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Video: Jurgen Klopp previews Southampton clash
Jurgen Klopp spoke to the media ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Southampton on Sunday. The manager spoke about a range of issues ahead of the game. Virgil Van Dijk, Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mané have all played at Southampton in the past, and the manager was keen to give…
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It’s time for VAR in the Premier League as Liverpool’s frustrations with poor officials continue
During his post-Tottenham press conference, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was visibly upset after criticising the officials after a dramatic finish at Anfield that ended 2-2. The German manager admitted he thought he would be hit with “the biggest fine in world football” for his true thoughts on the Tottenham’s dramatic late equalizer at Anfield. Harry Kane,…
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Van Dijk responds to Carragher’s weight claims and talks life at Anfield
Virgil Van Dijk has responded to Jamie Carragher’s comments that he needs to ‘lose a bit of weight’ by joking the former Reds defender can come visit him in the dressing room. Van Dijk’s fitness has been the subject of debate since his arrival, with now Sky pundit Jamie Carragher saying he has been hampered…
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Klopp and Pochettino’s tactics were ‘almost like chess’ during 2-2 draw
A closer look at the tactics deployed by Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino during Sunday’s enthralling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool were marginally better in the first half, having taken the lead in the 3rd minute through Mohamed Salah’s 20th goal of the Premier League season in only 25 games. In the second…
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Virgil van Dijk criticises Harry Kane for diving and rues penalty call
Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk believes Harry Kane dived to win a penalty in the 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Premier League referee Jon Moss ruled Kane had been brought down after an apparent slight touch from goalkeeper Loris Karius, after being controversially allowed to play on despite being in an offside…
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Watch: Roberto Firmino previews Tottenham clash
Roberto Firmino looks ahead to Sunday’s crucial Premier League game against Tottenham at Anfield. The Brazilian insisted the Reds will not use the memory of October’s 4-1 defeat to Tottenham for additional motivation at Anfield on Sunday, because their more pressing need is to strengthen their top-four chances. With what Jürgen Klopp has since described…
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Liverpool vs Spurs: Everything you need to know
Liverpool host Tottenham at Anfield this Sunday as they look to move themselves further away from their opponents in the top-four chase. The last time the two sides played, at Wembley in October, Jurgen Klopp’s side were humiliated in a 4-1 defeat and the German will clearly want to right that result on Sunday. The…
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Liverpool name updated Champions League squad
Jurgen Klopp today announced his Liverpool squad for the knockout stages of the Champions League, with three players being called up and four removed. The Reds take on FC Porto in the last 16 of the competition, with the first tie taking place away in Portugal on 14th February. Nathaniel Clyne has yet to feature…
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Jurgen Klopp’s pre-Tottenham press conference
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp spoke on a range of issues ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League fixture against Tottenham at Anfield. Klopp insisted that Virgil van Dijk has no lingering fitness issues, despite Jamie Carragher’s claim that Liverpool’s new £75m signing needs to lose weight. Carragher had earlier told Sky Sports: “I think it will…
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Lallana remains a doubt ahead of crucial Spurs clash
Adam Lallana remains a doubt for Sunday’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur as the Reds continue to err on the side of caution with the midfielder’s fitness. The England international has missed the last two games after a setback in his return from a long-term thigh injury sustained during pre-season ahead of the season, making this…
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