Liverpool

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Liverpool show signs of Premier League top-four potential (ESPN)

It looks like it'll only get better for Liverpool from here, but for Newcastle United it has to get worse because of the mess Nick Pope made.

It's harsh for Nick because he's been magnificent for us and to miss the next game is a huge blow for him." Obviously there were moments were we could have done better, but to come away with three points and a clean sheet and to be back in the team, I'm incredibly happy. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk on the performance: "Winning and keeping a clean sheet against a side who have only been beaten once this season -- it was well-deserved. Liverpool made easy work of the win, but two crucial saves by Alisson in the first and last ten minutes of the game ensured it could be so comfortable. [England](/soccer/team?id=448) goalkeeper for the rest of the game and had to play out 68 minutes with ten men, which was an impossible situation considering Newcastle were already 2-0 down. I thought we did really well -- the red card probably would have been a wonderful goal as well if Pope hadn't got his hand on the ball. Newcastle is a tough place for any team to visit, but Liverpool made easy work of the game, which was already won before goalkeeper was sent off for the home side in the 22nd minute. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364)'s victory at St James' Park was only Newcastle's second Premier League defeat of the season -- the other came with a late loss at Liverpool in August -- but Howe's side have now won just one of their last seven league games. What was the Newcastle keeper thinking when he handled the ball outside his penalty area? The [Brazil](/soccer/team?id=205) international can't carry Newcastle on his own and results had already started to tail off before he started his three-match ban, which ended with this game. But even if he does, Howe will have to choose between Karius and Darlow -- two keepers who have spent this season watching from the sidelines. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) and pretty much killed off their hopes of a top four finish.

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Liverpool beats 10-man Newcastle to boost EPL top-4 hopes (USA TODAY)

Liverpool boosted its push for a top-four finish with a 2-0 win at 10-man Newcastle in the English Premier League, with January signing Cody Gakpo scoring ...

The Egyptian went for goal himself a minute later but shot only tamely at substitute goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. Pope made a total mess of his attempt, though, and then grabbed the ball with his hand in what looked like an inadvertent reflex. A rampant Liverpool was already two goals up by the time Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope was sent off in the 22nd minute for a straight red card after handling the ball outside the area.

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Alan Kennedy and Paul Smith join Red Neighbours breakfast clubs ... (Liverpool FC)

Each day, families enjoyed a range of activities along with their nutritious breakfast, including a mini tour of Anfield, dancing, skills with Mighty Red, and a ...

Last season, more than 8,000 people benefited from Red Neighbours’ breakfast clubs at Anfield and Breakfast Clubs To You deliveries. The club’s community programme invited local schools it works with within the L4, L5, L6 and Kirkby areas, plus regular Red Neighbours participants and their grandchildren, to attend its half-term breakfast clubs. CommunityAlan Kennedy and Paul Smith join Red Neighbours breakfast clubs at Anfield

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Liverpool player ratings vs Newcastle: Darwin Nunez & Cody Gakpo ... (Goal.com)

Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo were decisive as Liverpool picked up a 2-0 lead against Newcastle on Saturday - here's the player ratings.

It was certainly not a stroll for Jurgen Klopp's team, however, as Allan Saint-Maximin led the charge for the hosts. GOAL rates Liverpool's players from St James' Park as the improvement continues for Jurgen Klopp's men... The Reds found themselves with a comfortable lead just 17 minutes into the clash and the job of holding onto it was made easier when

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Nunez and Gakpo seal Liverpool win at 10-man Newcastle (New Straits Times Online)

NEWCASTLE: Liverpool ended Newcastle United's long unbeaten run in the Premier League through early goals by Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo that gave them a ...

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Jürgen Klopp's 'Bernardo Silva' could make new contract case as ... (Liverpool.com)

One Liverpool player could be about to prove his worth to the club as a contract decision looms, while another may now enjoy more game time than he ...

Another player who could see more action as a result of the Ramsay blow is Joe Gomez. That's potentially where Milner will be most useful. [Premier League](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-mohamed-salah-henry-rooney-26244855) games and at least two [Champions League](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/klopp-liverpool-champions-league-spots-26218362) ties remaining, when [Trent Alexander-Arnold](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-trent-alexander-arnold-klopp-26261818) has to be rested. He is, in this sense, Manchester City's answer to [press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Ms33RAU04) on Friday that right-back [Calvin Ramsay](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-injury-update-instagram-surgery-26259558) is out for the remainder of the season with a 'serious' but 'special' injury, one potential barrier to game time has been removed. [Arsenal](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-mikel-arteta-26244857) on Wednesday night, Guardiola launched one of his most daring yet, fielding Bernardo Silva, predominantly an attack-minded midfielder or winger, as a left-back out of possession and a defensive midfielder in possession.

