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19-04-2025
- Sport
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Grizz Khan Predicts Exciting Summer for Liverpool After Title Charge
Grizz Khan Predicts Exciting Summer for Liverpool After Title Charge Liverpool's Summer Transfer Focus: Building Around Senior Stars With Liverpool on the brink of a record-equalling 20th league title, eyes are already turning to the summer — and how Arne Slot, Richard Hughes, and Michael Edwards plan to evolve the squad. On the Chat G&G podcast, Gags Tandon and Grizz Khan delved into what comes next for a team that has stunned the Premier League this season. The key takeaway? Liverpool's summer is about building around, not replacing, their senior core. Senior Players in the Loop One of the most telling insights came from the discussion around the timing of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah's new deals. Grizz Khan explained the strategic communication likely involved: 'Slot, Edwards and Hughes would have said, 'Hey Mo, hey Verge, this is the situation. We're looking to build and strengthen.'' Advertisement He added, 'Maybe not getting their thoughts, but just letting them know. I'm not saying they're getting their opinions like, 'What do you think, Verge? Should we sign player X?' No… but just letting them know — this is our plan, this is how we're moving.' According to Grizz, it's clear both players 'liked what they heard' and their decision to re-sign suggests trust in the club's direction. 'If there are new recruits to be brought in in very important roles and positions, then you'd expect the ownership to be speaking with the senior members and getting their views… or at the very least, keeping them informed.' Identifying the Gaps Gags pointed to Virgil's own comments last summer, highlighting the defender's awareness of the squad's needs: 'One of the things I think Verge was really adamant about last summer was, 'We need players.' You could hear him say it.' Advertisement Now, with the title nearly secured, both hosts expect the club to act with ambition in the market. Gags made it clear: 'I hope we are signing some great players. It would be such an exciting summer… having this great league title win and then signing players would be just amazing.' That excitement, however, comes with structure. Grizz reinforced that Liverpool's recruitment remains deliberate, not fan-driven. 'We're a bit too… not arrogant, confident… in our own ability to recruit without the need for players' opinions per se.' Not Just About Quantity While some fans call for wholesale changes, both Gags and Grizz emphasised that smart additions are more important than flashy ones. The presence of long-term leaders means Liverpool don't need to tear down the team — they need to reinforce it. Advertisement Gags suggested that forward recruitment could be one key focus: 'Whoever we sign as a striker this summer… they will be signing because they want to play with [Salah].' He continued, 'This is our elite, elite level forward that we can go down in history with and be proud of.' It's not just about attacking depth. There were also comments about midfield rotation and fitness, particularly around Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones. 'Dom is probably spent… Curtis has got more legs,' Gags noted, reflecting on how squad depth may still need to be addressed. Calm Confidence in the Plan Despite social media panic, both contributors dismissed any notion of disorganisation. 'I wasn't worried or stressed out,' said Grizz. 'It's not affecting their performance, their commitment, their desire.' With senior players showing full buy-in and the club preparing early, expectations are rising. 'Let's go for it,' said Gags. 'We're on a high — let's make this a great one.'
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12-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Gags Tandon: 'Liverpool's Champions League exit takes pressure off in Premier League'
Liverpool bowed out of the Champions League in heartbreaking fashion, losing to PSG on penalties after a fiercely contested tie. On The Gags Tandon Show from Anfield Index, Gags Tandon and Jack McIndoe shared their immediate post-match reactions, analysing the game's key moments, Liverpool's future under Arne Slot, and the Premier League title race implications. Liverpool fans had hoped for another memorable European night, but PSG proved to be formidable opponents. Reflecting on the game, Gags captured the sentiment of many: 'We were laughing this time last week… now it's our time to cry, Jack. That's football.' Jack echoed the disappointment, pointing out that despite Liverpool's strong second-half performance, they simply ran out of steam: 'You could see we were knackered… but so were they, to be honest.' Liverpool had opportunities but failed to capitalise, a cruel mirror of the first leg in Paris. 'We did exactly what PSG did in the first leg – didn't put our chances away,' Gags noted. Despite the disappointment, both Gags and Jack remained optimistic about Liverpool's trajectory under Arne Slot. Jack highlighted how this season has still been a success: 'If we come away with the Premier League, we'll be happy. The league title is the real prize.' Gags agreed, stating that the loss could actually help Liverpool by removing fixture congestion: 'This is going to free up and give us a whole load of space every week to play our first team the whole season now.' With key players suffering from fatigue, this break might be a blessing in disguise as Liverpool push for domestic glory. Football can be decided by the finest of margins, and this tie was no different. Gags pointed out that PSG's decisive goal came from a 'tapping on the line' after a defensive lapse. He also questioned some officiating decisions: 'I do think Barcola was offside… don't know how they even showed that animation at halftime. Looked offside to me.' Meanwhile, Jack reflected on how Liverpool struggled in extra time: 'Liverpool had nothing in that second half of extra time. We were just camping in our own box.' By that point, it felt inevitable that the game would be settled by penalties, where PSG held their nerve. While Champions League elimination stings, Liverpool fans can still dream of domestic glory. The Premier League remains the priority, and as Jack pointed out, this loss might actually benefit Liverpool in the long run: 'This takes the pressure off in the Premier League… we can just go for it now.' Gags set out the challenge for the squad: 'We've got nine league games to make a dream come true – literally getting to twenty league titles and sticking it to United fans.' With key fixtures ahead, the focus now shifts to finishing the season strong and securing another title for the club. As the discussion wrapped up, both Gags and Jack gave credit to PSG for their performance but reminded Liverpool fans of the bigger picture. 'Well done, PSG… we laughed last week, you laugh this week. All good.' – Gags While the pain of elimination is real, Liverpool's season is far from over. The Reds still have plenty to play for, and if they can channel this disappointment into their league campaign, there could still be a parade through the city come May.
