Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is certain to make changes having criticised his players after Saturday’s defeat at Bolton. Defensive midfielder Jay Spearing could return to the squad having missed the last two matches with a hamstring problem. Winger Stewart Downing could get a recall having been dropped to the bench at the weekend while Dalglish will have to assess striker Craig Bellamy’s ability to play twice in four days. The Reds…
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has again insisted he will set no return date for injured captain Steven Gerrard – but reiterated that he is happy with his progress. The club announced on November 1 that Gerrard was undergoing treatment for an ankle infection after he was pictured with a protective plaster cast over his right foot. He suffered a cut to the ankle in training which became infected. Gerrard had…
Kenny Dalglish claims Steven Gerrard’s rehabilitation is “progressing brilliantly” but has refused to set a date for his possible return. The Liverpool skipper has endured an injury-hit 2011/12 campaign, with an ankle infection currently keeping him on the sidelines. The Reds are reluctant to gamble on his fitness, with one setback having already been suffered this term. It remains unclear when Liverpool supporters can expect to see their captain back…
Fernando Torres insists he will get back to his best and admits he owes the Chelsea fans after a barren run of form. The Spain striker has only found the net five times in 50 appearances since his £50million switch from Liverpool in January. Kenny Dalglish’s men travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the Premier League when Torres will be reunited with his former team-mates. And he is adamant…
Luis Suarez wants to stay at Liverpool beyond his current five-year contract. Suarez has proved to be a smash hit on Merseyside since arriving from Ajax last January, with the striker establishing himself as one of the best players in the Premier League. The Uruguayan’s stellar performances have alerted a number of top clubs across Europe, but the 24-year-old, who signed a five-year deal when he joined Liverpool, admits he…
Liverpool have confirmed Steven Gerrard will be sidelined for at least a fortnight because of an ankle infection. The news rules the Reds captain out of England’s two friendlies against Spain and Sweden later this month. While not setting a date for the midfielder’s return, the Anfield club have confirmed Gerrard will miss their home tie against Swansea City on Saturday. A Liverpool statement read: “Steven Gerrard has now undergone…