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Jurgen Klopp describes feeling after Liverpool win at Newcastle (The Independent)

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp challenged his players to use back-to-back Premier League victories over Everton and Newcastle as a springboard to drag ...

In the moment it is painful, but hopefully it’s just painful and not more.” It explains a little bit the issues we have in the games where we can’t control it better. I don’t know in the moment.

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Jürgen Klopp provides Darwin Nunez fitness update (Liverpool FC)

The No.27 was substituted in the 59th minute of Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park, having opened the scoring for ...

NewsLiverpool's injury list, suspensions and availability. CommunityAlan Kennedy and Paul Smith join Red Neighbours breakfast clubs at Anfield. The No.27 was substituted in the 59th minute of Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St.

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Preview: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups (Sports Mole)

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

[Diogo Jota](/people/diogo-jota/) and [Roberto Firmino](/people/roberto-firmino/) will engage in a fierce battle to complete the attack, and the former may win that head-to-head if Klopp opts to deploy Gakpo centrally again. [Jurgen Klopp](/people/jurgen-klopp/)'s crop placed second in Group A behind Italian powerhouses Napoli to set up a reunion with the holders, who beat Celtic, Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig to first place in Group F. [Liverpool](/football/liverpool/) and [Real Madrid](/football/real-madrid/) serve up a repeat of the 2021-22 [Champions League](/football/champions-league/) final when they renew hostilities at Anfield on Tuesday for the first leg of their last-16 tie.

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UCL 2022-23: Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, injury ... (Khel Now)

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in the Round of 16. Here are the previews for both the teams.

- The Scousers managed to beat Real Madrid in their first three European matches. Konate and Luis Diaz are confirmed absentees for the match. His best ever and to mention, and he also scored the only goal against Liverpool in the UCL final. Real Madrid on the other hand are still holding up quite well. Gakpo is also starting to find form in the Premier League after scoring in the past 2 games. The Scousers are in desperate need for some signings as well.

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Pundit pinpoints Alexander-Arnold weakness and thinks Liverpool ... (Football365.com)

Steve Nicol thinks that Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will be in for a tough game when Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League.

It’s a tough place to come, not many teams come here and win, so we’re delighted to take the three points home. “We’re used to going on winning streaks throughout seasons, we know how to put them together. “The red card settles the game down for us and makes it difficult for them. Liverpool have been far from their best in the Premier League, but they do have a knack for turning it on in the Champions League. Vini’s got the confidence and the football brain to take advantage of situations against Alexander-Arnold. Steve Nicol thinks that Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will be in for a tough game when Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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Liverpool and Real Madrid meet again in the Champions League (The Washington Post)

MANCHESTER, England — Champions League royalty go head-to-head on Tuesday when Liverpool hosts holder Real Madrid at Anfield.

It faces Eintracht Frankfurt away on Tuesday on the back of a five-game winning run. So much so that, up until the past week, winning the Champions League looked like its best chance of qualifying for next season’s competition. Inter Milan, which is the closest challenger to Napoli in Italy, is also in action in the Champions League this week when it hosts Porto on Wednesday. The City manager is still waiting to win his first Champions League title with a team other than Barcelona featuring Lionel Messi, having lifted it twice with the Catalan club in 2009 and 2011. But City has looked strong in the Champions League, cruising through the group stages and is the overwhelming favorite to win when it travels to RB Leipzig on Wednesday. But it faces a fight to hold onto its Spanish league title, with Barcelona leading the way at the top of the standings.

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Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings: Pope 4, Burn 5; Nunez 8 ... (The National)

Nunez and Gakpo on target in 2-0 win over 10-man Newcastle at St James' Park.

Pope made a total mess of his attempt, though, and then grabbed the ball with his hand in what looked like an inadvertent reflex. A rampant Liverpool were already two goals up by the time Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope was sent off in the 22nd minute for a straight red card after handling the ball outside the area. Gakpo, who joined from PSV Eindhoven in January, netted his first Liverpool goal on Monday in the 2-0 win over Everton.

