5 Things We’ve Learned from Liverpool’s Pre-Season so Far
Three games into a successful warmup schedule for Liverpool, Jack Lusby selects five things we’ve learned from the Reds’ pre-season tour so far.
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Video: James Milner and Adam Lallana show off their cricket skills in Australia
Liverpool’s Nathaniel Clyne, James Milner and Adam Lallana joined Adelaide’s West End Redbacks for a cricket session as part of the Reds’ pre-season tour.
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Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Adelaide United on Monday showed an encouraging return to Brendan Rodgers’ favoured pressing game, writes Jack Lusby.
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After a hard-fought victory for Liverpool in their pre-season clash against Adelaide United, Brendan Rodgers praised young stars Danny Ings and Jordon Ibe.
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After scoring his first Liverpool goal in the Reds’ 2-0 win over Adelaide United on Monday, Danny Ings hailed the landmark as a “massive moment.”
FT: Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool
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Reports: West Brom preparing £3 million bid for Rickie Lambert
While he has travelled for Liverpool’s pre-season tour, Rickie Lambert is set to depart Merseyside this summer, with West Bromwich Albion interested.
Adelaide United vs. Liverpool – Team News – Lovren, Allen, Ibe return for Oval outing
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Brendan Rodgers praises “top-class operator” James Milner on Brisbane display
Liverpool midfielder James Milner fired the Reds to victory in Friday’s 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar, and Brendan Rodgers praised the No. 7’s input.
Brendan Rodgers dismisses talk of Joe Gomez loan after Brisbane showcase
With young defender Joe Gomez starring in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on Friday, Brendan Rodgers says he will be staying at Anfield this season.
Brisbane Roar 1-2 Liverpool: Milner shines as Reds outwork Roar
Goals from Adam Lallana and James Milner saw Liverpool through as they defeated Brisbane Roar 2-1 in the second clash of their pre-season tour.
FT: Brisbane Roar 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool’s second stop on their four-game tour of the Far East and Australia sees them take on A-League side Brisbane Roar. We’re live with the latest.
Brisbane Roar vs. Liverpool – Team News – Rodgers names strong XI for second pre-season clash
After kicking off pre-season with an experimental lineup in Bangkok, Brendan Rodgers has selected a very strong Liverpool side to take on Brisbane Roar.
How Liverpool can get the best out of Christian Benteke
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Liverpool meet Christian Benteke’s £32.5 million release clause
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Speaking on Thursday ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Brisbane Roar, Reds manager Brendan Rodgers praised the talents of £29 million signing Roberto Firmino.
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Arda Turan made the move to Barcelona this summer, but unable to play for the club for six months, Liverpool should pursue a loan move, says Jack Lusby.
Divock Origi: “I am a better player now than a year ago”
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Lazar Markovic proves his worth with goalscoring display against Thai All Stars
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FT: True Thai All Stars 0-4 Liverpool
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Brendan Rodgers has named new signing Danny Ings in an interesting starting lineup for Liverpool’s first pre-season clash against the True Thai All Stars.
Dejan Lovren looking to put “difficult” first season behind him this summer
After struggling to adapt to life at Liverpool after his £20 million transfer from Southampton last summer, Dejan Lovren is hoping for a strong pre-season.
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