cwc

Liverpool ‘keeper insists he had no doubts Firmino would finish off Flamengo

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says he had full faith in Bobby Firmino's ability to win the game when he was put through on goal in extra-time against Flamengo. Alisson was speaking to the club's official site Liverpoolfc.com after The Reds had claimed their first-ever Club World Cup title against Flamengo in Qatar. Liverpool's stopper claimed he...

Liverpool trio delight in historic Club World Cup victory

Liverpool created history on Saturday evening in Qatar, winning the Club World Cup for the first time in the club's history. Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk spoke with FIFA.com after the 1-0 extra-time victory over Brazilian club Flamengo. An extremely poor refereeing performance left Liverpool battling against the odds as they also dealt...

Liverpool must play the waiting game with Virgil van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Virgil van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum could still feature against Flamengo in Saturday's Club World Cup final in Qatar. The Reds' boss disclosed that both players had taken part in training today (Friday). However, Klopp's medical staff will make a final assessment on the players' availability on Saturday ahead...

Liverpool Vs Flamengo Preview – Reds to write a new chapter in club’s history?

The details Venue – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Date & Time – Saturday, December 21st @ 17:30 UK time Current Odds – Liverpool 4/7, Draw 16/5, Flamengo 17/4 _____________________________________________________________ Jurgen Klopp is just 90 minutes away from becoming the first Liverpool manager to lead the club to a Club World Cup title. This team just loves carving its own...

Origi expects “a lot of positive aggressiveness” in Monterrey clash

Divock Origi believes that this evening's Club World Cup semi-final between Monterrey and Liverpool is a big game for both teams and will not be taken lightly in either camp. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Origi commented on the importance of trying to win what would be Liverpool's first Club World Cup trophy. “I think it’s a very...

Monterrey Vs Liverpool Preview – Reds out to make history in Qatar

The details Venue – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar Referee - Roberto Tobar (Chile) Date & Time – Wednesday, December 18th @ 17:30 UK time Current Odds – Monterrey 11/1, Draw 13/2, Liverpool 2/11 _____________________________________________________________ Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have some work to do over the next few days in Qatar. Could this Reds squad - so accustomed to breaking one club...

Klopp provides injury update on Liverpool pair ahead of CWC semi-final

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gave an update on the fitness of Dutch pair Virgil van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum ahead of The Reds' Club World Cup semi-final clash with Mexican club Monterrey. In general terms, the news was mainly positive about both Van Dijk and Wijnaldum. However, with regards to the Club World Cup in...

Shaqiri wants Reds to savour ‘amazing’ Club World Cup experience

Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri says The Reds must treasure the experience of playing in the Club World Cup this week in Qatar. The Swiss dynamo is the only member of the squad to have previously appeared in the CWC during his time at FC Bayern - they won it in 2013. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com ahead of Liverpool's...