Observations: The Great Rivals don't give each other an inch
Similar to their first clash at Anfield, Liverpool and Man City were the better team for one half each at the Etihad. Man City stifled Liverpool and broke through after waves of pressure, then in the second half, the Reds closed down the paths through and created a number of quick attack opportunities.
The first half display from Liverpool was largely due to City's excellent press. Guardiola tweaked the team shape for the game, using a 4-2-3-1 with Sterling as …
Van Dijk Remains Focused as Long Road to Full Fitness Continues
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says he is "doing very well" as injury rehabilitation continues for the centre-back.
The Reds' talismanic defender returned for 20 minutes of action, along with Joe Gomez, against Hertha BSC last week. Both players will be hoping for some more minutes when Liverpool play Italian side, Bologna, in two separate friendlies in France this afternoon.
Van Dijk gave Liverpoolfc.com an in-depth interview from their training camp in Évian this week.
When asked how he has …
Fabinho Renews Reds Contract and Aims to Lead Club to More Success
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho signed a new contract extension with the club that should keep him at Anfield until at least 2026.
Fabinho was unveiled as a surprise signing back in May 2018, just 48 hours after The Reds lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Kyiv.
Yesterday, Liverpool announced that the Brazil international has put pen to paper on a new deal with the club until 2026.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, a clearly upbeat Fabinho described his happiness …
“I Sleep Immediately!” - Reds Defender Discusses Training Intensity
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been settling in well during his first pre-season training as a Jürgen Klopp recruit.
Konaté is now in Évian with the first-team squad having left their training camp in Austria for a change of scenery. The Reds will finally arrive back on Merseyside in the coming week.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com about their pre-season training routines and the intensity in the sessions, Konaté said:
“For sure [it’s tough], but I don’t care about this. “We are …
“We Push Nothing” - Klopp Adamant Defenders Will Still Not Be Rushed
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp insists Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez will not be rushed back into action despite their return against Hertha BSC.
The central-defensive pairing came on together for the last 20 minutes of The Reds' 4-3 friendly defeat against Hertha Berlin in Innsbruck, Austria.
However, Klopp has revealed that their return to full fitness will continue at a slow, patient rate as he manages the expectations of Liverpool fans everywhere.
From Liverpool's new training venue, Évian in …
Klopp on Hertha Defeat and the Return of Van Dijk and Gomez
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp saw plenty of room for improvement on the pitch as The Reds lost 4-3 to Hertha BSC in their latest friendly.
Sadio Mané, Takumi Minamino, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were on the scoresheet for Klopp's side while Mohamed Salah, Naby Keïta, and Harvey Elliott impressed throughout.
Scrappy defending at the other end meant Liverpool fell to their first loss of the summer so far, however.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com after the match, Klopp spoke of both the positives …
Phillips Determined Not to Dwell On Last Season’s Performances
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips is determined not to dwell on the hype that surrounded his performances for The Reds last season.
With Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Joël Matip all out injured, Phillips played a huge part in ensuring Jürgen Klopp's men achieved Champions League qualification by finishing third in the league, winning their last five games on the bounce.
However, speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Phillips knows he would do well not to spend too much time reflecting on the …
Robertson Says He Was “Emotionally Drained” by the End of Last Season
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson admits that he was glad of the short break after a gruelling campaign for both club and country.
Robertson started all 38 of The Reds' Premier League fixtures last season as well as 8 of their 10 Champions League games. He came on as a sub in the other two CL matches.
The Scotland captain has actually started at least 34 of Liverpool's league games for each of the last three seasons.
In June, he then …
Klopp Outlines Plans for Hertha Berlin Friendly on Thursday
Jürgen Klopp gave some details on Liverpool's plans for Thursday, including some great news regarding Virgil van Dijk's rehabilitation.
The Reds face Hertha BSC in another pre-season clash in Innsbruck, Austria, on Thursday. Klopp is hoping that Van Dijk can play his first minutes for the first team since last October.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com about Van Dijk and Joe Gomez, the Liverpool boss confirmed that the Dutch international could play against Hertha. He also mentioned that Gomez is "very close" …
Liverpool Weekend News Roundup as One Player Leaves Club
Liverpool continued their pre-season preparations with another friendly on Friday evening. Also, one player departed the club after 16 years.
Narrow Friendly Victory
Jürgen Klopp's Reds beat one of the boss's former clubs, FSV Mainz, thanks to a late own goal on Friday. Liverpool fielded two entirely different elevens in each half and needed young Mainz player Luca Kilian to put through his own net in the dying minutes for the win.
Notably, Klopp started this game with the central-defensive …