Liverpool: August 2009 Archives

Charles Itandje has joined Greek outfit Kavala FC on a season-long loan but Andrea Dossena is going nowhere - according to his agent.

Rafa Benitez has praised his Liverpool players for their response to recent criticism with a 3-2 win at Bolton on Saturday.

Steven Gerrard firmly believes Liverpool can go on a title-winning run following their thrilling 3-2 win at Bolton on Saturday.

Liverpool edged past 10-man Bolton courtesy of a late strike from talisman Steven Gerard, after coming from behind twice.

Rafa Benitez has insisted he was not singling out Steven Gerrard when he criticised senior players after the 3-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez may hand a start to new signing Sotirios Kyrgiakos against Bolton if Martin Skrtel is not fit.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will have to move quickly of he is to land Hull's Michael Turner as Sunderland are poised to land him.

Liverpool have been drawn in a group with Lyon, Fiorentina and Debrecen in this season's Champions League.

Rafael Benitez has defended Liverpool's zonal marking system as he prepares to hand new-boy Sotirios Kyrgiakos his debut.

Liverpool's exciting young Hungarian striker Krisztian Nemeth has been allowed to join Greek side AEK Athens on a season long loan.

Yossi Benayoun believes Liverpool can't afford to lose any more games if they are to challenge for the Premier League title this term.

Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun believes only a concentrated effort from all the players will turn around their early season mini-slump.

Liverpool's summer signing Glen Johnson says the team's title challenge is not over despite the defeat to Aston Villa.

Rafa Benitez has been alerted to the possibility of signing Arjen Robben from Real Madrid but faces a battle with Manchester United.

Aston Villa secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 victory at Anfield against a Liverpool side lacking in creativity.

Sotirios Kyrgiakos says he is proud to be the first Greek to play for Liverpool and has vowed to have a physical presence on the pitch.

Rafa Benitez must decide whether to hand Sotirios Kyrgiakos a start, play Martin Skrtel or stick with Daniel Ayala against Aston Villa.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hailed the arrival of Sotirios Kyrgiakos and believes he will be a good addition to the squad.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Greek international defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos from AEK Athens on a two-year deal.

Liverpool are still without Daniel Agger and Martin Skirtel but hope to sign Sotirios Kyrgiakos in time to face Aston Villa on Monday.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger faces six weeks on the sidelines after deciding to have surgery on a long-standing back injury.

Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee has been handed an improper conduct charge by the FA after his outburst at Tottenham on Sunday.

Rafa Benitez singled out his younger players and goalscorer Glen Johnson for special praise after Liverpool beat Stoke 4-0 at Anfield.

Rafa Benitez rubbished rumours he is set to leave Liverpool and confirmed that AEK Athens centre-half Sotiris Kyrgiakos is set to sign.

Glenn Johnson scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds hammered Stoke 4-0 at Anfield.

Rafa Benitez is closing in on a deal for AEK Athens centre-half Sotiris Kyrgiakos who claims he is on his way to Anfield.

Rafa Benitez will give defender Martin Skrtel as long as possible to recover from his jaw injury ahead of the Stoke clash.

Liverpool have joined Everton and Aston Villa in the race to sign Newcastle centre-half Steven Taylor.

Hertha Berlin have confirmed they would like to take striker Andriy Voronin back to Germany on a permanent deal.

Liverpool are eyeing Dynamo Kiev's Pape Diakhate and Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Amorebieta as Rafa Benitez searches for a centre-back.

Rafa Benitez criticised referee Phil Dowd in Liverpool's loss at Spurs and then said fourth official Stuart Attwell was"too young".

Goals from Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Sebastien Bassong gave Tottenham all three points as Liverpool taste defeat in the opening weekend.

Manchester United are tipped to rival Liverpool for £8m-rated Stoke centre-half Ryan Shawcross, according to reports.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has made an enquiry for Aston Villa winger James Milner but is unlikely to sign him, reports claim.

Striker Fernando Torres has pledged his future to Liverpool until 2014 after signing a new, improved deal at Anfield.

Liverpool could have Steven Gerrard back to face Tottenham while Martin Skrtel and Jamie Carragher should both play.

Fernando Torres insists Liverpool have nothing to fear from the likes of Premier League title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has denied the signing of Alberto Aquilani is a gamble and claims he will prove to be a bargain.

