination. Vyas focused heavily on helping staff understand the crucial difference between harmless banter and behaviour that genuinely harms supporters attending matches.
Staff Now Better Equipped to Handle Reports
Frontline employees now possess a much clearer picture of what Her Game Too does and how supporters should expect incidents to be handled when they report discrimination at the stadium. This education gives stewards and managers the confidence to spot problematic behaviour and challenge it effectively rather than ignoring issues.
The training was incorporated into Liverpool’s annual Red Together fixture, which celebrates the club’s diversity and inclusion efforts. The timing proves particularly relevant given International Women’s Day falls this week and highlights ongoing problems women face at football matches.
Setting New Standard for Football Clubs
Rishi Jain, Liverpool FC’s Director of Impact, stated, “Liverpool Football Club’s ongoing collaboration with Her Game Too is an important part of our commitment to ensuring Anfield is a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We’re proud to continue our work with Her Game Too to ensure our staff are equipped, informed and confident in supporting all fans at Anfield.”
This represents genuine progress beyond simply raising awareness. Liverpool are actively preparing their matchday workforce to create meaningful change in how discrimination gets addressed inside stadiums. Other clubs should frankly be following this example rather than paying lip service to equality.
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Everton
Martina Fernandez Sends Rallying Cry to Everton Women After FA Cup Loss vs Liverpool as Defender Vows to Use Derby Defeat as Fuel for Rest of Season
Martina Fernandez has urged the Everton Women squad to use their 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool as motivation for the remainder of the campaign. The defender delivered a defiant message despite the disappointment of losing to their Merseyside rivals at St Helens Stadium on Sunday.
Everton crashed out of the FA Cup after a performance that fell well below the standards they have set in recent weeks. Liverpool dominated proceedings with Mia Enderby and Beata Olsson scoring before Jennifer Falk’s own goal gave the Toffees brief hope of a comeback.
This Hurts and Will Be Our Fuel
Fernandez thanked supporters for their backing and insisted the pain of derby defeat will drive Everton forward when they return to action. “The next game, when we come back from the international or the next derby, this hurts, this is like our fuel, and this will make sure we will give our everything,” the defender stated.
She added, “We have the best fans absolutely, and they are our number 12 player, so we need them more than ever. We need to keep pushing, and we have like three good results the last three weeks, so we need to stick to that also and keep working together with the fans.”
Tottenham Awaits After International Break
Everton face a challenging run of fixtures when the Women’s Super League resumes following the international break. Scott Phelan’s side travel to fifth placed Tottenham on March 15 before facing second placed Manchester United a week later.
They then get the opportunity to exact revenge on Liverpool in the league clash at Goodison Park on March 28. Everton sit eighth in the WSL table, having won their previous three league matches before this cup exit.
The Toffees were made to look second best by a Liverpool side sitting three places and seven points below them in the standings.
Everton Dragon
Gareth Taylor Shares Mia Enderby Update After Nasty Knee Injury in Liverpool Women vs Everton Women as Striker Believes Kneecap Popped Out of Place
Gareth Taylor has revealed that Mia Enderby believes her knee popped out of place in the injury that forced her off in Everton Women’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool Women. Enderby opened the scoring in Sunday’s FA Cup fifth round tie at BrewDog Stadium in a tight contest between the Merseyside rivals before suffering the nasty injury.
The 20 year old was in clear distress after colliding with Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan while scoring the opening goal. She was taken off on a stretcher, although she did later appear on the bench with some crutches, which was a positive sign.
First Thing You Think About
Providing an update on Channel 4 after the match, Liverpool boss Taylor said, “I just spoke to her briefly then, and she said that it felt like her kneecap popped out of place. Nothing is great in the knee area, but the first thing you think about is what everyone thought. Hopefully, she seems to be OK.”
This is a worrying development for Liverpool, who cannot afford to lose Enderby for any length of time. The striker has been crucial for the Reds this season, and her goalscoring ability will be desperately missed if she faces a spell on the sidelines.
Controversial Goal Ends Everton Run
Beata Olsson, who came on for the injured Enderby, scored Liverpool’s second before Jennifer Falk’s own goal gave the Toffees hope. The game ultimately ended in disappointment for Scott Phelan’s side, with Everton claiming the goal was controversial.
Hikaru Kitagawa went closest to scoring for Everton as they chased a late equaliser against their rivals, but they ultimately did not do enough. Liverpool will join holders Chelsea, Birmingham City, Brighton, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Charlton Athletic in the quarter finals.
Everton Face Spurs Next
The Women’s Super League is taking a short hiatus, with this FA Cup clash giving fans their fix of action. Now that Everton are out of the competition, all eyes are on the WSL and a showdown with Tottenham on March 15.
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