Jurgen Klopp says “it looks good” regarding Firmino’s injury and recovery time

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that Roberto Firmino's ankle injury may not be as bad as first feared by The Reds' medical team. Klopp was speaking to the media today ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on Wednesday night. When asked for an update on Firmino's injury, Klopp said: "He looks good,...

Which Liverpool lineup will Jurgen Klopp opt for on Wednesday night?

Jurgen Klopp has some more decisions to make ahead of Liverpool's clash with Watford on Wednesday night in the Premier League. It is looking more-and-more like Roberto Firmino will miss out after going over on his ankle at Old Trafford last Sunday. Rumours are that Firmino could also miss this weekend's derby at Goodison Park...

Danny Murphy believes that Philippe Coutinho “would never be welcomed back” at Anfield

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy doesn't think there is any way that Philippe Coutinho could ever move back to Anfield. Speaking with sportingbet.com, Murphy said that he didn't think Coutinho left in the right way and that as a result he has now "made his bed" and needs to deal with the consequences of how...

Liverpool v Watford Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool face Watford at Anfield, off the back of three draws in their last four league games, and holding on to a slender lead at the top of the Premier League. The visitors are in good nick, sitting seventh in the Premier League after a 5-1 win over Cardiff, but have lost six of their...

Why Perspective is Pivotal after Manchester United Draw

Chris Bascombe, revered journalist at The Times, summed the hysteria around Liverpool's drab 0-0 draw with Manchester United up perfectly on Monday morning when he said: "So after losing 1-1 at The Emirates earlier this season, it was a 0-0 defeat at Old Trafford? In the words of Catherine Tate's Gran... "What a load of...

Liverpool v Watford Preview – Klopp and his Redmen look to retain one-point lead at top

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Graham Scott Date & Time - Wednesday, February 27th @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 1/4, Draw 11/2, Watford 13/1 Form Liverpool Form With three wins, four draws and two defeats in all competitions since the turn of the year, 2019 just hasn't been what we'd hoped for yet as Liverpool fans. Draws against FC Bayern and away...

James Milner believes Reds have to be able to break every team down

Liverpool's James Milner believes their 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Sunday highlighted another glaring issue for The Reds that they must overcome. Liverpool controlled the game at Old Trafford with 65% of the possession but, worryingly, they were not able to make that domination count when it came to creating chances. The Reds only managed...

Andy Robertson claims point at Old Trafford was not a bad result for Liverpool

Liverpool's Andy Robertson feels that their draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford was not a bad result even though the league leaders were looking for the win. The Reds returned to the top of the Premier League table, a point ahead of Manchester City, with their 0-0 draw against arch-rivals United on Sunday. Speaking to...

Key Stats As Stuttering Liverpool Limp To A 0-0 Against Man United

Liverpool’s title challenge withstood another blow, just about, as the Reds were held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford. But what were the key stats from a pretty bleak afternoon at the home of our biggest rivals? Goals Guaranteed? Liverpool’s attack stuttered to a halt, producing their worst attacking performance of the season – their...

Observations as Liverpool draw at Old Trafford

Tipped to be a huge game in Liverpool's title challenge, there was plenty of expectation and anticipation at Old Trafford. United, who have experienced somewhat of a resurgence under Ole continue to work for a top-four finish while Jurgen Klopp's team knew a win would see them make a statement to Manchester City. Unfortunately,...

A Strange But Abject Game – Liverpool 0-0 Man United

Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford after an absolutely abject attacking display saw them fail to break down a depleted Manchester United side. The Reds started as the better side away from home, with an indirect free-kick inside a couple of minutes after De Gea was forced to handle a back-pass...

Player Ratings as injuries dominate proceedings at Old Trafford

That was absolutely rubbish. Up there with the most tedious of Liverpool display's I've seen in years. Yes, fair enough, we may end up looking back at Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool and hailing it as a 'good point', but in the context of the 90 minutes it was turgid. United forced into more tactical reshuffles...

Why Man United game is perfect preparation for Bayern away

You really have to have a long think back to remember a week of such magnitude for a Liverpool team. After Tuesday's stalemate with Bayern Munich, Klopp takes his side across the M62 to face bitter rivals Manchester United in what is a crucial game in the Reds' hopes to clinch a first league title...

Fabinho’s Versatility Embodies His Growing Influence At Anfield

As Liverpool embarked on the first-leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, there were staunch questions surrounding the weakened defence. The Reds have suffered somewhat of an injury crisis in recent weeks – Dejan Lovren picked up a hamstring strain in the opening stages of the cup against Wolves and has only played...

Victory at Old Trafford More Significant Than 2009?

Liverpool's 4-1 win at Man United in 2009 remains my favourite-ever away win by the Reds, in any competition. Having started supporting Liverpool in 1994, it took until December 2000 to even see them prevail at Old Trafford, as Danny Murphy scored the only goal. He went on to do that twice more in the next...

