Brendan Rodgers: "Apabila bola di kakinya, pergerakan dan kelajuan yang dia ada...

Brendan Rodgers:



"Apabila bola di kakinya, pergerakan dan kelajuan yang dia ada cukup baik. Dia ada kualiti dan juga pemain bolasepak yang bagus. Saya gembira dengan perkara itu. Pada umur 20 tahun, dia kelihatan seperti bertambah baik sepanjang masa."









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Siapa pilihan anda untuk menjadi benteng terakhir Liverpool ketika menentang Ars...

Siapa pilihan anda untuk menjadi benteng terakhir Liverpool ketika menentang Arsenal ??









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Liverpool fixtures: Several moved for TV

Four further Liverpool Premier League games have been announced for live television broadcast in the UK, with five fixtures being effected in total.

The second Merseyside derby of the season against Everton at Goodison Park stays on Saturday, 7th February 2015, with kick-off moved to 5.30pm to accommodate Sky Sports’ coverage.

On Tuesday, 10th February, Liverpool v Tottenham will be shown live on BT Sport. Kick-off remains at 8pm.

Liverpool’s visit to Southampton later that month has been moved to Sunday, 22nd February with a 4.15pm kick-off (Sky Sports).

The Reds host Manchester City on Sunday, 1st March with a 12noon kick-off and this means that the home clash against Burnley has been moved back to Wednesday, 4th March with an 8pm kick-off.

Scheduling for Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final tie against Chelsea in January was also announced on Friday.

Over the imminent festive run of fixtures, Liverpool’s home clash against Arsenal this Sunday is live on Sky Sports (4pm), as is Swansea’s visit to Anfield on Monday, 29th December (8pm).

The Reds’ FA Cup 3rd Round tie at AFC Wimbledon on Monday, 5th January is live on BBC One, kicking off at 7:55pm.

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Liverpool v Chelsea League Cup Semi-Final Dates Confirmed

The scheduling of Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final tie against Chelsea has been confirmed.

After beating Championship leaders Bournemouth 3-1 on Wednesday night to book themselves a place in the semi-final stage, the Reds were drawn out against Jose Mourinho’s side, who lead the Premier League table by three points from Manchester City.

Sky Sports will show both legs of the tie, with Liverpool hosting Chelsea at Anfield in the first leg on Tuesday, January 20th 2015 at 7:45pm.

Then it’s back to Stamford Bridge a week later for the second leg on Tuesday, January 27 — also a 7:45pm kick-off.

Chelsea beat Derby County 3-1 to book their place in the final four of the League Cup, with Liverpool’s on-loan youngster Jordon Ibe putting in an impressive performance for the Rams.

The last time Liverpool met Chelsea in the League Cup was back in 2011, when the Reds came out 2-0 winners in the 5th Round at Stamford Bridge. Maxi Rodriguez and Martin Kelly got the goals for Kenny Dalglish‘s team.

The other semi-final tie will see Tottenham take on Sheffield United after they beat Newcastle Utd and Southampton respectively.

The final, should Liverpool get through, takes place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 1st March.

How important is the League Cup to Liverpool’s season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Or for general Liverpool FC discussion , head to our forums .

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SAH !! CONFIRM !!! PIALA CAPITAL ONE .. Perlawanan 1st leg antara Liverpool men...

SAH !! CONFIRM !!! PIALA CAPITAL ONE ..



Perlawanan 1st leg antara Liverpool menentang Chelsea akan berlangsung di Anfield pada 21 Januari 2015 jam 3.45 pagi manakala perlawanan 2nd leg akan berlangsung di Stamford Bridge pada 28 Januari 2015 jam 3.45 pagi.



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Premier League: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers rues missing out on Alexis Sanchez

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted to his frustration at missing out on Alexis Sanchez in the summer.

This season the Anfield side have struggled to fill the vacuum left by Luis Suarez's departure to Barcelona - their cause not helped by Daniel Sturridge's ongoing injury issues and Mario Balotelli's battle for fitness and form.

Liverpool tackle Arsenal this weekend in the Sky Live Super Sunday game looking for a response to last week's defeat at Old Trafford and Rodgers is fully aware of the threat Sanchez - who has 14 goals to his name - will pose to his team.

Rodgers said: "All I know he is that he (Sanchez) is a world-class player. He was identified as someone to come who would have been perfect for us. He is a brilliant player, he has outstanding quality and an even bigger work-rate so we know he will be a threat at the weekend.

"Raheem Sterling has been fantastic wherever he has played this season and he was outstanding the other night (at Bournemouth). We will continue to play him where it is in the best interests of the team.

"If we can win, it will continue our spirit and our focus. As I said Arsenal are a top side and have got outstanding players. For us it will be good for our confidence if we win but it will be a difficult game, no question."

Rodgers also confirmed that Brad Jones would continue in goal on Sunday, but refused to say whether he would be adding to his squad next month.

He said: "There is no change in the goalkeeping position, no change. I am not thinking about the January window at the moment to be honest."

Watch Liverpool tackle Arsenal in the Sky live game on Sunday from 3.00pm on Sky Sports 1 HD

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Premier League: February fixtures live on Sky Sports

Everton and Liverpool go head-to-head on Saturday Night Football

Days after confirming Thierry Henry’s arrival as an expert analyst, Sky Sports has now added 10 live Barclays Premier League games from early February 2015.

