Liverpool should have been keeping a close eye on the international break, with Roberto Martínez and Portugal giving Jürgen Klopp a potential transfer hint.
That's because a player who has been sat on the bench in each of Portugal's last two matches is Matheus Nunes, another who is tipped for a move to Anfield this summer, per the [ECHO](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-matheus-nunes-january-transfer-25882774). Despite his age, he's only accumulated a career total of 14,056 minutes in league competitions, which isn't very much — effectively the reverse of Fabinho. As a consequence of the attacking options that Martínez has, he's been eager to add balance to his team, with João Palhinha initially proving to be central to his tactical blueprint. Palhinha is intense, industrious and possesses a notable physical presence in the middle of the park, standing around 1.9m tall. Martínez is the new man in charge and luckily for him, he's got a wealth of talent at his disposal, particularly in more offensive areas. Over the past fortnight, Roberto Martínez has been getting to grips with his new group of players.
Roberto Firmino has 12 games left as a Liverpool player before he walks away as a modern-day great.
With a new frontline taking shape with the signings of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and most recently Cody Gakpo since January 2022, Firmino has decided that a fresh challenge is for him. And with Champions League football on the line for Klopp's side, you wouldn't bet against one final major contribution to the cause. But as a human being as well, he's a great guy and I wish him obviously all the best after the summer." [Virgil van Dijk added](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/virgil-vandijk-liverpool-roberto-firmino-26396686): "I think that position of a false 9 is Bobby Firmino's. He always has a smile on his face no matter the situation and for me he's been a big help, trying to learn things off him and he's one of a kind. In total, he has registered 108 times for the Reds and sits 17th in the list of all-time scorers. The Brazilian would score against both to secure a historic trophy that continues to be curiously treated with indifference in England. There won't be a dry eye in the house at full time against Aston Villa on May 20 when he turns out for his final Anfield appearance and a modern-day great will aim to sign off in style. Winning goals away from Anfield for the striker were worth 15 points alone that season as they ended a three-decade wait for No.19. Another was his versatility given he was viewed as someone who could both lead the line and operate as an attacking midfielder effectively. [the second most expensive player](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc-transfer-news) in club history at the time behind Andy Carroll. There were some, however, who were uneasy at the eventual £29m deal that was struck with Hoffenheim.
Jurgen Klopp and Steven Gerrard relaxed by having 'pints and smoking' just days before Liverpool's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid at the Stade ...
However, there were fans who were hoping to see Gerrard in the Anfield dugout after Klopp left. He was fantastic with my mate, he made him feel part of the conversation and I think that just sums the man up. And at the same time he’s one of the most gifted managers there’s ever been. Go the bar and get me a pint.’ So we get him a pint. However, days before the final, Klopp had sat down with Gerrard for a pint after a chance meeting in Liverpool. I shouted over to wish him good luck, because he had a
JURGEN KLOPP has revealed he is set to become a grandfather.The 55-year-old announced the news in an interview with his former Borussia Dortmund playe.
She started it and here we are." [Ulla was instrumental in his decision](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18411730/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-wife-ulla-contract/) to pen an [extension at Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18398686/klopp-contract-extension-liverpool-signs/) until 2026. [Klopp](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jurgen-klopp/) said: "I'm going to be a grandpa!" [Bild](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball-international/juergen-klopp-bald-opa-der-liverpool-trainer-verraet-es-im-polnischen-tv-83356378.bild.html). [Klopp's wife Ulla Sandrock](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12195303/jurgen-klopp-wife-ulla-sandrock-liverpool/#:~:text=Klopp's%20wife%20Ulla%20Sandrock%20has,waitress%20during%20the%20Munich%20Oktoberfest.), 35-year-old Dennis, is set to become a father. [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250149/borussia-dortmund/) player Lukasz Piszczek on Polish television.
Klopp and his wife Ulla Sandrock have no children together, but both have sons from their respective first marriages.
She started it and here we are.' Klopp has previously said Ulla was crucial in convincing him to extend his Liverpool contract having initially planned to leave the club when his contract expired in 2024. - Klopp previously revealed Ulla was key to him extending his Liverpool contract - The Liverpool manager is the stepfather to his wife Ulla Sandrock's son Dennis - Klopp revealed the news in an interview with his former player Lukasz Piszczek 'I'm going to be grandpa!': Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reveals he is going to become a GRANDAD at the age of 55 in interview with his former Borussia Dortmund star Lukasz Piszczek on Polish TV
JURGEN KLOPP has revealed he is set to become a grandfather.The 55-year-old announced the news in an interview with his former Borussia Dortmund playe.
She started it and here we are." [Ulla was instrumental in his decision](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/premier-league/5228926/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-wife-ulla-contract/) to pen an [extension at Liverpool](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5219357/klopp-contract-extension-liverpool-signs/) until 2026. "If she would say, 'Honestly, I love the football and I love watching it but I actually want to go home', then we would go, that's the truth. Additionally, Ulla has worked as a teacher in Kenya and as a nurse in Nairobi. She is also a children's novelist, publishing her first book - "Tom and the Magic Football" - in 2008 before a sequel followed two years later. [Klopp](https://www.the-sun.com/who/jurgen-klopp/) said: "I'm going to be a grandpa!"
The Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has announced that he is expecting his first grandchild, good for him. The son of Klopp's wife Ulla Sandrock, 35-year-old ...
With some of the moves that they have made and more on the horizon with the NFL Draft, as long as Tagovailoa is healthy and under center, the team is capable of making some noise in the AFC. For an event where Reigns and The Usos are expected to finally fall, Orton being a part of that would make a lot of sense. And as they did with Cody Rhodes last year, a new star making their name at the expense of Rollins to set up a new long-term feud is very possible. Revealing that Omos is a member of the group as they reform to help defeat Lesnar connects various story threads and keeps the WWE legend strong in the event he does return to the company down the road. Rapoport added that he believes Jackson publicizing the trade request "is more about money" than it is a sign that the relationship between the 26-year-old and the Ravens is fractured beyond repair. As more and more players and teams have announced that they will not be wearing Pride jerseys during the warmups for their team’s Pride Night, the Calgary Flames will not be one of them. admitted that he is bothered by former NBA players who he perceives are “jealous of the generations that come after them.” Barkley recently said that Durant needs to win a championship as the clear-cut best player on a team in order to cement his legacy. In early March, the Ravens put on Jackson a non-exclusive franchise tag, giving him the ability to negotiate with other teams as well as the Ravens on a contract extension. The team has no QB on the roster who could fill in for Jackson if his request for a trade is honored. Sunday night belonged to Clark, the front-runner for the National Player of the Year. The images show Williams with the balloon in his mouth as he passes the canister of the soon to be illegal drug to his friend. Evans also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017 and 2018, starting a total of 21 games in that span.
Steven Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp were involved in a spontaneous meeting in Liverpool - just days before the Champions League final against Real Madrid last ...
He was fantastic with my mate, he made him feel part of the conversation and I think that just sums the man up. The Anfield Wrap, supported by ERDINGER, are releasing the final episodes of their five part docu-series, JURGEN. It was a truly memorable campaign for Liverpool - and Gerrard, who played against Klopp three times as a manager, heaped praise on the German. He ended up having two or three, he had a couple of smokes, his dog waited patiently, and we had a good craic for probably over an hour. That’s a special person, for me." Go the bar and get me a pint.' So we get him a pint. They spoke about football, life in and around the city and Klopp's plans for the future. Gerrard, who was manager of Aston Villa at the time, was sitting outside a pub in Formby when he spotted Klopp walking his dog. "I shouted over to wish him good luck, because he had a Champions League final days later. [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) and the Carabao Cup. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) title after battling [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) all the way but falling short on the final day of the season. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc), his plans for the future."
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is set to become a grandfather as his son-in-law is expecting the birth of his first child.
"The most important contract in my life I signed is the one with Ulla," said Klopp in 2022. We sat in the kitchen at the table and Ulla said, 'I can't see us leaving in 2024.'" She started it and here we are." An excited Klopp told Lukasz Piszczek on Viaplay Sport Polska: "I'm going to be a grandpa!" "What is very important and is probably the most important - because I could not work against that and wouldn't want to work against it - is that my family, in this case especially Ulla, she just loves it here. [Klopp ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/jurgen-klopp)expressed his excitement at the announcement: "We will be grandparents now next year for the first time in May and we cannot wait but I’m not there for already the whole day with a grandkid on holidays and stuff.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard recently opened up on his spontaneous meeting with Reds manager Jurgen Klopp. He stated that the pair had a few drinks ahead ...
The three of us had a good craic for probably over an hour, talking about football, about life in Liverpool and his plans for the future." With the likes of Thiago Alcantara, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and Kostas Tsimikas out with respective injuries, they have a tough task ahead of them. He's a genuine, humble character, with a presence and an aura. The pair were spotted by a fan and his Twitter post ended up going viral ahead of the Reds' European encounter. I thought he'd be in the zone." The Anfield side missed out on the Premier League title against Manchester City by just a single point.
While you might expect a manager of Klopp's intensity to be in his office preparing in the days before the final, Gerrard has now painted a different view.
About football, about life in Liverpool, his plans for the future.' So we get him a pint.' [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) legend Steven Gerrard has revealed sharing 'pints and smokes' with Jurgen Klopp ahead of last year's Champions League final. Steven Gerrard has revealed sharing some 'pints and smokes' with Jurgen Klopp - Steven Gerrard has revealed sharing 'pints and smokes' with Jurgen Klopp Steven Gerrard reveals Jurgen Klopp had 'two or three pints and a couple of smokes' with him and a friend just days before last year's Champions League final…
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says manager Jurgen Klopp is "great company". Gerrard has revealed sharing 'pints and smokes' with Jurgen Klopp ahead of ...
