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Virgil van Dijk in confident mood ahead of crucial Champions League clash
Virgil Van Dijk believes Liverpool are more than capable of dealing with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. The Reds take on Niko Kovac’s side in Germany, having played out a goalless draw in the first-leg of their Champions League tie at Anfield three weeks ago. Van Dijk was missing for that…
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James Milner believes Liverpool could have done more against United
James Milner was disappointed after Liverpool’s 0-0 draw against Man United, but insisted it could still be valuable point at the end of the season. Milner returned to the side after missing out against Bayern Munich in midweek, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back. He delivered an accomplished defensive performance, although he failed to alter much…
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Virgil van Dijk urges Liverpool to ‘go again’ despite disappointing draw
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has urged the Reds to keep their focus after a disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham on Monday night. The Reds were hoping to return to winning ways against the Hammers after last week’s 1-1 draw at home to Leicester City. However, they failed to show their title credentials once…
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Virgil van Dijk warns Reds against complacency over festive period
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk insists Liverpool must not get complacent in their hunt for the Premier League title. Liverpool go in to this weekend’s fixtures at the top of the table, however things can change quickly during the busy festive period. Liverpool have five wins out of eight games in December so far, and…
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How Liverpool can still qualify for the Champions League knockout rounds
Following Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain, there has been some confusion about how the Reds can still progress in the Champions League. The Reds suffered a disappointing loss to Thomas Tuchel’s star-studded PSG after James Milner’s penalty at the stroke of half-time wasn’t enough to overcome goals from Juan Bernat and Neymar. Napoli…
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Klopp hails Reds squad for reaching ‘outstanding’ landmark record
Liverpool beat Watford 3-0 on Saturday to break a club record of their best ever points tally at this stage of the Premier League. The Reds have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League, amassing 33 points in their opening 13 games of the campaign. Klopp’s side kept their eight clean-sheet of the term…
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Confirmed LFC team vs Red Star – Reds make three changes
Liverpool face Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday night and Jurgen Klopp has made three changes to the Reds lineup. The Reds face Red Star at the Rajko Mitic Stadium for their Champions League group C fixture as they look to return to winning ways. Klopp’s side were held to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal on…
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Andy Robertson: Klopp told me I needed help – “I was the main target”
Andy Robertson says Jurgen Klopp pointed to him when the German brought in throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark in the summer. Gronnemark is the first throw-in coach at a Premier League side, with Klopp admitting he had never heard of such a specialist coach before. Liverpool have looked more threatening from dead-ball situations, including throw-ins, this…
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Liverpool loanee Loris Karius on rumours about his Besiktas future
Loris Karius has responded to reports claiming Besiktas are ready to send him back to Liverpool. The German shot-stopper is on a two-year loan deal at the Turkish side, having made the switch this summer after a tumultuous end to the Reds’ last campaign. Karius had made two high-profile errors in the Champions League final…
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Van Dijk makes penalty admission after Man City stalemate
Virgil van Dijk admitted he should not have dived in to concede a penalty against Leroy Sane, whilst admitting it was the right call. Liverpool played out a goalless draw with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, not before Van Dijk’s late challenge on Sane that resulted in a spot-kick. Riyad Mahrez stepped up and…
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