Liverpool FC News

Klopp Gives His Verdict on Reds’ Two Mini Friendly Performances

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp declared both 30-minute friendlies "important" tests in Austria as The Reds prepare for the season ahead. One Liverpool eleven drew 1-1 with FC Wacker Innsbruck in the first fixture where Divock Origi scored early on from the spot. In the second game, it again finished 1-1 with Sadio Mané providing Liverpool's equaliser...

Klopp Explains Idea Behind Today’s Mini Friendlies

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp gave his take on the idea behind The Reds' two 30-minute friendlies in Austria later today. Klopp's men face FC Wacker Innsbruck and VfB Stuttgart at 5pm and 5:45pm respectively today. In an in-depth discussion about the potential benefits of the 'mini' friendlies, Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com the reasoning behind them: “I’m so happy...

Liverpool Confirm Two Pre-Season Friendlies for Anfield

Liverpool have announced two more pre-season friendlies for August before beginning their new Premier League campaign. Jürgen Klopp's men will play two 'mini' friendlies this Tuesday, July 20th, against FC Wacker Innsbruck and VfB Stuttgart. They have also confirmed meetings with FSV Mainz 05 on Friday, July 23rd, and a fixture with Hertha Berlin on...

Konaté Gears up for First Season in Red Under Klopp

New Liverpool signing Ibrahima Konaté is preparing for a gruelling first season at Anfield after his move from RB Leipzig this summer. Jürgen Klopp and Michael Edwards made the decision to trigger Konaté's transfer release clause from the Bundesliga in early June. The France U21 international centre-back was purchased for a fee of £36 million...

Liverpool Left-Back Ready to Push For Starting Berth

Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas insists he is ready to push for a more significant role this season as he looks to push on at Anfield. Tsimikas made just two late substitute appearances in last season's Premier League while starting only two matches in the Champions League as well. Still only 25, Tsimikas hopes to make more of...

Klopp Gives Injury Update on Defensive Quartet From Austria

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp gave an injury update on four of The Reds' defenders who are recovering from serious injuries. The four players in question were Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joël Matip, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Van Dijk and Gomez have been injured since October and November respectively. Matip has been out since January while Alexander-Arnold...

Reds Get Stuck Into Second Day of Training in Austria

Liverpool are settling into their Austrian training camp as they stepped it up a gear on their second day in the Salzburg region. A spec-less Jürgen Klopp - rumours are that he may have had laser eye surgery - oversaw proceedings with his coaching staff in the beautiful surroundings. The Reds welcomed back players from long-term...

Reds Linked With Move for Sampdoria’s Danish Euros Star

Liverpool are rumoured to be interested in making a move for Sampdoria's Mikkel Damsgaard after the Danish star impressed at the Euros. It was Damsgaard's impressive free-kick that put Denmark ahead against England in the semi-finals of the European Championship last week. The 21-year-old versatile forward can play as an attacking midfielder or forward either...

Liverpool Pre-Season Training Camp Plans Confirmed

Liverpool have confirmed that they will undertake a pre-season training camp in Salzburg, Austria, beginning next Monday, July 12th. Jürgen Klopp and his backroom team will bring a 34-man squad to Austria where preparations will begin for Liverpool's 2021/22 campaign. Liverpool will be looking to mount challenges for both the Premier League title and the UEFA...

Unsung Hero From Barcelona Triumph Pens First Professional LFC Contract

Liverpool's Oakley Cannonier has just signed his first-ever professional contract with the club as a 17-year-old. What has Cannonier got to do with Liverpool's famous 4-0 Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, you ask? Well, he was the quick-thinking ballboy who carried out his task perfectly, getting the ball back to Trent Alexander-Arnold for the...