Andy Lonergan joins Reds in USA as emergency backup goalkeeper
Former Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Andy Lonergan will join Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool squad on their trip of the USA.
Lonergan, currently a free agent, was drafted in due to Liverpool's current lack of fit goalkeepers.
First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is still enjoying his summer break after winning the Copa America with Brazil.
Simon Mignolet is the highest-ranking stopper who is available to Klopp for the pre-season friendlies. Young Irishman Caoimhin Kelleher and Vitezslaz Jaros both out injured …
Adam Lallana could be deployed in 'Jorginho' role next season says Klopp
Adam Lallana was given another run at the base of Liverpool's midfield, in what Jurgen Klopp called the 'Jorginho' role, during the first half of Liverpool's 3-1 win at Bradford City on Sunday.
Klopp experimented with Lallana in this position for the second half of Liverpool's win at Prenton Park last Thursday and wanted to see the former Southampton player in the same role again at Bradford.
Two goals from James Milner (one penalty) and another Rhian Brewster strike gave …
Divock Origi says he always wanted to stay with Liverpool
Liverpool forward Divock Origi has revealed that he always intended on staying at Anfield and that he has "always felt comfortable" at the club.
The Reds' Champions League hero has put pen to paper on a new deal which will keep him at Liverpool far beyond 2020 when his previous deal was set to run out. There is no release clause included in Origi's new contract.
The Belgian international striker spoke with Liverpoolfc.com shortly after penning his contract extension.
When …
Liverpool's Adam Lewis willing to step up to provide cover for Andy Robertson
Liverpool academy prospect Adam Lewis says he is looking to impress Jurgen Klopp and his backroom team during the pre-season period.
With Alberto Moreno having completed his move to Villarreal after his Liverpool contract was not renewed, Lewis hopes to become the second-choice left-back at the club behind Andy Robertson next season.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Lewis said:
“We know what the manager likes, he loves the running, so you’ve just got to adapt to it and I see an opportunity …
Sardar Azmoun watched by Liverpool scouts in Russia on Saturday
Liverpool Football Club is reported to have sent some scouts to watch Sardar Azmoun's goalscoring performance in Zenit St Petersburg's Russian Super Cup defeat to Lokomotiv Moscow on Saturday night.
As reported in Tuesday's Daily Express, members of Michael Edwards scouting team were apparently deployed to Russia to watch Azmoun in action. The 24-year-old striker dubbed as the 'Iranian Messi' did not disappoint, scoring a goal either side of the half-time break.
The match was played at the VTB Arena …
Divock Origi on his chat with Sir Kenny Dalglish in Madrid
Liverpool forward Divock Origi returned to pre-season training at Melwood this week and was chatting about the message Sir Kenny Dalglish disclosed to him in Madrid the night The Reds won their sixth European Cup.
The Belgian international striker was interviewed by Liverpoolfc.com and spoke about how The Reds' success over Spurs at the start of June will push them on in their quest for more silverware over the coming seasons.
Origi also mentioned that Sir Kenny had a little …
Details of five rescheduled Liverpool fixtures in August and September
Five of Liverpool's six opening Premier League (PL) fixtures in August and September will be live on either Sky Sports or BT Sport.
Those fixtures have all been rescheduled for TV purposes and we have the details of all of those changes right here.
Of course, Liverpool and Manchester City play in the season's curtain-raiser, the Community Shield, on Sunday, August 4th. That game is live on BT Sport at 3pm.
The Reds start the season at home to Norwich …
Roberto Firmino and Alisson Becker will enjoy a three-week break after Copa America final
Liverpool's Brazilian stars Roberto Firmino and Alisson Becker are to be given a well-deserved three-week break after this Sunday's Copa America final.
Firmino and Alisson have both been in excellent form for the Selecao as they fought their way to the final of this summer's tournament.
Tuesday night, they beat Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-0 in the semi-final with Firmino bagging a goal and Alisson keeping his 9th consecutive clean sheet for club and country. As a result, Alisson has already …
L'Equipe claims Liverpool have made an approach for Ousmane Dembele
French publication L'Equipe is claiming that both Liverpool and FC Bayern have made an approach to sign Barcelona's young winger Ousmane Dembele.
L'Equipe's report states that Dembele would prefer to stay at Camp Nou, however. The 22-year-old French international has already impressed in the Bundesliga after spending one season with Jurgen Klopp's old club, Borussia Dortmund, where he moved for €15 million from Rennes in 2016.
Barcelona snapped up the youngster just 12 months later and brought him to LaLiga.
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Steve Nicol tells ESPN he would be in favour of Philippe Coutinho return
Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Steve Nicol has told ESPN that it would be "ideal" for Philippe Coutinho to return to Anfield.
Nicol stated that on the back of a successful 2018/19 season, The Reds "don't have a huge need [for many new players]". However, he did say that his transfer "wishlist" would include another centre-back, namely Matthijs De Ligt, and a midfielder like James Maddison who can win the ball back for his team but also "pick a pass …