Every week we will be taking a look at the highlights of the last 7 days in our Liverpool Football Club weekly roundup.
Monday 14th March
The Liverpool Echo reveal Mario Gotze is on texting terms with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-surprise-mario-gotze-11035003
James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo report Manchester United escape UEFA sanction after sick Hillsborough chants at Anfield. “No matter how fierce the rivalry, chanting about any tragedy is unacceptable and those responsible bring shame on their club. By turning a blind eye, UEFA have failed in their duty as a governing body to punish those whose conduct is beyond the pale.”
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-manchester-united-escape-11035924
Liverpool announce that longtime CEO, Ian Ayre, will be stepping down from his role at the end of May 2017
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/211482-ian-ayre-to-step-down-as-ceo-in-may-2017
Tuesday 15th March
Lizzy Becherano explains why Liverpool’s victory over Manchester United in the Europa League was so crucial
The Importance Of Liverpool’s Victory
Jurgen Klopp praises LFC youngster Allan De Souza. “I saw him in training & thought ‘Oh My God, what can we do to keep this boy here and bring him into the line-up? He’s 19 years old, an outstanding talent, a good player with a good attitude, everybody loves him. He’s a nice lad – so that’s really, really good. He’s a smart player.”
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-news-transfer-rumours-11038413
Gary Jacob at The Times report West Ham are interested in signing Reds striker Christian Benteke
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Wednesday 16th March
Philippe Coutinho speaks highly of fellow Brazilian attacker Roberto Firmino. “He is a great player as I always said before he arrived. The other players and I are very happy to have him with us. He is a key component in our current team. He is a guy that seems like he is going to score in every game. He assists, so he has been very important and I am happy to see him doing well and helping the team. We can see Firmino has adapted very quickly. He is an amazing guy on the field and off the field as well. We are very happy.”
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-midfielder-philippe-coutinho-11047283
Anfield HQ journalist RedRegista discusses who he believes should wear the captain’s armband next season. Do you agree?
Who should be #LFC Captain Next Season?
Anfield HQ sits down with James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo for an exclusive interview to discuss Jurgen Klopp, the current squad and the managers summer plans. Members, make sure to have a listen!
James Pearce Exclusive Interview March 2016
Thursday 17th March
Neil Jones at the Liverpool Echo interviews Dirk Kuyt and discusses him time at LFC
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/dirk-kuyt-qa-liverpool-klopp-11052745
Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is set to sign a new three year deal to stay at the club
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-defender-jon-flanagan-11054115
Jurgen Klopp addresses the media following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the Europa League
Jurgen Klopp Post Manchester United Interview and Press Conference
Ben Goodwin provides his player ratings for the Europa League battle between LFC and Manchester United
Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool
Friday 18th March
Liverpool draw Borussia Dortmund in the quarter finals of the Europa League. The matches will be played Thursday 7th April in Germany with the return leg taking place Thursday April 14th at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp addresses the Europa League draw with his former club. “I am really happy with the draw. I am really happy to introduce my new team to Dortmund. I am really happy to show the boys this wonderful stadium and a great city. Going and playing in Dortmund is one of the best things you can do in football. Then, they are all 100% looking forward to Anfield. It’s a story only football can write. We’re all happy.”
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/212279-exclusive-jurgen-klopp-s-reaction-to-lfc-v-dortmund-draw
Anfield HQ writer Ian West discusses the possibility of Mario Gotze joining Liverpool and the statement it would send to rivals
Mario Gotze: Klopp’s Marquee Man
Jurgen Klopp addresses the media prior to the Premier League clash at Southampton
Jurgen Klopp Pre-Southampton Press Conference
Saturday 19th March
Liverpool hit man Roberto Firmino is withdrawn from the Brazil National Team due to hamstring injury. He will be assessed further during the international break
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/firmino-hamstring-injury-hits-liverpool-11066727
Jurgen Klopp discusses Mamadou Sakho’s fantastic relationship with the city and fans. “He saved our life in a few moments (On Thursday). Our crowd know about football. They saw it and they like it. Mamadou has a special way to walk and a special way to fight. They (the fans) like him. In general in all my teams the centre-halves benefit the most because a good organisation always helps them the most.”
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/klopp-sakhos-bond-liverpool-supporters-11065642
Sunday 20th March
Jon Flanagan named captain as Reds stumble at St. Mary’s and fall to Southampton 3-2
Watch Jurgen Klopp express his thoughts following this heartbreaking defeat
Jurgen Klopp Post Southampton Media
Martin Turner analyzes the match vs. Southampton
Match Review: Southampton vs Liverpool
Ben Smith, who will be joining the Anfield HQ podcast during the upcoming week, claim Liverpool are still interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze. Smith also discusses Belgian duo Simon Mignolet and Christian Benteke’s futures at the club. “Benteke among those who’ll be made available in summer. Mignolet not guaranteed No 1. #LFC still interested in Götze, Udinese’s
Academy Round-Up
Anfield HQ Academy expert, Scott Taylor, discusses the on-goings with Liverpool’s Academy throughout the past week
Academy Round Up March 20th 2016
Make sure to check out Scott Taylor’s website, https://thenextgenkopites.wordpress.com/ for more Academy news and information!
Written By: Michael Pietrzak
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