Virgil van Dijk was over the moon with how Liverpool executed their gameplan in Germany
Liverpool's colossal centre-back Virgil van Dijk believes The Reds played "fantastic" in their 3-1 win away to Bayern Munich last night.
After a 0-0 draw at Anfield three weeks ago, Bayern Munich were made the bookies' slight favourites to progress ahead of the return leg at the Allianz Arena. However, a professional performance from Liverpool, including a sublime display from Sadio Mané, saw Jurgen Klopp's side triumph with an unforgettable win at the home of the Bundesliga giants.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com …
Is this the starting lineup Klopp will go with tonight in Munich?
Liverpool face a tough task away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight and we've had a go at predicting the starting eleven Jurgen Klopp will select in Germany.
An uphill battle awaits The Reds at the Allianz Arena. Klopp's Redmen could not make their dominance pay in the first leg at Anfield and had to settle for a 0-0 draw on the night.
However, if you're going to draw at home in the first leg, then 0-0 is the …
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool are good enough to progress in Champions League
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes his team is "experienced enough and good enough" to progress past Bayern Munich in the Champions League this week.
Klopp's team travels to face FC Bayern in the Allianz Arena this Wednesday night with the tie nicely poised at 0-0 after the first leg at Anfield three weeks ago.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Klopp commented on Bayern's recent upturn in form and how the confidence will be high in their camp.
“They are in a different …
Bayern Munich v Liverpool Preview - All to play for as Liverpool chase away goal in Munich
The Details
Venue - Allianz Arena, Munich
Referee - Daniele Orsato (ITA)
Date & Time - Wednesday, March 13th 2019 @ 20:00
Current Odds - FC Bayern 11/10, Draw 27/10, Liverpool 13/5
Form
FC Bayern Form
Bayern Munich have clawed their way back to the top of the Bundesliga at the expense of Borussia Dortmund. The 0-0 draw at Anfield was the only one of their last seven games in all competitions which they have failed to win.
A quick look at their …
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 Reds proud with a battling, energetic display.
However, Liverpool could not make their chances pay in the final third and, in the end, had to settle …
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 midfielder was involved in almost everything positive from a Liverpool point of view. When he wasn't breaking up German counter-attacks, Henderson was spreading the …
Liverpool's likely starting lineup against FC Bayern after further news
Roberto Firmino is back in but Dejan Lovren has missed the cut ahead of Liverpool's huge Champions League tie with FC Bayern tonight.
Liverpool's Brazilian number nine arrived at Melwood to mingle with the rest of the first-team squad. Yesterday, Firmino had to train on his own as a precaution to prevent any potential spread of the virus he was suffering from.
This morning, however, as reported by James Pearce in the Liverpool Echo, it seems that Firmino has fully …
Jurgen Klopp gives latest injury update ahead of FC Bayern clash
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp says that Gini Wijnaldum are progressing well but The Reds' boss is still dependant on minute-by-minute reports on the availability of Dejan Lovren.
At such a late stage, this surely means that even if Lovren is passed fit for selection he will most likely not be starting against Robert Lewandowski and co.
Klopp was asked for the latest update by Liverpool's official site, Liverpoolfc.com.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss already has to cope with the absence of …
Xherdan Shaqiri admits he wanted Liverpool and FC Bayern to meet
Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri has disclosed that he is "very happy" The Reds were drawn against the Bundesliga giants in the Champions League.
The former Stoke City and FC Bayern player, Shaqiri, admitted to Liverpoolfc.com that he had hoped for the opportunity to be pitted against his old club.
Shaqiri said:
“I was very happy [with the draw] because I wanted to play against Bayern Munich, against my old teammates and my old team. I’m looking forward to the game."The …
Liverpool's Champions League preparations take a blow with news of Firmino virus
Jurgen Klopp's preparations for Liverpool's Champions League tie with FC Bayern took a blow today with news that star forward Roberto Firmino missed Monday's training sessions with a virus.
As reported in the Liverpool Echo, Firmino was unable to take any part in training due to the illness and it is unclear if he will be recovered in time to start against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
On a day when Dejan Lovren also missed training - all but confirming …