Tag: Kolo Toure

Reds facing defensive headache ahead of United clash

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could be without new signings Kolo Toure and Aly Cissokho for Sunday’s visit of Manchester United. The defensive pair both went off injured during Tuesday evening’s League Cup clash with Notts County, a game which the Reds won after extra-time....

Gerrard bemoans tough build up to United clash

Steven Gerrard has admitted that Liverpool aren’t in perfect shape after a tough week leading up to Sunday’s clash with Manchester United, according to the Metro. Brendan Rodger’s men needed extra time to get past League One side Notts County in the League Cup third round on Tuesday evening...

Reds need extra time to get past Magpies

Liverpool survived a scare to get past Notts County in last night’s League Cup second round tie at Anfield. The Reds needed extra time to beat the League One side, after they came from two goals down to draw level with the hosts....

Liverpool complete Cissokho deal

Liverpool have unveiled Aly Cissokho at Anfield after the defender completed his loan move from Valencia. The Mail Online has reported that the 25 year old is raring to go after signing for, what he described, as a ‘really legendary club.’...

Reds begin with win over Stoke

Liverpool began their Premier League campaign with a narrow victory over Stoke City at Anfield in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. Daniel Sturridge’s 37th minute strike was enough to secure all three points for Brendan Rodgers men, who secured an opening day home win for the first time in twelve years....

Sturridge in line to start against Stoke

Daniel Sturridge is likely to feature in tomorrow lunchtime’s season opener against Stoke City despite not being 100% fit, while Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger are expected to recover from knee injuries in time to play some part. New signings Simon Mignolet and Kolo Toure are expected to start...

Rodgers in constant talks with Suarez

Sky Sports has reported that Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he is constantly in discussion with Luis Suarez as he tries to convince the striker to remain at Anfield. The Uruguayan has been strongly linked with a move away from Merseyside this summer, with Arsenal seemingly to most interested...

Toure wants Suarez to stay

New Liverpool signing Kolo Toure has urged Luis Suarez to remain at Anfield, Sky Sports understands. The Reds unveiled Toure, and fellow new arrival Simon Mignolet at a Melwood Press Conference on Wednesday, and the defender is hopeful of linking up with Suarez next season, though he accepts that...

Shelvey set for Swansea switch

Swansea City are close to completing a deal for Jonjo Shelvey after having a bid of £6million accepted by Liverpool, Sky Sports understands. The England international is now set to discuss personal terms with the Swans and undergo a medical ahead of the proposed move....

Shakhtar to listen to offers for Mkhitaryan

Shakhtar Donetsk have revealed that they are open to offers for midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the Express understands. The Armenia international has strongly been lined with a move to Liverpool, though the Reds approach for the player stalled following confusion over his ownership....