Liverpool crush Qarabag amid injury blows
Rangers keeper Rydnn McGuire draws interest from Premier League clubs; ex-Rangers coach now at Liverpool, Colin Stewart, is an admirer amid contract talks.
Liverpool’s Champions League progress brings a major prize-money boost after the 6-0 Qarabag win, easing finances amid a tough league run.
Liverpool host Newcastle at Anfield on Sat, 8pm UK. Live on TNT Sports/Discovery+. Reds seek first league win in six after 3-2 Bournemouth loss; Magpies eye jump from ninth.
Slot insists Liverpool will make “smart” long- and short-term decisions, backing young signings amid injuries and swerving emergency transfers for now.
Newcastle may use a 3-4-3 at Anfield with Guimaraes back; Burn, Botman, Thiaw tipped to start, Wissa over Woltemade in attack to target Liverpool’s defensive injuries.
Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike, who rejected Newcastle before scoring v them in August, fires back with “I don’t care” ahead of facing the Magpies again.
Liverpool thrash Qarabag 6-0: Mac Allister brace, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike, Chiesa score. Van Dijk key. Frimpong limps off. Reds reach last 16 and ease pressure on Slot amid Premier League woes.
Liverpool reportedly lead Arsenal for Eduardo Camavinga, but Real Madrid want “crazy money”. Reds also eye Morgan Rogers as Slot seeks goals from midfield.
Leaks tip Adidas’ 2026-27 Liverpool kits: home in Active Maroon, white away, black third with maroon pattern and silver logos; designs due summer 2026.
After a 6-0 win, Liverpool will face Club Brugge, Galatasaray, Juventus or Atletico in the last 16. Home second legs secured; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike scored and Van Dijk starred.
Javi Martinez backs Xabi Alonso to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool, saying “change needed” as Reds slide to sixth after Bournemouth loss.
Brighton’s Brajan Gruda says he dreams of Champions League and a top club like Liverpool, having previously turned down Bayern; 4 goals, 8 assists since 2024 move.
Jurgen Klopp will assist Kenny Dalglish for Liverpool Legends v Borussia Dortmund Legends at Anfield on 28 March to raise funds for LFC Foundation and Forever Reds.
Frimpong suffers another muscle injury; Joe Gomez also sidelined after clash with Alisson in 3-2 Bournemouth loss, deepening Slot’s defensive crisis before Newcastle and Manchester City.
Qarabag manager Gurbanov hails Anfield atmosphere after 6-0 defeat to Liverpool and vows his side will respond despite the heavy Champions League loss.
