Danny Ings gets England call-up but Hodgson decides against risking Sturridge

Liverpool forward Danny Ings has been called up to the England squad for next week’s internationals, but Roy Hodgson has sensibly opted not to include Daniel Sturridge. Sturridge has recently made his comeback after missing most...

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#TwentysPlenty – Fans across country to demonstrate against high ticket prices

Football fans from across the country will protest this weekend against high ticket prices. Home and away supporters will join forces to deliver the “Twenty’s Plenty” message – a call for all away tickets in England and Wales to...

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Video: Brendan Rodgers’ pre-Sion press conference — We must not “break” Sturridge

Watch Brendan Rodgers‘ pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool vs. FC Sion on Thursday night in the Europa League. Video: BBC Sport (YouTube) The Reds go into the match having drawn 1-1 with Bordeaux in their opening Europa...

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Liverpool defender Joe Gomez happy to learn trade in Europa League

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez may have lost his starting place recently, but he is looking to use the Europa League to continue his development. The 18-year-old was a surprise choice at left-back – not a familiar position – for the...

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Coefficient concerns: Why are English clubs failing in Europe?

Liverpool’s failure in Europe over the past five years is characteristic of a worrying decline in fortunes for English sides on the continent. Another instalment of the Champions League this season has provoked considerable worry...

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Brendan Rodgers urges authorities to help English clubs in Champions League

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes the authorities have to do more to help English teams in Europe after another dismal night in the Champions League. Losses for Arsenal, at home to Olympiacos, and Chelsea, at Porto, mean...

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KOP Preview: The parallels with last time Sion were at Anfield – maybe not the 2-6-2 formation

Last time FC Sion played at Anfield, their manager fielded a 2-6-2 formation. Meanwhile, Liverpool were a team struggling to get the balance between attack and defence right. Sound familiar? Scorelines of 6-3 are normally more associated...

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3 Good, 3 Bad – Liverpool FC’s best and worst performers in September

After rounding off a hit-and-miss September with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa, who were Liverpool FC’s best and worst players of the month? Liverpool’s September Form Guide: L-D-D-D-W September proved a mixed bag for Brendan Rodgers‘...

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James Milner wants Liverpool players to ignore dissenting voices

Liverpool’s James Milner has urged his team-mates to shut out dissenting voices from outside the club. The England international is already an influential player after just nine matches in a red shirt, and captained the side and...

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Brazil, Germany, Bayern – Dispelling the myth that no team has ever won anything with 3 at the back

With media pundits often regurgitating the claim that no successful side has ever won anything with three at the back, we dispel this myth. It seems to be the case now that every time Liverpool go through a period of poor form with...

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Liverpool team selection vs. FC Sion: Brendan Rodgers must rest key personnel ahead of Merseyside derby

Brendan Rodgers must rest key players for Liverpool’s Europa League clash against FC Sion on Thursday night, with a vitally important and potential make-or-break Merseyside derby just three days later. With the chance to build some...

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Liverpool vs. FC Sion – Last Time at Anfield: Fowler, Berger, McManaman rout Swiss

With Liverpool’s Europa League showdown with FC Sion fast approaching, we look back at the last meeting between the pair 19 years ago. Liverpool 6-3 FC Sion 31st October 1996, European Cup Winners Cup, 2nd Round, 2nd Leg Liverpool...

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