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Endo Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu has claimed that Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has undergone surgery and is hoping to be fit for this summer's World Cup finals. Endo was stretchered off with a foot injury during the 1-0 win over Sunderland on February 11. No timeframe for the 33-year-old's return was given; however, Reds head coach Arne Slot previously shared his hope that the Japan international could be available again before the end of the season . Endo's injury has

Jody Morris Jody Morris snubbed Virgil van Dijk when naming former team-mates John Terry and Rio Ferdinand as the Premier League's two greatest-ever centre-backs. The ex-Chelsea midfielder played at Stamford Bridge for seven years from 1996 to 2003 and for England's youth sides. During his time in west London, he graced the pitch with an up-and-coming Terry in the early 2000s. In his youth, Morris was also part of the same boyhood football circles as Ferdinand and made appe

Salah and Slot Arne Slot is convinced Mohamed Salah will rediscover his goalscoring touch - and believes the Egyptian isn't the only Liverpool forward to have lost his potency in front of goal. Salah has now gone nine Premier League games without a goal having been substituted for the closing stages of the Reds' dramatic 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest last weekend. The 33-year-old has nevertheless contributed four assists in his last six top-flight outings, and has also scored

Wirtz Florian Wirtz has been ruled out of Liverpool's Premier League clash against West Ham United this weekend - with Arne Slot admitting he has no idea when the attacking midfielder will return. But the Reds will be bolstered by the return of Jeremie Frimpong for the visit of the Hammers on Saturday afternoon after almost a month on the sidelines. Wirtz was named in the starting line-up for last week's win at Nottingham Forest but was forced to withdraw shortly before ki

Jayden Danns Jayden Danns has made a significant step in his rehabilitation from a long-term hamstring injury by returning to training with Liverpool under-21s. The 20-year-old striker, who made his first-team debut two years ago, has been absent since suffering the damage while playing for the U21s at Ipswich Town in September The youngster recently returned to working on the grass, and has now been given the green light to step up his recovery having been photographed in te

ISAK Sweden have not ruled out having Alexander Isak available for their World Cup qualifying play-off next month - despite the Liverpool striker still being weeks away from a return to action. Isak hasn't featured for the Reds since sustaining an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture when caught by Micky van de Ven in the process of scoring the opener in Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win at Tottenham Hotspur shortly before Christmas. Arne Slot detailed last week t

Wirtz and Ekitike Jamie Carragher has admitted he wants to see more in front of goal from Liverpool duo Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. The two summer signings have become hugely important to Arne Slot following injury blows in the squad and several others underperforming. It was a difficult start to life at Anfield for Wirtz while Ekitike flew out of the blocks. The roles have somewhat been reversed recently with Wirtz shining and Ekitike scoring just two Premier League g

VVD Virgil van Dijk says the nature of Liverpool's last-gasp winner against Nottingham Forest is proof of the mentality that exists within Arne Slot's squad. And the captain believes Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute strike was just reward for a much-improved second half at the City Ground as the Reds went level on points with Chelsea in fourth. The defending Premier League champions were second best during a poor opening 45 minutes but regrouped at the interval and had big

Vitor Pereira Vitor Pereira questioned Liverpool’s winner and admitted he was “angry with football” after a dramatic finish at Nottingham Forest. Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal seven minutes into additional time to earn the Reds a 1-0 Premier League victory on Sunday afternoon. The strike was allowed after a lengthy VAR check ruled Virgil van Dijk onside from Dominik Szoboszlai 's cross before his header was parried by Stefan Ortega into the path of Mac Allister . n

Arne Slot Emile Heskey says he expects Arne Slot to remain as Liverpool's head coach for the start of next season. But the former Reds striker has highlighted the importance of Champions League qualification as they enter the final dozen games of the campaign, starting with Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The champions head into the weekend three points behind Manchester United in fourth and two below Chelsea, who occupy the fifth-place spot that is expected to be enough to sec

