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Liverpool confirm squad for Champions League final vs Real Madrid
Jurgen Klopp named a 24-man squad as Liverpool travelled to Kiev on Thursday ahead of their Champions League clash Real Madrid. The Reds will be looking to secure their sixth European Cup in an illustrious history, whilst Klopp could be just the fourth Liverpool manager to lead them to European glory. The Reds have had…
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Reported Liverpool target Jamaal Lascelles opens up on transfer speculation
Liverpool are targeting the signing of Jamaal Lascelles according to recent reports, however the Newcastle defender denied any possibility of a move. According to a dubious report by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney on Monday, Jurgen Klopp is looking to add more depth to his defensive options next season that include Virgil van Dijk, Dejan Lovren,…
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Sadio Mane an injury doubt, Adam Lallana set to return – Liverpool vs Brighton
Sadio Mane is an injury doubt for this Sunday’s final Premier League fixture against Brighton, whilst Adam Lallana could potentially return. Mane missed the Reds’ recent league game against Stoke City with a slight knock, however speaking on Friday, Jurgen Klopp revealed a new concern over the Senegalese winger’s condition. “We will see,” he said…
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Joe Gomez ruled out of remaining fixtures and World Cup following surgery
Liverpool confirmed that England international Joe Gomez has undergone a surgery on an ankle injury that has ruled him out of the rest of the season. The operation means the 20-year-old will be absent from the Reds’ remaining two fixtures of the campaign, as well as ruling him out of England’s squad for this summer’s…
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Latest Liverpool FC fitness update ahead of Stamford Bridge visit – Chelsea vs Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp provided an update on the fitness of injured trio Joe Gomez, Adam Lallana and Emre Can as well as the rest of his Liverpool squad of this weekend’s Premier League fixture with Chelsea. Gomez suffered a knock in the early stages of last weekend’s goalless draw with Stoke City at Anfield, and is…
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Latest injury update from Jurgen Klopp ahead of Roma vs Liverpool
Joe Gomez will miss Liverpool’s second leg of their Champions League semi-final against AS Roma on Wednesday night, however the Reds are otherwise in good shape. Gomez, who suffered a knock during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Stoke City at Anfield has been ruled unfit to make the trip to Rome. However, Jordan Henderson and Trent…
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Photos: Reds train at Stadio Olimpico ahead of second leg – Roma vs Liverpool
Liverpool’s squad trained at Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against AS Roma. The Reds will be looking to finish the job in Italy after winning 5-2 in the first leg at Anfield last week. Jurgen Klopp’s side are 90 minutes away from appearing in the Champions League…
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Liverpool hopeful Adam Lallana will feature again this season
Liverpool are hoping Adam Lallana can make a return to action before the end of the season as he steps up his injury rehabilitation. Lallana has had a stop-start campaign for Jurgen Klopp’s side due to injury, most recently suffering a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace in March. The 29-year-old is unlikely to be included…
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Liverpool handed double injury boost ahead of crucial month
Jurgen Klopp has been handed a double injury boost ahead of a crucial month for the club, as the Reds look to solidify their top four place and reach the final of the Champions League. Liverpool need two more Premier League wins to guarantee a top-four finish, whilst they face AS Roma in a two-legged…
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Klopp on Danny Ings and possible team selection vs Everton
Ahead of Saturday’s Merseyside derby with Everton, Jürgen Klopp admitted he has plenty to consider before selecting his starting line-up. The Reds will be without Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, Adam Lallana and Emre Can for the trip across Stanley Park due to respective injury issues. Leading scorer Mohamed Salah remains a doubt after sustaining a…
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