Jordan Henderson confident Liverpool can bounce back from Swansea defeat

Liverpool face a pivotal few days in their season with captain Jordan Henderson insisting nothing should be read into one bad result. The Reds’ only win in 2017 has come against Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth in an FA Cup replay and Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at home to struggling Swansea showed a squad apparently struggling to cope with physical and mental fatigue.

Alan Curtis urges return to Swansea’s traditional style under new manager

Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement has emerged as the favourite to succeed Bob Bradley after number one target Chris Coleman, the Wales manager and a former Swansea player, closed the door on an emotional return to his home town club. But Curtis will take charge of Saturday’s home game against Bournemouth, with Swansea 19th in the Premier League and four points from safety.