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Jurgen Klopp feels Virgil van Dijk would have been a worthy winner of the Ballon d’Or but understands why Lionel Messi was rewarded for a record sixth time.  The Dutch international was in stellar form last season as Liverpool added to their European legacy by winning another Champions League crown. Many thought the towering central defender deserved the award for …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to Irish Reds fan Sean Cox in the matchday programme ahead of their crucial clash with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Cox will return to Anfield for the first time since April 2018 when he suffered devastating head injuries after an attack in a random assault by a masked AS Roma …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that the vicious attack on Irish Reds fan Sean Cox in 2018 was the “lowest point” of his tenure at Anfield. Cox suffered devastating head injuries when he was attacked in a random assault by a masked AS Roma supporter outside Liverpool’s stadium in April 2018. Liverpool CEO Peter Moore confirmed that Cox and …

Liverpool will play two games in the space of 24 hours in December after the EFL confirmed that the date of Carabao Cup quarter-final will not change. Jurgen Klopp’s team will play Aston Villa on Tuesday, December 17 at Villa Park in the EFL Cup. The following day, they will play in the Club World Cup semi-final in Qatar. Klopp …

The draw for the group stages of this season’s Champions League has been made in Monaco this evening.  Reigning champions Liverpool have been drawn in Group E alongside familiar foes Napoli while FC Salzburg and KRC Genk make up the rest of the opposition for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Tottenham are in Group B where they will meet Bayern Munich, Olympiacos …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has outlined that he expects to take a break from coaching when he leaves Anfield, which could come at the end of his current contract. Klopp has been at the club since 2015 and is contracted up until 2022, with the German unlikely to leave anytime soon given his recent success on Merseyside. During his time …

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has spoken about his relationship with manager Jurgen Klopp and opened up on his unique team talk before the 2018 Champions League final. The Reds were set to face reigning champions Real Madrid in the European decider in Kiev and to ease nerves ahead of the game Klopp decided to have some fun with his team. …

It is 14 years to the day since Rafa Benitez’s Liverpool side came back from 3-0 down to defeat AC Milan on penalties to win the Champions League in Istanbul. The historic victory was Liverpool’s last Champions League triumph as they beat the odds to shock one of the finest Milan teams of this generation to secure their fifth European …

The narrative surrounding Louth boss, Wayne Kierans, is one of optimism in the Wee County, however, much has been said about the fact that he is supposedly a ‘soccer man’. The soccer man, an old-school Gael’s worst nightmare. The ‘ground ball’ loving coach who’s coming in to change the way the game is played. Sure, he’ll probably be teaching the …

Liverpool’s winning goal against Barcelona on Tuesday night was one of quick thinking and clever precision from all involved. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inch-perfect pass was vital as he quickly took the corner kick and laid it beautifully into the path of striker Divock Origi. The Belgian was alert to what was occurring and both his movement and finish were straight out …

Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness was full of praise for the Reds’ quick thinking for Divock Origi as well as the Anfield ballboy during their 4-0 win over Barcelona last night. Liverpool produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in Champions League history as they overturned a three-goal deficit to advance to the final in Madrid. Without two key men …

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at his old club over their failure to back him in the same way Manchester City and Liverpool have backed Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp respectively. Mourinho spent two and a half years at Manchester United but his time at the club came to an end following a string of disappointing …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been full of praise for Irish U21 international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher outlining that the 20-year old’s “unbelievable skills” have “surprised players in training.” Kelleher is one of Liverpool and Ireland’s most exciting prospects and recently made his debut for Stephen Kenny’s U21s in the victory over Luxembourg. The young keeper has also been involved in the …

Back in November, after Virgil van Dijk had scored the Netherlands’ last-gasp equaliser against Germany in the Nations League, what followed quickly took over in terms of both headlines and chatter. Well-known now due to the reaction then, he went to referee Ovidiu Hategan at the final whistle, put his arms around him, and offered the weeping official his sincere …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken his “warriors” to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp where he will search for a solution to his defensive dilemma. The Premier League leaders, four points ahead of Manchester City, are not in action this coming weekend because they were knocked out of the FA Cup in the last round. But James Milner’s sending-off …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp denied on Friday that his Premier League leaders will have the upper hand over Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in the title race despite a lighter schedule after crashing out of both domestic cup competitions. City trail Klopp’s men by four points, with Tottenham two points further back, but both of Liverpool’s rivals are still involved …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes an early injury to defender Dejan Lovren highlighted why he chose to name a second-string side in bowing out of the FA Cup 2-1 to Wolves on Monday. Klopp made nine changes to the side that lost narrowly for the first time in the Premier League this season to Manchester City on Thursday, with Lovren …

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits the “outstanding” Naby Keita has yet to reproduce the form that persuaded him to sign the midfielder — but says he has a bright future at Anfield. The 23-year-old started his Liverpool career brightly and has made 18 appearances so far this season but he has failed to feature in the past three matches for …