Latest Joel Matip news and reports from This Is Anfield

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 1, 2016: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the first equalising goal against Swansea City with team-mates Philippe Coutinho Correia, Sadio Mane, captain Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip during the FA Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane & Joel Matip are “vital” to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool – Carragher

May 11, 2017Oct 7, 2016

Melwood in the International Break: Which Liverpool players can take advantage in training this October?

May 11, 2017Oct 4, 2016

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 10, 2016: Liverpool's Joel Matip in action against Leicester City during the FA Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Be afraid that we are coming!” – Joel Matip on Liverpool’s fear factor

Sep 26, 2016

DORTMUND, GERMANY - Thursday, April 7, 2016: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho before the UEFA Europa League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match against Borussia Dortmund at Westfalenstadion. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp provides update on Mamadou Sakho’s fitness and status at Liverpool

Sep 19, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, September 16, 2016: Liverpool's Joel Matip in action against Chelsea during the FA Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“We took the fight and we won” – Joel Matip revels in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Chelsea

Sep 17, 2016

Joel Matip vs. Tranmere Rovers. Credit: Propaganda

“I will be concentrating on Liverpool” – Joel Matip to opt out of Africa Cup of Nations

Sep 16, 2016

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, August 23, 2016: Liverpool's Sadio Mane in action against Burton Albion during the Football League Cup 2nd Round match at the Pirelli Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Chelsea vs. Liverpool – 3 key battles, featuring Mane, Hazard and Costa

Sep 15, 2016

Mane the best signing in years, Lallana reborn – 5 things learned from Liverpool’s 1st month of 2016/17

Sep 12, 2016

Liverpool vs. Leicester City – 3 key battles, including Milner vs. Mahrez

Sep 10, 2016Sep 9, 2016

Emre Can looking forward to playing alongside new signings Joel Matip and Loris Karius

Sep 3, 2016

SANTA CLARA, USA - Friday, July 29, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during a training session ahead of the International Champions Cup 2016 game against AC Milan on day nine of the club's USA Pre-season Tour at the Levi's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Assessing Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Window

May 11, 2017Sep 1, 2016

“We want to take three points” – Joel Matip eyeing up victory over Leicester on Anfield debut

Aug 29, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 27, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp during the FA Premier League match again st Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“A draw is a good result against Tottenham, but not today” – Liverpool fans react to draw at Spurs

Aug 27, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 17, 2015: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Tottenham Hotspur's manager Mauricio Pochettino during the Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Kloppaganda)

3 key selection decisions for Jurgen Klopp against Tottenham

May 11, 2017Aug 25, 2016

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, August 23, 2016: Liverpool's Joel Matip in action against Burton Albion during the Football League Cup 2nd Round match at the Pirelli Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joel Matip looking forward to centre-back partnership with Dejan Lovren

Aug 24, 2016

Main Mane man shines as Matip makes his bow – Talking points from Burton 0-5 Liverpool

Aug 23, 2016Aug 23, 2016

7 Liverpool players who should feature in League Cup vs. Burton Albion

May 11, 2017Aug 22, 2016

Joel Matip & Marko Grujic back training, could feature vs. Barcelona or Mainz – Klopp

Aug 5, 2016

Joel Matip to miss Chelsea clash as Liverpool nurture ankle injury

Jul 26, 2016

Joel Matip fit to travel for Liverpool’s US tour after minor ankle injury

Jul 19, 2016

Liverpool’s centre-back problems continue as Joel Matip limps off vs. Wigan

Jul 17, 2016

Karius, Matip, Mane & youngsters – Assessing Liverpool’s new boys vs. Tranmere Rovers

Jul 9, 2016Jul 9, 2016

Sadio Mane vs. Tranmere Rovers Credit: Propaganda

Jurgen Klopp assesses new signings after Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers

Jul 9, 2016

“I’m always good for a few” – New signing Joel Matip eyeing goals for Liverpool

Jul 2, 2016

Joel Matip unveiled as defender looks forward to life at Liverpool

Oct 19, 2016Jul 2, 2016

The 4 games Mane will miss due to African Cup of Nations, including Man United away

Jun 28, 2016

19.11.2011, Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, GER, 1. FBL, FC Schalke 04 vs 1. FC Nuernberg, im Bild Joel Matip (#32 Schalke) // during FC Schalke 04 vs. 1. FC Nuernberg at Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, GER, 2011-11-19. EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ nph/ Kurth..***** ATTENTION - OUT OF GER, CRO *****

Joel Matip signs off with assist as Schalke defender prepares for Liverpool move

May 15, 2016May 14, 2016

Joel Matip receives emotional farewell on final home appearance for Schalke

May 8, 2016

Summer arrival Joel Matip received an emotional farewell tribute from Schalke fans on his final home appearance for the club.

Talking Matip, new signings, Lovren, Lucas and Skrtel’s futures – Liverpool’s defence in 2016/17

May 11, 2017Mar 14, 2016

Our latest roundtable discussion focusses on Liverpool’s defence and what the future holds for the Reds’ defenders this summer.

Player Focus: Joel Matip shows solid defensive form in Schalke’s 1-1 draw with Stuttgart

Feb 24, 2016Feb 23, 2016

Joel Matip made his first Bundesliga appearance since announcing he will join Liverpool this summer on Sunday, producing a strong defensive display.