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Ledley King makes Luka Modric claim about Liverpool legend

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 16:16
Ledley King has been talking Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney
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Ruben Amorim Liverpool manager move simulated as two trophies won

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:59
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as one of the candidates to take over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss
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Ruben Amorim Liverpool manager move simulated as two trophies won

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:59
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as one of the candidates to take over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss
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Mohamed Salah change can give Liverpool unexpected bonus in Man City and Arsenal showdown

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:16
Mohamed Salah has been given a rare rest during the international break and Liverpool could now be about to take advantage up against Man City and Arsenal
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Mohamed Salah change can give Liverpool unexpected bonus in Man City and Arsenal showdown

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:16
Mohamed Salah has been given a rare rest during the international break and Liverpool could now be about to take advantage up against Man City and Arsenal
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'I know that sounds horrible and brutal' - Glen Johnson explains how Liverpool should replace Jurgen Klopp

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:56
Glen Johnson has been discussing Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim and Liverpool's search for Jurgen Klopp's successor
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'I know that sounds horrible and brutal' - Glen Johnson explains how Liverpool should replace Jurgen Klopp

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:56
Glen Johnson has been discussing Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim and Liverpool's search for Jurgen Klopp's successor
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How a legendary Liverpool goalkeeper went viral – with millions of views worldwide

ThisIsAnfield.com - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:30

Legendary Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence was a hero in the 1960s, but it took a chance meeting for 21st-century supporters to really celebrate him.

In his new book ‘Sweeper Keeper’, author Peter Kenny Jones tells the life story of Lawrence with the help of his family and those who knew Bill Shankly‘s No. 1.

Lawrence featured 390 times for Liverpool, playing a key part in the Reds’ league title successes in 1963/64 and 1965/66, as well as the club’s first-ever FA Cup win in 1965.

Despite his successes, in the 21st century he has arguably become best known for a 2015 vox pop with a BBC reporter on the streets of Liverpool.

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Reaching hundreds of millions of viewers, the clip shows a journalist asking members of the public if they remembered a 1967 Merseyside derby that was shown on a big screen at Anfield, as the fifth-round tie was being held at Goodison Park.

Unknowingly, the reporter had asked Liverpool’s goalkeeper on the day, Lawrence, who replied: “I do [remember it], I played in it!”

It was a moment that made his name national news again, and allowed younger supporters to learn about his playing exploits before he passed away aged 77 in January 2018.

 1966/67 Back row: Geoff Strong, Chris Lawler, Tommy Lawrence, Gerry Byrne, Tommy Smith. Front row: Ian Callaghan, Roger Hunt, Gordon Milne, Ron Yeats, Peter Thompson, Ian St John, Willie Stevenson

 1966/67 Back row: Geoff Strong, Chris Lawler, Tommy Lawrence, Gerry Byrne, Tommy Smith. Front row: Ian Callaghan, Roger Hunt, Gordon Milne, Ron Yeats, Peter Thompson, Ian St John, Willie Stevenson

Looking back at the event, author Jones told This Is Anfield: “It’s easy to forget who these players are and why they’re so popular and famous back in the day.

“He was a very important player that was probably forgotten by time. It goes in the book that he fell on hard times, but this gave him the moment in the spotlight again.”

After the incident, Lawrence’s fame increased massively, with Jones recalling: “A couple of years later, really right before he passed away, [his family] go ‘I’ll go and pick the car up, we’ll come back round and get you’.

“He was mobbed by fans. It gave him that reinvigoration of that, you know, he was an important player at this club.”

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Gordon Wallace and George Scott were team-mates of Lawrence’s in his early days at Liverpool, with the former making his debut in the same match, a 1-0 defeat at West Brom in October 1962.

After the famous interview in 2015, Lawrence returned home, where his son asked what he had been up to that day.

Scott revealed he replied: “‘Nothing, son. I’ve just been in Liverpool by Marks and Spencer; met some reporter, had a chat with them, nothing much’.

“Next minute, the six o’clock news came on and there’s Tommy all over the six o’clock news. Next day, it’s viral all over the world on Twitter!”

