Merseyside
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Aaron Ramsey could be on the way to Anfield after deciding future
Liverpool target Aaron Ramsey will leave Arsenal for free at the end of the season after not being offered a new deal. According to Sky Sports, the London side told him in person on Wednesday evening that he would not be offered a new contract. The 27-year-old has been in a contract dispute with Arsenal…
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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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Naby Keita buys into Liverpool’s collective team spirit and praises Jurgen Klopp
Naby Keita spoke about the competition for places in midfield, insisting he ‘plays for the team’ and will continue to get better. Keita made his much-anticipated move from Germany this summer after the Reds agreed a deal with the Bundesliga side last year. He started Liverpool’s season opener against West Ham United at Anfield, but…
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Fabinho admits Anfield difficulties at start of Liverpool career
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has admitted he has found it difficult to adapt to Merseyside following his arrival from Monaco in the summer. The Brazilian was the Reds’ first signing of the summer, arriving from French side Monaco for a fee of up to £43.7m. He has made just three starts for the club, with the…
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Sadio Mané on ‘good lad’ Naby Keita – and ‘struggling’ with Robertson’s accent!
Sadio Mane has opened up about his friendship with ‘good lad’ Naby Keita and building a partnership with left-back Andy Robertson. Mané and Keita are good friends both on and off the pitch, with the duo having remarkably similar career paths from Africa to France, to Austria and finally to England. The duo made different…
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Liverpool meet agent of exciting Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta
The agent of Brazil international Lucas Paqueta is in Liverpool to discuss a potential move, it emerged on Friday night. The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the best young talents in South America, having already been capped twice for the Brazil national team. Paqueta, an attacking midfielder known for his pressing, flair and technical…
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Mohamed Salah’s strike against Everton wins FIFA Puskas Award
Mohamed Salah’s goal against Everton last season has won the FIFA Puskas Award, beating the likes of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. Salah was in attendance amongst other stars at FIFA’s The Best Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Monday evening as he picked up the accolade. The Egyptian was announced the winner of…
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Firmino eases Liverpool supporters’ worries with latest update
Roberto Firmino suffered an eye injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham after a challenge from Jan Vertonghen. Firmino was forced off the pitch at Wembley in the second half following a collision with Spurs defender Vertonghen. Vertonghen’s hand swiped across Firmino’s face, catching his eye. The Brazilian was unable to continue and it appeared that…
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Liverpool handed boost as key trio to be rested on international duty
Liverpool’s Brazilian stars are set to be named as substitutes for their friendly against El Salvador on Wednesday. Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino have all been involved on international duty for Brazil, with the trio starting in their 2-0 win over the United States on Saturday. With the clash against El Salvador set to…
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Liverpool’s FIFA 19 ratings revealed as Reds given five-star rating
FIFA 19 comes out on September 28 and the Liverpool squad’s ratings have been revealed ahead of the release. Liverpool are believed to be a five-star team on the game for the first time, with unofficial ratings leaked on social media amongst official ratings being announced. Mohamed Salah is, predictably, Liverpool’s highest rated player and…
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