He has cemented himself as the top guy for the Steelers and a rather shocking selection of a tight end is not going to change that. The name of the game in the NFL of late seems to be surrounding young, promising quarterbacks with a plethora of talent. The deal contained $42M in deferred payments, so Davis is making over nine million each of the next two seasons, before the deferrals drop to $3.5M annually for the next seven years. The former executive revealed that the Vikings are one of the teams that are in on Jerry Jeudy of the Denver Broncos. It is anyone's guess as to when they will be selected and if the Steelers' behind-the-scenes plans are to draft a tight end at some point, the front office could wait and hope one of these three ends up falling into their lap at No. Connor Heyward stepped up later in the year in 2022 and is likely to have more involvement in 2023, but he may not be the perfect guy to be second on the depth chart due to his contributions on special teams and potential fullback role in his second year. Jeudy is coming off of a career season in 2022 as one of the lone bright spots in what was an ugly season for the offense. Considering the fact that he's an Arkansas native and was highly considering the Razorbacks in the past, one has to wonder if destined to head back down to Fayetteville. With that in mind, it was great news for the Oregon Ducks when he committed over the likes of Texas, Arkansas and Ole Miss. It was reported just days ago by NFL insider Adam Schefter that the Packers were looking to get a first-round choice “and more.” If the Pack feel as if they’re settling for a pair of second-rounders, they may be less likely to guarantee a pick back to the Jets. With the Jets preparing to take on Rodgers and his albatross of a contract, Jets general manager Joe Douglas is hoping to minimize the impact of Rodgers likely walking away after one season by asking for a pick in return if Rodgers should bail after this season. “Mason is 21, he has been cleared and should be allowed the opportunity to rebuild and move forward with his young life.” Of course, the entire situation is just as much a moral question as one of footballing ability.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says manager Jurgen Klopp is "great company".Gerrard has revealed sharing 'pints and smokes' with Jurgen Klopp.
About football, about life in [Liverpool](/clubs/liverpool), his plans for the future. Go the bar and get me a pint'. [Liverpool](/clubs/liverpool) legend [Steven Gerrard](/players/steven-gerrard) says manager [Jurgen Klopp](/players/jurgen-klopp) is "great company".
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates with teammates Darwin Nunez. Mohamed Salah celebrates with Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo ...
[he did in Madrid last time out](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-player-ratings-madrid-breaking-26481786). While they have only directly combined for one goal – with the Egyptian teeing up the Colombian against [Manchester United last season](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-player-ratings-man-united-23727722) – their pace on the wings can cause countless problems for opposing sides. It’s hard to look past the United starting trio though, even if the competition for places is fiercer than it has ever been. All three players scored twice, making it the first Liverpool game for over 15 years in which a trio bagged braces. Even allowing for some injury problems, that’s a remarkable drought for a player who has still scored more frequently for the Reds than However, [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) have rarely performed well when Klopp has done this. All four assists the Uruguayan has logged for Liverpool have been for the Reds’ number 11, while the club’s top combination for creating clear-cut chances has been the nine which Salah has fashioned for the former Benfica man. [Sadio Mane](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/havent-been-same-sadio-mane-26573336) did. His standing atop the Reds’ charts for both goals and assists this term only highlights how essential his presence remains. Klopp should have all six senior forwards available and battling for a spot in the team. They go into the final 12 matches of the league campaign having netted 47 times so far this season, 23 fewer than they had at this stage in 2021/22 and their joint-fewest after 26 games in any full campaign under Jurgen Klopp. Few Liverpool supporters would build a front three without this duo at present.
The Premier League is set to add to its Hall of Fame, and three Liverpool players deserve to be in the conversation to join the likes of Steven Gerrard.
And the Hall of Fame cannot simply be a procession of players to have played in the very best teams. Sitting in the all-time top 10 for goals in the Premier League, Fowler is massively under-appreciated by the newest generation of fans. He would keep the team at this figure or below five more times, including as a mainstay in the 2005/06 side that conceded just 25 times. Even [James Milner](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-barcelona-milner-city-26548940), now just two appearances away from overtaking Hall of Fame resident Frank Lampard to become the Premier League’s third-highest appearance-maker of all time, could easily have been in with a shout, having also won the league with Manchester City. Perhaps it can be third time lucky for the man simply nicknamed ‘God’, who has appeared on the shortlist in both 2021 and 2022. However, he was involved in numerous thrilling title races, consistently competing at the top end of the Premier League over a career spanning three different decades. With over 300 appearances, he is certainly eligible. For it to have any real meaning, it must recognize individuals who have given outstanding service. The 15-man shortlist to be voted on will be unveiled on Thursday. And no Liverpool fan needs reminding that he does not have a Premier League title to his name. Nor will his domestic trophies count in his favor. [Mohamed Salah](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-messi-salah-times-square-26559291), who would otherwise surely be in the conversation.