Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona
3 months, 1 week ago

Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona

Daily Mail  

SOCCER A-Z: Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is finally fit enough to return for Liverpool on Tuesday night after missing 11 games with injury - but boss Arne Slot has told his No 1 he has big shoes to fill in replacing back-up keeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Alisson Becker has been named in Liverpool's Champions League squad for their Girona clash He returns from a lengthy injury lay-off and has already missed 11 matches so far this season Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be boosted for the contest by Alisson's return to fitness Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah, who had just one league start between them before December, will be asked to go to the well several times with fellow defenders Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas all unlikely to feature before Christmas. There may also be minutes for Japan midfielder Wataru Endo this week as Alexis Mac Allister is suspended in the Champions League and Premier League for an accumulation of yellow cards in both competitions. Girona, part of the City Football Group and sister club of Manchester City, are in the Champions League for the first time after finishing third in LaLiga last year and Slot added: 'It's really special what they have done here.

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Trent Alexander Arnold ruled OUT of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle after coming off injured against PSG
1 week, 1 day ago

Trent Alexander Arnold ruled OUT of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle after coming off injured against PSG

Daily Mail  

Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, but no serious damage has been suffered and it is hoped he can still play again this season. Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle The right back limped off in the Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday It was feared he had also suffered …

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea striker Jackson out injured for six to eight weeks; Jorgensen replaces Sanchez
1 month, 1 week ago

Premier League 2024-25: Chelsea striker Jackson out injured for six to eight weeks; Jorgensen replaces Sanchez

The Hindu  

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will spend six to eight weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, but that does not guarantee Christopher Nkunku a spot in attack up front, coach Enzo Maresca said on Thursday. Jackson, who has scored nine Premier League goals this season, was injured in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham United earlier this month but …

How Liverpool’s squad was expertly built – and why Arne Slot is now reaping the rewards
2 months ago

How Liverpool’s squad was expertly built – and why Arne Slot is now reaping the rewards

The Independent  

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Girona vs Liverpool highlights, Champions League 2024-25: GIR 0-1 LIV; Reds maintain perfect record thanks to Salah goal
3 months, 1 week ago

Girona vs Liverpool highlights, Champions League 2024-25: GIR 0-1 LIV; Reds maintain perfect record thanks to Salah goal

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Liverpool’s Champions League 2024-25 match against Girona on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS STARTING XIs Girona: Gazzaniga, Frances, Juanpe, Krejci, Blind, van de Beek, Romeu, Gutierrez, Asprilla, Gil, Groeneveld Liverpool: Alisson, Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Jones, Gravenberch, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Salah, Nunez PREVIEW Liverpool has had more rest than usual for the Champions League trip to Girona after …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Goalkeeper Alisson available for clash against Girona, says Arne Slot
3 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Goalkeeper Alisson available for clash against Girona, says Arne Slot

The Hindu  

Liverpool has had more rest than usual for the Champions League trip to Girona after its weekend game was postponed and has no need to change the team, manager Arne Slot said on Monday, with goalkeeper Alisson returning to the squad from injury. The Premier League leader’s match at Everton on Saturday was called off because of adverse weather conditions …

Liverpool given boost with Alisson set for Champions League return
3 months, 1 week ago

Liverpool given boost with Alisson set for Champions League return

The Independent  

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Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa PLAYER RATINGS: Which defender is making the case to be considered the best this season? Who had a point to prove? And what did Mo Salah score after another vintage display
4 months, 1 week ago

Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa PLAYER RATINGS: Which defender is making the case to be considered the best this season? Who had a point to prove? And what did Mo Salah score after another vintage display

Daily Mail  

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield. Mohamed Salah netted his 10th goal of the season to clinch Liverpool's victory over Aston Villa Darwin Nunez opened the scoring for the home side after 20 minutes at Anfield on Saturday Aston Villa put in …

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news: Alisson injury blow for Reds as James nears return
5 months ago

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news: Alisson injury blow for Reds as James nears return

The Independent  

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Liverpool making confident start in Champions League with 2nd win over Italian team
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool making confident start in Champions League with 2nd win over Italian team

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool is making one of the toughest fixture lists in the new-format Champions League look quite easy. Two German opponents are up next — including former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso returning to Anfield as Bayer Leverkusen coach — then comes two Spanish teams, including a visit of defending champion Real Madrid. Those stellar home games in November …

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo left out of Japan’s Olympic squad
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo left out of Japan’s Olympic squad

The Independent  

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Liverpool’s injury list worsens after Ryan Gravenberch is ruled out
1 year ago

