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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...

Liverpool could potentially benefit from a Manchester City fixture change

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool could benefit greatly from a fixture change in Manchester City's schedule as the Premier League title race hots up in the final months of the season. Manchester City's FA Cup progression after their 4-1 victory at Newport County on Saturday means that Pep Guardiola's men will now have to reschedule their Manchester...

Former Red Sami Hyypia has been singing the praises of Virgil van Dijk

Former Liverpool and Finland centre-back Sami Hyypia believes The Reds acquired a true "leader" when signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in January 2018. Hyypia became a Reds legend himself during his ten-year spell at the club when he formed formidable partnerships at the back, first beside Stephane Henchoz and then with Jamie Carragher. Liverpool's old...

Anfield, Europe, Liverpool – Here We Go Again

Liverpool, Anfield, Europe. It’s a combination that has a real history of magic. How many great teams have come to Anfield, expecting to get a result, and been summarily turned over, the sheer force of the stadium, the crowd and the team pulling through. To be fair, in my lifetime, at least, that has certainly...

Liverpool v Bayern Munich – German giants come a-knockin’ at Anfield’s door

The Details   Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Gianluca Rocchi (ITA) Date & Time - Tuesday, February 19th 2019 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 1/1, Draw 14/5, FC Bayern 23/10 Form Liverpool Form Liverpool stumbled to two draws in their last five games and at the turn of the year, they lost their first and only Premier League game of the season at Manchester...

In the Thick of It | A Huge Couple of Weeks Ahead for Liverpool

The Reds are six months into the season and are still right in the thick of a title race. These next two weeks of football will have an immense impact going into the final stretch of the season. On Tuesday, Liverpool entertain Bayern Munich at Anfield in the first leg of the Round of 16...

Liverpool vs Bayern Munich – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool host Bundesliga Champions and formidable opponents Bayern Munich on Tuesday on what is set to be an absolutely massive Champions League night at Anfield – the kind that usually leads to a colossal tussle. But the Reds are shorn of arguably their most impressive player in Virgil Van Dijk, and there’s no telling...

Andy Robertson issues rallying call to Liverpool teammates ahead of visit of FC Bayern

Liverpool's Andy Robertson has asked his Reds teammates to summon the full-throttle approach from last season's Champions League run as Jurgen Klopp's men prepare for the visit of Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The Scottish captain believes that due to the standard of FC Bayern, Liverpool will have to be at their best in both legs...

Robbie Fowler believes Jurgen Klopp is returning Liverpool to its rightful place

Liverpool's legendary former striker Robbie Fowler firmly believes that Jurgen Klopp is taking his club back to its rightful place among the best in Europe. Fowler was being interviewed by Liverpoolfc.com ahead of The Reds' Champions League tie with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich at Anfield next Tuesday night. When asked if he feels that Liverpool can...

Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders lifts lid on tactical tweak in Reds forward line

Liverpool's assistant coach Pep Lijnders has revealed the thinking behind Mohamed Salah's more advanced role in The Reds' attack this season. Lijnders spoke to Neil Jones at Goal.com about his return to Merseyside after a brief but unsuccessful stint as manager of NEC Nijmegen in Holland. Having been officially unveiled as Zeljko Buvac's replacement as assistant...