Liverpool: April 2010 Archives

Liverpool will welcome back Maxi Rodriguez for the visit of Chelsea this weekend but Dirk Kuyt may miss out.

Rafa Benitez says he needs to strengthen his squad with five new players but is not sure whether he will get the funds to do so.

Ryan Babel could be used as a central striker against Atletico Madrid with injury worries over Dirk Kuyt and David Ngog.

Rafa Benitez has refused to deny reports he will leave Liverpool for Juventus this summer as speculation intensifies he is Turin-bound.

Liverpool have beaten West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea in the race for the signature of Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

Liverpool are set to step up their interest in Charlton's Jonjo Shelvey as the Addicks prepare to let him leave in the summer.

Turin based paper Tuttosport is reporting that Rafa Benitez has verbally agreed to take over at Juventus in the summer.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is looking ahead to the Europa League clash but is disappointed that Maxi Rodriguez cannot play.

Liverpool are keeping their fingers crossed that Dirk Kuyt's calf injury will not keep him out of the side to face Atletico Madrid.

A 4 nil defeat to Liverpool have condemned Burnley to an immediate return to the Championship after just one season in the top-flight.

Arsenal are reportedly lining up a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina as Arsene Wenger seeks a new number one for next season.

Steve Bruce has said Sunderland have no plans to sell Darren Bent in the summer despite reported interest from Liverpool.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is said to be considering a summer swoop for Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey as back up for Pepe Reina.

Rafa Benitez maybe tempted to rest some players for the clash with Burnley and Fernando Torres is obviously out.

Rafa Benitez remains optimistic that his side will make it to the Europa League final despite a defeat at Atletico Madrid.

Javier Mascherano believes that if Liverpool were to reach the Europa League final then Fernando Torres could possibly feature.

Rafa Benitez will be without Fernando Torres for the Europa League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid so Dirk Kuyt comes in.

Midfielder Lucas has described the Europa League semi-final clash with Atletico Madrid as the biggest of his Liverpool career so far.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle has dismissed rumours linking Liverpool with a move for Gary Cahill and says he wants to keep hold.

Midfielder Yossi Benayoun insists he is happy at Anfield and will not be moving because of a lack of Champions League football.

Liverpool kept their faint Champions League hopes alive with a comfortable 3-0 win over relegation haunted West Ham at Anfield.

Liverpool's clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday in the Europa League semi-final first leg will go ahead Uefa have confirmed.

Rafa Benitez is without Fernando Torres for tonight's clash with West Ham and he is likely to be replaced by Dirk Kuyt.

Fernando Torres is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after having a cartilage operation on his knee.

Anfield boss Rafa Benitez admits he doesn't know whether Fernando Torres will play again this season amid reports he needs another op.

Rafa Benitez's agent has hinted the Liverpool boss could leave Anfield in the summer if the club do not receive fresh investment.

Liverpool owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have put the club up for sale while Martin Broughton has been appointed as new chairman.

Glen Johnson believes he is getting back towards his best for the club as the end of the season and the World Cup approaches.

Fernando Torres is set for a further scan on his knee which will decide what involvement he will have in the remainder of the season.

Striker Fernando Torres could be fit to play against West ham next week but may well be rested until the Atletico Madrid game.

Juventus have given Rafa Benitez a ten-day deadline for him to declare his interest in becoming their next manager.

Rafa Benitez has admitted that winning a place in next season's Champions League is now highly unlikely following the draw with Fulham.

Liverpool are anxiously awaiting news on Fernando Torres' latest injury after he missed the goalless draw with Fulham on Sunday.

Liverpool's Champions League hopes faded further after they failed to break down a stubborn Fulham side at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has admitted he may have to sell in the summer but will keep the 'spine of the team'.

Rafa Benitez has Maxi Rodriguez and Emiliano Insua back available for the Premier League clash with Fulham on Sunday.

Rafa Benitez says Liverpool will not give up on pushing their way into a Champions League spot after watching them destroy Benfica.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez admits substituting Fernando Torres was not a popular decision but he could get 90 minutes against Benfica.

Pepe Reina has signed a new six-year contract at Liverpool and says he has "seen no reason" to want to leave Anfield.

Rafa Benitez has indicated that Liverpool could play with three centre-backs against Benfica, with full-back Emiliano Insua suspended.

Fernando Torres believes the pre-season sales of Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and Sami Hyypia wrecked the Reds title challenge.

Reds midfielder Maxi Rodriguez claims he and his team-mates still believe they will win the race for the final Champions League place.

Liverpool are in a race with Tottenham for the services of Rangers defender Danny Wilson and look set to make a summer move.

Steven Gerrard has admitted that Liverpool are the underdogs in the race for the final Champions League place in the Premier League.

Liverpool are set to make a summer move for highly rated Feyenoord winger Georginio Wijnaldum according to reports.

Rafa Benitez has defended his decision to replace star striker Fernando Torres with 25 minutes left of Sunday's draw at Birmingham.

Liverpool were pegged back by a battling Birmingham City in an entertaining contest at St Andrew's.

Rafa Benitez claims a deal could yet be agreed with Spartak Moscow for Albert Riera, whose Liverpool career looks to be over.

Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic insists he will become a Liverpool player next season despite reports the move was off.

Rafa Benitez believes Liverpool will be able to overturn their 2-1 deficit to Benfica and progress to the Europa League semi final.

Rafa Benitez will be without both midfielder Alberto Aquilani and youngster Martin Kelly for the clash at Birmingham on Sunday.

Liverpool will be without Alberto Aquilani for tonight's clash against Benfica due to an ankle injury and Maxi Rodriguez is cup tied.

Fernando Torres is walking a disciplinary tightrope tonight as a booking in Benfica would rule him out of next week's return.

Liverpool will welcome back Maxi Rodriguez for the visit of Chelsea this weekend but Dirk Kuyt may miss out.

Rafa Benitez says he needs to strengthen his squad with five new players but is not sure whether he will get the funds to do so.

Ryan Babel could be used as a central striker against Atletico Madrid with injury worries over Dirk Kuyt and David Ngog.

Rafa Benitez has refused to deny reports he will leave Liverpool for Juventus this summer as speculation intensifies he is Turin-bound.

Liverpool have beaten West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea in the race for the signature of Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

Liverpool are set to step up their interest in Charlton's Jonjo Shelvey as the Addicks prepare to let him leave in the summer.

Turin based paper Tuttosport is reporting that Rafa Benitez has verbally agreed to take over at Juventus in the summer.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is looking ahead to the Europa League clash but is disappointed that Maxi Rodriguez cannot play.

Liverpool are keeping their fingers crossed that Dirk Kuyt's calf injury will not keep him out of the side to face Atletico Madrid.

A 4 nil defeat to Liverpool have condemned Burnley to an immediate return to the Championship after just one season in the top-flight.

Arsenal are reportedly lining up a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina as Arsene Wenger seeks a new number one for next season.