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MONDAY 24 |
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Barragan out for six weeks
Liverpool defender Antonio Barragan will be out for up to
six weeks after underong key hole surgery on Thursday.
The 18 year old Spanish player, who is highly rated by Rafa
Benitez, has a cartiledge problem in his knee, and is now
unlikely to return to the training for at least a month.
The player made his one and only appearance for the Reds
against CSKA Sofia as a substitute following his summer move
from Sevilla.
(LFC Online)
Clinton aims to topple Reds
Clinton Morrison believes his scoring record against
Liverpool could give Crystal Palace the edge in Tuesday's
Carling Cup tie.
The Republic of Ireland striker has scored four times in
five starts against the European champions - once during his
first spell with Palace and three times for his former club
Birmingham.
And Morrison is confident he can be a thorn in the Reds'
side once more in the third-round clash at Selhurst Park.
"Maybe I could be Liverpool's bogeyman, because I've a good
record against them," said the 26-year-old.
"I've scored four times against them, and knowing that gives
me a big lift going into
the match."
(TEAMtalk)
Welsh must wait for Tigers move
On-loan Liverpool midfielder John Welsh is unlikely to join
Hull on a permanent basis until the end of the season.
The England Under-21 star is on loan at the KC Stadium until
the end of the campaign but Hull are keen to keep him.
Tigers chairman Adam Pearson said: "We would certainly like
to sign him on a permanent basis but it's more than likely
that it will happen at the end of the season.
"John is here until then anyway and is clearly enjoying his
football and the environment of the club."
Pearson also ruled out the possibility of a swap deal
involving Welsh and 17-year-old winger Paul Anderson, who
has trained with Liverpool.
The Hull supremo added: "Anderson won't be leaving and has
just been promoted to our first-team squad."
(TEAMtalk)
Raven earns call up
David Raven has been promoted to the first team squad for
tomorrow's Carling Cup clash with Crystal Palace.
Raven, who is captaining the reserves this season, made his
first team debut in this competition against Spurs last
season and impressed everyone at the club with an assured
display. Rafael Benitez will want a similar performance
tomorrow as he looks set to hand Raven a place in the
starting eleven.
Benitez said: "I have been talking with Paco Herrera and
Hughie McAuley about Raven and they told me he is playing
well at right back. I want to see him now at another level.
"We have a lot of confidence in Raven and he plays well
every game for
the Reserve team."
(LFC Online)
Benitez fury over stars attitude
Livid Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez staged a Melwood summit
yesterday where he told his under-performing players "We
need to change our attitude."
The Reds boss says no-one should be absolved from blame for
a lack-lustre first half display - including himself and his
staff.
Benitez held a Melwood summit on Sunday and forced his
players to watch their 45 minute horror show again.
"Everyone must understand these kinds of games are
important. It's acceptable to play at the same level as
Chelsea and lose, but it's not acceptable to play Fulham,
whom we know we are better than, and come away with
nothing."
(Liverpool Echo)
Carra disappointed with league form
Liverpool's defeat at Fulham leaves them struggling to find
their form in the league, and Jamie Carragher knows they
need to improve.
"It's a big setback for us," he said after the 2-0 defeat.
"Before the game, we had had a few draws and we had lost
once but with all due respect to them, where they are in the
division we should be beating them.
"I am sure all the European stuff will get dragged out again
about how we never play well the weekend after a Champions
League tie.
"We always seem to have problems after European games. I
think it's something like 15 times on the spin that we
haven't won after a European game.
"If we carry on like this, it could be a difficult season.
We don't just want to do well in Europe. We want to do well
in all the competitions we are involved in."
(LFC Online) |
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SUNDAY 23 |
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Under-18's turn on the style
Liverpool Under-18s kept up the challenge on Academy leaders
Blackburn when they produced an excellent performance to
beat Crewe Alexandra 3-1.
