Liverpool now know the full contingent of players they’ll have at the Euro this summer, while the rumours now turn to fringe members of the squad rather than big-money buys we won’t make.
Trent and Henderson off to Euro 2020
The decision has been made, and either common sense or fear or ridicule has prevailed.
Either way, Trent Alexander-Arnold is on the plane – or the bus, probably – for England and will join team-mate Jordan Henderson in the England squad for Euro 2020.
It means Southgate has picked all four right-backs and as such we’re likely to see at least one of them operate in a rather different way at the finals.
That could be Trent in midfield – particularly if Hendo hasn’t fully recovered from his injury absence.
The rest of the 26 is there in the link above too – the right call from Southgate?
Minamino sale a possibility
Takumi Minamino has not had an easy time of matters since joining Liverpool 18 months ago, with the pandemic hitting within weeks afterwards, the Reds rampant on a title charge and then Diogo Jota joining as more competition.
As if that wasn’t enough, Divock Origi got the nod ahead of him at times because he was taller.
A loan to Southampton initially proved positive, but even that didn’t go entirely to plan – but Saints are keen to land him permanently this summer.
Liverpool are “open” to the sale and Taki might well be keen to head to St. Mary’s too, says a report from the south coast.
Given the low fee we initially paid, a substantial profit is likely in the offing this summer – allowing the Reds to move on and build the squad elsewhere.
Summer and signings
There’s a whole summer ahead of news and rumours and time to prepare for the new campaign. Pace yourselves!
- There’s a big old reason Liverpool might be tempted to sell Nat Phillips this summer
- Sepp van den Berg is unlikely to return for pre-season training, with a loan deal seemingly being sought
- And the Coutinho rumour is not a story, yet is still making headlines in some media outlets
Quickfire LFC news
- Konate didn’t have a good start to life as a Red as his France U21s side lost in the quarter-finals
- Reds fans have been celebrating this day two years ago – not a night we’ll forget in a hurry!
- Mo Salah is up for Premier League Player of the Season and you can cast your vote for him here
- And Andy Robertson is looking forward to a “perfect” build-up for Scotland as he prepares to lead his nation into Euro 2020
Around the Prem
- The Ev’s happy story of having Carlo at the helm is pretty much over and they are looking at Eddie Howe, Rafa, Nuno and Moyesie as his replacements
- Man City are so angry at losing the CL final they’re binning off half the squad that got them there: Sterling, Laporte and Mendy are first out the door
- Fikayo Tomori is off to Milan on a permanent basis with his move from Chelsea all but set
- And Southampton and Celtic want Newcastle keeper Freddie Woodman, who is arguably better than either keeper Newcastle actually use
Brilliant rumour of the day
Man United “think re-signing Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is a genuine possibility this summer.” Go for it, United. Five-year deal and give him ALL the money.
Tweet of the day
All those assists!
All Steven Gerrard Assists for Liverpool. Fantastic looking Assist map. Provided every type of Assist: Long balls, Through ball, Crosses, Cutbacks. pic.twitter.com/iaQvfkfuAF
— Marius Fischer (@Gegenpressing91) June 1, 2021
Worth watching tonight
Get all Euro 2020y by watching Poland vs Russia at 7.45. No?
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