News about Joel Matip

Sir Alex Ferguson's old adage says that your defence wins you titles, and while Liverpool's back-line has been good, it hasn't been imperious. Could Sepp van den Berg be the answer? Perennially farmed out on loan, the 22-year-old has wooed admirers with good performances at Mainz in the Bundesliga this season. He is rated as the best under-23 centre-back in Europe's top five leagues by WhoScored.com. Should he have a big role at Liverpool next season, or is he too much of a gamble?

Premier League clubs have voted unanimously for a major new rule change at today's shareholders' meeting. The new rule is set to be brought in next season, but will not be ready for the start of the campaign.  It will impact how offside calls are made moving forward in England's top division, and will come into effect after one of the international breaks, meaning it will be introduced as early as September or as late as November.

A Luis Diaz goal was incorrectly ruled out by on-pitch officials for offside, but VAR then failed to correct it after believing the decision had been to award a goal. VAR officials at Stockley Park said the check was 'complete' and play continued wrongly with a Spurs free-kick. The PGMOL later apologised for a 'significant human error'. Liverpool went on to lose the match in London 2-1 after a 96th-minute Joel Matip own goal.

Though he favored Salah to one of Tottenham's greatest players, he couldn't justify giving the world crown to the Egyptian queen. On TikTok, the injured Liverpool player competed in a 'football bracket' tournament for JD Sports. Participants have been invited to narrow down a list of 16 names to their chosen by the challenge's design as a knockout tournament with stars competing head-to-head.

Since fans were asked to provide football facts that appear fake, a social media post piqued a lot of curiosity, and hundreds of people took part to display their incredible knowledge. The article on the X account @FootyJustin_ read: 'Quote this tweet with football news that seem fake, but it is actually TRUE,' and it didn't take long for supporters to respond.' As one fan wrote: 'Jose Mourinho went nine years without losing a home game,' a remarkable Jose Mourinho statistic caught the attention right away.'

Cardiff has dominated the competition to bring Liverpool defender Nat Phillips on loan until the end of the season, beating fellow Championship club Blackburn to his signing. Since being on loan at Celtic for the first half of the season, Phillips has travelled to Wales to finish his move. The defender struggled to gain significant minutes for the Scottish champions and was recalled earlier this month.

LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool's injury woe has been a blessing in disguise for the Premier League this season, according to Jurgen Klopp, with the Reds manager being able to give academy students ample opportunities for being fully integrated into the first team. In the last month, the Merseyside team has had to cope with a long line of injuries, particularly with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, and Dominik Szoboszlai, who were among the headline absentees alongside Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo on international service. Joel Matip was also out for the season in November, while deputy left back Kostas Tsimikas fractured his collarbone, and others, such as Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker, have both missed significant games due to injuries.

A few lucky mascots were in for a treat as Ghana and Egypt players gathered in the tunnel ahead of kick-off at the AFCON tournament. The Liverpool forward shook the hands of several Ghana players before taking the time to thank the children. The video shows each of the young mascots smiling with a big smile on their faces as they attempt to touch Salah. One fan said, "The smiles on the children's faces are priceless." I wish that all children across our beautiful continent could feel like this always!Thank you for putting smiles on their precious faces!'

Hull City made a convincing argument to sign Fabio Carvalho on loan from Liverpool following a disappointing stint at RB Leipzig, with the Tigers expected to complete the deal this week after fending off interest from Premier League clubs. The 21-year-old's interest in Wolves and Sheffield United were keen on the 21-year-old's appearance, but Liverpool decided that, after playing just 360 minutes in Germany, a transfer to the second division would be more beneficial, with Southampton and Leeds interested. Although a formal agreement is not complete, Confidential claims Hull has proclaimed themselves front-runners thanks to manager Liam Rosenior's willingness to lend loanees a chance, as seen with fellow Anfield actor Tyler Morton, who is excelling this season.

Despite obvious weaknesses or a lack of depth in defense and holding midfield, Liverpool is not likely to be a swarm of transfer trolleys in January, the club is alert to risks and may make moves if the price is right. Fans have aspired to buy a center back after Joel Matip's ACL blow, which is expected to end the former Cameroon international's season. However, Jurgen Klopp dismissed this two weeks ago, saying Liverpool were "unlikely" to do so.

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: After a game that many had tipped Liverpool to defeat, Erik ten Hag said he is proud of his team and that they'should do this more often. Liverpool had 34 shots but could not break down United, with many players, including goalkeeper Andre Onana, putting in their best defensive game of the season. Ten Hag, the game's manager, was left feeling his team had the best chance of winning. The Dutchman said, 'I said after the game in the dressing room that I'm very proud of this team.' We should do this more often.' I said it. For example, Newcastle was also a tough game; we made one mistake, we shifted off and forfeited the goal. However, if you stay in the game and you are disciplined in your game-plan, finally it opens up, and you can take your chances or get two, three, four passes in after the ball returns or you are more dominant in the game.'

Jarell Quansah, a rising star in Liverpool, put himself in jeopardy after stating his resolve to rise above the first-choice center-back and into a regular starting position. Since Matip sustained a potentially season-ending ACL injury, the club may be pushed to trade for another defender in January, but Qansah hopes to play a regular starter at his boyhood team.

Joel Matip's ACL injury this week has thrown the club's ACL injury out of play for the remainder of the season. When fit, the 32-year-old has been one of Jurgen Klopp's most reliable players. Sadly, injuries have rarely trumped upbeat results, with Matip missing significant time in only two of his tenures with the club.

