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"Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Saya berharap Raheem Sterling tidak &039;ketawa di penghujung (last laugh) &039;selepas semis Piala FA." -Tim Sherwood



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Tim Sherwood pernah berusaha untuk membantu membawa Sterling ke Spurs dari QPR sebelum beliau menyertai Reds. Sterling dijangka akan menjadi pemain penting dalam pertemuan menentang Villa di Wembley. Tim Sherwood berharap Raheem Sterling tidak akan ketawa selepas malam Ahad dan Aston Villa bersedia untuk satu kejutan di Wembley.



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Bos Villa, Sherwood pernah menjalankan &039;pemantauan/intipan&039; khas untuk bakat "pemain bola sepak jalanan" bernama Raheem Sterling di London dan kemudian mengesyorkanya kepada majikan beliau Spurs menandatanganinya.



Tetapi pemain tengah itu memilih untuk meninggalkan QPR pada tahun 2010 untuk Liverpool, dan berjaya melakukan breakthrough season untuk LFC dan pasukan England.



Beliau dijangka akan bermula di starting XI pada Semifinal Piala FA Ahad ini menentang Villa. Walaupun baru-baru ini baru dirakamkan sungguh bergumbira menyedut belon berisi gas nitrus oksida atau dikenali sebagai gas ketawa.



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"Mari kita berharap dia tidak ketawa selepas Ahad!" Kata Sherwood, yang menghabiskan masa selama empat tahun di White Hart Lane sebagai pemain sebelum menyertai kakitangan kejurulatihan pada tahun 2008 dan berkhidmat sebagau manager dalam kadar sekejap sahaja musim lalu.



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"Dia seorang yang berbakat besar dan mempunyai mentaliti pemenang sebenar. Beliau adalah seseorang kita perlu perhatikan dan leboh menghormati beliau."



"Dia seorang pemain bola sepak jalanan. Mereka adalah baka yang hampir mati (di England), kerana masyarakat tidak membenarkan kanak-kanak untuk keluar dan bermain dibkawasan lorong lorong. Beliau adalah pemain yg menggelecek bola di kakinya di lorong-lorong."



"Saya pernah melihat dia bermain ketika dia berusia sekitar 14 tahun untuk Brent, ketika beliau di QPR. Semua orang telah cuba untuk mendapatkan khidmat beliau."



"Liverpool adalah pasukan yg amat bernasib baik. Saya tidak pasti Tottenham mahu membelanjakan wang yang saya syorkan dan QPR minta pada masa itu."



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"Dia membuat keputusan yang betul dan pergi ke kelab dengan pengurus (Brendan Rodgers) yang mahu memberikan dia peluang untuk bermain."



Sterling sedang &039;merisaukan&039; Liverpool dengan menolak perjanjian lebih £ 100,000 seminggu baru baru ini, lantas memberikan signal kepada kelab rival akan status availability beliau untuk sebarang kemungkinan meninggalkan Anfield.



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Sherwood mengakui Villa mungkin akan berdepan dilema musim panas ini, sama ada mampu untuk mengekalkan penyerang bintang yg &039;kembali bernafsu&039; Kristian Benteke.



Pemain antarabangsa Belgium pernah menghantar transfer request pada 2013 sebelum menandatangani kontrak baru sehingga 2017. Di kini melakukan lapan gol dalam enam perlawanan terakhir beliau di bawah kendalian Sherwood.



"Kami tidak mahu menjual pemain terbaik. Tetapi ,yang lebih penting , saya mahu pemain yang mahu kekal di kelab ini dan mahu berada di sini untuk jangka panjang," jelas Sherwood.



"Dia tidak membuat sebarang petunjuk kepada saya bahawa dia mahu bermain di tempat lain.&039;



"Beliau adalah salah satu aset terbesar kami dan pastinya memberi kesan kepada permainan di atas padang."



"Dia menikmati saat saat beliau di sini dan saya rasa semua orang dapat melihatnya. Beliau adalah pemain utama.&039;



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"Tiada siapa yang mahu untuk bertarung mengelakkan penyingkiran. Jika kita berjaya memenangi Piala FA, ia akan meletakkan semua kami dalam mood yang baik, bukan sahaja Benteke. Jika kita boleh mendapatkan sesuatu musim ini kita akan mampu membina semula dan melangkah semula ke atas lantas mengelakkan untuk berada dalam kedudukan yang sebegini sekali lagi. " - Tim Sherwood



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Video: Brendan Rodgers’ Pre-Aston Villa vs Liverpool FA Cup Semi-Final Press Conference

Brendan Rodgers addressed the media at Melwood on Friday afternoon to preview this Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Anfield.

