A key replace on Diogo Jota‘s harm progress has emerged, whereas rumours of Trent Alexander-Arnold not desirous to signal a brand new Liverpool deal have been dismissed.
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Fortunately, the Reds have fared nicely with out Jota previously six matches, however his return nonetheless can’t come quickly sufficient.
In line with an replace from The Athletic‘s James Pearce, the Portuguese will doubtless be again “a few week after the worldwide break.”
This implies Jota is predicted to overlook the next video games, together with the large Anfield double-header in opposition to Actual Madrid and Man Metropolis:
It appears to be like just like the Premier League assembly at Newcastle on December 4 is Jota’s most definitely return date, in what might be an enormous enhance for Arne Slot.
It’ll then be a case of us all praying that he can truly keep match for an extended interval!
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- Cody Gakpo has revealed that talks with Slot have gotten him enjoying like “the previous me”, as a consequence of being utilized in his strongest function. He appears to be like a lot extra harmful on the left wing
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Liverpool FC: On this present day
On this present day in 1998, Gerard Houllier took cost of his first-ever recreation as sole Liverpool supervisor.
Sadly, it proved to be a disappointing afternoon at Anfield, because the Reds misplaced 3-1 to Leeds within the Premier League, regardless of Robbie Fowler‘s penalty giving them the lead.
Fortunately, Houllier’s six-year spell as Liverpool boss was largely profitable, with the treble cup win in 2000/01 his crowning achievement.
The Frenchman’s passing in December 2020 was a tragic second. Reds supporters will all the time assume fondly of him.