The first midweek round of Premier League fixtures this season has been a success, with several intriguing talelines. Arsenal maintained their top position with a 4-3 victory over Luton, while Liverpool kept their tails by beating Sheffield United 2-0 in Chris Wilder's first game back at Bramall Lane. Manchester City, the defending champions, lost 1-0 to Aston Villa to stretch their winless streak to four games, though top-four candidates Tottenham and Newcastle lost, respectively.

Jurgen Klopp has announced that goalkeeper Alisson will return to the Reds squad for the trip to Crystal Palace, claiming that the Brazilian 'looks fantastic' after returning to training. After suffering a hamstring injury during Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Man City last month, Alisson has been ruled out for the next three games. Caoimhin Kelleher has been deputised in his last three games, winning two clean sheets against LASK in a 4-0 Europa League victory and a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, but he did let in three during a 4-3 victory over Fulham.

Jurgen Klopp is thought to have selected his ideal replacement for Joel Matip in the January window, with Liverpool in dire need of central defensive reinforcements. The Reds suffered a major blow to their championship hopes early in December when it was announced that key center back Joel Matip had sustained a previouscruciate ligament injury. As such, the defender could be out for the remainder of the season, and with Liverpool competing on four fronts, the need for cover is expected to be high.

LEWIS STEELE: Jarell Quansah, a 20-year-old defender, is more than willing to step up and play a pivotal role in Liverpool's success after it was announced that Joel Matip has ruptured his ACL and will not play again this season. Matip appeared to be suspended during a 50-50 draw against Fulham on Sunday, and scans revealed that the 32-year-old will need surgery. With his deal up in the summer, he is likely to finish his season and perhaps his Reds career. With just captain Van Dijk, injury-prone Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez, who is also used as a back-up full-back, Liverpool is left thin on the ground in defensive areas. However, Quansah, an Englishman, has taken every opportunity so far and will continue to do so, according to Van Dijk.

LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool could be compelled to sign a defender in January, with Jurgen Klopp announcing on Wednesday night that Joel Matip ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's victory over Fulham at Anfield. The Reds defeated Sheffield United on Wednesday night after scoring from Virgil Van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai, but Klopp confirmed after the match that the Cameroon international is fighting again this season. Matip has possibly played his last game for Liverpool, with the 32-year-old's deal taking place in the summer. Klopp said, 'It's an ACL that has ruptured.' 'I'm afraid of the first thing's disappointed.' It seemed that way. This is sad, but it is the only one.'

JOE BERNSTEIN: Sheffield United's former boss Chris Wilder will attempt to defy the odds and avoid relegation. Wilder, who dragged his hometown team from the third class into the Premier League during his first stint as boss, maintained a steadfast figure as he was unveiled as Paul Heckingbottom's replacement on Tuesday. With just five points, the 56-year-old takes over a team at the bottom of the table and faces a daunting first test at home to Liverpool on Wednesday.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has sparked rumors that Joel Matip will be on the sidelines for a lengthy time after being ruled out of the team's 4-3 victory over Fulham on Sunday. Midway through Anfield's second half, the centre back clutched his right knee and was promptly replaced by Ibrahima Konate. When responding to Matip's layoff, Klopp admitted afterwards that it was unlikely to be a "short one," and he failed to provide a more encouraging note on Tuesday ahead of Liverpool's ride to Sheffield United tomorrow.

Even if Andre Onana declines to play for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, he may be barred from playing for Manchester United. Between January 13 and February 11, the goalkeeper is expected to be called up to the Cameroon squad for the AFCON in the Ivory Coast. If Cameroon has a fruitful tournament, Onana could miss six games for his team in the Premier League and FA Cup.

After Liverpool's manager demanded that his team's game with Tottenham be replayed due to the "unprecedented" VAR offside controversy, Wolves have sarcastically mocked Jurgen Klopp. After VAR Darren England made a mistake during last Saturday's Premier League match, Luis Diaz saw a perfectly valid goal disallowed. Play had already been restarted by the time the mistake was revealed, and Liverpool went on to lose the game 2-1.

EXCLUSIVE: Darren England, a Premier League referee, has been banned from playing again after his astonishing blunder led to Liverpool's losing a legitimate goal, as he watched for the first time since being suspended for the first time since being suspended for the first time due to the mistake. England has been chastised for his 'critical concentration lapse' and prioritizing 'efficiency over accuracy' during his match against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on Saturday. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), a referee's body, argued that he rushed a routine situation and'inexplicably' chalked off Luiz Diaz's disallowed goal in a hard-hitting review. The paper was sent to the Premier League but not revealed to the public, with England bearin the blame, though Virginia's Video Assistant Referee (VAR) assistant Dan Cook was also chastised for a lack of basic communication. The referee's body said in its report, seen by Mail Sport, that the mistake resulted from 'a critical lack of concentration and a clear lack of focus... by an individual match official who was asked to 'check' an incorrect on-field call,' a reference's body's explanation.'

PGMOL has promised to publish the recordings of match officials' discussions during Saturday's tense Premier League match between Tottenham and Liverpool. After VAR refused to reverse an incorrect decision to disallow Luis Diaz's first-half goal, which was initially deemed offside by the on-field officials, the Reds have requested that PGMOL release the video. PGMOL apologised for the mistake and said that the decision to rule out the goal was due to "a significant human mistake," following Tottenham's 2-1 victory thanks to Joel Matip's late own goal.