Liverpool: February 2010 Archives

Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard scored the goals as Liverpool secured three points against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield.

Liverpool have confirmed the capture of one of the country's top schoolboy prospects in midfielder Raheem Sterling from QPR.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is said to be keeping tabs on Lille defender Adil Rami with a view to a summer swoop.

Rafa Benitez says Glen Johnson will not be fit for Liverpool's clash with Blackburn but the full-back could return next week.

Defender Martin Skrtel will miss Liverpool's home clash with Blackburn on Sunday after Rafa Benitez confirmed he has broken his foot.

Rafa Benitez said his Liverpool side showed 'character' as they progressed to the Europa League last-16 with a win at Unirea Urziceni.

Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf has warned Liverpool's fans to boo him at their peril ahead of Sunday's clash at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is likely to start with Fernando Torres on the bench for tonight's clash with Unirea Urziceni.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has backed skipper Steven Gerrard to shine when he's handed the England captaincy.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will be on the bench for Thursday's Europa League clash with Unirea Urziceni.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says there is no problem between himself and Liverpool over Fernando Torres.

Liverpool's Dutch misfit Ryan Babel may still have a future at the club following a heart-to-heart talk with Rafa Benitez.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is likely to leave Fernando Torres out of the side which faces Unirea Urziceni on Thursday,

Liverpool's returning midfielder Yossi Benayoun believes the side will start finding the back of the net again and soon.

Liverpool centre half Jamie Carragher says he would rather leave the club than become just a bit part squad player.

Rafa Benitez declared himself happy with the efforts of Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun following their return against Man City.

Man City and Liverpool cancelled each other out at Eastlands with Fernando Torres and Craig Bellamy making their returns.

Manchester City are reported to be lining up a £140m double swoop on Liverpool for Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

Liverpool's Javier Mascherano insists his side 'cannot lose' their heads against Manchester City but believes his side must win.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is confident his side can 'go all the way' and lift the Europa League title.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun could return to action this weekend after a month on the sidelines for the trip to Eastlands.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has come out against the idea being considered about having a Champions League play-off competition.

Liverpool will be without both Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayou for tonight's Europa League clash with Unirea Urziceni.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says he will take the Europa League clash with Unirea Urziceni on Thursday seriously.

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool will not be tempted into rushing either Fernando Torres or Yossi Benayoun back into action too early.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has moved to play down the significance of the result in Sunday's clash with Manchester City.

Rafa Benitez has denied that Sunday's clash with Manchester City will decide who lands the coveted fourth Champions League spot.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says the return to form of a focused Javier Mascherano is critical for the Reds, in the chase for fourth.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has tipped Argentinian forward Maxi Rodriguez to have a good end to the season.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been handed a boost on the fitness front with the news that Yossi Benayoun has returned to training.

Liverpool and Manchester United are both said to be keeping tabs on Bolton's highly-rated midfielder Mark Davies.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has reportedly snubbed Liverpool's advances and agreed to join Arsenal at the end of the season.

Rafa Benitez has revealed that youngster Daniel Pacheco is close to making a breakthrough into the first team at Anfield.

Steven Gerrard is backing Liverpool to defeat Manchester City on Sunday week and secure a top-four finish this season.

Rafa Benitez will be hoping that Jamie Carragher recovers from a groin injury in time for Liverpool's trip to Man City next Sunday.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was livid after his side were denied a late penalty at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is playing down reports that the Reds have completed a deal for Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic.

Abou Diaby headed a second-half winner to revive Arsenal's faltering title hopes and end Liverpool's recent unbeaten league run.

Aston Villa have missed out on the signing of Serbia international Milan Jovanovic, who will join Liverpool in the summer.

Rafa Benitez will be without Alberto Aquilani for the trip to Arsenal because of illness and Sotirios Kyrgiakos is suspended.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is refusing to get carried away by the Reds' good run of form as they prepare to take on Arsenal.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that Alberto Aquilani is out of Wednesday's trip to Arsenal through illness.

Liverpool centre-half Daniel Agger says he is fit and ready to replace the suspended Sotirios Kyrgiakos against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Captain Steven Gerrard admits there is no room for error as Liverpool chase a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has had a dig at neighbours Everton saying he expected them to make it more difficult in the derby victory.

Juventus are reported to be lining up an £8million swoop for Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel in the summer.

Dirk Kuyt won a violent Merseyside derby for Liverpool at Anfield as both sides had a man sent off.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has backed Alberto Aquilani to handle the pressure of a Merseyside derby should he play on Saturday.

Fabio Aurelio could return for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby while Lucas and Maxi Rodriguez are also pushing for recalls.

Liverpool have not landed the services of Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic on a pre-contract agreement according to his agent.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has backed Dutch international Ryan Babel to shine for the Reds in the latter half of the season.

Liverpool winger Albert Riera has moved to reassure Reds fans that Fernando Torres, Pepe Reina, and Rafa Benitez will not be leaving.

Liverpool centre-half Jamie Carragher is ignoring speculation about Rafa Benitez's position at the club and claims it's nothing new.

Liverpool have already started their summer building plans with the news that Milan Jovanovic has signed a pre-contract agreement.

Rafa Benitez has received a boost on the injury front as both Martin Kelly and Nabil El Zhar came through a reserve fixture.

Fulham have signed Liverpool defender Christopher Buchtmann, but will not be pursuing their interest in Stoke's James Beattie.

Liverpool keeper David Martin has extended his loan at Leeds United for another ten days.

Rafa Benitez has dismissed the recent reports linking him with the Juventus job and has reiterated his commitment to Liverpool.

Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard scored the goals as Liverpool secured three points against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield.

Liverpool have confirmed the capture of one of the country's top schoolboy prospects in midfielder Raheem Sterling from QPR.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is said to be keeping tabs on Lille defender Adil Rami with a view to a summer swoop.

Rafa Benitez says Glen Johnson will not be fit for Liverpool's clash with Blackburn but the full-back could return next week.

Defender Martin Skrtel will miss Liverpool's home clash with Blackburn on Sunday after Rafa Benitez confirmed he has broken his foot.

Rafa Benitez said his Liverpool side showed 'character' as they progressed to the Europa League last-16 with a win at Unirea Urziceni.

Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf has warned Liverpool's fans to boo him at their peril ahead of Sunday's clash at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is likely to start with Fernando Torres on the bench for tonight's clash with Unirea Urziceni.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has backed skipper Steven Gerrard to shine when he's handed the England captaincy.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will be on the bench for Thursday's Europa League clash with Unirea Urziceni.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says there is no problem between himself and Liverpool over Fernando Torres.