Liverpool: December 2009 Archives

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez appears to be leading the race to sign Crystal Palace wonder kid Victor Moses.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is in a three way fight with Spurs and Aston Villa to sign West Ham midfielder Scott Parker for £8m.

Rafa Benitez has said that he does not know the severity of Glen Johnson's knee injury which forced him out of the win at Aston Villa.

Steven Gerrard says it will be 'difficult' for Liverpool to finish in the top four but insists that the players are up for the fight.

Fernando Torres' injury time strike secured a vital 1-0 win for Liverpool at Champions League chasing rivals Aston Villa.

Rafa Benitez insists Liverpool must win at Aston Villa on Tuesday to boost their hopes of finishing in a top-four Premier League spot.

Rafa Benitez has admitted that Liverpool's trip to Aston Villa on Tuesday could come too soon for midfielder Alberto Aquilani to play.

Liverpool are chasing former Lazio striker Goran Pandev on a free transfer as Rafa Benitez looks to add extra firepower to his side.

Reports have linked Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez with a £2million move for Norwegian hitman Erik Huseklepp.

Chelsea and Manchester City could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.

Liverpool are expected to welcome back Dirk Kuyt for the trip to Aston Villa after he was rested against Wolves on Boxing Day.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez knows his side dare not slip up against Aston Villa on Tuesday as the race for fourth intensifies.

Liverpool secured all three points against a brave Wolves side thwarted by the sending off of Stephen Ward.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hit out at suggestions that Fernando Torres needs to undergo an operation to cure his groin problems.

Alberto Aquilani has recovered from a calf injury and could make his first start for Liverpool against Wolves on Boxing Day.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has hit out at boss Rafa Benitez's critics and says sacking him is not the solution.

Liverpool want to sign Emile Heskey when the transfer window opens in the New Year but are unlikely to be able to fund the move.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is looking for a marked improvement in the team's performances in the coming weeks.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been told he must sell before he can buy when the transfer window opens in the New Year.

Liverpool target Mathew Upson says he does not know whether he will still be a West Ham player at the end of January.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez predicts that Jamie Carragher will be offered a new deal at the club if he continues to perform well.

Fabio Aurelio says he could leave Liverpool at the end of the season after the Brazilian rejected a pay-as-you-play contract.

Portsmouth claimed maximum points against a below-par 10-man Liverpool in a scrappy encounter at Fratton Park.

Glen Johnson has been passed fit to face his former club Portsmouth as Liverpool go to Fratton Park in the Premier League on Saturday.

Liverpool will go head to head with Unirea Urziceni in the last 32 of the Europa League with the first leg being held at Anfield.

Rafa Benitez believes Wednesday's 2-1 win over Wigan can lift confidence in the Liverpool camp and see them start a winning run.

Rafa Benitez says he expects Fernando Torres to return to Liverpool's starting line-up at Portsmouth after being a sub against Wigan.

Rafael Benitez claims Liverpool are close to a return to their best form and he guaranteed a top-four league finish this season.

Co-owner Tom Hicks has moved closer to selling his Texas Rangers baseball team which could eventually mean more funds for Liverpool.

Glen Johnson and Javier Mascherano will be given late fitness tests as Liverpool look to get back to winning ways against Wigan.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is winning his fitness battle and should be okay to face Wigan on Wednesday.

Liverpool's hopes of landing West Ham striker Carlton Cole in the New Year appear to have been dashed as he wants to stay at Upton Park

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher says the side must now show some character in order to save their season.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez remains bullish about his side making the top four at the end of the season despite another setback.

Andrei Arshavin scored another sensational goal at Anfield as Arsenal come from a goal down to beat Liverpool 2-1.

A defiant Rafael Benitez insists his side can achieve success this season despite their poor start after his players concede the title.

Alberto Aquilani could be handed his first league start against Arsenal on Sunday while Fernando Torres is also in line to return.

Fernando Torres says Liverpool cannot realistically win the title and must now focus on trying to lift the Europa League and FA Cup.

Liverpool's Ryan Babel is being linked with a switch to Spurs with their striker Roman Pavlyuchenko coming in the opposite direction.

Rafa Benitez has revealed that £20million summer signing Alberto Aquilani is in line for a start against Arsenal on Sunday.

As he prepares for a start against Fiorentina David Ngog has hit back at claims that he is a diver.

Rafa Benitez will not throw Fernando Torres straight back into the side for tonight's clash with Fiorentina so David Ngog will start.

Liverpool keeper Jose Reina says he 'could not imagine playing for another club' as he prepares to start new contract talks.

Liverpool's Dutch forward Ryan Babel has denied making recent comments where he criticised Rafa Benitez and demanded to play or leave.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is reported to be lining up a swoop for West Ham United striker Carlton Cole in January.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out a January swoop for Ruud van Nistelrooy and admits it will be difficult to sign a new striker.

Rafael Benitez believes he is winning the battle to keep Javier Mascherano at Liverpool and wants to offer him a new deal.

Liverpool and Blackburn play out a disappointing goalless draw which sees the Reds slip to sixth position while Rovers move up to 12th.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has said making 500 appearances for the club at Blackburn will 'mean everything' to him.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will hand striker Fernando Torres a late fitness test ahead of the clash at Blackburn this weekend.

Steven Gerrard has admitted Liverpool need to be "realistic" and just aim for a top-four finish this season.

Rafa Benitez has revealed Fernando Torres is progressing well from injury and he could be back in action against Blackburn on Saturday.

Liverpool are one of a number of clubs said to be keeping tabs on Gabonese defender Bruno Ecuele Manga, according to his agent

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his cautious use of summer signing Alberto Aquilani, who has hardly featured.

Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent is trying to engineer a move to Roma for his player despite reported interest from Liverpool.

Sunday's hard fought victory over Everton can be the turning point of the season according to defender Glen Johnson.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez appears to be leading the race to sign Crystal Palace wonder kid Victor Moses.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is in a three way fight with Spurs and Aston Villa to sign West Ham midfielder Scott Parker for £8m.

Rafa Benitez has said that he does not know the severity of Glen Johnson's knee injury which forced him out of the win at Aston Villa.

Steven Gerrard says it will be 'difficult' for Liverpool to finish in the top four but insists that the players are up for the fight.

Fernando Torres' injury time strike secured a vital 1-0 win for Liverpool at Champions League chasing rivals Aston Villa.

Rafa Benitez insists Liverpool must win at Aston Villa on Tuesday to boost their hopes of finishing in a top-four Premier League spot.

Rafa Benitez has admitted that Liverpool's trip to Aston Villa on Tuesday could come too soon for midfielder Alberto Aquilani to play.

Liverpool are chasing former Lazio striker Goran Pandev on a free transfer as Rafa Benitez looks to add extra firepower to his side.

Reports have linked Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez with a £2million move for Norwegian hitman Erik Huseklepp.

Chelsea and Manchester City could be lining up bids for Fernando Torres should Liverpool fail to make the Champions League.

Liverpool are expected to welcome back Dirk Kuyt for the trip to Aston Villa after he was rested against Wolves on Boxing Day.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez knows his side dare not slip up against Aston Villa on Tuesday as the race for fourth intensifies.

Liverpool secured all three points against a brave Wolves side thwarted by the sending off of Stephen Ward.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hit out at suggestions that Fernando Torres needs to undergo an operation to cure his groin problems.