Christian Benteke: The Aston Villa view on Liverpool’s £32.5 million signing
With Christian Benteke unveiled as a Liverpool player on Wednesday, we get the views of Aston Villa supporter Sam Tighe on the Reds’ new striker.
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Video: What Liverpool can expect from Christian Benteke
Christian Benteke became the seventh signing of Liverpool’s busy summer of transfers on Wednesday, and supporters can expects big things from the striker.
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“Benteke is Rodgers’ biggest signing” – How supporters reacted to Christian Benteke’s Liverpool move
With Liverpool announcing the signing of £32.5 million signing Christian Benteke on Wednesday night, supporters reacted primarily with positivity.
Christian Benteke: “I came here to win trophies”
Speaking after his official unveiling as a Liverpool player, on his £32.5 million move from Aston Villa, Christian Benteke outlined his Merseyside goals.
Confirmed: Liverpool announce Christian Benteke signing
Liverpool have completed the signing of Belgian international striker Christian Benteke from Aston Villa.
Photos: Roberto Firmino’s first day of Liverpool training
Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino spent his first day training at Liverpool’s Melwood complex on Wednesday, after his £29 million move from 1899 Hoffenheim.
Brendan Rodgers: “The players we’ve brought in can help us push on”
Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s clash with a Malaysia XI on Friday, Brendan Rodgers showed optimism for the 2015/16 season, pointing to his new arrivals.
Liverpool’s Summer Window of Opportunity
This summer has been a window of opportunity for Liverpool to regroup and reshape – Si Steers is cautiously optimistic we have made better decisions and learnt from our mistakes.
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.
Liverpool’s Top 5 Players of Pre-Season So Far
With Liverpool’s busy pre-season schedule at its halfway point, Henry Jackson selects the Reds’ top five players so far this summer.
Liverpool show pre-season positives with improved pressing game in Adelaide
Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Adelaide United on Monday showed an encouraging return to Brendan Rodgers’ favoured pressing game, writes Jack Lusby.
Adelaide United 0–2 Liverpool: 5 talking points as Reds continue to impress
Following Liverpool’s third straight win of pre-season against Adelaide United on Monday, Ben Twelves picks five discussion points from the clash.
Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Liverpool strolled to a 2-0 pre-season win over Adelaide United on Monday, and here Henry Jackson assesses each player’s performance.
“Cristiano Gomez”- Liverpool fans react to 2-0 victory over Adelaide United
Following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Adelaide United on Monday, we round-up the best of the social media reaction from the game.
Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool: James Milner and Danny Ings Seal Victory For Reds
Goals from James Milner and Danny Ings were enough to see Liverpool beat Adelaide United 2-0 at the Adelaide Oval on Monday.
FT: Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool take on A-League side Adelaide United at the Adelaide Oval for the third clash of their pre-season tour. We’re live to bring you the latest.
Adelaide United vs. Liverpool – Team News – Lovren, Allen, Ibe return for Oval outing
Brendan Rodgers has named a familiar starting lineup for Liverpool’s pre-season clash with Adelaide United, with just three changes from their last outing.
Why Christian Benteke is worth the investment for Liverpool
Christian Benteke is set to become Liverpool’s second most expensive ever signing – but he’s nothing like record signing Andy Carroll.
Brendan Rodgers drops hints for new season – no Liverpool vice-captain selected yet
Brendan Rodgers was joined by Kolo Toure on Sunday for his press conference to preview Liverpool’s forthcoming pre-season friendly against Adelaide United.
Christian Benteke deal inches closer after terms agreed with Aston Villa
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Aston Villa over the payment terms for the £32.5million transfer of Christian Benteke.
Exclusive: Former Belgium boss backs Benteke to fire Liverpool to silverware
Liverpool’s £32.5m signing Christian Benteke has been backed to fire his new club to major trophies and into the Champions League.
Brisbane Roar 1-2 Liverpool: 5 talking points from hard-fought Reds win
Following Liverpool’s productive 2-1 win against Brisbane Roar, Ben Twelves picks five talking points from the match.
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
With Christian Benteke likely to join Liverpool after the Reds’ £32.5 million bid, Jack Lusby explores how to get the best out of the Aston Villa striker.
Liverpool meet Christian Benteke’s £32.5 million release clause
Liverpool’s pursuit of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to come to a conclusion, with reports claiming the Reds have met his release clause.
Pre-Season 2015/16: Brisbane Roar v Liverpool – Preview
Brendan Rodgers’ Reds arrive in Australia for the second leg of the pre-season tour, where they’ll take on Brisbane Roar at the Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Arda Turan: Liverpool should pursue a loan move for in-limbo Barcelona midfielder
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.