Liverpool: November 2008 Archives

Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina says the Reds will be going all out for victory when they take on PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Liverpool's title hopes have been hit with the news star striker Fernando Torres faces a three-week lay-off with a hamstring injury.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has praised the restraint of skipper Steve Gerrard who remained calm despite being hit by missiles.

Liverpool are anxiously awaiting the results of tests on defender Fabio Aurelio's calf injury but he is a doubt for the West Ham game.

Jamie Carrgher has pleaded with the crowd at Anfield to get behind the side in tight games after they were booed off against Fulham.

Rafa Benitez will hand a return to Steven Gerrard to his front line for tonight's clash with Marseille after shaking off a groin strain

Steven Gerrard should be back to boost Liverpool on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League

Steven Gerrard should be back to boost Liverpool on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League.

Liverpool have been alerted to the news that Germany striker Lukas Podolski is set for a move after demanding to leave Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid are being tipped to test Rafa Benitez's resolve to keep Ryan Babel by launching a £15m bid for the Liverpool ace.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told his side not to dwell on the goalless draw with Fulham when they return to the Champions League.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is in a race against time to be fit to face Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Rafa Benitez has warned striker Robbie Keane he may have to get used to life on the Liverpool substitutes' bench.

A stubborn Fulham side frustrated Liverpool and picked up an impressive away point despite the home side dominating possession.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants to end his career at Anfield and feels he can stay in the first team for five or six more years.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will not be fit for the club's home game with Fulham despite returning to training.

Defender Martin Skrtel has moved to reassure fans he is happy at the club and has denied reports he is lonely and wants a move.

Liverpool are looking to open contract talks with Alvaro Arbeloa, as they look to fend off interest in the player from La Liga.

All five of Liverpool's Spanish contingent came through their country's win over Chile unscathed and should be fit for Saturday.

Liverpool centre-half Martin Skrtel is targeting a return to the side in time for the hectic Christmas schedule.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has warned he will leave the club if he does not get more first team football.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has warned his team-mates not to take the next four matches lightly as they push for the top spot.

Liverpool are said to be furious with the FA after Steven Gerrard was ordered to travel to join up with England despite a groin tear.

Rafa Benitez feels Liverpool's rivals are now looking at the Reds as serious title contenders this season.

Robbie Keane has been hit by a shoulder injury and the Liverpool striker has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad.

Liverpool have been rocked by the news Steven Gerrard will be out for 10 days after tearing a muscle in his leg.

Ryan Babel has warned manager Rafa Benitez he does not want to wait much longer to prove he can become a regular for Liverpool.

Liverpool went back to the top of the table after a 2-0 win over a battling Bolton side, with goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard.

Rafa Benitez admits he has held preliminary talks with the Liverpool owners over a new deal, but insists nothing has been agreed.

Jamie Carragher is expected to start at right-back against Bolton as Liverpool are without Alvaro Arbeloa and Philipp Degan.

Ryan Babel says Liverpool must get results against Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea to maintain their title challenge.

Bolton are being linked with a £4.5million swoop for Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant, who could be on the move in January.

Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool do have strong strength in depth and is planning to stick by his younger players.

Fernando Torres will be fit to feature for Liverpool against Bolton on Saturday after a successful run out in the Carling Cup.

Rafa Benitez will bring back his big guns for Liverpool's trip to Bolton on Saturday following their disappointing Carling Cup exit.

Finance expert Keith Harris has warned that Liverpool maybe be forced to sell stars like Fernando Torres because of the credit crunch.

Fernando Torres may start in one of a number of changes made by Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez for the Carling Cup clash with Spurs.

Rafa Benitez has told his Liverpool players to forget the gap with Manchester United and feels the champions are in the title race.

Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt, Javier Mascherano and Pepe Reina are all set to be rested for Wednesday's Carling Cup tie at Spurs.

Rafa Benitez has backed Robbie Keane to get among the goals after he finally opened his Premiership account for Liverpool.

Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres has admitted he would like to return to play for Atletico Madrid before the end of his career.

Martin O'Neill says Aston Villa have no intention of cashing in on Gareth Barry when the transfer window opens.

