Liverpool: September 2009 Archives

Rafa Benitez has told the Liverpool fans they will see a different performance at Chelsea following the poor show against Fiorentina.

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has dismissed reports suggesting the F6 investment group are closing in on a takeover.

Rafa Benitez is backing his Liverpool players to win in Fiorentina and edge closer to a place in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Liverpool will have Yossi Benayoun available for Tuesday's Champions League game against Fiorentina after he recovered from a dead leg.

Rafa Benitez will be without both Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Fiorentina.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that agents for English clubs enquired about striker Fernando Torres in the summer.

A Saudi prince is believed to be closing in on a deal to buy a 50 per cent stake in Liverpool and it is likely to cost him up to £350m.

Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick as Liverpool piled on more agony for out-of-form Hull City, who were hit for six at Anfield.

Steven Gerrard admits he is a changed man after the Liverpool crown court experience of being found not guilty of affray.

Rafa Benitez will only be without Andrea Dossena and Alberto Aquilani as Liverpool prepare to face Hull at Anfield on Saturday.

Liverpool are to hand summer signing Alberto Aquilani his debut at Sunderland on October 17 after his recovery from an ankle injury.

Javier Mascherano will face no disciplinary action despite appearing to strike Jermain Beckford during Liverpool's cup win at Leeds.

Rafa Benitez claims Liverpool's 1-0 Carling Cup win at Leeds on Tuesday shows the strength in depth of his squad this season.

Javier Mascherano may be given a three-game ban if the FA charge him with violent conduct after a clash with Leeds' Jermaine Beckford.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is eyeing a place in this season's Carling Cup final ahead of Tuesday night's third-round clash at Leeds.

Rafa Benitez is challenging his Liverpool players to end the poor recent run in the Carling Cup by lifting the trophy this season.

Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt and Glen Johnson are set to be rested for Liverpool's Carling Cup trip to Leeds on Tuesday.

Rafa Benitez watched Fernando Torres score twice in Liverpool's 3-2 win at West Ham and then claimed he has room to improve his game.

Liverpool are set to be boosted by the return of Daniel Agger for his first start of the season in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie at Leeds.

A Fernando Torres brace helped Liverpool secure three points which lifts them to third in the league after overcoming West Ham.

Rafael Benitez has once again insisted that Javier Mascherano is not for sale and wants him to extend his stay at Liverpool.

Fernando Torres has admitted he has struggled to find top form so far this season but the last thing he wants is a rest.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could bring back Fabio Aurelio and Javier Mascherano for Saturday evening's trip to West Ham.

Jamie Carragher wants Liverpool to qualify the Champions League knockout stage as quickly as possible after the 1-0 win over Debrecen.

Rafa Benitez is hoping his Liverpool players will gain some confidence and make progress following the narrow 1-0 win against Debrecen.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is looking for his side to get off to a flying start when their Champions League campaign starts tonight.

Javier Mascherano may find himself on the bench for the Champions League opener against Debrecen tonight with Lucas Leiva playing.

Rafa Benitez insists Javier Mascherano's pelvic injury is not serious and he should be fit for Wednesday's Champions League opener.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow says Rafa Benitez will be handed a 'hugely enhanced' transfer kitty next summer.

Rafa Benitez says his relationship with managing director Christian Purslow will see Liverpool reap the benefits in the future.

It has been revealed that midfielder Javier Maschernano missed out on the Burnley victory in order to recover from a hip injury.

Sylvain Distin has revealed he turned down a move to Liverpool before he joined Everton because he wanted to play regularly.

A rampant Liverpool cruised past Burnley at Anfield as Yossi Benayoun grabbed his third hat-trick for Liverpool.

Liverpool keeper Jose Reina is playing down their chances of winning the Premier League with the current squad.

Pepe Reina believes Liverpool's title hopes could already be over following two defeats in their first four games.

Jamie Carragher claims the top four places are 'up for grabs' this season and feels Manchester City will pose the biggest threat.

Rafa Benitez must decide whether to play fit-again Fabio Aurelio or stick with Emiliano Insua for Liverpool's clash with Burnley.

Rafa Benitez says he is not concerned by two early season defeats as he feels this season will provide a much more open title battle.

Rafa Benitez must decide if Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva can face Burnley, with the pair not due back in Liverpool until Friday.

Reserve team skipper Stephen Darby is being tipped to leave Anfield on loan and join Championship outfit Swansea City.

Fabio Aurelio will play in a practice match this week to prove his fitness, with the Liverpool full-back eyeing a return on Saturday.

Ajax boss Martin Jol has indicated that he would be keen to take Ryan Babel on loan from Liverpool in January's transfer window.

Rafa Benitez insists young players will be given their chance at Liverpool and feels they can learn a lot from European football.

Rafa Benitez has told wingers Ryan Babel and Albert Riera to stop complaining and prove their worth to Liverpool on the pitch.

England boss Fabio Capello claims he has no problem with Liverpool's Glen Johnson whose defending has come in for some criticism.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks says they will build a new Anfield but not until the world's financial markets have recovered.

Former defender Alvaro Arbeloa has suggested Liverpool will struggle to win the Premier League without Xabi Alonso.

Albert Riera says he has nothing but respect for Rafael Benitez despite admitting he has had an argument with the Liverpool boss.

Jose Reina has called on his Liverpool team-mates to risk losing more games this season in an effort to convert draws into victories.

Dirk Kuyt has backed winger and fellow Dutchman Ryan Babel to successfully force his way into Liverpool's first team this season.

Liverpool legend John Barnes says Liverpool can "go all the way" in the title race this season despite the Reds disappointing start.

Xabi Alonso has confirmed he first thought about leaving Liverpool a year ago when boss Rafa Benitez tried to sell him to raise funds.

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel wants to leave in search of first-team football and is targeting a loan move to Ajax.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has warned their title rivals they would be foolish to write the Reds off this season.

Rafa Benitez says Alberto Aquilani is making good progress from injury and it's believed the Italian is targeting at return at Chelsea.

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool should be able to welcome back Fabio Aurelio to the first-team squad for the home clash with Burnley.

Rafa Benitez has told the Liverpool fans they will see a different performance at Chelsea following the poor show against Fiorentina.

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has dismissed reports suggesting the F6 investment group are closing in on a takeover.

Rafa Benitez is backing his Liverpool players to win in Fiorentina and edge closer to a place in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Liverpool will have Yossi Benayoun available for Tuesday's Champions League game against Fiorentina after he recovered from a dead leg.

Rafa Benitez will be without both Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Fiorentina.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that agents for English clubs enquired about striker Fernando Torres in the summer.

A Saudi prince is believed to be closing in on a deal to buy a 50 per cent stake in Liverpool and it is likely to cost him up to £350m.

Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick as Liverpool piled on more agony for out-of-form Hull City, who were hit for six at Anfield.

Steven Gerrard admits he is a changed man after the Liverpool crown court experience of being found not guilty of affray.