World Cup
LFC Globe’s World Cup article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Mohamed Salah wins BBC African Footballer of the Year award
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2018, the second time in a row. The Egyptian beat fellow Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane, Medhi Benatia, Kalidou Koulibaly and Thomas Partey to claim the award. Salah had an exceptional debut campaign at Anfield last term, scoring a record 44…
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Jurgen Klopp emphasises his confidence in Mohamed Salah’s ability
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has never doubted Mohamed Salah after a slow start to the current season. The Egyptian came off an incredible 44-goal season in his debut year. He looked rusty and fatigued at the start of this season, however he has blossomed in to his old form in recent weeks. Salah…
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Roberto Firmino’s form is “nothing to worry about”, insists Klopp
Roberto Firmino has looked visibly out of sorts in recent weeks, however Jurgen Klopp insists that there is “nothing to worry about” his form. Firmino was an integral part of Liverpool’s season last year, with his goalscoring form showing why he is one of the best strikers in Europe. However, the Brazilian has looked fatigued…
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Mohamed Salah is ‘100 per cent back’ ahead of PSG fixture
Mohamed Salah is ‘100 per cent back’ according to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, ahead of the Reds’ huge Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds boss is adamant that the Egyptian is ready to show what he can do after physically recovering from a gruelling debut season at the club. Salah was involved in…
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Klopp offers insight into Roberto Firmino’s deeper position this season
Jurgen Klopp has praised Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino, who has taken up a new position in the Reds’ altered system this season. Firmino scored 27 goals in all competitions last season, leading the Reds attacking trio of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. However, the Brazilian has been playing in a deeper role behind Salah this…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold sets sights on career-long stay at Anfield
Trent Alexander-Arnold insists he wants to remain a Liverpool player for the rest of his career. The youngster made his break-through at the club last season, having claimed the right-back spot as his own. The 20-year-old has been at Liverpool ever since a schoolboy and the Scouser admits that he can’t see that changing any…
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Jordan Henderson fit for Watford clash despite missing England international
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson should be fit for the Reds’ clash against Watford at Vicarage Road this weekend. The Reds skipper has been involved less than he would have liked this season, having returned late to Melwood after World Cup duty and suffering a string of injuries. The 28-year-old has most recently missed games due…
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Liverpool target Nabil Fekir to leave Lyon at the end of this season
Liverpool target Nabil Fekir is reportedly set to leave Lyon next summer, according to latest reports. The 25-year-old was nailed on to move to Liverpool this summer, with a medical taking place and LFCTV conducting an interview with Fekir ahead of the move. However, a knee problem identified in the medical led to the Reds…
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Klopp explains pragmatic omission of Xherdan Shaqiri vs Red Star
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained his decision to leave out Xherdan Shaqiri for the Reds’ visit of Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday. Shaqiri, whose parents are Kosovar-Albanian, was born in the former Yugoslav city of Gjilan which is now part of Kosovo, a state Serbia refuses to recognise despite declaring independence in 2008. The…
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Andy Robertson: Klopp told me I needed help – “I was the main target”
Andy Robertson says Jurgen Klopp pointed to him when the German brought in throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark in the summer. Gronnemark is the first throw-in coach at a Premier League side, with Klopp admitting he had never heard of such a specialist coach before. Liverpool have looked more threatening from dead-ball situations, including throw-ins, this…
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