Talking about his new book, ‘Sweeper Keeper’, Jones said: “I think for Tommy, there’s that entry level – that video. I think everyone has seen it, I don’t think you’ll find many people who haven’t referred to that video.

“There’s a story behind him, you know, he was part of that first Shankly team. He was also part of the Shankly team that changed, that then went on to become Ray Clemence and the rest of the squad that went on to win everything with Bob Paisley.

 (back row, l-r) Alf Arrowsmith, Ronnie Moran, Gerry Byrne, Ian Callaghan; (front row, l-r) Roger Hunt, Gordon Milne, Ian St John, Tommy Lawrence, Peter Thompson, Wilf Stevenson, Ron Yeats. 1964. (TopFoto/PA Images)

 (back row, l-r) Alf Arrowsmith, Ronnie Moran, Gerry Byrne, Ian Callaghan; (front row, l-r) Roger Hunt, Gordon Milne, Ian St John, Tommy Lawrence, Peter Thompson, Wilf Stevenson, Ron Yeats. 1964. (TopFoto/PA Images)

“If you want to know about that side of it, then obviously it’s a great access into that, but then [too] how footballers at this time were treated by the game and how they weren’t given the protection in terms of injuries.

“Shankly hated injured players, [Tommy] wasn’t given a testimonial. You know, he was forgotten by football and if it wasn’t for that interview which put him straight back in popular culture, he probably would have been forgotten.

“This is important that his story is remembered. It was important to his family, it’s important to any Liverpool fan just to know, like, he was a really important player in our history.”

You can buy a copy of ‘Sweeper Keeper’ by Peter Kenny Jones here.

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Why code-cracker Endo could be Klopp's final gift to Liverpool

Liverpool FC on Sky Sports - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:00

When Wataru Endo first arrived in Europe to play for Belgian club Sint-Truiden in 2018, few of his new colleagues knew what to expect. He had not made it off the bench for Japan at that summer's World Cup. Nor was it so easy to communicate.

Issame Charai was the assistant coach at Sint-Truiden. He remembers those early challenges. "He was really shy and his English was not so good so it was difficult," he tells Sky Sports. "There was a lot of showing him images, showing him what we expected."

But Charai recalls the day when Endo won over his team-mates. It was not on the football pitch, where he would go on to so illuminate their season that it would earn him a move to the Bundesliga with Stuttgart before finally making it to Liverpool this season.

It was in an escape room.

The popular task, in which a group tries to solve puzzles to find a way out of a locked room, was designed as a team-bonding exercise. "They had to find some codes," explains Charai. "We had some cameras so that we could check what the players were doing."

No prizes for guessing who was the problem solver. "We saw that it was Endo who found a lot of the codes himself. He is very intelligent on the pitch. But this is a guy who is also very intelligent off the pitch. That gained him a lot of credit with the other players."

Almost six years on and Endo is providing the solutions for Liverpool - or saving their life as Jurgen Klopp put it after a 3-0 win over Brentford. Added late in the window, the 31-year-old midfielder was not the superstar signing craved by supporters.

But they love him now.

"What can you expect? That he would be a standout player in the Premier League? That he would be a good player, we knew, but what he is making of that role," enthused Klopp. "You never know that people can develop to world class, but that is what happened."

Endo had been excellent for Stuttgart but the surprise at his impact is still understandable. That was a team that had just avoided relegation last season. Liverpool are a club with much loftier aspirations but one that had a glaring gap in the middle of the pitch.

The departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson coupled with Thiago's injury issues added urgency to the situation. It has turned out to be astute business. Endo has already helped Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup and is now a key figure as they chase bigger prizes.

At Stuttgart, when he first joined and was having to wait for his chance, it was the great German striker Mario Gomez who vouched for him. Speaking to Gomez alongside a group of journalists in Munich earlier this season, he described the scene after matches.

"We had the four against four," said Gomez of those warm-down routines reserved for the substitutes. "When I came into the dressing room, I was always telling the coach to put me in the same team as Wataru because then we would never lose. I love Wataru."