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Liverpool could still have next Fabinho or Andy Robertson as Jürgen ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has been speaking about a player struggling for minutes since the Premier League returned after the World Cup.

He might not yet be a 'typical 'Jürgen Klopp player' but in time, he can become one. In many ways, his admissions should not come as a surprise given how the German boss nurtured the likes of established names like Fabinho, "That doesn’t help a lot, but that’s another thing in a long career that you have to go through. Those with longer memories will recall that the trio featured only sparingly during the early months of their Anfield careers while they adapted to Klopp's demands. [Manchester City ](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/manchester-city-fc)in the League Cup back in December, during a hotly contested encounter where the Reds were unlucky to have been beaten. That said, given the player's tender age, Carvalho certainly has time on his side to become an asset for the Reds. In the moment you cannot see that on the pitch or when I see him, it’s not really obvious, but I can imagine. Of course, the hallmarks of what truly constitutes a typical 'Jürgen Klopp player' are not necessarily set in stone. In short, Carvalho seemingly is still yet to convince Klopp that he merits a run in his side and, as such, has featured for just three minutes in the Premier League since October. It has been a mixed start to life at Liverpool for starlet Fábio Carvalho since his move from Fulham in the summer. Following the loss to Brentford last month, the Liverpool legend namechecked Carvalho, saying that alongside Harvey Elliott, he did not appear to him to look like a typical 'Jürgen Klopp player'. The youngster has averaged an impressive 0.37 goals per 90 during what has been a largely tumultuous campaign for Liverpool so far, having started a total of eight games.

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Liverpool and Real Madrid renew Champions League rivalry (EL PAÍS in English)

Liverpool have the chance to avenge the 1-0 loss to Real in the final in Paris last May and go into the first leg in much-improved form.

If it is to stand a chance of going far in the competition, much could rely on Romelu Lukaku staying fit and getting his goal-scoring form back. The City manager is still waiting to win his first Champions League title with a team other than Barcelona featuring It faces Eintracht Frankfurt away on Tuesday on the back of a five-game winning run. A 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday saw Arsenal overtake City at the top of the table and highlighted vulnerabilities that have been evident for much of the season. The Champions League is the one major trophy City has failed to win since being taken over by Abu Dhabi’s ruling family in 2008. But it faces a fight to hold onto its Spanish league title, with Barcelona leading the way at the top of the standings.

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Darwin Nunez compared to Liverpool goal machine who once ... (Daily Star)

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was full of praise for Darwin Nunez after the forward scored in the Reds' 2-0 victory away to Newcastle United on ...

We worked with him and in time he became the Fernando we knew." Across all competitions, the 23-year-old has 11 goals in 28 appearances this term. For you as a manger he is someone you have to worry about then he will finish. After he finished and scored a great goal, the manager will be happy." He then went on to add: "My feeling is you are watching the game - as a manager you are really worried. However, former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has praised the Uruguayan striker after he scored in

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Latest Liverpool injury news as four players to miss Real Madrid and ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool injury news: Latest updates as four Reds men are set to miss the Champions League game with Real Madrid, with Jürgen Klopp sweating over Darwin ...