As part of the newly announced schedule of matches, Sky Sports will show 13 different teams including current league leaders Chelsea, the chasing pack of Manchester City, Manchester United and high flyers West Ham United and Southampton.

Liverpool visit Goodison Park for the Merseyside derby on Saturday Night Football, before a triple header the following day, which culminates in Louis van Gaal’s United side at Upton Park to face West Ham.

Sky Sports viewers will see Liverpool three times in a month, with their clash against Manchester City on Sunday March 1 live on Sky Sports from 12pm.

Sky Sports viewers are set for 37 more live games between March and May. As the season reaches its climax, Sky Sports will be the home of more than three quarters of all live televised fixtures over the remainder of the season.

Sky Sports Managing Director Barney Francis said: “Following the addition of Thierry Henry, Sky Sports has revealed a mouthwatering set of fixtures in 2015 and is the place to see all the stories as they unfold.

“By March there will still be 37 live games to come on Sky Sports, as the season reaches its thrilling climax it will be the place to watch the games that matter.”

Newly announced fixtures:

Everton v Liverpool, Sat, Feb 7, 5.30pm

Burnley v West Brom, Sun, Feb 8, 12pm

Newcastle v Stoke, Sun, Feb 8, 2.05pm

West Ham v Man Utd, Sun, Feb 8, 4.15pm

Man City v Newcastle, Sat, Feb 21, 5.30pm

Everton v Leicester, Sun, Feb 22, 2.05pm

Southampton v Liverpool, Sun, Feb 22, 4.15pm

West Ham v Crystal Palace, Sat, Feb 28, 12.45pm

Leicester v Chelsea, Sat, Feb 28, 5.30pm

Liverpool v Man City, Sun, Mar 1, 12pm

Here's the schedule for the rest of December and January:

December

Newcastle v Sunderland, Sun, Dec 21, 1.30pm

Liverpool v Arsenal, Sun, Dec 21, 4pm

Stoke v Chelsea, Mon, Dec 22, 8pm

Chelsea v West Ham, Fri, Dec 26, 12.45pm

Southampton v Chelsea, Sun, Dec 28, 2.05pm

Newcastle v Everton, Sun, Dec 28, 4.15pm

Liverpool v Swansea, Mon, Dec 29, 8pm

January

Stoke v Man Utd, Thu, Jan 1, 12.45pm

Crystal Palace v Tottenham, Sat, Jan 10, 5.30pm

Arsenal v Stoke, Sun, Jan 11, 1.30pm

Man Utd v Southampton, Sun, Jan 11, 4pm

Newcastle v Southampton, Sat, Jan 17, 5.30pm

West Ham v Hull, Sun, Jan 18, 1.30pm

Man City v Arsenal, Sun, Jan 18, 4pm

Everton v West Brom, Mon, Jan 19, 8pm

Chelsea v Man City, Sat, Jan 31, 5.30pm

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Selamat hari jadi yang ke-28 kepada bekas pemain Liverpool, Ryan Babel. Pemain k...

Selamat hari jadi yang ke-28 kepada bekas pemain Liverpool, Ryan Babel. Pemain kelahiran Amsterdam ini menyertai Liverpool pada 2007 dengan nilai £11.5juta. Secara keseluruhannya, dia melakukan 146 penampilan bersama The Kop dan menjaringkan 22 gol.



Baru-baru ini, Babel telah mengeluarkan satu jenama pakaian yang diberi nama YNWA sebagai tanda sokongannya kepada bekas kelabnya itu.









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Brendan Rodgers’ pre-Arsenal press conference: Jones to continue in goal

Brendan Rodgers held his pre-match press conference on Friday morning ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Anfield on Sunday.

It was an unusually short press conference, with Rodgers giving very brief responses to questions and not his typically talkative manner. Here’s what was said.

Rodgers on Dejan Lovren‘s injury:

“Waiting to hear on that, hopefully he’ll be fit for the weekend.”

Rodgers on the January transfer window:

“I’m not thinking about that at the moment.”

Rodgers on goalkeeper situation:

“No change.”

Rodgers on Alexis Sanchez:

“He’s a world class player. He was identified as a player who could come in for us.”

Rodgers on Raheem Sterling:

“The kid’s been fantastic wherever he’s been played this season.”

Rodgers on Balotelli’s ban:

“We accept the ban, it’s really clear.”

Rodgers on Lazar Markovic vs Bournemouth:

I thought he was excellent. His energy was good, he was a real threat for us.

Rodgers on Arsenal:

“Arsenal are a top side with outstanding players. It will be a difficult game for us”

Rodgers on Fabio Borini:

Like all players they get the opportunity.

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Raheem Sterling urged to sign long-term Liverpool deal by Steven Gerrard

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has told team-mate Raheem Sterling to commit his future to the club.

Despite his current deal having two and a half seasons to run, Sterling has seen his contract situation at Anfield become a talking point.

Sterling's versatility in being able to operate as a striker has provided under-pressure boss Brendan Rodgers with a welcome boost, and Gerrard hopes to see the 20-year-old stick around for a lot longer.

He told a number of national newspapers: "I hope he signs a new contract at the club because I think this club is perfect for him, certainly for the next few years.

"He's going to play most weeks, the fans love him here. He can progress here and become a top, top player here so I hope the people around him give him the right advice because he should stay here.

