Henderson sits out training as Reds prepare for Carabao Cup trip to Lincoln City
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson appears to have missed training with The Reds on Tuesday according to reports.
As per Sky Sports News this morning, Henderson sat out first-team training while new boys Thiago and Diogo Jota both took part ahead of Thursday night's trip to League One side Lincoln City.
Henderson put in a great first half in the win over Chelsea on Sunday but came off at half-time to be replaced by debutant Thiago Alcântara. Yes, it's hard to …
Lincoln City vs Liverpool Preview - Reds travel to League One side in Carabao Cup third round
THE DETAILS
Venue - Sincil Bank, Lincoln
Referee - Tony Harrington
Date & Time - Thursday, September 24th @ 19:45
Current Odds - Lincoln City 12/1, Draw 6/1, Liverpool 1/5
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On a night when Jürgen Klopp will most likely field a team of youth talent and fringe players, we'll have an opportunity to cast an eye on squad members we don't get to see feature too often for Liverpool.
It's a huge draw for Lincoln City, having the Premier …
Tactical Breakdown: Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool
An uncharacteristically error-strewn opening game left Liverpool much to atone for. Against Chelsea, the side played with fanatic verve and doctrinal discipline, banishing the demons that had led to questions over Liverpool's commitment and ability to retain the title. This was, by a distance, the best Liverpool have played since March, six long months ago.
Tactically, the instruction from the manager, Jürgen Klopp, was crystal clear: press high, and press hard.
On paper, Liverpool's 4-3-3 was balanced against Chelsea's 4-3-3, …
Injury update on Liverpool's duo of centre-backs
Jürgen Klopp gave a brief injury update regarding Joe Gomez and Joël Matip after Liverpool's win at Chelsea.
The Reds won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a game where Fabinho had to step in as centre-half to play alongside Virgil van Dijk. Thankfully, Fabinho could be relied on as per usual, putting in a man-of-the-match performance for Klopp's side.
Gomez started Liverpool's first Premier League game of the season against Leeds but was missing on Sunday after reportedly …
Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Key stats from an imposing victory
Liverpool capped off a glorious weekend with a commanding triumph against potential title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, maintaining their 100% start to the season.
Here are some of the standout facts and figures from a key early win against Frank Lampard's 10 men.
Outstanding Fabinho unruffled at centre-half
Back in February 2019, Virgil van Dijk's suspension and Joe Gomez's injury forced Fabinho to slot-in as a centre-half when Bayern Munich visited Anfield. He was up against Robert Lewandowski and, …
Observations as Liverpool take another three points from Stamford Bridge
It was Sadio Mane's turn to get amongst the goals as Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Premier League by virtue of a 2-0 victory away to Chelsea on Sunday evening.
With a cagey first half winding down to a goalless close, Andreas Christensen delivered what would be a fateful blow to his own team by hauling down Mane as the Senegal international was looking to burst past the much maligned Kepa for a tap-in. Receiving a …
Liverpool News - Weekend Summary
After a busy few days for the club, let's take a look at all the latest Liverpool FC news as The Reds made it six points from six at Chelsea on Sunday.
Jota signed
Liverpool confirmed the signing of Portugal international Diogo Jota on Saturday afternoon. The former Wolves forward left Molineux after three seasons at the club. Jota scored 16 goals in 67 Premier League appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo's team since helping them to promotion from the Championship.
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Thiago signs, so what's Liverpool's best midfield now?
It's the news we've all been waiting for. Thiago Alcantara is finally on his way to Merseyside to complete a highly anticipated switch from Bayern Munich.
The 29-year-old Spanish maestro has long been linked with Liverpool over the summer transfer window and now, after seemingly reaching an impasse, a deal has been struck between the two clubs.
Liverpool fans are rightly excited about seeing Thiago don his favoured number six shirt in Klopp's team, and he will undoubtedly bring him …
Will this be Liverpool's starting eleven to face Chelsea on Sunday?
Liverpool travel to London this weekend as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Premier League. We've had a look at what starting lineup Jürgen Klopp might go with.
The Reds began their season with a 4-3 home win over newly-promoted Leeds United last Saturday evening. It was an end-to-end clash at Anfield with Mohamed Salah (x3) and Virgil van Dijk scoring Liverpool's goals. As the score would suggest, however, Liverpool's defence didn't perform to a great standard on the …
Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview - Can Klopp's men make it four PL wins in a row against The Blues?
THE DETAILS
Venue – Stamford Bridge, Chelsea
Referee – Paul Tierney
Date & Time – Sunday, September 20th @ 16:30
Current Odds – Chelsea 21/10, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 6/5
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Liverpool have won their last three Premier League meetings with Chelsea. Yet, this weekend's game is likely to be one of the toughest tests Jürgen Klopp and his side have faced in recent seasons. Chelsea have delved deep into the transfer market this summer, adding quality in defence, midfield and …