Brilliant Liverpool Maul Atalanta In Italy
Liverpool took a huge step towards qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League with a thumping 5-0 win away to Atalanta.
A hat-trick from Diogo Jota as well as a goal apiece from Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah crowned a performance of attacking brilliance from the Reds. Had it not been for poor finishing and the form of Marco Sportiello in the host's goals, the English champions would have won by a bigger margin.
From the offset, it …
Klopp's thoughts on Champions League draw as Reds land "real football" group
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp gave his thoughts on The Reds' "intense" Champions League group.
On Thursday afternoon, the draw was made for the group stage of this season's premier European competition. Liverpool - one of the top-seeded teams - were drawn alongside Dutch giants Ajax, Serie A's most-improved team Atalanta and Danish club FC Midtjylland.
Speaking after the event, Klopp admitted to being pleased about the travel requirements and looking forward to an "intense" group where all teams play "real …
Liverpool news - Midweek roundup
Here's all the latest Liverpool news in a week where Jürgen Klopp's side will meet Arsenal for a second time in three days on Thursday night.
Thiago tests positive for COVID-19
Liverpool new-boy Thiago Alcântara has tested positive for COVID-19, the club confirmed on Tuesday evening. The 29-year-old Spain international midfielder is reported to have exhibited minor symptoms of the virus. He is now self-isolating as per the necessary guidelines.
It's hoped that Thiago will be fit and available for …