Tag: Martin Skrtel

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 told to up bid for Hughes

Derby County manager Nigel Clough has told Liverpool that they will need to pay more than £6m if they want to sign midfielder Will Hughes, the Metro understands. Clough has also confirmed that the East Midlands club have so far received no offers for the England under 21 star,...

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...

Newcastle condsidering Downing move

Stewart Downing is set to become the latest player to be moved on by Brendan Rodgers, with Newcastle United hopeful of agreeing a cut-price deal for the winger, according to the Express. The 29 year old was told by Rodgers last autumn that he was free to find a...

Carroll told by West Ham to lower wage demands

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has reportedly been told to lower his wage demands if he is to secure a permanent move to West Ham United, according to Mirror. The 24 year old has been heavily linked with the club where he spend the majority of last season on loan,...

Liverpool sign Toure

Liverpool have completed the signing of Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure from Manchester City. The 32 year old will move to Anfield on a free transfer on July 1st, when his contract expires....

Carragher bows out with a victory

Jamie Carragher’s final game for Liverpool ended in victory as the Reds edged past relegated Queens Park Rangers at Anfield. Philippe Coutinho’s strike, appropriately after 23 minutes, secured all three points for the club, who finished on 61 points, their best total in three years....

Albiol the latest defender to be linked to Reds

Liverpool are set to make an approach for Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol, as they continue to search for a replacement for Jamie Carragher. Carragher will retire after Sunday’s home match against Queens Park Rangers, while fellow centre backs Martin Skrtel and Sebastian Coates are both rumoured to also...

Agger committed to the cause

Daniel Agger has revealed that he fully intends to honour his contract with Liverpool, amid rumours that he is a potential target for Barcelona. The Danish international, who has made more appearances this season than in any other since arriving at Anfield back in 2006, told the Daily Post:...