"He's great to watch, great to play with, he's got that pace. When you look up he's always giving you an option and that's what I've thrived on throughout my career at Liverpool with the likes of Fernando Torres, Michael Owen.

"There's nothing better as a midfielder when you look up and see pace running in behind. I saw it on numerous occasions [against Bournemouth in midweek] and hopefully it will continue because it stretches teams and creates chances."

Sterling's brace in a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday was a real pressure reliever after a run of poor results.

His finishing was also impressive, having squandered a number of clear-cut chances at Manchester United on Sunday.

"You've got to be able to have that [versatility] in your locker if you want to be top drawer," added Gerrard.

"Raheem's got potential to be top drawer for sure. He took a lot of stick after the weekend but I thought his all-round performance was magnificent, the only thing that was missing was a finish and that came [against Bournemouth].

"The exciting thing for all of us is that he's English and going to be a top, top player. I think he can play anywhere along the front, he's that intelligent. He's got to keep learning, he's got to keep wanting it."

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PL stats: Awful Villa, Anfield goal fest

Wayne Rooney: Will hope to continue his great record against Villa

We have stats ahead of all Premier League games, such as Aston Villa's woeful record vs Man United and Arsenal and Liverpool's goal-laden past.

Chelsea and Manchester City will hope to keep up the title chase when they face Stoke and Crystal Palace respectively, while Manchester United will look for a seventh-straight Premier League win at Aston Villa.

The Tyne-Wear derby provides both Newcastle and Sunderland with the perfect opportunity to get their seasons back on track, while Liverpool and Arsenal will face off at Anfield

We take a look at the key Opta statistics ahead of the 16th round of games.

Manchester City v Crystal Palace (Saturday, 12.45pm)

Manchester City v Crystal Palace

Edin Dzeko has scored in both of his Barclays Premier League appearances against Crystal Palace.

Fraizer Campbell scored three goals in his two Premier League appearances for Cardiff City against Man City last season.

Manchester City have won the last six games in all competitions against Crystal Palace.

Man City have won their last five Premier League games, this after winning just four of their previous nine (W4 D3 L2).

The Citizens have scored in 13 successive Premier League matches; the longest such run in the competition this season.

Yaya Touré has completed a league-high 1178 passes in the Premier League in 2014-15.

Mile Jedinak has made more interceptions (60) than any other PL player this season, while only Nathaniel Clyne (70) has made more tackles than the Australian (60).

Manchester City's substitutes have had a hand in 11 goals this season in the Premier League (five goals, six assists) - more than any other club.

Palace have won just one of their last nine Premier League away games (W1 D5 L3).

Man City have conceded just 18 goals in 26 Premier League home games under Manuel Pellegrini (0.69 per game).

Aston Villa v Manchester United

Wayne Rooney has scored more Barclays Premier League goals against Aston Villa than he has versus any other opponent (12).

Aston Villa have won just one of the last 37 Premier League games against Man Utd (W1 D9 L27), including losing the last seven in a row.

The last time Aston Villa beat Manchester United at Villa Park in the Premier League (August 19th 1995), midfielder Jack Grealish wasn't even born.

Robin van Persie has scored five goals in his last five Premier League games against Villa.

Marouane Fellaini has scored more goals against Aston Villa (4) than versus any other opponent in the Premier League.

The Villans have not won any of the last 18 Premier League home games against the Red Devils (D6 L12). Only Sunderland at home to Liverpool (20 games between 1959 and 2002) have recorded a longer run without a home win against a specific opponent in English league history.

Manchester United have scored at least three goals in each of their last five Premier League games against Villa.

The Red Devils have won more points from their last six Premier League games than any other side (18).

Aston Villa have lost a league-high eight points from goals scored in the final 15 minutes of Premier League matches this season.

Manchester United have won 103 Premier League points against Aston Villa - more than any other side have managed against the Villans.

Hull City v Swansea City

Hull City are unbeaten in their last six league games against Swansea (W4 D2 L0).

Swansea have failed to score in their last three games at the KC Stadium.

The Tigers have won a league-low six points in Premier League home matches this season.

Swansea City have lost a league-high 16 points from leading positions this season - losing four and drawing two of the 12 PL games that they have held a lead in.

Wilfried Bony has scored eight goals in his last 10 Premier League appearances.

Ivorian striker Bony has netted more goals in 2014 than any other player (20) and only 11 fewer than Hull City have overall in this period (31).

Of the 17 ever-present Premier League sides in 2014, Hull City have won the fewest points (27, 10 fewer than any other ever-present side).

The Tigers have won just one of their last 15 Premier League games (W1 D7 L7).

Swansea City have picked up just two points in their last six Premier League away games (D2 L4).

Swansea City have lost back to back Premier League games - they've yet to lose three PL games in a row under Garry Monk since he took charge in February.

Queens Park Rangers v West Brom

QPR have won just one of their last six home games against the Baggies in all competitions (W1 D2 L3).

West Brom have won the last three Barclays Premier League encounters with QPR.

Rangers won the last meeting between the two sides in the FA Cup 3rd Round replay in January 2013 (1-0).

All 14 of Queens Park Rangers' points in the Premier League this season have come at Loftus Road.

West Brom have won eight points from seven games away from home in the Premier League this season, despite only scoring three goals in these games.

