Virgil van Dijk

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  • Liverpool rocked by two key injuries ahead of Crystal Palace meeting

    Liverpool rocked by two key injuries ahead of Crystal Palace meeting

    Liverpool have been hit by injuries to two key players, with their title credentials sure to be tested in the coming weeks. Liverpool youngster Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a knee injury during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Brighton, having originally suffered a knock pre-match. The right-back does not require surgery, but injury to the ligaments means he…

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  • Fabinho on ‘different world’ at Liverpool and dreaming of Premier League glory

    Fabinho on ‘different world’ at Liverpool and dreaming of Premier League glory

    Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has spoken about his start to life at Anfield as he discussed the Reds’ title aspirations this season. The Brazilian has made a formidable start to his Liverpool career after making a move from French side AS Monaco in the summer. Fabinho has been increasingly involved in recent weeks, with his last…

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  • Brighton 0-1 Liverpool – Highlights and Match Report (Video)

    Brighton 0-1 Liverpool – Highlights and Match Report (Video)

    Brighton vs Liverpool highlights – Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 1-0 win on the south coast. Brighton 0-1 Liverpool 0-1: Mohamed Salah (pen, 50′) Liverpool were looking to return to winning ways after two defeats on the bounce to start the new year. With their rivals playing later this…

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  • Brighton 0-1 Liverpool – As it happened and social media reaction

    Brighton 0-1 Liverpool – As it happened and social media reaction

    Liverpool take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League this afternoon and you can keep up with all the drama via our live-blog. The Reds will look to return to winning ways after two consecutive defeats to start 2019 – a disappointing way to begin the year. Liverpool take on Chris Hughton’s side…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Brighton: Nine changes for Reds

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Brighton: Nine changes for Reds

    Jurgen Klopp has made nine changes to his side for today’s Premier League trip to the south coast to face Brighton and Hove Albion. Liverpool are looking to bounce back after two consecutive defeats to start the year, including an FA Cup exit at the hands of Wolves on Monday night. Alisson returns to the…

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  • Joe Gomez on the most under-appreciated player at Liverpool and who he looks up to most

    Joe Gomez on the most under-appreciated player at Liverpool and who he looks up to most

    Joe Gomez has revealed which one of his Liverpool teammates is most under-appreciated and why he looks up to former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand. Gomez is currently on the sidelines having suffered a fractured ankle against Burnley last month. The defender is set to return to action at the start of February, which will…

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  • Brighton vs Liverpool Stream Links: Watch Live Online (Jan, 2019)

    Brighton vs Liverpool Stream Links: Watch Live Online (Jan, 2019)

    Brighton vs Liverpool live streaming available – Watch live as the Reds return to Premier League action against Brighton and Hove Albion. Brighton vs Liverpool ‣ 12 Jan 2019 ‣ Amex Stadium ‣ Premier League ‣ Kick-off: 3:00pm (GMT) Liverpool enjoyed a successful festive period last month, winning all eight of their fixtures in December…

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  • Big hitters to return – Injuries, team news and predicted lineup vs Brighton

    Big hitters to return – Injuries, team news and predicted lineup vs Brighton

    Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will all return to action against Brighton as attention returns to Liverpool’s title charge. The Reds crashed out of the FA Cup in the third round after a 2-1 defeat at Wolves on Monday night, with the boss making nine changes to his side. Youngsters Curtis Jones, Ki-Jana…

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  • Jurgen Klopp responds angrily to Liverpool’s ‘need’ to buy new centre-back

    Jurgen Klopp responds angrily to Liverpool’s ‘need’ to buy new centre-back

    Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool will not buy a new centre-back in January, despite recent injury woes in defence. Liverpool’s defensive ranks were further limited on Monday night as Dejan Lovren was forced off the pitch due to a hamstring injury in the opening five minutes of the Reds’ 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Wolves.…

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  • Dejan Lovren confirmed to have suffered hamstring injury in big blow to Liverpool

    Dejan Lovren confirmed to have suffered hamstring injury in big blow to Liverpool

    Dejan Lovren suffered a hamstring injury against Wolves on Monday night, Jurgen Klopp confirmed to reporters after the game. The Reds crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Wolves as goals from Raul Jimenez and Ruben Neves cancelled out Divock Origi’s leveller in the second half. Klopp made nine changes to…

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