Tag: Barcelona

Hodgson defends Sturridge’s England inclusion

England manager Roy Hodgson has ruled out apologising for playing Daniel Sturridge in the recent friendly defeat to Germany, the Mirror understands. The Liverpool striker played the entire ninety minutes at Wembley two weeks ago despite carrying a thigh injury, and has now been ruled out for up to...

Reds look to reclaim top spot with derby win

Liverpool head in to tomorrow’s Merseyside derby looking to take three points that would see them, even if only for a short while, return to the top of the Premier League. Jose Enrique will miss the game, and is set to be out for several weeks after it was...

Suarez tips Ribery to clinch Ballon d’Or

Luis Suarez has backed Bayern Munich midfielder Frank Ribery to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, the Mirror understands. The France international was integral to Bayern Munich’s treble winning success last season scoring eleven goals in forty-three appearances and Suarez, who is one of five current players on the shortlist...

Agger denies exit claims

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has taken to Twitter to deny claims that he is set to leave Anfield. The 28 year old has been an unused substitute in the Reds’ last two league games, but insists that he will be back in Brendan Rodgers side soon....

Suarez could be sold in January

Liverpool are preparing to sell Luis Suarez for £50m when the transfer window reopens in January, the Metro understands. The Uruguay striker has made an impressive return to the Reds first team having missed ten games through suspension, scoring three goals in his two league appearances....

Gerrard looking for victory on Lampard’s 100th appearance

Steven Gerrard is keen to make Frank Lampard’s 100th appearance for England a game to remember, the Mail Online understands. The Chelsea man is set to join Gerrard and club teammate Ashley Cole as the only current internationals to hit a century of England caps, and all three have...

Reina ‘won’t return’ to Liverpool

Pepe Reina will not return to Liverpool once his loan spell with Napoli is over, the Daily Star understands. The Spain international, who was allowed to move to the Serie A side for the season after the Reds brought in Simon Mignolet from Sunderland, has reportedly agreed a deal...

Agger commits himself to Liverpool cause

Daniel Agger has ended speculation that he could be set to leave Liverpool by stating his love for the club, the Metro understands. The Dane, who was recently appointed vice captain by manager Brendan Rodgers, said that he has never considered moving away from Anfield, and wouldn’t do even...

Rodgers still waiting for Suarez apology

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said that there can be “no solution” to the clubs dispute with Luis Suarez as long as the striker refuses to apologise, Sky Sports understands. The Reds boss believes that the Uruguay international has shown “total disrespect” to the Merseyside club by attempting to...

Gerrard urges Reds to not sell to rivals

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged the club to not sell Luis Suarez to Arsenal, the Metro understands. The Gunners have had two bids for the Uruguay international rejected by the Reds, the latest of which involving a fee of £40,000,001 and Gerrard believes that his clubs season hinges...