2018 World Cup team better than current England side – Barnes
“We need combative and strong defensive midfield players, and we just don’t have that.”
John Barnes
Barnes claims Liverpool don’t have any ‘clinical finishers’
“They’re also not proper centre forwards like Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane or Robert Lewandowski.”
Barnes reveals why Liverpool won’t meet Wijnaldum’s demands
“He’s now 30 years old so is thinking for himself and his family long-term.”
‘He loves Liverpool’ – Barnes reacts to Klopp exit rumours
Jurgen Klopp has received criticism this season as Liverpool’s title defence is effectively over.
Barnes: Varane move would be ‘fantastic’ Liverpool business
Raphael Varane has been linked with both Manchester United and Liverpool in recent weeks.
Barnes explains why Ings would be wrong signing for Man City
Danny Ings is just one name being linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium…
‘Hungry’ Liverpool midfielder told he needs to leave Anfield
The Liverpool midfielder has only managed two starts all season.
Future of Liverpool duo doesn’t hinge on trophies – Barnes
Barnes doesn’t think it would be a failure if Liverpool were to end the season trophyless.
Barnes picks out main difference between Liverpool and City
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have lost back-to-back matches at Anfield and sit seven points behind Manchester City.
Liverpool legend defends Thiago after Hamann, Barnes criticism
Barnes and Hamann have been critical of Thiago for “slowing play down” and “not playing the Liverpool way.”
Barnes: Liverpool ‘not in direct competition’ with Man Utd
Man Utd travel to Anfield on Sunday, knowing a win will put them six points ahead of the defending champions.
Barnes urges Liverpool to invest in Watford man and a CB
“If they want to sign him as a long-term investment, then I think that’s great.”
Barnes: Liverpool can retain title without a new defender
“A centre-back will strengthen Liverpool […] but I don’t think it is the deciding factor…”
‘What else could he say?’ – Barnes backs official accused of racism
UEFA has launched an investigation into the Group H encounter which was abandoned after 13 minutes.
Barnes names the only player Liverpool should sign in January
“If Liverpool are unable to get anyone to improve the first team then why sign a new player?”
Barnes: Thiago not an automatic starter for Liverpool
“He is not necessarily one of the first names in the midfield three even before he was injured…”
Barnes warns Liverpool that targets ‘won’t move’ in January
The Reds have been hit hard by serious injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez recently.
Barnes unsure on Mbappe mentality amid Liverpool interest
Barnes believes Mbappe might not work as hard for the Liverpool team as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
Barnes: Klopp would have got Liverpool sack if black or English
Barnes was speaking in the wake of Greg Clarke’s resignation from the FA after calling black footballers ‘coloured.’
Chelsea duo can be their Alisson and Van Dijk – Barnes
“Regardless of their ability, they have come in and settled everyone’s nerves..”
No Liverpool player could replicate Anfield success elsewhere – Barnes
“If Jota goes to Barcelona, for example, he won’t go there and score loads of goals or play as well.”
Jota does not deserve to start, says Liverpool legend
“At this moment in time, Diogo Jota would not get picked ahead of one of the front three players…”
Liverpool players told to ignore Van Dijk in ‘cruel’ solution
Liverpool urged to try a “cruel” solution to avoid negativity taking hold of the Reds camp…
Partey will provide Arsenal with ‘steel in midfield’ says Barnes
Barnes thinks the Gunners have found a player who will effectively protect their defence this season.
Liverpool legend doubts Klopp will rival Man Utd for Sancho
Their failure to sign Sancho has already led to speculation that Man Utd have missed the boat…
Liverpool were ‘better last year’ when they lost out to City – Barnes
Liverpool romped to the Premier League title by 18 points this term as City struggled to keep up.
Liverpool legend Barnes makes huge Istanbul 2005 claim
Liverpool came from three goals down at half-time to beat AC Milan on penalties to win the 2005 Champions League.
Barnes urges Liverpool to rethink one potential new signing
Liverpool have been consistently linked with a move for one player but Barnes isn’t convinced…
A tribute to John Barnes: The footballer, the artist
Cheers, John Barnes. You made football a better place to be.
‘Liverpool passed on Werner as Klopp doesn’t want lots of superstars’
Jurgen Klopp doesn’t like “lots of superstars” in his team, according to a former Liverpool midfielder.