Adrian’s first two weeks at Anfield: the Super Cup win, highs and lows of the Reds’ newest cult hero

Steve Nicol feels Liverpool’s bench could still do with another young, hungry attacker to help out the world class front three.

Adrian has been thrown in at the deep end since joining Liverpool on Aug. 5 but he’s shown he is more than up to the challenge.

What could possibly happen next?

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian wondered that on Monday; a day without training or travel commitments afforded him the chance to catch his breath and reflect on everything that has happened during a “crazy” 14 days, which contained enough incidents — including an awful gaffe at Southampton — to cover an entire career.

Has more ever happened to a “backup” goalkeeper in such a short space of time? Instead of the usual spell of settling in, getting to know his teammates…

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Klopp hails big ‘personality’ Adrian after Cup win

The FC crew praise Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper Adrian for his starring role in the Red’s penalty shootout victory over Chelsea.
Jurgen Klopp saluted the “incredible performance” of Adrian despite a lack of preparation time as the goalkeeper’s shootout heroics won Liverpool the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea in Istanbul.
The Spaniard denied Tammy Abraham in the shootout with a trailing leg in the 5-4 victory on penalties at Vodafone Park, with the match level at 2-2 after extra time.
A few weeks ago, Adrian was training with semi-professional side UD Pilas in his country’s sixth tier to keep in shape following his release…

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Liverpool sign Adrian as backup to Alisson

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why he believes Liverpool were the better side and were unlucky to walk away from the Community Shield empty handed.
Liverpool have signed free agent Adrian to deputise for goalkeeper Alisson following the £8 million departure of Simon Mignolet to Club Brugge.
The 32-year-old completed his move to Anfield after undergoing a successful medical and agreeing personal terms on Monday.
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He joins on a two-year contract with the option of an extra year.
Having left West Ham this summer, Adrian was due to…

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Sources: Liverpool to replace Mignolet with Adrian

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why he believes Liverpool were the better side and were unlucky to walk away from the Community Shield empty handed.

The FC crew discuss the root causes of Liverpool’s summer struggles and whether they will carry into the start of the season.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.”
Liverpool will recruit free agent Adrian as Simon Mignolet’s replacement to deputise for first-choice goalkeeper Alisson, sources have told ESPN FC.
The 32-year-old Spaniard left West Ham after six years this summer and was due to have talks with Real Valladolid with a view to joining them before receiving an offer from Anfield.
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A move is expected to be completed soon given that Liverpool…

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Crystal Palace bid for West Ham goalkeeper Adrian – sources

Messi or Ronaldo? Game of Thrones or Narcos? New West Ham striker Javier Hernandez is hammered by some quickfire questions.

Stewart Robson assesses West Ham’s summer signings, but questions whether the signings are second tier or not.

Mexican striker Javier Hernandez introduced himself to his EPL new club, West Ham United.

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Joe Hart says he’s always loved West Ham after joining the East London club on a season-long loan.
Crystal Palace have made a bid for West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian, sources close to the Hammers have told ESPN FC.
Adrian’s future at West Ham has been the subject of conjecture following the arrival of England international Joe Hart on a season-long loan from Manchester City.
The 30-year-old was in and out of the West Ham side last season, but he finished the campaign as Slaven Bilic’s first-choice keeper and the club activated a clause to extend his contract by two years.
Despite selling West…

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Adrian responds to David Sullivan’s praise of West Ham signing Joe Hart

Joe Hart says he’s always loved West Ham after joining the East London club on a season-long loan.

Stewart Robson is happy to see Joe Hart back in England but insists the goalkeeper has a lot to prove this season.

Maligned England goalkeeper Joe Hart’s future has been in doubt, but the FC panel look at potential suitors for him.
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian has responded to comments made by the club’s co-owner David Sullivan that Joe Hart “is the best goalkeeper I’ve worked with.” 
Hart joined West Ham in a season-long loan deal on Tuesday and is set to become the club’s No. 1 goalkeeper ahead of Adrian and Darren Randolph.
“Joe was absolutely fantastic for us at Birmingham City eight years ago,” he said. “He is the best goalkeeper I’ve worked with and I fully expect him to be equally as good for us this coming season.
“I…

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