Charlie Austin has had a hand in eight goals in his last eight Premier League appearances (six goals, two assists).

Austin has been involved in 59% of QPR's league goals this season - the only player to have had a hand in a larger proportion for his side in the top four tiers is Chesterfield's Eoin Doyle (62%).

After scoring seven goals in his first nine Premier League appearances of the season, Saido Berahino has failed to score in his last seven PL apps in a row.

QPR have been relegated on both previous occasions in which they had won 14 points or fewer from their first 16 games of a Premier League season.

WBA have won just five of their 47 Premier League games away in London (D13 L29)

Southampton v Everton

Southampton won this Barclays Premier League fixture 2-0 last season courtesy of two own goals (Alcaraz & Coleman).

That defeat ended a run of eight games unbeaten for Everton against Southampton in the Premier League (W4 D4).

Southampton have won two and lost none of the last five Premier League games against Everton at St Mary's.

If games ended at half-time this season, Everton would be third in the Premier League table with 28 points.

However, if only the second-half of matches counted, Everton would be 14th with 17 points.

Dusan Tadic has not scored or assisted a single goal in his last eight PL appearances; this after having a hand in seven goals in his first eight PL apps (six assists, one goal).

Nevertheless, Tadic has created the most goalscoring opportunities from open play than any other player in the Premier League this season (42).

Steven Naismith has scored four goals from just eight shots on target in the Premier League this season.

Ronald Koeman has made just 38 of the 48 substitutions available to him in the Premier League this season; no club has used as few.

Southampton have seen six players start every single Premier League game this season; more than any other side.

Tottenham v Burnley

There have been 21 goals scored in the last four meetings in all competitions between Spurs and Burnley, with at least five in each game.

Those last four meetings between Spurs and Burnley have all been home wins.

There have been 55 goals in the last 12 meetings between Spurs and Burnley at White Hart Lane; an average of 4.6 per game.

Tottenham have won three Premier League games that they have been behind in this season - only Chelsea have won as many.

Spurs have won a league-high eight points from goals scored in the 85th minute or later in the Premier League this season.

Burnley have played the highest proportion of passes long this season in the PL (20.4%).

The Clarets have also made 30 more long throws than any other team in the PL this season (164, Tottenham are joint second on 134).

This is only the eighth time that Spurs will play a Premier League game on a Saturday at 3pm since the start of last season (it'll be their 55th PL game since Aug 2013 overall).

Burnley have won just one point in their eight previous Premier League trips to London (D1 L7).

The Clarets have failed to score in six of these previous eight Premier League away games in the capital.

West Ham v Leicester

Kevin Nolan has scored three goals in four Premier League appearances against Leicester.

Leicester City are without a win in six league meetings with West Ham United (D3 L3).

There have been five red cards in the last eight league meetings between West Ham and Leicester.

Leicester City are winless in their last 11 Premier League fixtures (L9 D2) - the longest such run seen in the competition so far in 2014-15.

No player has created more goalscoring opportunities than Stewart Downing (50) in the Premier League so far this season.

No side have had a larger spread of goalscorers than West Ham United (12) this season in the Premier League (Chelsea also have 12).

The Foxes have not won any of their last 17 Premier League away trips to London (D3 L14) & have conceded at least two goals in each of their last eight PL away trips in the capital.

Anything less than a win in this game will ensure Leicester are bottom at Christmas. Only two teams (WBA in 2004 and Sunderland in 2013) have been bottom of the PL at Xmas and avoided relegation.

West Ham have never before been in the top four of the Premier League at Christmas.

The last time that the Hammers were in the top four positions of the top-flight on Christmas Day was back in 1985. They finished that season in third.

Newcastle United v Sunderland (Sunday, 1.30pm)

Newcastle are without a win in three games against Sunderland at St James Park, losing the last two 3-0.

Sunderland are unbeaten in their last five Barclays Premier League games against Newcastle United (W3 D2), winning the last three in a row.

The Black Cats have never won four successive league derbies against Newcastle United.

There have been five red cards in the last eight Premier League meetings between these two sides, though none in the last three.

No side has picked up more yellow cards than Sunderland (37) this season, while only Swansea (4) have more red cards than Newcastle (3).

If matches ended a half-time this season, Newcastle United would be bottom of the table with 12 points.

The Magpies have been leading at half-time in just one of their 16 Premier League games this season.

Sunderland have scored three goals in the opening five minutes of PL games this season; more than any other side.

Sunderland have drawn 10 matches this season, the joint-most by a team in the first 16 games of a Premier League season (along with Ipswich Town in 1992/93).

Papiss Cisse has scored five goals in his last seven Premier League appearances as a substitute, but has netted just four goals in his last 26 PL starts.

Liverpool v Arsenal (Sun, 4pm)

Liverpool have won just two of the last 14 Premier League meetings with Arsenal (W2 D7 L5).

There have been four 90th minute or later goals in the last six Premier League meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.

Liverpool v Arsenal has seen more hat-tricks than any other fixture in Barclays Premier League history (5).

Last season's 5-1 annihilation of the Gunners at Anfield ended a run of six home games without a win over the Gunners for the Reds (D3 L3).

Arsenal have trailed in six of the last seven Premier League games against Liverpool at Anfield and come back to win two and draw three of those six where they fell behind.