Liverpool’s injury list worsens after Ryan Gravenberch is ruled out

The Hindu  

Liverpool’s injury crisis keeps on getting worse. Ryan Gravenberch is the latest name to be added to an ever-lengthening list of players unavailable to the Premier League leader, while Wataru Endo is a doubt for Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth round match against Southampton. Gravenberch sustained an ankle injury in the first half of Sunday’s English League Cup final triumph against …

Return of Robbo! Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is back and hungry for glory ahead of the Carabao Cup final... but he insists Reds can't get distracted by sentiment as Jurgen Klopp prepares to step
1 year ago

Return of Robbo! Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is back and hungry for glory ahead of the Carabao Cup final... but he insists Reds can't get distracted by sentiment as Jurgen Klopp prepares to step

Daily Mail  

Andy Robertson is a welcome exception to the Liverpool injury crisis that has overshadowed preparations for their Wembley final. Jurgen Klopp will be relieved with today's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, the first of four opportunities to celebrate his farewell season at Anfield with silverware. Andy Robertson is back fit and firing for Liverpool ahead of this weekend's Carabao Cup …

Liverpool are dealt a double injury blow as Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones are ruled OUT of the Carabao Cup final with the duo facing a spell on the sidelines - while Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson are a
1 year, 1 month ago

Liverpool are dealt a double injury blow as Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones are ruled OUT of the Carabao Cup final with the duo facing a spell on the sidelines - while Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson are a

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's injury crisis has intensified with Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones ruled out of this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. Liverpool will await further tests before putting a timescale on their recoveries but there are concerns Jota faces up to two months out with his knee injury. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been ruled out of the Carabao Cup …

Liverpool give update on Dominik Szoboszlai injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Liverpool give update on Dominik Szoboszlai injury

The Independent  

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Wataru Endo: Adapting to Premier League with Liverpool ‘harder than I thought’
1 year, 3 months ago

Wataru Endo: Adapting to Premier League with Liverpool ‘harder than I thought’

The Independent  

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Wataru Endo 'should have been sent OFF' argue Joe Cole and Rachel Brown-Finnis after Liverpool midfielder escapes second booking in Liverpool's trip to Toulouse
1 year, 4 months ago

Wataru Endo 'should have been sent OFF' argue Joe Cole and Rachel Brown-Finnis after Liverpool midfielder escapes second booking in Liverpool's trip to Toulouse

Daily Mail  

Wataru Endo should have been sent off against Toulouse in the Europa League, argued former Liverpool stars Joe Cole and Rachel Brown-Finnis. The Liverpool midfielder was already on a yellow card when he dove in on Cristian Casseres Jr. just before the break. Wataru Endo could have received a second yellow card for a challenge on Cristian Casseres Jr. Joe …

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda
1 year, 6 months ago

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has claimed Manchester City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva added to the club's growing injury list when he limped off against Red Star Belgrade. Man City's Bernardo Silva was substituted against Red Star Belgrade after suffering an injury Silva is now expected to miss the 'next few weeks' after sustaining an injury in the match Man City …

Wataru Endo: A consistent leader but can he bring balance to Liverpool’s midfield?
1 year, 7 months ago

Wataru Endo: A consistent leader but can he bring balance to Liverpool’s midfield?

New York Times  

Wataru Endo, from VfB Stuttgart, is set to become Liverpool’s third arrival of the summer as the club tries to move on from the Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia saga. Endo is not a well-known name in English football and, since the advancing deal became public, supporters have been wanting to know more about who he is and how much …

Liverpool without Alisson and Diogo Jota for Community Shield
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool without Alisson and Diogo Jota for Community Shield

The Independent  

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UEFA Champions League: Liverpool Head to Villareal With Two Goal Cushion
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool Head to Villareal With Two Goal Cushion

News 18  

Liverpool are in charge of one of the two England vs. Spain semifinals and look to reach their third final in five years under Jurgen Klopp while staying on course for a quadruple of major trophies. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Klopp rested key players such as …

Carabao Cup Final: Firmino out, Jota doubtful for Liverpool
3 years ago

Carabao Cup Final: Firmino out, Jota doubtful for Liverpool

The Hindu  

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has not recovered in time for Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea but there is a chance Diogo Jota plays a part, assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders said on Friday. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had said goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher deserved to start the final ahead of Alisson Becker and Lijnders said his progress in the team showed …

Thiago Silva injury: Chelsea defender forced off in first half of Champions League final against Man City
3 years, 9 months ago

Thiago Silva injury: Chelsea defender forced off in first half of Champions League final against Man City

The Independent  

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Injury-ravaged Liverpool left with NO fit centre-backs as Joel Matip brought off with back problem
4 years, 3 months ago

