Liverpool: October 2009 Archives

Nine-man Liverpool saw their title hopes dented further at Craven Cottage with the Reds slipping to their fifth defeat of the season.

Liverpool look likely to be without skipper Steven Gerrard for the trip to Fulham as he struggles with his groin injury.

Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun says the side must maintain the levels they produced against Manchester United when they face Fulham.

Liverpool young star Emiliano Insua believes his goal against Arsenal is just the start of a scoring run for the side.

Liverpool officials are to sit down with keeper Pepe Reina in the New Year to thrash out a new contract for the Spaniard.

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena is looking for a move back to Italy, according to the player's agent.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is likely to leave out both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for tonight's clash with Arsenal.

Hertha Berlin are being linked with a January swoop on Liverpool to take striker Andriy Voronin back to the Bundesliga.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano says the Reds must build on their win over Manchester United.

Liverpool striker David Ngog says netting the second goal to seal the win over Manchester United was the biggest moment in his career.

Liverpool goal ace Fernando Torres is set to miss the clash with Arsenal on Wednesday but should be fit to face Fulham next Saturday.

Both sides finished with ten men as Liverpool picked up a huge 2-0 win over their fiercest rivals Manchester United at Anfield.

Reports suggest Martin O'Neill would be among Liverpool's top managerial targets should Rafa Benitez's time in charge come to an end.

Rafa Benitez will give Steven Gerrard until the last minute to try and shake off his groin strain so he can face Manchester United.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez claims the off-field fans' protests planned for Sunday will not help the Reds beat Manchester United.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres returned to training on Friday after a groin problem but Steven Gerrard sat out the session.

Stoke's resolve to keep defender Ryan Shawcross is set to be tested with Liverpool preparing a big-money bid, according to reports.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson is hopeful he will have overcome his groin injury in time to face Manchester United on Sunday.

Alberto Aquilani has given Liverpool a timely boost after playing his first 15 minutes in a Reds shirt for the reserves.

Co-owner George Gillett insists he is right behind manager Rafael Benitez despite a run of four straight defeats in all competition.

Jamie Carragher says facing Manchester United this Sunday could be just the game that Liverpool need to kick-start their season.

Liverpool face an injury crisis with Steve Gerrard, Fernando Torres, Albert Riera, Glen Johnson and Martin Kelly doubtful for Sunday.

Alberto Aquilani is being considered for a reserves run out against Sunderland tomorrow but won't be ready to face Man Utd on Sunday.

Albert Riera misses out with a hamstring strain but Steven Gerrard captains Liverpool against Lyon in the Champions League tonight.

Rafa Benitez is 'hopeful' Fernando Torres will be fit to face Manchester United but the striker will sit out Tuesday's clash with Lyon.

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool can turn around their season in the next six days as the Reds prepare to face Lyon and Manchester United.

Steven Gerrard returned to training on Monday and will be fit for Liverpool's clash with Lyon, but Fernando Torres sat out the session.

Rafa Benitez has refused to rule Liverpool out of the title race following their fourth defeat of the season at Sunderland on Saturday.

David Beckham is reported to have rejected moves to Liverpool and Arsenal before deciding to rejoin AC Milan in January.

Sunderland claimed all three points against an under-par Liverpool courtesy of a bizarre goal from Darren Bent.

Liverpool are being linked with a January transfer window swoop for Vasco da Gama's Brazilian midfielder Nilton Ferreira Junior.

Liverpool could be hit by the loss of both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for the trip to Sunderland on Saturday.

Summer signing Sotiris Kyrgiakos has suffered suspected cruciate ligament damage and could miss the rest of the year.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio has hinted he wants to resume contract talks after a summer knee injury saw negotiations put on ice.

Liverpool have a major injury scare over the fitness of Steven Gerrard who has returned to the club with a groin injury.

Borussia Moenchengladbach are keen to take Daniel Agger on loan having watched the defender in action at the weekend.

It is understood Liverpool are considering a new year move for Emile Heskey, after the striker indicated he may look to move on.

Liverpool midfield ace Yossi Benayoun has no intentions of leaving the club next summer, according to the player's agent.

Rafa Benitez will be anxiously watching events surrounding Steven Gerrard after he came off against the Ukraine with a groin strain.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is reportedly a January transfer target for big spending Manchester City.

Manchester City are reported to be lining up a January swoop for Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun.

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool are still capable of challenging for the Premier League title despite their bad start to the season.

Rafael Benitez has challenged his Liverpool players to silence their Premier League title detractors.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted he tried to persuade Holland to leave Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt out of their trip to Australia.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has given the club an injury concern after he picked up groin strain in training for Spain.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has admitted his own form has not been at its best and says the back four are not performing.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is closing in on a new Reds milestone but he is more interested in medals than milestones.

Liverpool have denied they are closing in on a deal to sign Werder Bremen star Aaron Hunt and use Ryan Babel as bait.

The uneasy peace at Anfield appears to have been shattered as George Gillett has blamed Rafa Benitez for their poor start.

Liverpool's Danish defender Daniel Agger has revealed that his recent back injury led to him considering retiring from the game.

Jamie Carragher is already relishing a 'massive week' when Liverpool face Sunderland, Man Utd and Lyon after the international break.

Rafa Benitez says the top sides will lose more games and refused to rule Liverpool out of the title race after the 2-0 loss at Chelsea.

Second half goals from Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda handed Chelsea a 2-0 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is desperate to secure his first piece of silverware with the Reds this season.

Rafa Benitez admits Liverpool must improve defensively if they are to have any chance of beating Chelsea in Sunday's big clash.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will give Javier Mascherano as long as possible to prove his fitness for the clash with Chelsea on Sunday.

Danish defender Daniel Agger is in line for a return against Sunderland after the international break following a reserve run out.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio believes victory over Chelsea on Sunday would be the perfect reaction to the loss in Italy.

Fabio Aurelio has revealed that Rafa Benitez flew into a rage following the disastrous first half showing against Fiorentina.

Nine-man Liverpool saw their title hopes dented further at Craven Cottage with the Reds slipping to their fifth defeat of the season.

Liverpool look likely to be without skipper Steven Gerrard for the trip to Fulham as he struggles with his groin injury.

Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun says the side must maintain the levels they produced against Manchester United when they face Fulham.

Liverpool young star Emiliano Insua believes his goal against Arsenal is just the start of a scoring run for the side.

Liverpool officials are to sit down with keeper Pepe Reina in the New Year to thrash out a new contract for the Spaniard.

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena is looking for a move back to Italy, according to the player's agent.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is likely to leave out both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for tonight's clash with Arsenal.

Hertha Berlin are being linked with a January swoop on Liverpool to take striker Andriy Voronin back to the Bundesliga.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano says the Reds must build on their win over Manchester United.

Liverpool striker David Ngog says netting the second goal to seal the win over Manchester United was the biggest moment in his career.