Mario Balotelli has had more shots (42 - inc. blocked) than any other player yet to score in the Premier League this season.

Only Sergio Aguero (17) has had an involvement (goals or assists) in more Premier League goals than Alexis Sanchez (14) this season.

Alexis Sanchez has scored (7) or assisted (4) 11 of Arsenal's last 17 Premier League goals (65%).

After failing to score with his previous 38 shots this season in the Premier League (inc. blocked), Santi Cazorla has scored with three of his last seven in the competition.

Liverpool had more points from their first 16 games of 2010-11 under Roy Hodgson (22) than they do currently in 2014-15 (21). Based on three points for a win, this is Liverpool's worst record after 16 games since 1964-65.

Stoke City v Chelsea (Monday, 8pm)

The Potters have failed to score in five of the last six Premier League games against Chelsea.

Chelsea have won nine and lost just one of the 12 Barclays Premier League meetings with Stoke City, but the defeat came last season in this fixture at the Britannia Stadium.

Former Chelsea player Mark Hughes has won two and lost none of his last four matches as a manager in home games against the Blues.

Stoke City have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 Premier League games; the longest run without a clean sheet in the competition this season.

Jose Mourinho surpassed the 400-point mark as a Premier League manager last weekend and in doing so became the quickest to reach this tally (174 games - 17 quicker than Sir Alex Ferguson).

38.5% of Chelsea's throw-ins this season have been long - a higher proportion than any other PL side (Stoke are fifth on 32.8%).

Chelsea have lost only one of their last 19 Premier League games played on a Monday (W11 D7 L1).

Stoke City are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games played on a Monday (W2 D4), including a 1-0 win over Newcastle at home earlier this season.

Eden Hazard has made more successful passes in the attacking third than any other Premier League player this season (450).

Hazard has not scored a PL goal away from home since Jan 11th 2014, with his last 11 goals in the competition all coming at Stamford Bridge.

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Liverpool: Gerrard says Rodgers must take criticism on chin

Steven Gerrard says Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has to take criticism on the chin when "people are trying to kill you".

The Reds captain gave a frank interview in the aftermath of Wednesday night's Capital One Cup victory over Bournemouth when he admitted that his own form had been poor.

Liverpool are currently in 11th place in the Premier League and out of the Champions League after failing to win a must-win clash with Basel at Anfield.

They face Arsenal on Sunday with Gerrard urging his teammates to "roll up your sleeves and fight for the club".

"It’s been tough of late, I can’t deny that," he said. "It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster so to get a good win at Bournemouth is a big lift and a lift that is very welcome.

“We have a tough game at the weekend against Arsenal and then we have a run of fixtures which are a bit more kind to us. If we can get a big result against Arsenal and build on this, we can turn it around.

"It’s been very hard. I’ve experienced it a few times during my career at Liverpool when it gets tough under certain managers and, from the outside, people are trying to kill you. It’s normal. We’re at a big club, we’ve got to take that responsibility.

"We can’t have players hiding and feeling sorry for ourselves. Everyone knows if we perform back to how we have done of late against Arsenal we’ll get beat. We need men out there and, on Wednesday, I thought we all turned up. That’s why the result came."

Gerrard was part of a Liverpool side that was leading 4-0 inside 20 minutes against Arsenal at Anfield in February but does not expect a repeat performance.

"We won that game in the first 20 minutes but when you have a strike force of Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suárez, they are capable of killing teams in 20 minutes," said Gerrard.

"It’s different this year and everyone knows that. I think they provided 60-70% of our goals, those two. You take them out of any team in the world and it’s going to be tough, and it has been.

"But I think this is where you find out what kind of players you’ve got in the dressing room. It’s time to roll your sleeves up and fight for the club and try to put it right as soon as possible and that’s what we’re trying to do.

"Criticism comes with the territory. There was a stage where a couple of my performances were under par and I got a bit of stick. It’s normal. I’ve got to accept it being captain of the club, and he’s got to accept it being the manager of Liverpool.

"If results don’t go well, questions are going to be asked, criticism is going to fly, you take it on the chin and try to improve things. That’s the only way.

"I know when I don’t play well. Every individual does here. But I think, collectively, it has been tough. It’s been tough to perform because we haven’t played well as a team and so there have been tough days of late.

"But if we keep fighting, keep performing, roll our sleeves up, keep giving everything we’ve got, I’m sure the good days are not too far away."

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Dari Inbox KPLM forumkplm Anda Tanya Axello Jawabkan! Kejatuhan BvB di Bundes...

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Anda Tanya Axello Jawabkan!



Kejatuhan BvB di Bundesliga .



Ini adalah pandangan santai tanpa membuka statistik dan taktikal secara Visual.



BvB adalah kelab yang berjaya mencabar kejuaraan di domestic mahupun di Eropah. Menjadi kelab yg menyebabkan LvG dipecat di Bayern. Mereka berjaya menjadi pasukan cemerlang sejak dikendalikan Klopp. Antara CV tertinggi Klopp ialah Juara Bundesliga dan juga Naib Juara UCL.



Ini adalah highlight ringkas dan Santai saya



Playmaker.



Isu kehilangan playmaker sebelum ini tidak dirasai kerana mereka berjaya cover up dengan the new playmaker. Kehilangan Nuri Sahin digantikan dengan Shinji Kagawa . Kehilangan Kagawa digantikan dengan Mario Gotze. Namun selepas pemergian Gotze mereka kucar kacir , kenapa??



