Liverpool: February 2009 Archives

Middlesbrough moved out of the bottom three with a fine win over a below-par Liverpool side, who slip to third in the league.

Alvaro Arbeloa could miss Liverpool's next three matches after being ruled out for the next 10 days with a hamstring injury.

Liverpool have confirmed chief executive Rick Parry will leave the club at the end of this season.

Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has thanked Rafa Benitez for deciding to stay at the club.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will be without the injured Fernando Torres for the clash with Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Liverpool's Fernando Torres is set to miss Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough and possibly next Tuesday's home clash with Sunderland.

Rafa Benitez says teamwork was the key in the Reds vital 1-0 win away at Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Rafa Benitez has insisted he will not walk away from the club and believes an agreement can be reached over a new contract.

Rafa Benitez will wait until the last minute before deciding if Steven Gerrard is fit to face Real Madrid but Xabi Alonso returns.

A source close to Liverpool says suggestions the club are to sack manager Rafa Benitez are 'ridiculous'.

Leading bookmakers have suspended betting on Rafa Benitez becoming the next Premier League manager to leave his post.

Chelsea are looking to steal Czech starlet Vaclav Kadlec from under the noses of Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to reports.

Liverpool will give Steven Gerrard two fitness sessions today to try and prove to the doctors he is is fit enough to face Real Madrid.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid offer a greater threat since former Spurs boss Juande Ramos took over.

Rafa Benitez says he will not risk Steven Gerrard against Real Madrid on Wednesday unless he gets the all clear from the medics.

Liverpool have been boosted by the news that midfielder Steven Gerrard is fit enough and will travel to face Real Madrid.

Rafa Benitez has admitted the side now need to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in March to have any chance of the title.

Liverpool are set to decide today whether or not influential skipper Steven Gerrard will be fit enough to play against Real Madrid.

Liverpool conceded more ground in the title race as Man City battled to come away from Anfield with a valuable point.

Aston Villa star Gareth Barry insists he will stay at the club and snub Liverpool if the Villans qualify for the Champions League.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has dismissed Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger's claims that Manchester United can't be caught.

Rafa Benitez has told Liverpool to try and win all their remaining Premier League games this season in a bid to catch Man United.

Fernando Torres and Dirk Kuyt are set to return for Liverpool's home clash with Manchester City, while Xabi Alonso is suspended.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described striker Fernando Torres as possibly 'the best in the world'.

Skipper Steve Gerrard is making such good progress from his hamstring injury that he could be on the bench against Man City.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says the side must try and close the gap on Manchester United before they meet at Old Trafford.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has returned to training as hopes increase that he will fit to play against Real Madrid.

Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart claims the Reds will be 'frightened' to go to Spain in the Champions League next week.

Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin's chances of remaining at Hertha Berlin on a more permanent basis have moved a step closer.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has told Argentine defender Emiliano Insua he must work to fight his way back into the first team.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is ready to sign a new three-year contract with the club after reaching an agreement over backroom staff.

Key Liverpool pair Daniel Agger and Jose Reina could both be set for shock departures from Anfield this summer.

Liverpool's Daniel Agger has once again hinted that he will leave the club in the summer if he is not given more first team football.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio believes the club can still pip Manchester United to the Premiership title.

Fernando Torres has warned the club not to rush Steven Gerrard back from his hamstring injury too quickly or risk further damage.

Jamie Carragher says Liverpool are learning to become more like Manchester United as they continue their title push.

The prospect of Daniel Agger moving to AC Milan in the summer has increased after he declared he is not happy on the bench.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes Aston Villa are a real threat in this season's title race.

Fernando Torres has admitted he wants to stay at Anfield long-term and become a 'legend' by winning the Premier League.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger's agent Per Steffensen has denied weekend reports that a new contract for his player had been agreed.

Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin has declared himself ready to cut short his season-long loan at Hertha Berlin and return to Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his decision to put out a much-changed side against Portsmouth.

Defender Jamie Carragher has warned the rest of the Premiership to fear striker Fernando Torres when he becomes fully fit.

Rafa Benitez is adamant his Liverpool squad is strong enough to win the Premier League after Saturday's late 3-2 victory at Portsmouth.

Fernando Torres struck deep into injury time to send Liverpool back to the top with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Portsmouth.

Rafa Benitez insists he will give his '100% support' to Lucas Leiva, who has been heavily criticised in recent weeks.

Liverpool will be without injured skipper Steven Gerrard for the trip to Portsmouth and Lucas Leiva is out suspended.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard now faces a race against time to be fit for the clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Liverpool have confirmed Steven Gerrard will be out of action for around three weeks after suffering a hamstring tear.

Rafa Benitez was unhappy with Lucas Leiva's sending off in the FA Cup defeat at Everton but refused to criticise the referee.

Liverpool are waiting to see the extent of Steven Gerrard's hamstring injury but Rafa Benitez put the knock down to tiredness.

Rio Ferdinand claims Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez's recent outburst about Sir Alex Ferguson shows he has lost the psychological battle.

Liverpool have an injury to Phillipp Degen who is out of the FA Cup clash with Everton but otherwise they have a fully-fit squad.

Rafa Benitez has denied the loss of Robbie Keane from the side has put in jeopardy Liverpool's quest for the title this season.

The run of bad luck for defender Philipp Degen has continued with the news he will be out for five weeks with a metatarsal injury.

Liverpool will receive just £12m up front for the services of Robbie Keane after he was sold back to Spurs on Monday.

Tottenham have beaten the transfer deadline to complete the signing of Robbie Keane from Liverpool.

Liverpool are understood to be eyeing a loan move for Javier Saviola, if Robbie Keane completes his return to Tottenham.

Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is set to have a medical at Tottenham but the Reds insist the two clubs have yet to agree a fee.

Fernando Torres' return to form has opened up the title race again with Liverpool believing they can catch Man United at the top.

Liverpool and Tottenham officials are believed to be discussing a deal for Robbie Keane, which could see Aaron Lennon move to Anfield.

Two late goals from Fernando Torres gave Liverpool a vital win over Chelsea, who had Frank Lampard sent off.

Robbie Keane's future at Liverpool remains in doubt amid reports suggesting he is not in the squad to play Chelsea today.

Middlesbrough moved out of the bottom three with a fine win over a below-par Liverpool side, who slip to third in the league.

Alvaro Arbeloa could miss Liverpool's next three matches after being ruled out for the next 10 days with a hamstring injury.

Liverpool have confirmed chief executive Rick Parry will leave the club at the end of this season.

Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has thanked Rafa Benitez for deciding to stay at the club.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will be without the injured Fernando Torres for the clash with Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Liverpool's Fernando Torres is set to miss Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough and possibly next Tuesday's home clash with Sunderland.

Rafa Benitez says teamwork was the key in the Reds vital 1-0 win away at Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Rafa Benitez has insisted he will not walk away from the club and believes an agreement can be reached over a new contract.

Rafa Benitez will wait until the last minute before deciding if Steven Gerrard is fit to face Real Madrid but Xabi Alonso returns.

A source close to Liverpool says suggestions the club are to sack manager Rafa Benitez are 'ridiculous'.

Leading bookmakers have suspended betting on Rafa Benitez becoming the next Premier League manager to leave his post.

Chelsea are looking to steal Czech starlet Vaclav Kadlec from under the noses of Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to reports.

Liverpool will give Steven Gerrard two fitness sessions today to try and prove to the doctors he is is fit enough to face Real Madrid.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid offer a greater threat since former Spurs boss Juande Ramos took over.

Rafa Benitez says he will not risk Steven Gerrard against Real Madrid on Wednesday unless he gets the all clear from the medics.