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Jurgen Klopp battling transfer uncertainty ahead of Liverpool’s title defence
Jurgen Klopp would no doubt have hoped for more from the summer immediately following Liverpool’s first title win in 30 years. Having finally brought an end to the Reds’ painful three-decade-long drought, the German had set his sights on kickstarting an era of dominance. But then the coronavirus pandemic struck, shifting the economic outlook for…
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Jordan Henderson to return to full-team training on Tuesday ahead of Premier League start
Jordan Henderson will return to full-team training on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained last year. The Liverpool captain was forced to miss out on Saturday’s final pre-season friendly against Blackpool at Anfield. Henderson suffered a knock to his knee against Brighton in July, curtailing his participation for the remainder…
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Liverpool 7-2 Blackpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Liverpool came from behind to thrash to Blackpool 7-2 in their final pre-season friendly at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool 7-2 Blackpool ‣ 0-1: CJ Hamilton (15′) ‣ 0-2: Jerry Yates (33′) ‣ 1-2: Joel Matip (43′) ‣ 2-2: Sadio Mane (52′) ‣ 3-2: Roberto Firmino (54′) ‣ 4-2: Harvey Elliott (69′) ‣ 5-2: Takumi…
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Liverpool 7-2 Blackpool – As it happened and reaction
All the build-up and live updates as Liverpool round off their pre-season with a clash against Blackpool at Anfield. The Reds have made three outings in preparation for the upcoming season, with a 3-0 win over VfB Stuttgart, a 2-2 draw against RB Salzburg and a 5-4 defeat on penalties to Arsenal in the Community…
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Kostas Tsimikas in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus
Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty for Greece, according to latest reports. The Reds signed the energetic fullback from Olympiacos in a £11.75million deal earlier this summer. Having made two appearances during Liverpool’s friendlies in Austria, he was left on the bench against Arsenal in the Community Shield…
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Liverpool to finalise 2020/21 preparations with Blackpool friendly at Anfield
Liverpool have announced they will welcome Blackpool to Anfield on Saturday for their final pre-season friendly ahead of the new campaign. With a quick turnaround between seasons, the Reds have had just three games so far this summer to help prepare them for their upcoming campaign as they look to defend their Premier League crown…
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Joe Gomez insists Liverpool will be “ready to go” to defend Premier League title
Joe Gomez insists that Liverpool will be “hungrier than ever” as they begin their Premier League title defence against Leeds United on 12 September. It’s been a short turnaround for Premier League clubs, who were given just over a month off until the 2020/21 Premier League season due to the three-month hiatus mid-season caused by…
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Jurgen Klopp pleased with Reds side despite Community Shield defeat
Jurgen Klopp insisted he was pleased with his Liverpool side despite their penalty shoot-out defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield. It was a second consecutive penalty shoot-out loss in the Community Shield after last year’s defeat to Manchester City, which also ended 5-4 on penalties. Liverpool went 1-0 down in the first-half after a…
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Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool (5-4 pen) – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Liverpool failed to win the Community Shield for the second consecutive year as Arsenal ran out 5-4 winners on penalties. Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool ‣ 1-0: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (12′) ‣ 1-1: Takumi Minamino (73’) Arsenal win 5-4 on penalties As it happened → Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put the Gunners ahead inside the opening fifteen minutes before substitute…
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Jordan Henderson pinpoints what Liverpool must do to achieve success this season
Jordan Henderson insists hard-work is the secret for Liverpool’s success as he looked ahead to the start of the 2019/20 season. The Reds returned to Merseyside this week following a pre-season training camp in Austria. Having faced VfB Stuttgart and RB Salzburg in friendlies, Liverpool take on Arsenal in the Community Shield on Saturday. With…
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