Ini kerana mereka membawa pemain dari luar pasukan yg bukan dibangunkan dalam acuan Dortmund. Henrik Mkhitarryan mungkin antara calon pengganti terbaik namun kerap injured. Dan mereka membawa semula Sahin dan Kagawa utk mendapatkan kembali grip / pegangan yg mereka miliki. Jelas ia tak mampu mengembalikan apa yg pernah mereka miliki.



kenapa?



Gen Dominan dalam DNA kian Hilang



Bila kehilangan DNA anda akan kehilangan style of football dan juga fluidity of football. Reason kenapa Valencia dan Young tetap dipakai SAF kerana dia tak mahu mengubah prinsip bolasepak terlalu drastik dalam sistem Wingplay di Man. Utd.



BvB terlalu mudah melepaskan key player setiap tahun. Terbaru Robert Lewandowski. Mereka mungkin ada kualiti seperti Reus, Aubameyang mahupun Immobile namun ia jelas terlalu jauh bezanya dengan gen yg mereka ada sebelum ini.



Sebelum ini, mereka ada Reus sebagai second striker, Gotze sebagai creative playmaker dan Lewandowski, probably the best target man No. 9 dalam modern football. Ia ditukar dengan jaringan/networking baru dengan fast and furious football, immobile dan juga Aubameyang.



Maksudnya mereka sebenarnya dalam proses adapt kepada taktikal baharu. Mereka build the team utk sistem baru bukan dalam kerangka second striker + classic no.9 yg membawa kejayaan kepada mereka sekian lama.



Sistem lama mereka adalah lebih patience/ sabar untuk keep the ball sehingga no.9 di area terbaik. Sistem baru , bila bola di kaki Reus, Mkhitaryan , mahupun Ilkay Gundongan, mereka adalah shooter dan lebih opportunist/ambil kesempatan bila ada peluang. Berbeza bila sistem lama, Blasczykowski ,Sahin dan kagawa yg lebih humble utk mencari top striker.



sifat formasi yg baru

From possession football kepada fast / counter attack football. Mereka pernah digelar Barcelona of German Football. Dalam erti kata lain mereka berubah secara drastik dan saya tak rasa Klopp harus menerima dia perlu akur dengan aspek teknikal yg ada.



Aspek Pertahanan.



Faktor semakin berusia dan kecederaan menjadi punca. Klopp terlepas pandang isu mendapatkan marquee signing di bahagian DMF mahupun back 4.

Hummel mungkin good player tapi dalam suasana yg meletakkan shape pasukan yg terlalu jauh gap. back 4 tetap koyak. Form as I yg ada tak sesuai tanpa solid DMF. Kehl dah berusia.Weidenfeller dah diluar zaman prime.



Leader and organizer



Mereka jelas tak ada leader dan general. Kehl bukan pilihan utama dalam padang. Sahin pula bukan dia yg dulu. Kehilangan pemain sperti Lewandowski , Gotze ditambah kecederaan kapten Blazcyzkowski . Mereka terpaksa menelan ketiadaan leader seperti Dede di dlam padang. Hummel kapten yg bagus namun dia bukan organizer yg baik. Ini menyebabkan mereka ibarat Liverpool tanpa Gerrard.



kesimpulan



Impak nyata bila anda terlalu mudah melepaskan pemain utama sejal dari Lucas Barrios hingga ke Lewandowksi. Mungkin kerana faktor kuasa beli dan kuasa pembayaran yg rendah adalah isu. Bila pemain utama sperti Kagawa , Sahin kembali utk second spell mereka agal down kerana suasana taktikal yg jelas berbeza dari patience football kepada fast furious football.



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Steven Gerrard: Raheem Sterling should sign deal and become Liverpool great

Raheem Sterling and Steven Gerrard: Set to face Arsenal on Super Sunday

Raheem Sterling should commit his long-term future to Liverpool and become an Anfield great, according to Steven Gerrard.

The 20-year-old is in talks over an extension to his current deal, which still has more than two years to run, but so far there has been no agreement.

Some of Europe's richest clubs have been linked with the England forward, whose performance as a central striker against Bournemouth in the the Capital One Cup reminded Gerrard of Liverpool's most prolific goalscorers of recent years.

And ahead of the Super Sunday game against Arsenal Anfield's one-club captain said: "I think this club is perfect for him, certainly for the next few years. He's going to play most weeks and the fans love him here.

"He can progress here and become a top, top player so I hope the people around him give him the right advice - he should stay.

"He's great to watch and great to play with. When you look up he's always giving you an option, and that's what I've thrived on throughout my career at Liverpool with the likes of Fernando Torres and Michael Owen.

"Raheem's got the potential to be top drawer, for sure."

Brendan Rogers insists he is relaxed over Sterling's contract situation, and the manager said this week: "I don’t think there’s any way there’s anything affecting him.

"He’s the type of boy who leaves his representatives to work with the club in order to hopefully organise the deal. He has no real influence in that.

"The club I’m sure will work very hard. Raheem’s happy here and loves being a Liverpool player. I’m sure between them and the representatives that we can get a deal done that sees him go on and continue to develop what is an exciting career."

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Combined XI

Ahead of Sunday’s visit of Arsenal to Anfield, we pick a combined XI from the two squads – read ours then share yours below.

