The ex-Reds striker is expecting there to be plenty of movement at Anfield over the summer, with it essential that Jurgen Klopp is backed with funds Liverpool need “a fair few players” and will have to “splash the cash” this summer in order to keep pace with their Premier League rivals, says John Aldridge. The Reds have seen the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea spend big of late in an effort to force their way into title contention.
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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager defends team selection for Plymouth FA Cup tie
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended selecting the youngest starting XI in the club’s history for the 0-0 FA Cup draw against League Two Plymouth. Klopp’s side also play Southampton in a two-legged EFL Cup semi-final and Premier League games against Manchester United, Swansea and Chelsea.
Sadio Mane, second from right, was both hero and villain for Liverpool at Sunderland
Sadio Mane has backed his Liverpool team-mates to maintain the pace in the Premier League title race while he is away on African Nations Cup duty. Mane headed off to join up with the Senegal squad after Monday’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland with mixed feelings after looking to have snatched victory at the Stadium of Light before handing the Black Cats a point by conceding a late penalty.
Liverpool Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Stoke
Liverpool have never lost to Stoke at Anfield in the top-flight and will want to continue that trend on Tuesday to stay within striking distance of Chelsea. The Reds have suffered defeat just once in the last 19 games across all competitions, with Mark Hughes admitting his side face a daunting task.
Lovren hails Liverpool’s new-found defensive solidity as key to title charge
Defender Dejan Lovren hailed another way of winning for Liverpool as they kept their title ambitions on track with victory in the 227th Merseyside derby. Sadio Mane’s late goal midway through eight minutes of added time at Goodison Park secured a 1-0 win which ensured the gap to leaders Chelsea remained at six points.