Brendan Rodgers
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Jurgen Klopp explains why he chose to manage Liverpool over other clubs
Jurgen Klopp was linked with a number of clubs after leaving Dortmund, and the German outlined why he chose to manage Liverpool. The Reds manager replaced Brendan Rodgers at Anfield in 2015, with his acquisition a real statement of intent from Liverpool and owners group Fenway Sports Group. Klopp was regarded as being one of…
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Jordan Henderson reveals moment he was brought to tears after being asked to leave Liverpool
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, speaking in a fascinating interview on his time and struggles at Anfield, revealed the moment he was brought to tears after being asked to leave the club. Henderson had made a move to Liverpool for an undisclosed fee, believed to be between £16 and £20 million, from Sunderland in 2011, when…
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Zeljko Buvac to miss remainder of season for “personal reasons”
Jurgen Klopp’s assistant Zeljko Buvac has left his role for the remainder of the season due to ‘personal reasons’. The Liverpool hierarchy maintain that Buvac is still a club employee – leaving temporarily for ‘personal reasons’. However, with the timing of this move – ahead of a huge week for the club – questions are…
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Steven Gerrard to become Rangers manager next season as he departs Liverpool
Steven Gerrard is set to leave Liverpool at the conclusion of the current season to become the new manager of Scottish side Rangers. The under-18s manager, who has been in the role for just over a year, is poised to make former Scotland captain Gary McAllister his assistant in a new Rangers management team. Gerrard’s…
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Champions League quarter-finals – All you need to know ahead of Friday’s draw
The Champions League quarter-final draw takes place on Friday, as Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side wait to find out who they face in the last eight. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw. Liverpool were held by Porto at Anfield but sailed through to the last eight after their 5-0 first-leg win. Meanwhile…
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Firmino says he wants to “build a history” at Liverpool
Roberto Firmino has been in great form for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season and has said he is happy to stay at Liverpool for ‘years to come’. The 26-year-old is enjoying a fantastic season at Anfield, scoring 19 goals in all competitions and proving 10 assists for his teammates. The Brazilian was speaking to Esporte…
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On this day in 2015: Liverpool 3-2 Spurs as Balotelli scores winner (Video)
On this day in 2015, Mario Balotelli’s first Premier League goal for Liverpool gave them a crucial victory against Tottenham in a thrilling game at Anfield. Liverpool, under manager Brendan Rodgers, led twice only to be pegged back by Spurs before Balotelli, on as a substitute for Daniel Sturridge, turned in Adam Lallana’s cross with…
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Why Liverpool must invest in the squad – a statement of intent
At the onset let’s make this very clear. This is not another ‘Philippe Coutinho-less’ end-of-the-world situation analysis for Liverpool Football Club. Neither is it a blind glorification of the current squad without his absence. One defeat against Swansea City after an 18 unbeaten game run doesn’t warrant a knee jerk reaction. However, neither Jurgen Klopp’s…
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What happens next for FSG and Liverpool FC?
It’s great to see the team showing what it’s capable of again, and a relief as well. Liverpool’s vanquished opponents on Saturday have undoubtedly plateaued as a club over the last decade, pretty much ever since that Champions League final defeat in Paris and the opening of their new stadium bookended the summer of 2006,…
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