His experience in these sorts of matches could have been vital. Here’s how things are shaping up ahead of Tuesday night when Real Madrid will be in town. It is a good job, then, that Fabinho and [Diogo Jota](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-fsg-diogo-jota-26103563&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiproaA0aH9AhVLQ_EDHTk1AxQQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw1vyV51Kk-bnsBVtwOKySyu) and [Roberto Firmino](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fcody-gakpo-roberto-firmino-liverpool-26242982&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwibuq6H0aH9AhWRTqQEHafiAEcQFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw0nag4xC60KfFfVj2ktMFrk) now back, Liverpool does have options in attack but having the Colombian forward back would be a big addition to the squad — he was, after all, the best Reds player before his initial setback. [Joël Matip](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-talks-joel-matip-26272423&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiV2crf0qH9AhVOVqQEHUGoBiMQFnoECAcQAg&usg=AOvVaw1qSp9G1FRkTE02hZdgwlAC) in the greatest of form. [Virgil van Dijk](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-news-van-dijk-merseyside-26269995&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjXscPl0qH9AhUBUaQEHaeDC8IQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw1Qh6oUTtLyMZ6f19AukfcS) when he returns, with the current best two Liverpool center-backs clear. [Jordan Henderson](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-jordan-henderson-jurgen-klopp-25230205&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiE6Y370qH9AhUFVqQEHTu3Cl0QFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw1lQLVS5PkUUB-sa4b4lkTx) have started to look more like themselves and [Stefan Bajčetić](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-stefan-bajcetic-real-madrid-26096727&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiTioSB06H9AhXVTaQEHYPNDYAQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw14U7pD-xkgrU-MwddqVU6o) has been impressing. [Everton](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-everton-cody-gakpo-klopp-26230592&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj305bq1KH9AhXUTKQEHWOcBbsQFnoECAAQAg&usg=AOvVaw0pWwHMNe0_wKUNcwBExk7z) and [Newcastle United](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fschedule%2Fliverpool-news-newcastle-1996-highlights-16908010&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjVoqPx1KH9AhUpUKQEHYjLC4EQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw3g4t0lQ1Gw6xShSfbjix86) in the space of six days to turn around their Premier League fortunes and give themselves some hope in the top-four race, things feel a little different for Klopp and his players. [Real Madrid](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fancelotti-liverpool-real-madrid-doubts-26262697&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiKm4Tk1KH9AhWsVqQEHdRMDoMQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw14s_8CheWqgPr3dZnRqXhO) might be lagging behind [Barcelona](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ftransfer-news%2Fliverpool-transfer-salah-contract-barcelona-22218196&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj4_dX41KH9AhXaHcAKHba4AGIQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw1UbGlTfnnNzAGNVJmErG-w) in the Spanish top flight, but this is their competition — the one in which they always seem to somehow find a way to win. The Spanish midfielder is set to be missing for a 'while' with a hip injury and will not be playing against Real Madrid. He would almost certainly not have played a minute against Real Madrid anyway, but could have been useful, for sure, across the rest of the season — after his surgery, though, he will not be in action again until the summer. [Anfield](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-anfield-road-development-pictures-26214995&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiXoc__1KH9AhUyQaQEHV6CB3IQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw22Yxm1AZvw124weDjezl_Y)— the first leg, with the second game against the La Liga side scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 — comes at a time when Liverpool has found a little bit of form.

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Liverpool: Klopp provides worrying update on Darwin Nunez “it's ... (We Are Hooligans)

Darwin Nunez was the star of the moment as he opened the scoring in Liverpool's win over Newcastle. Post-match, Jurgen Klopp provided a worrying update.

We will have to see. [James Pearce on Twitter](https://twitter.com/jamespearcelfc/status/1627038359242547200?s=46&t=DG1CalM1UlloNHGSLbe7fA), Klopp refused to give a definitive answer to Nunez injury concerns. They’re the only team to beat Eddie Howe’s Magpies this season, and they’ve done it twice.

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FPL Saturday review: Managers quick to react to Liverpool (Premier League)

Four Reds players are among the five most transferred-in players for Double Gameweek 25.

[GW24 bonus points](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3067802) [Man Utd](premierleague.com/match/75177) and [Brentford](https://www.premierleague.com/match/74979). Watkins (AVL) £7.2m Rashford (MUN) £7.3m Odegaard (ARS) £7.0m Alexander-Arnold (LIV) £7.3m MID The midfielder has earned more than 91,000 new owners after scoring for the second match in a row. Alisson (LIV) £5.4m Saka (ARS) £8.4m Salah (LIV) £12.6m Gakpo (LIV) £7.7m

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Liverpool unhappy with Premier League amid criticism for taking 33 ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Jurgen Klopp and his players took a short-haul flight from Newcastle to Liverpool on Saturday night, rather than getting back on their team bus for the ...

It is probably a question for the whole of the Premier League. The club also [recently trumpeted](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/lfc-becomes-first-premier-league-club-be-sustainably-certified) the fact it had become the first Premier League club to be awarded the British Standards Institute certificate for sustainability. "How we fly to Premier League games is something to consider," he said after the Blues flew to Newcastle. [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) on Saturday night due to their congested fixture list. "We fly domestically – that’s also a challenge. "Whether it is right or wrong, I think it is pretty normal for a team, in the Premier League particularly, and for a lot of Championship teams, to fly distances like that," Forest manager Steve Cooper said. They plan to achieve this by offsetting their carbon emissions using verified low-carbon projects. The club does factor in environmental concerns when making travel decisions, with distance and cost the other main considerations. "This needs to stop, absolutely no excuses," said a third. "It's probably not just a question for Nottingham Forest. They were in the air for just 33 minutes before landing at 10.10pm. [fire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fire) for taking a 20-minute flight to Blackpool for an [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) tie, straight after they boasted of an agreement with energy company EON to "raise awareness of the climate crisis".