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Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo reveals why he started to wear gumshields

Gomez regards Endo as an "example of how team sport should look" because of his attitude - someone who is "always giving everything for the group" - and it is noticeable that his new team-mates and manager are already telling similar tales about the player.

Dominik Szoboszlai, a former opponent, notes that he appears to be everywhere. "It feels like you passed him and then you turn around and he is already there." Klopp has described Endo as a machine. "He is one of the hardest-working people that I have ever met."

But it is not all about endeavour. "His defensive brain is outstanding," says Klopp. His presence in midfield has altered the dynamic. "He gives something different to the team, we have to say, that is clear. He is the one for the tackles," adds the Liverpool boss.

"He gives us a lot of freedom for a lot of things."

Alexis Mac Allister's role at Liverpool changes when Wataru Endo is in the team Image: Alexis Mac Allister's role at Liverpool changes when Wataru Endo is in the team

Alexis Mac Allister, in particular, has been relieved of his responsibilities as a holding midfielder and allowed to play a game that more naturally suits his talents. Floating into advanced areas and scoring goals, he is freed up to close down with intensity too.

The blend is better. The dramatic FA Cup defeat to Manchester United did not showcase Endo at his best - although he was denied a goal following a VAR check - but that was an aberration as a result of a demanding schedule. The statistics show his true influence.

In the Premier League this season, Endo is the player who has conceded the fewest goals per 90 minutes when he is on the pitch. It is not a coincidence, as Charai, his old coach from Belgium, points out. "His biggest quality is that he provides balance to the team."

Wataru Endo's action zones and passing sonar for Liverpool in the Premier League this season Image: Wataru Endo's action zones and passing sonar for Liverpool in the Premier League

He adds: "This is a guy who reads the game very well. He always thinks about what he has to do when his team loses the ball. He likes to play one- and two-touch so he does not complicate the game too much, but his technique is good and he is very strong mentally.

"He is the player you need."

Wataru Endo's defensive action areas for Liverpool Image: Wataru Endo's defensive action areas for Liverpool highlight his contribution

Charai believes there is more to come. "Maybe you have not seen yet in England that he can score with his head and he has a good shot from distance." But with or without the goals, Endo is already proving to be the player that Liverpool needed. Klopp's final bargain.

The Reds boss will walk away at the end of the season but expect Endo to stick around a little longer. "He might be 31 on his passport but he is not," jokes Klopp. In the meantime, Endo might just help him crack the code to leave with at least one more trophy.

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Scotland manager ignored Jurgen Klopp ‘request’ before Andy Robertson injury

ThisIsAnfield.com - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:23

As his Liverpool squad headed for the international break, Jurgen Klopp made a hopeful request to their managers – but Andy Robertson now returns injured.

Liverpool saw 25 players in total called up for their national teams this month, with 17 of those coming from the first-team squad.

The majority of countries took in two friendlies, rather than the usual qualifiers, which landed during an unforgiven schedule for clubs around Europe.

After Liverpool signed off with a 4-3 defeat at Man United in the FA Cup, Klopp expressed his hope that national team managers would take caution with their players.

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“I think most of them have friendlies, but I cannot make these decisions for the managers, most of them we don’t speak the same language,” he told reporters.

“They want them in the best possible shape for the summer, most of them play [in summer tournaments], so I hope they don’t have to play two games, 90 minutes.

“That would be helpful, but it’s not in my hands.”

Scotland manager Steve Clarke is one of those who does share a common language with Klopp, but Robertson started both of his country’s friendlies this month.

 Scotland's Andy Robertson during an International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

 Scotland's Andy Robertson during an International Friendly match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The captain played 90 minutes in 4-0 loss to the Netherlands on Friday, before being forced off with an ankle injury after 37 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

Two starts in five days, with Robertson operating as a left wing-back in Clarke’s 3-4-2-1 system, while Celtic left-back Greg Taylor failed to play a single minute.

Robertson will now undergo a scan on Merseyside to determine the extent of his injury, with his reaction as he walked off the pitch at Hampden Park already prompting speculation over an early end to his season.