Alisson Alisson Becker is adamant Liverpool are "going in the right direction" but admits they can no longer use the adaptation of new players as a reason for their underwhelming Premier League campaign. The Reds have had a difficult defence of the title they won in dominant fashion last season and now face a real fight to secure even Champions League qualification Sunday's demoralising 2-1 home reverse to Manchester City means Arne Slot's side have won only six out of thei

Endo and Van Dijk Virgil van Dijk says the entire Liverpool squad are "gutted" for Wataru Endo as the midfielder faces up to what is feared will be a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Endo, who was making his just first Premier League start of the season, suffered a lower foot injury in last week's 1-0 win at Sunderland when clearing a dangerous cross in the second half. After initially trying to play on, the Japan captain was eventually forced off with the help of a stretcher

Rooney Wayne Rooney has claimed Arne Slot doesn't have the aura to be Liverpool head coach and will be sacked if he fails to secure Champions League qualification Slot became the 10th and most recent boss to guide the Reds to the championship when his side romped to a record-equalling 20th title for the Anfield outfit last term during his first season in charge. Slot became the 10th and most recent boss to guide the Reds to the championship when his side romped to a rec

Curtis Jones Curtis Jones admits it has taken longer than expected for Liverpool's raft of summer arrivals to settle at the Premier League champions. But the Reds midfielder now believes sights are firmly set on ending a difficult campaign with a double of FA Cup and Champions League . Arne Slot's side face a battle to ensure a top-four place having seen their hopes of defending the title ended by a dismal run of form during the autumn. However, they advanced to the last 1

Hurzeler Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was left angered by the decision to award Liverpool a penalty during their 3-0 defeat. The German head coach lamented the spot-kick after Pascal Gross tangled with Mohamed Salah in the penalty area. Referee Stuart Attwell took his time before pointing to the spot and the Egyptian made no mistake as he emphatically fired into the top right corner The Reds cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup , where they will be ball number one

Bob Paisl Bob Paisley: "I am only a modest Geordie but get me cornered and I am a mean b*****." Never words you would have heard uttered publicly by the quietly-spoken man, who became English football's most successful manager by winning 20 major trophies in just nine seasons in charge of Liverpool . But ones he was quite happy to utter within the confines of the Anfield dressing room he ruled with, at times, an almost imperceptible steel Bob Paisley, who passed away aged 77

Gerrard Steven Gerrard revealed he would love to play alongside Florian Wirtz as he praised the Liverpool star for his performance against Sunderland. The Reds started their summer business with a statement of intent by securing the services of the sought-after German from Bayer Leverkusen in a package worth a then-British record £116m. Liverpool saw off competition from Manchester City and Bayern Munich for his signature. However, Wirtz only showed brief glimpses of his tale

Florian Wirtz Florian Wirtz says the hard work he has been putting in off the pitch is beginning to pay dividends on it as the Liverpool star refuses to be too downhearted by Sunday's defeat to Manchester City. After being named as Liverpool's Standard Chartered Player of the Month for January, Wirtz - who scored five goals in the month - insists the Reds can take positives from the Anfield defeat to Pep Guardiola's men ahead of Wednesday night's trip to face Sunderland. Wirt

Mo Salah Mohamed Salah will be presented with the opportunity to become the fresh figurehead of the Saudi Pro League this summer. the 33-year-old could TREBLE his £400,000-a-week Liverpool salary if he agrees to a proposal that would end his nine-year spell at Anfield . The Saudis are keen for the Egyptian superstar to take over from Cristiano Ronaldo, who is threatening to abandon his lucrative £3.35million-a-week Al-Nassr deal after staging a protest over the SPL's approach

Caoimhin Kelleher (left)was a close friend of Diogo Jota Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher believes his former team-mates are being unfairly judged for their performances this season, insisting the death of Diogo Jota is still being felt immensely around the Anfield dressing room the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, who joined Brentford in an £18m deal last year, says this campaign shouldn't even be considered as an important one for the club while they continue to