Liverpool face right-back issue as Van Dijk hails Szoboszlai’s leadership
Ex-Liverpool forward Emile Heskey urges the club to back Arne Slot and calls on players and staff to ‘stand up and be counted’ amid scrutiny of the manager’s future.
Liverpool scouts watched RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande again, with Bild calling the Reds the most serious contenders despite a €100m price. The 19-year-old said: ‘I want to play for Liverpool.’
Frimpong ruled out at Nottingham Forest, leaving Slot short at right back with Bradley and Endo injured. Gomez may return, or Jones or Szoboszlai could fill in as Liverpool chase Champions League spots.
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho ends his Vasco contract, citing pressure and mental exhaustion after scoring 3 in 7 this season.
Van Dijk says he is ‘gutted’ by Wataru Endo’s long-term injury and backs Dominik Szoboszlai to develop as a leader and potential future Liverpool captain after a standout season of goals and assists.
Jamie Carragher cites Liverpool’s Suarez-Evra mistake to urge Benfica to apologise over alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Jr, reflecting on lessons learned at Anfield.
Arne Slot says Alexander Isak could rejoin Liverpool training around late March or early April after leg and ankle fractures, but warns match fitness will take time.
After six games out, Curtis Jones scored on his return v Brighton. Despite exit talk and online noise, the ‘Scouser in the team’ faces an uncertain role under Slot.
Liverpool visit Wolves in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday 6 March at 8pm, live on TNT Sports and BBC One. Full TV picks and timings for all ties confirmed.
Liverpool have opened talks for AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit, aiming to beat Arsenal and Real Madrid with a big offer for the 20-year-old Dutch midfielder seen as a long-term investment.
FPL Challenge GW27 doubles points for Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool players. Tips include Virgil van Dijk and Florian Wirtz, with Mohamed Salah noted as an option.
Liverpool will face the winners of Galatasaray vs Juventus in the Champions League last 16, with Gala 5-2 up after the first leg.