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Sunday’s showdown on Merseyside is important for both the Reds and the Gunners, as the two battle for a place in top-four of the Premier League.

With Manchester United seemingly pulling clear in third and Southampton predictably falling away once injuries and suspensions have hit them, there is every chance that vital fourth Champions League spot could come down to Liverpool and Arsenal.

Both sides have some wonderful, and mediocre, talent at their disposal, but who makes it into a combined XI?

(NOTE: Assuming all players fit and on form)

GOALKEEPER- Wojciech Szczesny

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Like a few positions, neither Liverpool and Arsenal are exactly oozing world-class brilliance in goal. Szczesny has to get the nod though.

The 24-year-old Poland international can make the odd howler but he is consistent on the whole, while Simon Mignolet and Brad Jones are both total disaster areas for the Reds.

RIGHT-BACK- Mathieu Debuchy

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Debuchy is not as solid as Bacary Sagna was for Arsene Wenger’s side, but the France international still has plenty of attacking quality and defensive resilience.

Glen Johnson remains increasingly erratic week in, week out, while Javier Manquillo is still very much maturing as a player. Jon Flanagan would be the closest to ousting the Frenchman, but he is still not the finished article.

CENTRE-BACK- Laurent Koscielny

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The 29-year-old has matured into one of the finest centre-backs in the Premier League, and Arsenal struggle hugely without him. He is one of their most influential players.

Although predominantly left-sided, he can slot comfortably in on the right in place of teammate Per Mertesacker, who reads the game well but is so slow it’s problematic.

CENTRE-BACK- Mamadou Sakho

Sakho is comfortably Liverpool’s best centre-back, and his lack of playing time even when fit is completely baffling.

The 24-year-old is dominant in the air, good on the ball and generally commanding. Martin Skrtel is too erratic, Kolo Toure is past his best and Dejan Lovren has been abysmal in a Reds shirt so far.

LEFT-BACK- Kieran Gibbs

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The Englishman is arguably the Gunners’ most underrated player, and has been terrific for them for a number of years now.

Gibbs may not be as adventurous going forward as Alberto Moreno, but he is underrated in that area and very solid defensively. Jose Enrique and Nacho Monreal are lacking.

CENTRE MIDFIELD- Jordan Henderson

Henderson might not be having the greatest of seasons, but he is still undoubtedly one of the first names on Brendan Rodgers‘ team-sheet. The 24-year-old offers energy, drive, understated creativity and the odd goal here and there.

Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini are limited, as is Lucas Leiva, while Steven Gerrard, despite his enduring quality on the ball, is not the force he once was.

CENTRE MIDFIELD- Aaron Ramsey

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Like Henderson, Ramsey has not had the outstanding season he did in 2013/14 to date. On his day he is a fabulous footballer though.

The Wales international has tremendous technical ability, brilliant fitness and an eye for the spectacular. He is the standout central midfielder from either side. Jack Wilshere needs to improve his consistency and attitude if he is to reach Ramsey’s level.

ATTACKING MIDFIELD- Mesut Ozil

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Admittedly, the German World Cup winner has not featured for a while because of injury, and has struggled for form in an Arsenal shirt, but he is a world-class player when on top of his game.

The 26-year-old has superb creativity and touch, and the number of assists he racks up are often not fully appreciated. He divides opinion, but he is a class act. Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana and Santi Cazorla miss out.

RIGHT FORWARD- Alexis Sanchez

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The former Barcelona star has been one of the outstanding players in the Premier League this season, dragging Arsenal through games with his skill, goals and fantastic work ethic. Remind you of anyone?

Liverpool tried to sign the 25-year-old in the summer but lost out to the north Londoners; what a signing he would have been.

The likes of Theo Walcott, Lazar Markovic and Lukas Podolski are all talented in their own right, but not close to the Chilean’s world-class level.

LEFT FORWARD- Raheem Sterling

Sterling is the most exciting young player in the country at the moment, and such has been his meteoric rise, he is now extremely key for both Liverpool and England. The 20-year-old’s form may have dipped at times this season, but that happens to every player.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is another Englishman with great potential, but he is not as much of an all-round threat as Sterling currently.

STRIKER- Daniel Sturridge

The 25-year-old has been a monumental loss to the Reds this season, and his return from injury can’t come soon enough. His finishing, pace and movement are outstanding, and he will only improve in the coming years.

Mario Balotelli is clearly a big talent but he is far too unpredictable, while Danny Welbeck and Olivier Giroud having some good attributes but are not top class strikers.

What would your combined Liverpool and Arsenal XI be? Let us know in the comments section.

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Liverpool legends live in Australia: 4 tickets up for grabs!

We’ve teamed up with 5 Times to offer Liverpool fans down under the incredible chance to see Robbie Fowler, Didi Hamann and Jason McAteer live at a venue near you. Read on for more details…

Following successful evenings with Liverpool FC legends in talk in Europe, 5 Times are coming to Australia for a series of three very special nights in January 2015.

Starring Robbie Fowler with 183 goals for the Reds, hero of Istanbul, Didi Hamann and former Republic of Ireland international Jason McAteer, the tour will start at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Saturday, 3rd January 2015 .

The not-to-be-missed legends will move on to the Arkaba Hotel in Adelaide on Monday, 5th January Grand Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne on Wednesday, 7th January , before finishing at the Hyatt Regency in Perth on Thursday 8th January .