Liverpool have been handed a fitness boost over Martin Skrtel but still have worries over Steven Gerrard for Sunday's opener.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is expected to be fit for Liverpool's Premier League opener at Spurs on Sunday.

Jose Reina admits Liverpool will find it very difficult to replace Xabi Alonso following the midfielder's summer move to Real Madrid.

Rafa Benitez will be hoping Steven Gerrard will be fit to face Tottenham after he pulled out of the England squad with a groin injury.

Rafa Benitez is backing Javier Mascherano to be 'a key player' for Liverpool now he is committed to staying put this season.

Rafa Benitez has revealed that he will have to approach Liverpool's owners to request money for new signings to bolster his squad.

Stoke centre-half Ryan Shawcross is being linked with a move to Liverpool to solve their defensive injury crisis.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is reportedly £6m short in his bid for Hull defender Michael Turner.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani after the 25-year-old agreed a five-year deal.

Liverpool keeper Charles Itandje is in talks with Greek club Panionios over a possible switch from Anfield.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas is keen to leave the club and has reportedly already held discussions with Brazilian outfit Corinthians.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has described new signing Alberto Aquilani as the 'perfect' replacement for the departing Xavi Alonso.

Rafa Benitez has played down fears over an injury to Albert Riera, after the winger was stretchered off in Liverpool's win over FC Lyn.

Liverpool have agreed an as yet undisclosed fee with Roma for Italian international midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

Xabi Alonso has completed his £30m transfer from Liverpool to Real Madrid after passing a medical in the Spanish capital.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Liverpool will not challenge for the title this season and believes Chelsea to be Man United's main rivals.

Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler is the latest player to interest Liverpool as a replacement for Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool are reportedly close to signing Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen as an immediate replacement for Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool have confirmed that an agreement has been reached for the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, subject only to a medical.

Rafa Benitez will sign AS Roma's Alberto Aquilani for £18million if Xabi Alonso quits Liverpool for Real Madrid, according to reports.

Xabi Alonso is staying patient following the news Liverpool have now opened talks with Real Madrid over a £30million transfer to Spain.

Valencia say reported Manchester United target David Villa is 'priceless' and insist he will stay with the Spanish side this summer.

Rafa Benitez felt his Liverpool players 'were not working hard enough' following their 3-0 friendly defeat against Espanyol on Sunday.

Rafa Benitez has reiterated that he wants Xabi Alonso to stay at Liverpool, despite reports suggesting he is set to join Real Madrid.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has been told Barcelona's summer spending could be over to end talk of a move to the Nou Camp.

Charles Itandje has joined Greek outfit Kavala FC on a season-long loan but Andrea Dossena is going nowhere - according to his agent.

Rafa Benitez has praised his Liverpool players for their response to recent criticism with a 3-2 win at Bolton on Saturday.

Steven Gerrard firmly believes Liverpool can go on a title-winning run following their thrilling 3-2 win at Bolton on Saturday.

Liverpool edged past 10-man Bolton courtesy of a late strike from talisman Steven Gerard, after coming from behind twice.

Rafa Benitez has insisted he was not singling out Steven Gerrard when he criticised senior players after the 3-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez may hand a start to new signing Sotirios Kyrgiakos against Bolton if Martin Skrtel is not fit.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will have to move quickly of he is to land Hull's Michael Turner as Sunderland are poised to land him.

Liverpool have been drawn in a group with Lyon, Fiorentina and Debrecen in this season's Champions League.

Rafael Benitez has defended Liverpool's zonal marking system as he prepares to hand new-boy Sotirios Kyrgiakos his debut.

Liverpool's exciting young Hungarian striker Krisztian Nemeth has been allowed to join Greek side AEK Athens on a season long loan.

Yossi Benayoun believes Liverpool can't afford to lose any more games if they are to challenge for the Premier League title this term.

Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun believes only a concentrated effort from all the players will turn around their early season mini-slump.

Liverpool's summer signing Glen Johnson says the team's title challenge is not over despite the defeat to Aston Villa.

Rafa Benitez has been alerted to the possibility of signing Arjen Robben from Real Madrid but faces a battle with Manchester United.

Aston Villa secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 victory at Anfield against a Liverpool side lacking in creativity.