Liverpool and Newcastle United are set to face off in a Premier League match this weekend, and the game has an interesting subplot involving a famous football figure.
Both Liverpool and Newcastle are aiming to improve their recent performances. A victory for Newcastle at Liverpool’s home stadium, Anfield, would allow them to overtake Liverpool in the league standings.
The last encounter between these two teams was full of drama, with Liverpool securing a narrow 3-2 victory. Despite playing with only ten men for a significant portion of the game, Newcastle showed great determination, even earning praise from Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos.
Kroos, who is officially a Newcastle supporter, has revealed that his son has recently become a Liverpool fan.
Kroos, who has faced Liverpool in Champions League finals during his time with Real Madrid, shared this interesting family dynamic.
On his podcast, Kroos mentioned the upcoming Liverpool versus Newcastle game. He explained that while he and his brother are Newcastle fans, his son has developed a strong liking for Liverpool.
Kroos joked about the atmosphere at home during the game, suggesting a playful rivalry between him, supporting Newcastle, and his son, cheering for Liverpool. He even mentioned wearing his Newcastle jersey while his son dons his Liverpool gear.
The matches between Liverpool and Newcastle have often been closely contested, with both teams displaying similar levels of performance.
Historically, Liverpool has had an advantage when playing at Anfield. Newcastle’s last win at Anfield dates back to 1994, a long 32-year wait for their fans.
However, Liverpool’s home form hasn’t been as strong this season, potentially giving Newcastle an opportunity to break their losing streak at Anfield.
Despite this, playing at home under the lights might give Liverpool the boost they need to regain their form.
This match will be the first experience of this rivalry for Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot. He will be hoping his team can perform well enough to keep Kroos disappointed while giving his son a reason to celebrate.
The game promises to be an interesting contest on the field, with the added personal element of Toni Kroos and his son’s differing team loyalties adding another layer of intrigue.
