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“The special one” – What the media made of Liverpool’s win over Napoli
Here’s how the UK’s national papers viewed Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Napoli on Tuesday to seal progression to the last 16 of the Champions League. The Reds went in to the final match-day knowing if they were to qualify, they would have to either win by a goal, or by two clear goals if the…
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Liverpool ’looking closely’ at deal for exciting playmaker Houssem Aouar
Liverpool are considering a possible deal for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, it emerged on Wednesday. The Reds have been linked with a whole host of names so far this season, with Aouar being the latest to be thought to be on Jurgen Klopp’s radar. Having failed to secure a move for Lyon captain Nabil Fekir…
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Liverpool negotiated extraordinary transfer agreement with Barcelona
Liverpool’s sporting director Michael Edwards struck an agreement with Barcelona during the sale of Philippe Coutinho, forbidding them from buying a Reds player until 2020. The Brazilian midfielder joined the Catalan side at the start of this year for a staggering £142 million, following the likes of Luis Suarez and, previously, Javier Mascherano. As part…
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Liverpool hire Manchester City’s head physio Lee Nobes
Liverpool have hired a head physio in Manchester City’s Lee Nobes, who departs Pep Guardiola’s set-up to join the Reds. Liverpool’s previous head of physiology, Matt Konopinski, had left the club in September to join the FA set-up and Jurgen Klopp has been after a replacement ever since. The Reds have now hired City’s Nobes,…
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Leaks confirm Liverpool could be part of a new European Super League
Liverpool are one of 10 other clubs to be in discussion over a new European Super League that will begin in 2021. According to Football Leaks’ latest scoop, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have been involved in ‘secret’ meetings for a newly-proposed super league. The five big teams from England will join…
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Liverpool meet agent of exciting Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta
The agent of Brazil international Lucas Paqueta is in Liverpool to discuss a potential move, it emerged on Friday night. The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the best young talents in South America, having already been capped twice for the Brazil national team. Paqueta, an attacking midfielder known for his pressing, flair and technical…
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Liverpool face tough test in Champions League group stage
Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and Red Star Belgrade in the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League group stages. The five-time European Cup winners found themselves in pot-three once again this season, leaving them open to a difficult group stage draw. Liverpool last met PSG in 1997 in the Cup Winners Cup, whilst they…
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Liverpool reportedly join Arsenal and Barcelona in pursuit of highly rated 23-year-old
Liverpool are reportedly interested in bringing French international Adrien Rabiot to Anfield, joining Arsenal and Barcelona in pursuit of the midfielder. Despite Liverpool enjoying greater depth in the middle of the park this season with the additions of Naby Keita and Fabinho, it appears Jurgen Klopp is still looking to add more faces to his…
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Xherdan Shaqiri outlines Liverpool ambitions ahead of debut Reds campaign
New Liverpool arrival Xherdan Shaqiri outlines his ambitions with the club as he says the Reds can beat any team in the world on their day. The former Stoke winger signed for Liverpool this summer after the Merseyside club activated a £13m release clause as Jurgen Klopp looked to bolster his attacking options. Shaqiri impressed…
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Klopp open to selling Liverpool duo following world-record move
Liverpool goalkeepers Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet could both leave Anfield this summer. The Reds signed Brazil international Alisson from AS Roma for £66.9m – a world-record fee for a goalkeeper. Both Mignolet and Karius’ future at Liverpool has remained uncertain following a poor campaign that highlighted the Reds’ need for reinforcements. And according to…
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