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Klopp reveals details of Liverpool’s players’ committee and hails senior stars
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed he instilled a ‘player’s committee’ when he joined the Reds in 2015. Klopp, speaking to the national press ahead of Liverpool’s meeting with Cardiff on Saturday, explained the importance of James Milner and Jordan Henderson as representatives of the club. The manager also explained how he built a players’…
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Watch: Alisson Becker interview – “It feels like God has some nice plans for me”
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson opens up about playing football whilst growing up in Brazil, his goalkeeping heroes, his faith and much more. Alisson joined Liverpool in the summer for a then world-record fee of £66.9million, having made the move from Italian side AS Roma. The Brazilian has enjoyed a solid start to his Reds career, already…
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Sadio Mané on ‘good lad’ Naby Keita – and ‘struggling’ with Robertson’s accent!
Sadio Mane has opened up about his friendship with ‘good lad’ Naby Keita and building a partnership with left-back Andy Robertson. Mané and Keita are good friends both on and off the pitch, with the duo having remarkably similar career paths from Africa to France, to Austria and finally to England. The duo made different…
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Klopp explains Liverpool’s new system and set-piece tactics
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed Liverpool’s formation that took to the field in midweek, whilst giving insight on the Reds’ set-piece tactics. Liverpool started with a 4-2-3-1 formation against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday, with Fabinho and Gini Wijnaldum at the base and Xherdan Shaqiri in an advanced role in midfield. With Jordan Henderson and…
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Liverpool’s squad players will “have their moments” this season
Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Liverpool’s fringe players will have their part to play this season, despite not being first-choice at Anfield. Klopp, speaking to reporters at his pre-Cardiff press conference, was asked about his view on his squad players and the chances of them being involved this season. The German mentioned Alberto Moreno, Divock…
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Jurgen Klopp on importance of Joe Gomez and future at Anfield
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken of Joe Gomez’s importance to his Liverpool squad and reports of a new contract extension. The 21-year old has been one of Liverpool’s standout players at the start of this season, featuring alongside Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the Reds’ defence. Gomez, now an England international, has…
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Liverpool defender to be rewarded with new and improved Reds contract
Liverpool have begun discussions with the representatives of Joe Gomez over a new improved contract, according to latest reports. Gomez, who signed a new contract in January last year, has another four years remaining on his current Liverpool deal. However, his recent performances and standing in the squad is set to be rewarded with a…
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Watch: Fabinho’s superb performance against Red Star Belgrade (Video)
New Reds signing Fabinho impressed for Liverpool during Wednesday night’s victory over Red Star Belgrade at Anfield. Liverpool ran out 4-0 winners against Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League group C tie, seeing them lead the group on six points. Whilst Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane scored for Jurgen Klopp’s side, Fabinho…
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Liverpool 4-0 Red Star Belgrade – Highlights: Firmino, Mane and Salah score (Video)
Liverpool vs Red Star Belgrade highlights – Liverpool ran out 4-0 winners in their Champions League group C meeting at Anfield on Wednesday night. Liverpool 4-0 Red Star Belgrade ‣ Roberto Firmino – 20′ ‣ Mohamed Salah – 45′ ‣ Mohamed Salah – 51′ (pen) ‣ Sadio Mane – 80′ Liverpool were looking to continue…
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