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Is Darwin Nunez the new Fernando Torres for Liverpool? Rafa ... (Goal.com)

Rafael Benitez has compared Darwin Nunez to former Liverpool star Fernando Torres and explained the similarities between the two forwards.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Comparing the current Reds star to Torres, the Spaniard opined: "Fernando, one of the issues at the beginning was that - he was not a great finisher. "He has the pace to run in behind, and he is a threat. As a manager, you are really worried because you can see him in front of the keeper all of the time, and he can do that.

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Jurgen Klopp target confirms Prem ambitions as Liverpool, Chelsea ... (Teamtalk.com)

Liverpool-linked Josko Gvardiol admits his future is in the Premier League with Chelsea also thought to hold an interest in the defender.

At the end Leipzig is a really good club and I feel good here.” I mean, when they presented it everything looked good and you could maybe see yourself there in that moment. The 21-year-old jumped to the attention of Europe’s clubs when beginning his career at Dinamo Zagreb. “[Marcelo] Bielsa was the coach and I don’t know if you know this but my goal in my career is to play in the Premier League,” he told He opted to delay a move to England at the time but has made it clear that the Premier League is his target. German outfit RB Leipzig were the first to take a punt, with the Croatia international moving to the Bundesliga in the summer of 2021.

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Liverpool and Real Madrid meet again in the Champions League (Corvallis Gazette Times)

Champions League royalty go head-to-head when Liverpool hosts holder Real Madrid at Anfield. The two giants of European soccer meet in a repeat of last ...

It faces Eintracht Frankfurt away on Tuesday on the back of a five-game winning run. So much so that, up until the past week, winning the Champions League looked like its best chance of qualifying for next season's competition. But City has looked strong in the Champions League, cruising through the group stages and is the overwhelming favorite to win when it travels to RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

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Liverpool 'felt the Premier League left them NO CHOICE' but to take ... (Daily Mail)

The Reds beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League this weekend but are being criticised for their decision to board a plane home from the match.

[Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) are blaming the Premier League's fixture list for their 33-minute plane journey home from Newcastle. James' Park in the late kick-off on Saturday. We deal with it. Liverpool are blaming the Premier League's fixture list for their 33-minute plane journey home [The Reds beat Newcastle 2-0](/sport/football/article-11767127/Newcastle-0-2-Liverpool-Nunez-Gakpo-send-resurgent-Reds-six-points-adrift-four.html) in the Premier League this weekend but are being criticised for their decision to board a plane home from the match. - The club are blaming the Premier League's fixture list for the need to fly home

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Carlo Ancelotti confirms defensive star will start against Liverpool (Football Espana)

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has dropped a major hint over his selection plans for their Champions League trip to Liverpool.

[Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2023/02/18/63f128dc268e3ecf0d8b45c2.html). [Dani Carvajal](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/dani-carvajal) after coming off the bench [in the weekend La Liga win away at Osasuna.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/02/18/real-madrid-snatch-osasuna-win-to-increase-pressure-on-barcelona-and-liverpool) [Real Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/real-madrid) boss [Carlo Ancelotti](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/carlo-ancelotti) has dropped a major hint over his selection plans for their Champions League trip to [Liverpool](https://www.caughtoffside.com/tags/premier-league/liverpool/).

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Liverpool and Real Madrid meet again in the Champions League (Independent Tribune)

Champions League royalty go head-to-head when Liverpool hosts holder Real Madrid at Anfield. The two giants of European soccer meet in a repeat of last ...

It faces Eintracht Frankfurt away on Tuesday on the back of a five-game winning run. So much so that, up until the past week, winning the Champions League looked like its best chance of qualifying for next season's competition. But City has looked strong in the Champions League, cruising through the group stages and is the overwhelming favorite to win when it travels to RB Leipzig on Wednesday.

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Troubled waters for Madrid's Vinicius despite Liverpool final strike (Free Malaysia Today)

BARCELONA: When Vinicius Jr pounced in the Champions League final last year to fire Real Madrid to a 1-0 win over Liverpool and lift the trophy for a record ...

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Real Madrid injury latest as at least one player to miss Liverpool ... (Liverpool.com)

Real Madrid prepared for the trip to play Liverpool by beating Osasuna 2-0 in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti has offered an update on Karim Benzema and Toni ...