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In addition to passing comment on recent off-the-field incidents involving Jordon Ibe and Raheem Sterling, as well as racial abuse aimed at Mario Balotelli and Daniel Sturridge on social media, Rodgers spoke of his eagerness to become a trophy-winning Liverpool manager.

“It’s a very long list of managers here that have been very successful in different eras and different times,” he said.

“Hopefully, I’ll be judged on my time here – however long that is – on that we’ve worked well and a part of that will be having won trophies.

“It’s one game at a time and we have to get over a very difficult game against Aston Villa before we can even think of that.

“The players are in good form and a good moment now. We’ll look forward to the game.”

Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final gets underway at 3pm on Sunday, 19th April 2015 and is live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.

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Steven Gerrard a “special quality” but not guaranteed a start in Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final

Brendan Rodgers has been tight-lipped over whether Steven Gerrard will play in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley, but said the Liverpool captain will bring a “special quality” to the matchday squad either way.

Gerrard returns to the Reds squad after serving a three-match ban for his red card against Manchester United in the Premier League last month.

The 34-year-old is synonymous with big matches for the club, but it is unclear whether he will participate this weekend.

Speaking at his press conference to preview the clash at Melwood on Friday afternoon, Rodgers said of Gerrard: “He’s definitely ready. We played a behind-closed-doors game here on Monday, which he and a few of the other players that have been out played in.

“Steven’s fine. The most important thing is his availability. He’s a special footballer, Steven, and Wembley is somewhere he knows very well. So whether he plays or doesn’t play, he’ll be a very important member of the squad for us on the day.

“He’s a special player. He still is. He’s been, throughout his time here, an incredible player who has, in the main, in the big games, produced big goals and big moments.

“He always produces a great contribution to the team. So the most important thing was having him back. But he knows Wembley very well and he’s someone who has got that special quality.”

Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final gets underway at 3pm on Sunday, 19th April 2015 and is live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.

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Brendan Rodgers wants silverware to complement Liverpool’s progress

Ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley this Sunday, Brendan Rodgers says going all the way and lifting the trophy would be a continuation of his side’s recent success.

Rodgers could end his third year on the Anfield hot seat in FA Cup glory should the Reds beat Aston Villa this weekend and the winner of Arsenal vs Reading in the final in May.

The Northern Irishman, speaking at his press conference at Melwood on Friday to preview Sunday’s showdown, explained the importance of becoming the latest in a long line of trophy-winning Liverpool managers.

He is quoted by the club’s official website as saying, “It’s a very long list of managers here that have been very successful in different eras and different times.

“Hopefully, I’ll be judged on my time here – however long that is – on that we’ve worked well and a part of that will be having won trophies.

“It’s one game at a time and we have to get over a very difficult game against Aston Villa before we can even think of that.

“The players are in good form and a good moment now. We’ll look forward to the game.”

After finishing 2013/14 with a Premier League title charge, finsihing second to Manchester City, Rodgers now hopes to win the FA Cup and would see it as a sign of progress, despite a difficult season in the league.

“To win a trophy here at Liverpool is something that’s very important – that’s why we’re here,” he added. “No matter what era you’re in, you’ll always be judged here at Liverpool on trophies. We’ve made steps over the last couple of years and we want to continue making those by winning trophies.

“It is something we want to do for the supporters. It’s an incredible support we get here and we want to send them home happy having arrived in another final, hopefully.”

Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final gets underway at 3pm on Sunday, 19th April 2015 and is live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.

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Brendan Rodgers wants silverwear to complement Liverpool’s progress

Ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa at Wembley this Sunday, Brendan Rodgers says going all the way and lifting the trophy would be a continuation of his side’s recent success.

Rodgers could end his third year on the Anfield hot seat in FA Cup glory should the Reds beat Aston Villa this weekend and the winner of Arsenal vs Reading in the final in May.

The Northern Irishman, speaking at his press conference at Melwood on Friday to preview Sunday’s showdown, explained the importance of becoming the latest in a long line of trophy-winning Liverpool managers.

He is quoted by the club’s official website as saying, “It’s a very long list of managers here that have been very successful in different eras and different times.