Injury-ravaged Liverpool left with NO fit centre-backs as Joel Matip brought off with back problem

Daily Mail  

Joel Matip suffered a back injury in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Fulham to add to Jurgen Klopp's injury problems. He will get treatment so I think he has a chance.” Liverpool defender Joel Matip suffered a back problem as Liverpool drew against Fulham Matip had to be taken off at half time at Craven Cottage, with Takumi Minamino replacing him. …

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's Injury Adds to Liverpool's Defensive Problems
4 years, 3 months ago

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's Injury Adds to Liverpool's Defensive Problems

News 18  

Liverpool’s defensive problems intensified Tuesday after goalkeeper Alisson Becker was ruled out by manager Jurgen Klopp for up to two weeks with a hamstring strain. The Brazil international picked up the injury in the second half of the 1-1 draw at Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, Klopp said, but he finished the game. Klopp said a scan showed …

Premier League: England defender Joe Gomez undergoes surgery, Liverpool face shortage in defense
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: England defender Joe Gomez undergoes surgery, Liverpool face shortage in defense

Firstpost  

Joe Gomez will miss England’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland. Liverpool: Joe Gomez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair a tendon in his left knee, leaving Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with even more limited options at center back. “The issue was isolated to …

Liverpool boss Klopp reveals Keita and Matip are back in training ahead of Atalanta clash
4 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool boss Klopp reveals Keita and Matip are back in training ahead of Atalanta clash

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp has been handed an injury boost with Naby Keita and Joel Matip fit enough to train ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta. Klopp will make a late call on whether or not to include Keita and Matip in his squad for the group game in Bergamo - but the latter's return comes as welcome news given …

Liverpool handed boost for Arsenal clash as Alisson starts but Thiago Alcantara misses out
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool handed boost for Arsenal clash as Alisson starts but Thiago Alcantara misses out

Daily Mail  

Liverpool have boosted ahead of their Premier League showdown with Arsenal as goalkeeper Alisson has passed a late fitness test. Liverpool's Alisson is fit but Thiago Alcantara misses Monday's clash with Arsenal Alisson was vital in Liverpool's win over Chelsea last week, saving a crucial penalty Manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Thiago, who joined the Reds in a £20million move …

Premier League: Liverpool suffer huge setback after goalkeeper Adrian injures ankle following Super Cup victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool suffer huge setback after goalkeeper Adrian injures ankle following Super Cup victory

Firstpost  

Adrian was brought in late in the off-season following Simon Mignolet’s departure for Club Brugge in Belgium. Liverpool: Liverpool might need to play a 35-year-old free agent in goal against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday after backup goalkeeper Adrian hurt his ankle in a freak incident during the team’s post-match celebrations after the UEFA Super Cup. Liverpool manager …

Jose Mourinho names his Champions League team of the year
5 years, 9 months ago

Jose Mourinho names his Champions League team of the year

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has named six Liverpool players in his Champions League team of the year. Former Man United boss Jose Mourinho selected his Champions League team of the season Virgil van Dijk made it into Mourinho's Champions League team of the tournament The full-back pairing of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson also made the cut along with colossus Virgil van …

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS
6 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich PLAYER RATINGS

Daily Mail  

Liverpool were held by Bayern Munich at Anfield in their Champions League last-16 first leg. Sportsmail's Dominic King rated the players on the Champions League night in Liverpool. Liverpool were held by Bayern Munich at Anfield in their Champions League last-16 first leg Liverpool Alisson Becker – Two crucial saves in the first half made amends for some unusually errant …

Liverpool team news: Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabinho dropped for Manchester City clash
6 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool team news: Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabinho dropped for Manchester City clash

The Independent  

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Fernandinho, Kompany return for stuttering Man City
6 years, 2 months ago

Fernandinho, Kompany return for stuttering Man City

The Hindu  

Fernandinho is back in the Manchester City starting line-up as Pep Guardiola's side looks to get its Premier League title defence back on track at Southampton. Back-to-back losses to Crystal Palace and Leicester City either side of Christmas Day handed the initiative to Liverpool, which is 10 points better off than the third-placed champion ahead of kick-off at St Mary's. …

Liverpool team news: Jurgen Klopp makes selection for Champions League final
6 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool team news: Jurgen Klopp makes selection for Champions League final

The Independent  

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Jordon Ibe injury: Liverpool winger becomes club's seventh hamstring casualty as injury crisis worsens
9 years, 2 months ago

Jordon Ibe injury: Liverpool winger becomes club's seventh hamstring casualty as injury crisis worsens

The Independent  

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