The lads will be sharing their brilliant and hilarious stories of yesteryear, what life was really like at Anfield and let you in on a few footballer’s secrets! There’s also the chance for you to put your questions to the legends in a Q&A session. It’ll certainly be an evening to remember for all Liverpool fans!

Tickets and meet and greet tickets are available now, but they’re going fast!

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We’ve got four tickets to the nights at your city of choice up for grabs. Simply answer the question below correctly to be entered into the 5 Times prize draw. Closing date is Tuesday, 23rd December. Good luck!

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Fabian Delph to Liverpool link returns

Liverpool are again being linked with Aston Villa and England midfielder Fabian Delph.

The 25-year-old was first linked last month, with reports then suggesting that the player had told Villa he had no intention to sign a new deal at the club, with his contract expiring in the summer.

Delph, who This Is Anfield’s Jack Lusby describes as “poor man’s James Milner” in his analysis, is now linked in The Mirror – who claim Liverpool could look to sign him in January.

They write that Villa will consider allowing Delph, and defender Ron Vlaar, to leave in January in order to avoid seeing them leave for free in the summer. James Nursey writes that Delph will be the successor to Steven Gerrard:

“He is now fit again and team-mates reckon he is turning into an all-round box-to-box midfielder with surging runs reminiscent of Gerrard in his pomp.”

Mind you, Nursey also writes that Brendan Rodgers has “frequently benched” Gerrard this season. Not sure how three times in 23 games constitutes frequently.

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Mario Balotelli accepts ban — but could face further punishment

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will not appeal against his one-match ban imposed for posting racist and anti-semitic comments on social media.

The Italy international was given the suspension, a £25,000 fine and will have to attend an education course following the decision of an independent disciplinary panel.

The panel issued the punishment on Thursday after the 24-year-old admitted to an aggravated breach of Football Association Rule E3, relating to references of ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality or religion or belief, after his posting of an image of computer game character Super Mario on Instagram which included the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a Jew".

It means he will miss Sunday's visit of Arsenal, although there were doubts over his fitness anyway as he did not travel to Bournemouth for the Reds' 3-1 Capital One Cup victory on Wednesday because he was having treatment on a groin injury.

Having submitted detailed mitigation, Balotelli apologised again after the verdict.

"Following the recent events related to my 'Super Mario' post, the FA decision has made clear that it was wrong," he wrote on Twitter.

"I am sorry that my team-mates and supporters of Liverpool FC have to be penalised for something I did and now come to regret.

"It is my intention to comply with the decision of the FA and make sure it never happens again."

He could, however, face further internal sanctions as the club said they had not ruled out action against him.

"The club acknowledges the decision reached by the independent panel and due consideration will be given to the written judgement once we receive it from the FA," said a Liverpool spokesman.

"Any further action taken by ourselves in relation to this matter is between the club and player."

The day after his posting – which he quickly deleted – Balotelli apologised, writing on Twitter: "I apologize if I've offended anyone. The post was meant to be anti-racist with humour. I now understand that out of context (it) may have the opposite effect."

In a statement the FA said: "Following an independent regulatory commission hearing today Mario Balotelli has been fined B£25,000, suspended for one match with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, and warned as to his future conduct after he admitted breaching FA rules in relation to social media.

"The charge was that an image the Liverpool player posted on social media was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA rule E3(1).

"Furthermore, the posting was considered to be an "aggravated breach" as defined in FA rule E3(2) in that it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief.

"Mr Balotelli has also been ordered to attend an education programme."

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Mario Balotelli handed one match ban

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been banned for one match, fined £25,000 and ordered to attend to an education course after making racist and anti-semitic comments on social media.

The Italy international last week accepted a charge of an aggravated breach of Football Association rule E3, relating to references of ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality or religion or belief, after his posting of an image of computer game character Super Mario on Instagram which included the words "jumps like a black man and grabs coins like a Jew".

Balotelli did not request a personal hearing but submitted written mitigation to an independent disciplinary panel.

The FA said in a statement: "Following an independent regulatory commission hearing today Mario Balotelli has been fined B£25,000, suspended for one-match with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, and warned as to his future conduct after he admitted breaching FA rules in relation to social media.

"The charge was that an image the Liverpool player posted on social media was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA rule E3(1).

"Furthermore, the posting was considered to be an "aggravated breach" as defined in FA rule E3(2) in that it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief.

"Mr Balotelli has also been ordered to attend an education programme."

Liverpool said they were awaiting the full written verdict from the panel but did not rule out further action against the player by the club.

A Liverpool spokesman said: "The club acknowledges the decision reached by the independent panel and due consideration will be given to the written judgement once we receive it from the FA.

"Any further action taken by ourselves in relation to this matter is between the club and player."

The day after his posting – which he quickly deleted – Balotelli apologised by writing on Twitter: "I apologize if I've offended anyone. The post was meant to be anti-racist with humour. I now understand that out of context (it) may have the opposite effect."

Balotelli, 24, deleted the offending post as criticism began to mount but FA guidelines state that "deleting an inappropriate posting, whilst advisable, does not necessarily prevent disciplinary action being taken".

The striker will now miss Liverpool's match at home to Arsenal on Sunday, subject to any appeal.

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