“Hopefully, I’ll be judged on my time here – however long that is – on that we’ve worked well and a part of that will be having won trophies.

“It’s one game at a time and we have to get over a very difficult game against Aston Villa before we can even think of that.

“The players are in good form and a good moment now. We’ll look forward to the game.”

After finishing 2013/14 with a Premier League title charge, finsihing second to Manchester City, Rodgers now hopes to win the FA Cup and would see it as a sign of progress, despite a difficult season in the league.

“To win a trophy here at Liverpool is something that’s very important – that’s why we’re here,” he added. “No matter what era you’re in, you’ll always be judged here at Liverpool on trophies. We’ve made steps over the last couple of years and we want to continue making those by winning trophies.

“It is something we want to do for the supporters. It’s an incredible support we get here and we want to send them home happy having arrived in another final, hopefully.”

Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final gets underway at 3pm on Sunday, 19th April 2015 and is live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.

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Brendan Rodgers defends Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe

Brendan Rodgers has played down the latest incidents involving Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe

Brendan Rodgers called for a sense of perspective after a week when Liverpool duo Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe made the newspapers for their alleged off-field activities.

Sterling made the front and back pages of the newspapers this week after footage appeared of him apparently inhaling nitrous oxide along with images of the 20-year-old with a shisha pipe.

The striker then made the headlines on Monday for the all right reasons after he scored the opening goal in the 2-0 win over Newcastle.

However, Sterling was back in the papers again on Wednesday along with 19-year-old Ibe and a shisha pipe in pictures which were reportedly taken in September.

Nitrous oxide, which is also known as ‘hippy crack’, and shisha pipes are not illegal, but Rodgers confirmed he has talked with the pair regarding their off-field behaviour.

"I spoke to both players and they are fully aware of what has happened – and then we talked about football," Rodgers said.

"I think both young players are aware of their responsibilities. All you can do is continually educate them. It is (about) perspective as well. If you look at Raheem he didn't do anything illegal.

"It was something he will look back on in years to come and it probably wasn't the wisest thing to do.

"But for me it is all about the welfare of the two young players; making them aware of the health issues which come with that and also about the professionalism and what they are representing.

"They will make mistakes, whether it is those two or other young players.

"In the main young footballers are good people, they do a lot of things which go unnoticed. Sometimes they get caught out but that is just youth and learning.

"We talk of players as being role models but I think the best role models in your life are parents and guardians – but we are not perfect either, we make mistakes.

"We learn and if we have to do that when we are older in life then certainly young players will do that and they need support in that."

Sterling will start Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Sunday but Ibe is cup-tied having previously played in the competition while on loan at Derby.

Defender Martin Skrtel will return after a three-match suspension but there is greater debate over whether captain Steven Gerrard, also returning from a ban but with just 27 minutes of football behind him since February 10 because of injury, should start at Wembley.

The 34-year-old was given a run-out in a practice match earlier this week and Rodgers confirmed the midfielder, whose last match for the club before he leaves for Los Angeles Galaxy could potentially be the FA Cup final on May 30, is fit.

"He is definitely ready. We played a behind-closed-doors game here on Monday in which he and a few of the other players who have been out played in," added the Reds boss.

"Steven is fine. The most important thing is his availability. He is a special footballer and Wembley is somewhere he knows very well.

"Whether he plays or doesn't play he will be an important member of the squad for us on the day.

"Throughout his time he has been an incredible player who, in the main, has always produced big goals and big moments in the big games."

Striker Daniel Sturridge is a major doubt with a hip injury which forced him to miss Monday's win over Newcastle.

"We will give Dan every possibility to be fit and we will see how he is tomorrow and take it from there.”

Rodgers also admitted he was shocked by research which revealed Mario Balotelli is the most abused player on social media.

The survey by anti-discrimination body Kick It Out found that the Italy international had received over 4,000 posts containing racist abuse while team-mate Sturridge was sent around 1,600.

“I was aware of the findings and obviously the study, I was shocked to be honest when I saw that,” added Rodgers. “I think one (abusive) message is one message too many to be honest.

“I think it is something that we support all the relevant organisations that are working to stamp all of this type of thing out.”

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Predicted Liverpool lineup vs. Aston Villa: Skrtel and Gerrard to start

The Reds travel to Wembley for the first time under Brendan Rodgers this weekend for the much anticipated FA Cup semi-final tie against Aston Villa. Ben Twelves takes a look at the all-important team selection options ahead of the match.