Little by little, the players will recover. I think Benzema will be back on Tuesday. READ MORE: [Real Madrid](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fancelotti-liverpool-real-madrid-doubts-26262697&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwihv8Tt3qH9AhXrTqQEHcwZDA8QFnoECAgQAg&usg=AOvVaw0lfgD96e9_Bf5bW76xy0AP) confirmed before kick-off, while [Toni Kroos](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-target-kylian-mbappe-25288883&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwif-bKF36H9AhXLSfEDHeQiAToQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw1KFUeZh807lFdziPhYJO23) and [Karim Benzema](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-karim-benzema-klopp-24974737&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjrk6KcsqH9AhVpQkEAHS_GBecQFnoECAYQAg&usg=AOvVaw0tMq-r9icrzFpRhNnOEqQw) were doubts but appear to be winning their races to play at Anfield. [Latest Liverpool injury news as four players to miss Real Madrid and Darwin Núñez update to be given](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-injury-news-darwin-nunez-26276635) [Jürgen Klopp](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fjurgen-klopp-new-contract-liverpool-26272482&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiM1dLd3qH9AhUgRaQEHSzTCwMQFnoECAMQAg&usg=AOvVaw2mr9Hg0w3tw6muskPHLfAr) is hoping the Uruguayan can overcome, but other would-be starters like [Thiago Alcântara](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fjurgen-klopp-liverpool-thiago-alcantara-26223451&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi0gMbj3qH9AhW0Q6QEHXlbAWoQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw3yUT6uSwxeMliJbryVy49Y) and Luis Díaz will not be back in time.

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Fabinho names Liverpool's three dressing room leaders and who ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Liverpool have struggled under Jurgen Klopp in the Premier League this season with Brazilian midfielder Fabinho having suggested three players that the Reds ...

[Virgil van Dijk](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/virgil-van-dijk) contributed hugely. A win over the Eagles could potentially lift the Reds as high as sixth and above [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) should results go their way. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp). [wins over Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-everton-jurgen-klopp-bajcetic-29208993) and [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) forcing them back into European contention - they were stuck in a rut as recently as last week. [Jordan Henderson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jordan-henderson) is as well – James Milner [too]. Of Fabinho’s 20 Premier League appearances this season, 16 of them have been starts. Speaking to [Stadium Astro](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTZP1xG2uFk), he said: “I think sometimes in the season, we missed a little bit of leadership on the pitch. Fabinho himself will be aiming to get his own form back to its previous heights. “He’s really important for us. You know they will be loud, they will talk to the team, try to organise the team.” [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) at Anfield to come on Tuesday. Humbling defeats at the hands of Brentford, [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) and [Wolves](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc) saw the pressure crank up on Klopp.

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Klopp eyes Liverpool revival ahead of Real revenge mission (New Straits Times Online)

LONDON: Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool to turn their recent improvement into a season-saving revival as the Reds eye Champions League revenge against Real ...

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Liverpool were fearful of Real Madrid a fortnight ago – but not now (The Athletic)

Newcastle conceded as many times in the opening 17 minutes as they had done in their previous eight top-flight matches combined. Darwin Nunez fires Liverpool ...

[Jordan Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jordan-henderson-y1RJ8PecCTSQJUtq/) and [Fabinho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabinho-B4oErnzfMBHwkivn/) for the past two matches has been vindicated. The home side hit the woodwork twice when down to 10 men and could easily have set up a nervy finale. There’s still room for significant improvement, but a first away league win since Boxing Day represented another important step forward following on from the Merseyside derby triumph. “Nearly an assist, unfortunately not, but I’m happy with the win and the clean sheet. It is a work in progress but the balance looks better, helped by the remarkable composure and ability displayed by [Stefan Bajcetic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/stefan-bajcetic-D3Fu4RGWIs1AtIEQ/), who was so integral in the build up to Gakpo’s goal. It’s not the setback it would have been a month ago. His presence alone makes the task facing Carlo Ancelotti’s team more difficult. The finish from the Uruguayan, who scored in the Premier League for the first time since mid-November, was emphatic. They have also provided a much-needed injection of belief as Jurgen Klopp’s side prepare to tussle with the European champions in a re-run of last season’s final in Paris. The second goal was equally impressive. Pace, incision, vision and quality in abundance. Not least in terms of their attacking fluency.

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