Liverpool's goalscorers were Charlie Barnett, Craig
Lindfield and Conal Platt and the Reds were well worth their
victory.
Crewe played well in fairness and came close to a late
equaliser when they hit a post, but on the break Liverpool
deservedly wrapped up the points with a fantastic curled
winner from Conal Platt to make it 3-1.
Liverpool Under-18s: Paul Lancaster, Francis Smith (Jordan
Holmes), Stephen Darby, Calum Woods, Stephen Behan, Charlie
Barnett, Paul Barratt (Raymond Putterill), Jimmy Ryan, Craig
Lindfield (Ryan Wignall), Conal Platt, Michael Burns.
(LFC Official Website)
Benitez: I will send a strong team to
Palace
Rafael Benitez has said he will be sending a strong line-up
to Selhurst Park for the Carling Cup third round tie at
Crystal Palace on Tuesday night.
The Liverpool manager says there is likely to be one or two
young players in his squad but he will be using all of his
first team squad for this match.
Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: " We have some options for this
match. We have a lot of competitions to play for and this
year we have more players in the first team squad.
"We will go to Crystal Palace with a strong team, that is
the idea."
(LFC Official Website) |
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SATURDAY 22 |
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Rafa bemoans missed chances
Rafa Benitez feels his side had enough chances to get
something other than a 2-0 defeat on their trip to Fulham.
''I felt that the result was not good but in the game they
had perhaps two chances and scored two goals,'' bemoaned
Benitez.
(Sky Sports)
Coleman delight at win
Fulham boss Chris Coleman was full of praise for his side
after watching them beat Liverpool 2-0.
On an emotional day at Craven Cottage tributes were paid to
Johnny Haynes and then Fulham put on a display befitting of
their favourite son.
''It was always going to be hard for us, we were playing a
good side but also playing tribute to not only a Fulham
legend but a football legend, in Johnny Haynes,''
said Coleman.
(Sky Sports)
Reds slump, Fulham triumph
Those present at Craven Cottage paid their respects to
Johnny Haynes and then saw Fulham do a favourite son proud
as they outbattled Liverpool in an impressive 2-0 victory.
Collins John scored his third goal in as many games on the
half hour mark before Luis Boa Morte doubled Rafa Benitez's
woes when he grabbed Fulham's second in
stoppage time.
(Sky Sports)
Fulham v Liverpool - confirmed team
LIVERPOOL: Reina, Carragher, Hyypia, Traore, Josemi,
Sissoko, Alonso, Riise, Cisse, Kewell, Morientes.
SUBS: Carson, Hamann, Garcia, Crouch, Warnock.
(Kop Talk)
Rafa wants to get physical
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez wants to see his side gain a
nasty streak.
The Reds struggle to transfer their very good and consistent
European form to The Premiership, and Benitez feels his team
need to be more aggressive.
"It is more tactical in Europe, and in The Premiership it is
far more physical," he said.
"In Europe we are more comfortable because it is not so much
of a fight for the ball all the time.
"In The Premiership there are many long balls and then a
fight for the second ball on the edge of your box. Whoever
gets it controls the game.
"We want to play football in a certain style and we can do
that in Europe, but in England it is not always possible.
"We were too nice last season. This season we are getting
better.
"We have seen the physical side of the game and we are
trying to do something about it."
(Sky Sports)
Finnan's disappointment
Steve Finnan will miss out on a return to his old club
because of a groin injury.
Finnan picked up the knock before the Reds played Andelecht
in midweek and has not recovered in time to face Fulham at
Craven Cottage this afternoon. The Irish international has
spoken of his disappointment in not facing his former club.
Finnan said: "I got an injury the night before the
Anderlecht game and I'm gutted to be missing out on a return
to Craven Cottage again.
"I missed out last season with a stomach upset and I've not
been back there since I left so it is frustrating. It's only
a groin strain though and hopefully I'll be back in seven to
ten days."
(LFC Online)
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Thor Zakariassen
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