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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Leicester: Eight changes as big guns return

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Leicester: Eight changes as big guns return

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool starting eleven for tonight’s Premier League clash against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The Reds boss makes eight changes from last week’s Carabao Cup win over the same opponents, with a number of big guns returning from a mix of rotation and COVID-19 self-isolation. Alisson starts between…

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  • Liverpool 3-3 Leicester (5-4 pens): Reds reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

    Liverpool 3-3 Leicester (5-4 pens): Reds reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

    Liverpool reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2016/17 after beating Leicester City 5-4 on penalties after an enthralling 3-3 draw at Anfield. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain cut the deficit for Liverpool after a miserable start saw Jamie Vardy bag a brace in front of the Kop, but a James Maddison strike from distance…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Leicester: 10 changes as Firmino starts

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Leicester: 10 changes as Firmino starts

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool starting eleven for this evening’s Carabao Cup clash against Leicester City at Anfield. The Reds boss makes ten changes from the weekend, including a competitive debut for Billy Koumetio in defence and the returning Roberto Firmino starting in attack. Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal, with Conor Bradley, Billy Koumetio,…

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  • Midtjylland 1-1 Liverpool – VAR takes centre-stage as Reds denied late winner

    Midtjylland 1-1 Liverpool – VAR takes centre-stage as Reds denied late winner

    Takumi Minamino was denied a late winner as Liverpool settled for a 1-1 draw against Midtjylland in a difficult evening for the Reds. Midtjylland 1-1 Liverpool • 1-0: Mohamed Salah (1′) • 1-1: Alexander Scholz (62′) As it happened → Highlights → Mohamed Salah’s early goal was cancelled out by a second-half Alexander Scholz penalty as…

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  • Eight changes as Clarkson makes debut – Confirmed LFC team vs Midtjylland

    Eight changes as Clarkson makes debut – Confirmed LFC team vs Midtjylland

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool starting eleven for this evening’s Champions League clash against Midtjylland. The Reds boss makes eight changes to the side that beat Wolves at the weekend, with a Champions League debut for 19-year-old Leighton Clarkson in midfield. Caoimhin Kelleher retains his spot between the sticks, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rhys Williams,…

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  • Midtjylland vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info

    Midtjylland vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info

    Midtjylland vs Liverpool live streaming available – Watch live online as the Reds travel to Denmark for their final Champions League group clash. Midtjylland vs Liverpool ‣ Champions League (Group D) ‣ Arena Herning ‣ 9 December 2020 ‣ 5.55pm (GMT) Liverpool return to Champions League action on Wednesday evening as they look to clinch…

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  • Fabinho set for short spell on the sidelines with ‘grade 2’ hamstring injury

    Fabinho set for short spell on the sidelines with ‘grade 2’ hamstring injury

    Liverpool have found out the extent of Fabinho’s injury, with the Brazilian set to miss at least the next three games for the Reds. Fabinho was withdrawn in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Midtjylland on Tuesday night after pulling up with a muscle injury. He underwent scans on his hamstring on Wednesday,…

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  • Jurgen Klopp explains problem facing Liverpool as injury crisis worsens

    Jurgen Klopp explains problem facing Liverpool as injury crisis worsens

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he won’t rush players back from injury ahead of the Reds’ clash against West Ham this weekend. The Reds are already without Virgil van Dijk, Thiago, Joel Matip, Naby Keita, Kostas Tsimikas and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with their injury woes further extended during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Midtjylland. Fabinho sustained…

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  • “Last thing we needed” – Jurgen Klopp provides worrying update on Fabinho’s hamstring injury

    “Last thing we needed” – Jurgen Klopp provides worrying update on Fabinho’s hamstring injury

    Liverpool have been dealt another blow in defence as Fabinho suffered a hamstring injury against Midtjylland on Tuesday night. The Brazilian has been a vital member of the Liverpool squad in recent weeks, filling in defence for the injured Virgil van Dijk, who is ruled out for at least the majority of the 2020/21 season.…

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  • Liverpool confirm Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery after suffering ACL damage

    Liverpool confirm Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery after suffering ACL damage

    Liverpool have confirmed the extent of the injury suffered by Virgil van Dijk against Everton, with the Dutchman likely to miss much of the remainder of the season. Van Dijk underwent scans following a rash challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during Saturday’s 2-2 draw against the Toffees at Goodison Park. beIN Sports had claimed…

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