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Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot issues four-man Liverpool injury update ahead of Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace
Slot did reveal that van Dijk and Alisson shouldn't be at risk of missing the Crystal Palace game, but did concede that Gomez and Bradley face a race against the clock to prove their fitness for that clash as well as the Premier League opener at home to Bournemouth.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool Target Strengthens Case for Role in Slot's Backline Plans
Guehi to Liverpool: Smart Business or Statement Signing? On the latest episode of The Daily Red Podcast from Anfield Index, Dave Hendrick dissected Liverpool's summer transfer strategy with his trademark blunt honesty. Speaking with clarity and precision, Hendrick devoted time to assessing every inch of the squad and made his feelings clear about one name likely on the verge of joining the Reds Marc Guehi. 'It does look like the likelihood is that Marky will be the central defender who arrives,' Hendrick stated. But this wasn't met with unquestioned applause. The veteran podcaster drew a line in the sand: 'That's a good signing if he's the third centre-back… whether it's a good signing if he's a starter or not is a different debate.' Advertisement For Liverpool, fresh off a title-winning campaign under Arne Slot, everything now points to building depth, not just star power. Hendrick pulled no punches: 'You're not finding a club in the Premier League with a better third centre-back than Marc Guehi.' Strength in Depth and Eyes on the Prize Liverpool's focus, according to Hendrick, is unmistakable, depth, quality and ruthless efficiency in the transfer market. 'There's going to be a lot of players sold, but there will be more players arriving,' he said. Guehi's role in that refresh? Crucial, but not central. Hendrick repeatedly emphasised his belief that Guehi should not walk into the first team. Photo: IMAGO Advertisement With van Dijk still 'the best centre-back in the world' and Ibrahima Konaté rated by Hendrick as 'the second-best centre-back in the Premier League', Guehi would be 'no arguments about it' the perfect third man. Joe Gomez, still in the mix, makes for a 'really good player to have in the squad' but has always battled 'injuries'. Guehi would therefore offer a reliable buffer. Photo: IMAGO What This Means for Liverpool's Ambition If there was any suggestion Liverpool might be winding down after lifting the title, Hendrick made it clear otherwise. 'The Reds are Premier League champions and acting like it this summer,' he said in his opening line. Advertisement Guehi isn't a glamorous name. He isn't a marquee arrival like Florian Wirtz, whom Hendrick described as 'a top 10 footballer in the world'. But the podcast paints a picture of a club executing a methodical, intelligent strategy. Guehi would be a solid cog in a machine that aims to keep rolling. Photo: IMAGO Slot's Liverpool aren't just buying for the bench. They're buying for control. With Guehi, 'you get great athleticism, a good age profile and a player ready to slot in when needed, but not necessarily be the man right away.' Guehi's Arrival: What Fans Should Expect Listeners to The Daily Red will be left with one clear conclusion: Guehi's move is likely. The podcast stops short of offering certainty, but the tone is decisive. It's a question of when, not if. Advertisement And if he does arrive, don't expect fanfare. Expect function. Expect cover. Expect quality. Dave Hendrick didn't shy away from praising the potential value: 'As the third centre-back, there can be no arguments about it.' This is Liverpool in 2025, lean, smart and ruthless in their planning. And Guehi, whether he likes it or not, looks destined to become part of it.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cargill Sets a New Global Benchmark for More Sustainable Cocoa Supply Chains
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cargill today announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, unveiling a series of interconnected investments that reduce carbon emissions, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency from cocoa origin countries in West Africa to processing hubs in Europe. The company's upgrades span renewable energy, circular logistics, and smart infrastructure. 'Sustainability isn't a single project at Cargill—it's how we operate,' said Emiel van Dijk, Managing Director of Cocoa & Chocolate Europe and West Africa. 'From circular waste reuse to renewable transport and clean energy, we're showing that climate action can scale, without compromise.' In Côte d'Ivoire, cocoa shells once discarded are now used to fuel biomass boilers. In Ghana, a solar plant powers production in Tema, and new ISO tanks are replacing disposable packaging, providing the opportunity to cut up to 100 metric tons of waste each month. Once the beans and semi-finished cocoa products produced in origin arrive in Europe, they enter a fully integrated logistics network. Beans are stored in solar-powered warehouses near Amsterdam, The Netherlands, then transported to Cargill's factory in Zaandam via the world's first fully electric barges —eliminating 190,000 kg of CO₂ emissions annually. The electricity for these vessels, and for Cargill's Dutch facilities, comes from Windpark Hanze, a renewable energy partnership with Vattenfall. After processing, cocoa shells are reused again—this time as fuel in Cargill's new biomass boiler in Amsterdam, which will cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 19,000 tons each year. Together with the wind farm Cargill and Vattenfall operate in partnership with Windpark Hanze, the CO₂ emissions reduction reaches 31,000 tons per year - representing a reduction of site CO₂ emissions of up to 90%. The final leg of the journey continues with low-emission transport. Semi-finished cocoa products are shipped to Wormer—home to the world's largest cocoa processing site—using BIO LNG trucks, and finished cocoa powder is stored at a next-generation warehouse in Zaandam. Operated in partnership with Green Valley Cocoa Logistics, the facility features solar panels, automated vehicles, and intermodal rail and barge connections to reduce last-mile impact. The chain ends where indulgence begins: chocolate production. Cargill's semi-finished cocoa products are delivered to its own chocolate processing sites and its customers across Europe using renewable fuels and short sea shipping, supporting the company's global target to reduce supply chain emissions by 30% per ton of product by 2030. This integrated effort also supports Cargill's broader climate goals which include reducing operational emissions by 10% by 2025. As a leader in cocoa processing and supply chain management, Cargill's efforts underscore its role in shaping a more resilient, responsible global food system. This is what sustainability at scale looks like,' adds van Dijk. 'It's measurable, circular, and designed to serve both people and the planet.' About Cargill Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 160,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 159 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. For more information, visit and our News Center.
Evening Standard
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
Liverpool: Ibrahima Konate rejects new contract offer as defender 'disappointed' by terms
Salah and van Dijk both penned new deals on Merseyside, but the Premier League champions lost first-choice right-back and academy graduate Alexander-Arnold on an initial free transfer before Real Madrid paid an extra £10million to secure the England international's services for the Club World Cup.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Liverpool's trophy parade horror as car 'collides' with crowd of fans after thousands flock in to celebrate Premier League title success
A car 'collided' with a crowd of Liverpool supporters during their Premier League trophy parade on Monday. The Reds were crowned champions at the end of April but had to wait until the final game of the season to physically get their hands on the trophy. On Monday, they held their trophy parade and set off just after 2pm, with the likes of van Dijk and Salah leading the way on top of the bus. Thousands flocked in from across the country however the festivities were marred after a car was seen to have collided with bystanders just after 6pm. Videos online showed police attending the incident. It is not yet known if anyone was injured. A police statement released shortly after read: 'We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. 'We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in a collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. 'The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them'. Videos which emerged on social media showed distressed fans at the event as police attempted to gather control of the situation.