Rafael Benitez has told Liverpool's co-owners he wants to sign his new five-year contract "before the end of the month".

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed he is about to open negotiations over a new contract at Anfield.

Boss Rafael Benitez wants to enter his new contract talks next week with Liverpool back at the top of the Premier League.

Andrea Dossena has admitted he needs to improve his game if he is to win the race to become John Arne Riise's permanent replacement.

Rafa Benitez will have a late fitness check on Fernando Torres ahead of the clash with West Brom at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is almost certain to return against West Brom this weekend after finally shaking off his hamstring.

Liverpool have opened contract talks with Daniel Agger and are set to do the same with Dirk Kuyt in the near future.

Rafa Benitez has revealed that Liverpool star striker Fernando Torres ruled himself out of Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

A proposed Arab takeover of Liverpool, which had been on the verge of completion, has collapsed, according to reports.

Rafa Benitez is expected to hand a return to Fabio Aurelio for the clash against Atletico Madrid, with Andrea Dossena set to miss out.

Rafa Benitez has called for Dirk Kuyt and Daniel Agger to be given new contracts soon in order to end speculation over their futures.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has warned his team-mates they must be more clinical in front of goal following Saturday's defeat to Spurs.

Rafa Benitez is hopeful that top striker Fernando Torres will be fit to return to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Rafa Benitez has warned Liverpool's owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks they could lose him if they fail to deliver on a new contract.

Substitute Roman Pavlyuchenko struck a dramatic late winner at White Hart Lane to condemn Liverpool to their first league defeat.

Lionel Messi feels Liverpool are the team to beat in this season's Champions League with the Barcelona ace impressed by the Reds squad.

Rafa Benitez says the Liverpool squad is the best he has worked with at Anfield and feels it will get better over the coming seasons.

Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

Rafa Benitez will reportedly snub interest from Real Madrid and sign a two-year extension to his Liverpool contract before Christmas.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina says the Reds will be going all out for victory when they take on PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Liverpool's title hopes have been hit with the news star striker Fernando Torres faces a three-week lay-off with a hamstring injury.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has praised the restraint of skipper Steve Gerrard who remained calm despite being hit by missiles.

Liverpool are anxiously awaiting the results of tests on defender Fabio Aurelio's calf injury but he is a doubt for the West Ham game.

Jamie Carrgher has pleaded with the crowd at Anfield to get behind the side in tight games after they were booed off against Fulham.

Rafa Benitez will hand a return to Steven Gerrard to his front line for tonight's clash with Marseille after shaking off a groin strain

Steven Gerrard should be back to boost Liverpool on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League

Steven Gerrard should be back to boost Liverpool on Wednesday as they look to qualify for the knock-out phase of the Champions League.

Liverpool have been alerted to the news that Germany striker Lukas Podolski is set for a move after demanding to leave Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid are being tipped to test Rafa Benitez's resolve to keep Ryan Babel by launching a £15m bid for the Liverpool ace.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told his side not to dwell on the goalless draw with Fulham when they return to the Champions League.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is in a race against time to be fit to face Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Rafa Benitez has warned striker Robbie Keane he may have to get used to life on the Liverpool substitutes' bench.

A stubborn Fulham side frustrated Liverpool and picked up an impressive away point despite the home side dominating possession.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants to end his career at Anfield and feels he can stay in the first team for five or six more years.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will not be fit for the club's home game with Fulham despite returning to training.

Defender Martin Skrtel has moved to reassure fans he is happy at the club and has denied reports he is lonely and wants a move.

Liverpool are looking to open contract talks with Alvaro Arbeloa, as they look to fend off interest in the player from La Liga.

All five of Liverpool's Spanish contingent came through their country's win over Chile unscathed and should be fit for Saturday.

Liverpool centre-half Martin Skrtel is targeting a return to the side in time for the hectic Christmas schedule.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has warned he will leave the club if he does not get more first team football.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has warned his team-mates not to take the next four matches lightly as they push for the top spot.

Liverpool are said to be furious with the FA after Steven Gerrard was ordered to travel to join up with England despite a groin tear.