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The Shocking Downfall: Liverpool's Poor Performance Against Manchester City.

Setting the Stage: Liverpool’s 2025/26 Season Context Before dissecting the match itself, it is essential to understand the backdrop. Liverpool entered the season as reigning Premier League champions, a title they captured under the stewardship of Arne Slot, whose tactical acuity and team-building had won widespread acclaim. However, the 2025/26 season swiftly turned challenging as the Reds’ form nosedived dramatically. Consistent losses to mid-table and lower-ranked teams, including a thrashing by Crystal Palace, raised alarm bells. Financially, Liverpool had invested massively — over £450 million on new signings — aiming to compensate for the aging core and ensure competitiveness. Yet, these investments have not translated into on-field success, revealing deeper systemic issues related to player integration, tactical coherence, and perhaps leadership within the squad. The clash with Manchester City, Pep Guardiola’s side celebrating his 1000th game, crystallized these concerns in a ha...
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The Barcelona midfield talisman continues to defy the club's attempts to prolong his contract.

FC Barcelona's connection with Frenkie de Jong has fluctuated significantly throughout the years. Finances have been a decisive factor in all of the escalating conflicts. In 2022, the Catalan giants were eager to offload the Dutchman in order to clear up salary margins and raise much-needed revenue. De Jong's decision to stay put eventually paid off, as he played an important role in the club's quest for La Liga success.

However, this summer, Barça and De Jong are back on familiar ground. With his earnings anticipated to increase significantly this season, he will become the team's highest-paid player. Given the club's continued struggles to regain financial stability, the Barcelona administration is genuinely concerned. De Jong's contract expires in 2026, so this summer is Barcelona's last chance to obtain a large fee for him. If they wait until next year, they may only receive a lesser payment, or he may depart for free in 2026.

Frenkie de Jong will not budge

According to Javi Miguel, De Jong is resisting management's requests to prolong his contract and may depart next summer for a minimal fee. When the summer transfer market opened, Barcelona expected to cash in on the Dutch midfielder. However, his ongoing injuries and extended absence owing to an ankle strain he sustained in April have turned off possible purchasers.

As a result, the Catalan giants find themselves in a difficult situation. For months, attempts have been made to renew his contract, albeit at a lower wage, but there has been no response from the player. Barcelona remained perplexed and tight-lipped about the situation. However, it appears that De Jong will stay with the team this season. Barcelona is hopeful that the player's ankle ailment does not worsen and that he will be available to start the season.
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