Sepp van den Berg
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Jurgen Klopp addresses Ben Davies transfer as Reds look to bring in Preston defender
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp remained coy when asked about reports claiming the Reds are looking to sign Preston defender Ben Davies. Injuries to all four of Klopp’s senior centre-backs have led to the Reds being in dire need of defensive reinforcements before the transfer window closes on Monday night. While the Reds ran out 3-1…
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Fabinho set for short spell on the sidelines with ‘grade 2’ hamstring injury
Liverpool have found out the extent of Fabinho’s injury, with the Brazilian set to miss at least the next three games for the Reds. Fabinho was withdrawn in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Midtjylland on Tuesday night after pulling up with a muscle injury. He underwent scans on his hamstring on Wednesday,…
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Jurgen Klopp explains problem facing Liverpool as injury crisis worsens
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he won’t rush players back from injury ahead of the Reds’ clash against West Ham this weekend. The Reds are already without Virgil van Dijk, Thiago, Joel Matip, Naby Keita, Kostas Tsimikas and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with their injury woes further extended during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Midtjylland. Fabinho sustained…
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“Last thing we needed” – Jurgen Klopp provides worrying update on Fabinho’s hamstring injury
Liverpool have been dealt another blow in defence as Fabinho suffered a hamstring injury against Midtjylland on Tuesday night. The Brazilian has been a vital member of the Liverpool squad in recent weeks, filling in defence for the injured Virgil van Dijk, who is ruled out for at least the majority of the 2020/21 season.…
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Liverpool confirm Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery after suffering ACL damage
Liverpool have confirmed the extent of the injury suffered by Virgil van Dijk against Everton, with the Dutchman likely to miss much of the remainder of the season. Van Dijk underwent scans following a rash challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during Saturday’s 2-2 draw against the Toffees at Goodison Park. beIN Sports had claimed…
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Jurgen Klopp content with Liverpool’s transfer plans with eye on “developing” youngsters
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Liverpool remain in a “luxury position” in the transfer market amid frustration in some quarters over a lack of transfers. The Reds have signed just backup left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos this summer, prompting suggestions the club is choosing not to strengthen whilst at the top. There have been strong…
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Jurgen Klopp praises Harvey Elliott and Takumi Minamino following Blackpool win
Jurgen Klopp was impressed by the displays of Harvey Elliott and Takumi Minamino as Liverpool thrashed Blackpool 7-2 in their final pre-season friendly. Despite a horror start to the game, with Liverpool going 2-0 down inside the opening half-hour, a Joel Matip header minutes before half-time halved the deficit going into the second half. Liverpool…
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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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Dejan Lovren leaves Liverpool after six-year stint with £11m move to Zenit
Liverpool have confirmed Dejan Lovren has left the club to join Zenit St Petersburg in a deal believed to be around £11million. Lovren, who joined Liverpool back in 2014, has completed a move to the Russian champions having crowned his six-year spell at Anfield with a Premier League trophy last week. The 31-year-old was keen…
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Dejan Lovren set to end six-year Liverpool stay with Zenit St Petersburg move
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is said to be on the brink of leaving Anfield with Zenit St Petersburg reportedly agreeing an £11m fee. Lovren, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in the summer of 2014 for £20m, has made over 130 appearances in a Reds shirt. However, the Croatian international has fallen down the pecking order…
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