Virgil van Dijk
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Liverpool pair set to undergo ‘late fitness tests’ ahead of Arsenal double-header
Liverpool are concerned about the fitness of Alisson and Thiago, with the duo doubtful for this week’s double-header against Arsenal. The Reds take on Mikel Arteta’s side in the Premier League at Anfield, before doing it all over again in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday night. Manager Jurgen Klopp gave a rest to…
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Watch: Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Liverpool vs Arsenal
Jurgen Klopp spoke to reporters on Friday ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Arsenal in the Premier League at Anfield. The Reds return to Premier League action on Monday night as they take on Mikel Arteta’s side just three days before the two sides meet again in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Both sides…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Lincoln – Tsimikas makes debut, Shaqiri starts
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool XI for this evening’s Carabao Cup third-round clash against Lincoln City. Liverpool make ten changes to the side that beat Chelsea at the weekend as new signing Kostas Tsimikas and youngster Rhys Williams make their competitive debuts. Diogo Jota is named on the bench. Adrian starts between the sticks,…
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Jurgen Klopp hails “MOTM contender” Fabinho following centre-back display
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Fabinho following the Brazilian’s performance against Chelsea on Sunday. The Reds ran out convincing winners over Frank Lampard’s side at Stamford Bridge, with two second-half goals from Sadio Mane sealing a 2-0 win. While Klopp had reported no fresh injury concerns during his pre-match presser, neither…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Chelsea – Fabinho returns, Thiago on the bench
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool XI for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Reds boss makes one change to the side that beat Leeds on opening day as Fabinho comes into the side in place of the injured Joe Gomez. New signing Thiago is named on the bench. Fabinho…
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Mohamed Salah reflects on Liverpool’s thrilling opening day win over Leeds
Hat-trick hero Mohamed Salah urged his Liverpool teammates to drop their unwanted knack of conceding poor goals as the Reds began the season with a 4-3 win over Leeds United. The Egyptian scored a hat-trick against Marcelo Bielsa’s side as Liverpool got their Premier League title defence off to a winning start. It was a…
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“They just don’t stop” – Klopp lauds Liverpool players’ attitude following Leeds win
Jurgen Klopp admitted his side could make improvements defensively although he was delighted with their attitude during their 4-3 win over Leeds on Saturday. The Reds kicked off the defence of their Premier League title as they edged a seven-goal contest to earn a hard-fought three points against Marcelo Bielsa’s newly-promoted Leeds United. Mohamed Salah…
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In Photos: Mohamed Salah nets hat-trick as Liverpool edge Leeds on opening day
Liverpool earned a chaotic 4-3 victory over Leeds United as they begun their Premier League title defence. It was an opening fixture that will undoubtedly be remembered for quite a while. Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead with an arrowing penalty after Robin Koch’s handball. Leeds struck back immediately through winger Jack Harrison, who eluded Trent…
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Liverpool 4-3 Leeds United – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Mohamed Salah netted a hat-trick as Liverpool beat Leeds United 4-3 on the opening day of the Premier League. Liverpool 4-3 Leeds • 1-0: Salah (4′) • 1-1: Harrison (12’) • 2-1: Van Dijk (20’) • 2-2: Bamford (30’) • 3-2: Salah (33’) • 3-3: Klich (66’) • 4-3: Salah pen (88’) As it happened…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Leeds – Henderson, Trent and Keita get the nod
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool XI for this afternoon’s opening Premier League clash against Leeds United. The Reds boss makes three changes to the side that started against Arsenal in the Community Shield a fortnight ago as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita come into the side. Alisson starts in goal, with Alexander-Arnold…
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