Given Scotland will participate in the Euros this summer – for only the fourth time in their history – there could be concern over his involvement in Germany.

 Steve Clarke, Head Coach of Scotland looks on prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between Croatia and Scotland at Hampden Park on June 22, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA)

 Steve Clarke, Head Coach of Scotland looks on prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between Croatia and Scotland at Hampden Park on June 22, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA)

That would prove self-defeating when it came to Clarke’s selection process for two friendlies which are ultimately meaningless, sticking with a player – albeit his captain – who was already a guaranteed starter for both games rather than trying out new faces.

It was certainly not a case of keeping him fresh, with Scotland still to play two warmup games against Gibraltar and Finland before the tournament in June.

Robertson was not the only Liverpool player to start two games for his country this month, with Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas also doing so.

Van Dijk and Szoboszlai played the full 90 minutes as captain in both games for the Netherlands and Hungary respectively, while Tsimikas clocked 210 minutes against Kazakhstan and Georgia as Greece’s playoff final ran through extra time.

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Leverkusen star makes Liverpool 'prediction' in training with Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:17
Latest Liverpool news and gossip as Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong jokingly referred to facing the Reds in a penalty shootout in the Europa League final
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Leverkusen star makes Liverpool 'prediction' in training with Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:17
Latest Liverpool news and gossip as Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong jokingly referred to facing the Reds in a penalty shootout in the Europa League final
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Everyone is talking about Kobbie Mainoo - but what Liverpool man did last night was jaw-dropping

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:30
Theo Squires report from Bolton Wanderers’ Toughsheet Community Stadium as Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott once again stars for England Under-21s
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Everyone is talking about Kobbie Mainoo - but what Liverpool man did last night was jaw-dropping

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:30
Theo Squires report from Bolton Wanderers’ Toughsheet Community Stadium as Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott once again stars for England Under-21s
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Full statement as Man United pledge new action on tragedy chanting with Liverpool

ThisIsAnfield.com - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:19

Man United have pledged their renewed commitment to tackle tragedy chanting in their games, after more ugly scenes during the FA Cup clash with Liverpool.

Throughout Man United‘s 4-3 win over Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup earlier in March, vile chants could be heard inside Old Trafford.

Chants of ‘murderers’ and ‘always the victims’ were audible during Sky Sports’ broadcast of the tie, with it clear that it was a matter of hundreds, if not thousands, of fans, rather than a handful.

Ian Byrne, Labour MP for West Derby, contacted Man United to discuss the matter and their plans to curb any further tragedy chanting, with chief executive officer Patrick Stewart responding on Tuesday.

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In a letter shared by Byrne on Twitter, Stewart vowed “strong club sanctions” alongside any criminal action, as well as a “joint education programme” in tandem with Liverpool.

The statement reads:

“On behalf of the club, let me reiterate our strong condemnation of the unacceptable chants that were heard from some fans against Liverpool FC.

“Ahead of the game and afterwards, we have made our feelings clear by reiterating the comments made by both managers in a joint statement last season, as well as providing our unequivocal support for the statements by The Football Assocation and Greater Manchester Police condemning this behaviour.

 Police with riot helmets seen outside the stadium before the FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

 Police with riot helmets seen outside the stadium before the FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“We are working closely with Greatest Manchester Police to identify those responsible and will back up any criminal action with strong club sanctions as we seek to eradicate this issue from our game.

“Football must stand together on this subject, and we applaud your campaign to raise awareness of the realities of what happened on that terrible day at Hillsborough in 1989, particularly among those too young to remember.

“To this end, we have formed a working group between Manchester United and Liverpool FC to explore the delivery of a joint education programme aimed at educating young people through the Manchester United and Liverpool FC Foundations.

“We are hopeful we can announce this programme ahead of the Premier League fixture on April 7, and subsequently roll it out in our respective partner schools across the two city regions. It would make sense for us to connect with your campaign as part of this plan and I have suggested that to my colleagues who are leading this forward.

