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Van Dijk: No special treatment for ‘high quality’ Manchester City
Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool have no special plans to deal with Manchester City, suggesting the Reds are unfazed by their Premier League counterparts. The Reds face Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday with the two sides separated by goal difference at the top of the Premier League table. Victory against Pep Guardiola’s side will…
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Late decision to be made on Naby Keita fitness whilst Lallana returns
Jurgen Klopp says he is unsure whether Naby Keita will be available to face Man City this weekend, whilst Adam Lallana is back in full training. Keita, who made his first European start for the Reds during Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Napoli in the Champions League, was stretchered off the field with a back injury.…
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Firmino on coming out of his shell and learning from ‘incredible’ Klopp
Roberto Firmino has had some fantastic words to say on his time at Liverpool, including how he has developed his personality off the pitch. The Brazilian is a popular figure at Anfield amongst both his teammates and supporters, having joined the Reds from Hoffenheim three years ago. The 27-year-old is an integral part of Liverpool’s…
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Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Liverpool vs Man City
Jurgen Klopp spoke to reporters at Melwood ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. The Reds face Pep Guardiola’s side on Sunday with both teams sitting on 19 points in the table, although the visitors have a six-goal advantage on goal difference. Victory for the Reds will see them go top of…
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Are Liverpool missing the ‘brain’ behind their fearsome attack?
Liverpool are yet to truly click this season and some are speculating whether the loss of one man is to blame. Jurgen Klopp’s side scored 135 goals in all competitions last season, with 18 different goal scorers netting for the Reds in all competitions. The attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane…
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Jurgen Klopp ‘relaxed’ about Mohamed Salah’s form this season
Jurgen Klopp says he is ‘completely relaxed’ about Mohamed Salah’s form so far this season, as he suggested expectations are to blame rather than his performances. The Egyptian had a stellar debut campaign at Anfield, scoring 44 goals in all competitions last season. Whilst he has netted three more since – against West Ham, Brighton…
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Klopp: Reds must be 100% ready for Man City clash despite intense schedule
Jurgen Klopp insists the Reds’ intense schedule is no excuse as they must be ready for this weekend’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City. Liverpool looked jaded all over the pitch during their 1-0 Champions League defeat against Napoli on Wednesday, a performance which was equally as concerning as it was disappointing. The Reds…
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Liverpool trio called up to England squad for October international break
Three Reds have been called up by Gareth Southgate to the England squad for games against Spain and Croatia this month. The international break is set to start after this weekend’s Premier League fixture against Manchester City at Anfield. The England squad has been announced by Southgate, who includes Liverpool trio Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez…
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“We have to blame ourselves” – Jurgen Klopp reflects on disappointing night
Liverpool succumbed to their second defeat in three games with a 1-0 loss to Napoli and Jurgen Klopp offered his thoughts post-match. Liverpool travelled to Naples hoping to consolidate their position at the top of Group C, however they looked uncharacteristically jaded as they conceded a last minute goal to Lorenzo Insigne. Klopp made just…
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Wijnaldum: We must learn our lesson from Napoli defeat
Gini Wijnaldum insisted Liverpool need to learn from their mistakes following a 1-0 loss against Napoil on Wednesday night. The Reds were hoping to secure a second win of their European campaign following victory against Paris Saint-German a fortnight ago. Instead, the Reds barely turned up in Naples – failing to muster a shot on…
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