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Klopp reveals why summer arrivals Fabinho and Naby Keita remain on the periphery
Jurgen Klopp has revealed why Liverpool’s summer arrivals Fabinho and Naby Keita have not yet made their mark on the side. Liverpool spent £95million on bringing the duo to Anfield this summer, with supporters believing their arrivals would widely transform the Reds’ central midfield. However, neither players have been regulars so far this season, with…
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Daniel Sturridge given till February to respond to betting charge
Daniel Sturridge’s request for more time to respond to a Football Association betting charge has been granted. The Liverpool striker was charged for allegedly breaching the FA’s betting rules earlier this year, over a move to West Bromwich Albion. The FA issued a statement saying that the charge is in relation to alleged breaches in…
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Adam Lallana in contention for return from injury vs Everton
Jurgen Klopp is set to be able to call upon midfielder Adam Lallana for the Merseyside derby on Sunday after he returned to training this week. The 29-year-old has not featured for the Reds since the international break having frustratingly suffered a minor muscle issue. The midfielder has barely featured for Jurgen Klopp’s side this…
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Watch: Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Liverpool v Everton
Jurgen Klopp spoke at his pre-match press conference at Melwood ahead of Everton’s visit to Anfield on Sunday. The Reds return to Premier League action after Wednesday’s disappointing 2-1 loss at PSG, looking to make amends with a win against local rivals Everton. Liverpool sit in second place in the Premier League, two points behind…
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Jurgen Klopp offers spiky response to questions over Reds’ midfield
Jurgen Klopp has refuted claims that his midfield is not up to scratch ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby against Everton. Liverpool suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. The midfield trio of James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum have been criticised for their performances in the aftermath. The Reds struggled…
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4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1: An in-depth look at Liverpool’s tactical set-up this season
Every football team has it’s vital organs – the spine, the heart, the lungs, the brain. The sum of its parts become the driving force behind its level of on-field success. This article is provided by the newly-launched website The Tactical Times. You can follow them here. To continue with the human anatomy metaphor; these…
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Virgil van Dijk sets his sights on repeating Merseyside derby heroics
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is intent on moving past the Reds’ defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night. Goals from Juan Bernat and Neymar proved to be enough for PSG at the Parc des Princes, despite a penalty from James Milner on the stroke of half-time. The Reds now must beat Napoli 1-0, or…
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John Barnes reveals why Reds forward is Liverpool’s most important player
Liverpool legend John Barnes has revealed who he thinks Liverpool’s most important player is – and it’s not Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane or Virgil van Dijk. Salah had a remarkable debut season at Anfield last year and Van Dijk’s arrival in January gave the Reds new-found stability at the back. However, Barnes believes the trio,…
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Klopp urges Reds to be on the ball against ‘different cup of tea’ Everton
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side must be on top of their game against Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds return to domestic action against Marco Silva’s side as they look for a victory in the 232nd Merseyside derby at Anfield. Liverpool’s local rivals sit in sixth place in the Premier…
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‘Liverpool will be easier than Atalanta’ – Ancelotti plays down final Champions League fixture
Liverpool face Napoli on December 11 looking for victory against Napoli and old foe Carlo Ancelotti, who has laughed off the suggestion that his side are worried about facing the Reds. The Reds succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, putting the onus on the final Group C fixture against Napoli…
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