 Liverpool supporters celebrate during the FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

 Liverpool supporters celebrate during the FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“We have no desire to subdue the great rivalry that will always exist between Manchester United and Liverpool FC, but we do firmly believe it should take place in a spirit of mutual respect for our shared histories of achievement and tragedies.

“Thank you again for getting in touch and please be assured of our openness to continued dialogue on this matter, as part of our wider engagement with community stakeholders to educate people on this issue alongside Liverpool FC.

“We wish you well in your campaign and look forward to working collectively to change behaviours on this issue.”

Liverpool visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on April 7, with there clearly hopes of a more respectful atmosphere among the two sets of supporters.

With the most high-profile charge following the FA Cup clash being for 44-year-old Michael Bernard Avery of Manchester, however, the emphasis on educating young people in particular could be seen as misplaced.

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Liverpool issue advice to supporters after 'worrying increase' in fake tickets

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:29
Liverpool issue a statement to supporters advising them of the safe ways to purchase tickets for Anfield fixtures after noticing a 'worrying increase' in fake tickets
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Liverpool issue advice to supporters after 'worrying increase' in fake tickets

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:29
Liverpool issue a statement to supporters advising them of the safe ways to purchase tickets for Anfield fixtures after noticing a 'worrying increase' in fake tickets
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Paul Tierney called a 'f***ing c***' as ban confirmed after Liverpool controversy

LiverpoolEcho.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:27
The Football Association have handed out punishments following the controversial end to the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool match earlier this month
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Paul Tierney called a 'f***ing c***' as ban confirmed after Liverpool controversy

icLiverpool.co.uk - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:27
The Football Association have handed out punishments following the controversial end to the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool match earlier this month
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Robertson injured against N Ireland ahead of Liverpool's title run-in

Liverpool FC on Sky Sports - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 20:29

Andy Robertson was forced off with an ankle injury during Scotland's friendly with Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

The Liverpool left-back, who missed 18 domestic matches across all competitions earlier this season due to a shoulder injury, was taken off in the first half of his side's defeat at Hampden Park.

Robertson tried to play on after twisting his ankle but had to come off five minutes after his club-mate Conor Bradley scored what proved to be the winner with his first senior international goal.

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Scotland boss Steve Clarke hopes this is not another long-term problem for his captain just 11 weeks out from the Euros.

"He's just come off the pitch, let the injury take its course," said Clarke. "He'll go back to his club and they'll assess it and hopefully it's not too serious."

Reporting from Hampden Park, Sky Sports' Mark Benstead: "A huge worry for Steve Clarke and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp - as Andy Robertson is forced off.

"A hefty challenge by Trai Hume left him clutching his left ankle - he tried to carry on but couldn't.

"That could be massive ahead of the Euros and in the Premier League title race."

Scotland captain Andy Robertson looks dejected as he goes off injured Image: Scotland captain Andy Robertson looks dejected as he goes off injured  Scotland's Andy Robertson looks dejected during an International Friendly match between Scotland and Northern Ireland at Hampden Park, on March 26, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)  Scotland's Andy Robertson and Steve Clark after  suffering a first half injury during an International Friendly match between Scotland and Northern Ireland at Hampden Park, on March 26, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

An exhilarating race for the Premier League title continues on Sky Sports in April with league leaders Liverpool heading to Manchester United - Jurgen Klopp's final visit to Old Trafford as Reds boss in the Premier League - on Sunday April 7; kick-off 3.30pm.

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Sven-Goran Eriksson fulfilled his lifelong ambition to manage Liverpool as he led the side to victory over Ajax in a legends game at Anfield Liverpool's next six fixtures

March 31: Brighton (H), Premier League, live on Sky Sports, kick-off 2pm

April 4: Sheffield United (H), Premier League, kick-off 7:30pm

April 7: Manchester United (A), Premier League, live on Sky Sports, kick-off 3:30pm

April 11: Atalanta (H), Europa League, kick-off 8pm

April 14: Crystal Palace (H), Premier League, live on Sky Sports, kick-off 2pm

April 18: Atalanta (A), Europa League, kick-off 8pm

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