Liverpool: November 2009 Archives

German giants Bayern Munich have denied they are interested in signing Dutch forward Ryan Babel in the New Year.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hailed his keeper Pepe Reina as 'world class' after his fantastic double save against Everton.

Jose Reina was the hero for Liverpool as they scrapped their way to a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel could be loaned out to Bayern Munich with a view to a £9m permanent switch next summer.

Liverpool face a battle to keep hold of Fernando Torres in the summer as Manchester City plan a £50million swoop.

Liverpool's £20m summer signing Alberto Aquilani may play some part in the Merseyside derby, but Fernando Torres faces a late test.

Fernando Torres has insisted under-fire manager Rafael Benitez is the right man to take Liverpool forward.

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres has backed under-pressure boss Rafael Benitez and insists the Spaniard is the right man for the job.

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy would be keen on a New Year move to Anfield according to reports coming out of Spain.

Liverpool look likely to allow both Ryan Babel and Andy Voronin to leave the club in January as they clear out some fringe players.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has dismissed suggestions that Rafa Benitez's position is under any kind of threat.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is confident of keeping Carlton Cole in the New Year despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester Utd.

Rafa Benitez will have Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson available to face Debrecen but Fernando Torres remains absent.

As Liverpool prepare for a crunch week winger Ryan Babel has rocked the boat by saying he may leave in January when the window opens.

Rafa Benitez believes the side can still finish fourth in the Premiership and secure Champions League football next season.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists the players still believe in the zonal marking system despite it costing them against Man City.

Liverpool's title odds have been lengthened again following more dropped points at home to Manchester City on Saturday.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres looks set to miss the derby with Everton and could be out of action for another 10 days.

The points were shared in a poor game at Anfield between two below-par sides, with all the goals coming in the second half.

Liverpool are unlikely to risk Fernando Torres against Manchester City but Steven Gerrard is set to start.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has warned Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani that he will have to be patient as he waits for a start.

Liverpool could be set for a major boost on the injury front with Yossi Benayoun, Albert Riera and Fernando Torres all set to return.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted Robbie Keane's stay at Anfield did not work out because they failed to land Gareth Barry.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says he would 'feel a failure' if he never wins the Premiership title with the Reds.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard says he is fit and raring to go against Manchester City this weekend.

Rafa Benitez has claimed he will quit as Liverpool boss if star striker Fernando Torres was ever sold against his will.

Liverpool say they are not expecting interest from Barcelona for Javier Mascherano when they January transfer window opens.

Liverpool's Dutch ace Ryan Babel has again reiterated that he wants to stay at the club and become a first team regular.

Javier Mascherano could be a Barcelona player by January if reports are to be believed about a move away from Liverpool.

Manchester United and Liverpool will fight it out for £20m-rated West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to a report.

Rafael Benitez is convinced Liverpool will get worried fans back on-side once they have found some consistency.

Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin could be set for a move back to Germany to join Eintracht Frankfurt in January.

Liverpool have suffered a further injury setback after Fabio Aurelio pulled out of the Brazil squad to face England.

Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin has pledged to do all he can to fire the Reds up the Premiership table and back on track.

Liverpool will be without both Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera for around a month after they picked up hamstring injuries on Monday.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has dropped out of Fabio Capello's England squad to face Brazil at the weekend.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is being linked with a shock £12m bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole when the transfer window opens.

Stoke City's defensive star Ryan Shawcross has signed a new deal which will keep him at the Britannia Stadium until 2014.

Liverpool look certain to be without Albert Riera and Yossi Benayoun for the clash with Manchester City a week on Saturday.

Steven Gerrard came off the bench to rescue a point for Liverpool after Birmingham took a shock half-time lead at Anfield.

Israel international midfielder Yossi Benayoun has been challenged by Rafa Benitez to make up for the absence of Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool go into tonight's clash with Birmingham without striker Fernando Torres but there is a hope that Steven Gerrard may play.

Liverpool won't sell any of their top players, that's the message from co-owner Tom Hicks despite the team's dreadful run of form.

Liverpool will give both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres late fitness tests ahead of the clash with Birmingham City on Monday.

Former midfielder Xabi Alonso has urged Liverpool to stick with under-fire boss Rafa Benitez, insisting he is a "great manager."

Fernando Torres has flown to Spain to have a second opinion on his hernia injury as worries mount the Liverpool ace needs surgery.

Rafa Benitez has admitted Liverpool need a miracle to qualify for the Champions League last 16 but says he does not fear the sack.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina says the side will continue to fight for their Champions League place after Wednesday's draw.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says he does not fear the sack despite needing a miracle to qualify for the Champions league last 16.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his time as manager and says when he gets his bigger players back everything will change.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to play through the pain barrier against Lyon but Daniel Agger faces a late fitness test.

Former Reds ace John Arne Riise has denied recent reports linking him with a return to Anfield.

Under-fire Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is pondering a start for Alberto Aquilani in the vital Champions League clash with Lyon.

Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan has accused Reds boss Rafa Benitez of sacrificing the Premier League in order to "get a job in Europe".

Liverpool have not given up hope that star striker Fernando Torres will be fit to face Lyon on Wednesday night.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson is confident the Reds can progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Liverpool look set to be without Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard for the crucial showdown against Lyon on Wednesday night.

German giants Bayern Munich have denied they are interested in signing Dutch forward Ryan Babel in the New Year.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hailed his keeper Pepe Reina as 'world class' after his fantastic double save against Everton.

Jose Reina was the hero for Liverpool as they scrapped their way to a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel could be loaned out to Bayern Munich with a view to a £9m permanent switch next summer.

Liverpool face a battle to keep hold of Fernando Torres in the summer as Manchester City plan a £50million swoop.

Liverpool's £20m summer signing Alberto Aquilani may play some part in the Merseyside derby, but Fernando Torres faces a late test.

Fernando Torres has insisted under-fire manager Rafael Benitez is the right man to take Liverpool forward.

Liverpool forward Fernando Torres has backed under-pressure boss Rafael Benitez and insists the Spaniard is the right man for the job.

Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy would be keen on a New Year move to Anfield according to reports coming out of Spain.

Liverpool look likely to allow both Ryan Babel and Andy Voronin to leave the club in January as they clear out some fringe players.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has dismissed suggestions that Rafa Benitez's position is under any kind of threat.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is confident of keeping Carlton Cole in the New Year despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester Utd.

Rafa Benitez will have Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson available to face Debrecen but Fernando Torres remains absent.

As Liverpool prepare for a crunch week winger Ryan Babel has rocked the boat by saying he may leave in January when the window opens.

Rafa Benitez believes the side can still finish fourth in the Premiership and secure Champions League football next season.