Jurgen Klopp admits his team need to stay focused on their game amid media hype surrounding United clash

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said he is looking for his players to focus on the game and ignore the typical media circus that surrounds the Premier League's greatest rivalry. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Klopp discussed the hype which always surrounds the United v Liverpool fixtures every season and his wish for his...

United hope Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard can be fit for Sunday

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has disclosed that United are hoping that both Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard will be fit and available for selection for the Liverpool game on Sunday. It had been previously reported that both Martial and Lingard would miss this weekend's meeting between English football's greatest rivals. However, as reported by Sky Sports,...

Mohamed Salah insists Liverpool only aiming for the win at Manchester United

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah claims that The Reds will be aiming to take all three points from their Premier League fixture with Manchester United this Sunday. The Premier League's joint top-scorer, alongside Sergio Aguero, Salah knows he and his teammates will need to lead from the front at Old Trafford. Sunday's fixture is Liverpool's game in...

Liverpool vs Man United Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool face Manchester United at Old Trafford. To be honest, no other context should be needed to demonstrate the sheer weight of this fixture, as it’s probably the biggest fixture in the history of English football and remains arguably the biggest fixture on the calendar. But in case more emphasis was needed on this game,...

Manchester United v Liverpool Preview – Epic clash ahead at Old Trafford

The Details Venue - Old Trafford, Manchester Referee - Michael Oliver Date & Time - Sunday, February 24th @ 14:05 Current Odds - Manchester United 2/1, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 5/4 Form Manchester United Form Manchester United are enjoying a new lease of life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ever since Liverpool put the final nail in Jose Mourinho's United career-coffin in December, United's former striker has...

It’s Time For Mo Salah To Step Up Against United

This is going to be a controversial one, eh? I love Mo Salah. I think he’s the best player in the Premier League, I think he’s the best player Liverpool have had in a long time and I think he’s plausibly the third best player in the world. He’s a vital cog in our attacking...

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: A Tactical Breakdown

There are very few clubs with the prestige and history of Bayern Munich. Irrespective of their current form or standing, when a club such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona are set to visit, everyone sits a little straighter. These fixtures are precisely what makes Europe's premier competition the best club competition in...

Andy Robertson believes United will be wary of Liverpool’s threat on Sunday

Liverpool's Scottish international left-back Andy Robertson says that his team is looking forward to facing Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Robertson, being interviewed in the Evening Standard, admitted that it's a huge fixture for both sides as it's also Liverpool's game in hand over Manchester City. Robertson said: "It's a big game against Manchester United, it's...

Liverpool’s possible starting lineup for trip to United this Sunday

Jurgen Klopp has some big decisions to make this Sunday as he gets the mighty redmen geared up to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Let's take a rational look at what could be the starting lineup for this epic clash as The Reds try to stay on course for a first league title win...

Gini Wijnaldum believes Reds will be facing a confident United team on Sunday

Liverpool's Dutch international midfielder Gini Wijnaldum believes that The Reds will be playing a very different United team than the Jose Mourinho-led side which lost 3-1 at Anfield in December. Wijnaldum and his teammates played out a 0-0 draw with FC Bayern at Anfield on Tuesday night in the Champions League. This weekend sees a...

Gini Wijnaldum believes Liverpool should be confident of scoring away goal against FC Bayern

Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum claims he is not worried after The Reds failed to make home advantage count with a 0-0 draw against FC Bayern. Liverpool and Bayern Munich played out a stalemate at Anfield on Tuesday night in a game where Liverpool's midfield trio of Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Naby Keita did The...

Jurgen Klopp hailed Jordan Henderson’s “brilliant” performance against FC Bayern

Jordan Henderson put in one of his best performances of the season against Bayern Munich at Anfield and Jurgen Klopp acknowledged his captain's impact on the game. It certainly was a captain's display from Henderson as he broke up many FC Bayern attacks from his place at the base of The Reds' midfield. The former Sunderland...

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Who was man of the match?

It may not have been another great European night Anfield, but it's hard for Liverpool fans to be too disappointed with a goalless draw against a Bayern Munich side who issued a reminder of their class. Aside from a rather frantic ten-minute spell just before the break, the Reds struggled to fashion out many openings...

Finely Poised – Key Stats as Liverpool Draw With Bayern

Liverpool’s Champions League Last 16 tie with Bayern Munich is extremely finely poised following a tense and interesting 0-0 draw at Anfield that left Liverpool ultimately frustrated but bang in the tie. Bayern got the result that they ultimately played for, and whilst the lack of an away goal is a relief for the...

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Observations as Reds restrict Bayern

Liverpool restricted Bayern Munich to zero shots on targets on Tuesday night, putting in a strong performance in the absence of Virgil van Dijk. The Germans created no big chances, stifled by a make-shift centre-back partnership of Joel Matip and Fabinho while Jurgen Klopp's side were unable to capitalise on their chances, particularly from...