A second trip to Wembley and final clash against Arsenal or Championship side Reading awaits the Reds should they overcome Tim Sherwood’s revitalised Villa. Having endured a far from straightforward journey to reach this late stage of the competition, it’s essential Rodgers’ men keep focussed to ensure of a return to ‘Anfield South’ in over a months’ time.

Rodgers’ side must take confidence from successive wins and clean sheets in the last two matches.

Villa, meanwhile, have eased their fears of relegation in recent weeks but head into Sunday’s fixture in the middle of an untimely injury crisis which could see them take to the Wembley pitch with somewhat of a makeshift team.

It promises to be a huge occasion for Liverpool with a place in the showpiece final within touching distance, and Rodgers is faced with some tough and interesting decisions to make over which 11 players will be trusted to take to the pristine Wembley surface and complete the task ahead.

The Team

The Reds will be without their best central defender, Mamadou Sakho, with the Frenchman set for a month on the side-lines and Adam Lallana is also set to miss the match due to an on-going groin problem, while Jordon Ibe is frustratingly cup-tied having featured for loan club Derby back in round three.

Daniel Sturridge is once again in a race against time to be fit as he battles to shake-off a hip injury, but Rodgers is boosted by the return of suspended duo Martin Skrtel and captain Steven Gerrard, who the Liverpool boss has a dilemma over as to whether he picks the 34-year-old to lead the side out at Wembley for what could be the last time in his illustrious Anfield career.

Rodgers: “Gerrard is definitely ready. The most important thing is his availability. He’s a special footballer.”

Mario Balotelli has recovered from a combination of injury and illness to be in contention to feature on Sunday – something that could happen should Sturridge fail in his attempts to recover in time and with a place in a potential front three up for grabs – though Lazar Markovic and strikers Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert who both scored in the 2-0 win at Villa Park in January, will all be equally as hopeful of claiming a start.

A concerning defensive display against the Geordies last time out could tempt Rodgers into altering his back four where forgotten men Javier Manquillo and Jon Flanagan will be hopeful of dislodging Glen Johnson at right back, the way Skrtel could do to Dejan Lovren who struggled again on Monday night at the heart of the Liverpool back line.

The Liverpool XI

Rodgers will again have to choose between sticking with a four man defence and deploying a 4-3-3 system, or reverting to a back three and the 3-4-2-1 formation that transformed the season and helped progress the Reds to this stage.

The squad available to the Reds manager is better balanced to be able to operate with a three man defence unlike on Monday night, but following the so far successful formation switch to a back four, the Northern Irishman could deploy it for the third match running.

Rodgers: “It’s great to have Martin Skrtel back available. He looks fit and strong. He’s very well liked and respected at the club.”

If he does keep faith with 4-3-3, Skrtel should regain his shirt at centre back, but with Johnson turning in a woeful display on Monday and Manquillo and Flanagan both well short of match practice, Emre Can should move to right back where he can burst forward to join attacking play, allowing the Slovakian to play alongside and guide Lovren.

It’s hard to see where Gerrard fits in within this system as an energetic midfield and attack is needed, and while Sturridge is set to be afforded maximum opportunity to recover, his availability remains unlikely meaning Sterling could lead the line switching positions with Philippe Coutinho, with Markovic taking the space vacated by Ibe.

Two changes to the starting XI from Monday could see the Reds line up like this at Wembley in the 4-3-3 formation:

Switching back to 3-4-2-1 is a viable option for the Liverpool manager, and he may well choose to do so.

The return of Skrtel allows Rodgers to pick Can and Lovren either side of the 30-year-old, and with Markovic ready to come in, the young Serbian could resume his role at right wing-back – relegating Johnson to the bench – outside of a Henderson-Lucas midfield pairing.

In that shape, there would be a place available for Gerrard to start in the front three where the inspirational 34-year-old could join the Brazilian magician in playing behind Sterling, who should lead the attack in Sturridge’s likely absence.

Those alterations of formation and selection could see Liverpool line up looking like this come 3pm kick-off time:

Rodgers: “At Liverpool you are always judged on trophies. It’s something we want to do for the incredible supporters we have here.”

Having progressed the hard way, the Reds must now produce a dominant performance in front of the 32,000 strong travelling Reds and capitalise on a chance for a shot at silverware that could provide a platform for more success for a developing team in the not so distant future.

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