Christian Benteke
Position: Forward
Signed: 22 July 2015; Aston Villa; £32.5m
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Reds trio selected in Belgium’s Euro 2016 squad
Simon Mignolet, Divock Origi and Christian Benteke have been named in Belgium’s squad for Euro 2016.
Benteke and Mignolet save a point as Reds misfire on final rehearsal – Talking points from LFC 1-1 Chelsea
Christian Benteke scored a late equaliser to earn a point for Liverpool in their last home game of the season against Chelsea.
Reports: West Ham to bid £25 million for Christian Benteke
West Ham United look set to make a move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, as they prepare a £25 million bid.
Anfield “fortress is being rebuilt” – How the media reacted to Liverpool 2-0 Watford
We review how the media assessed Liverpool’s comfortable 2-0 victory over Watford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Christian Benteke: “I’m going to work hard and fight until the end”
After his consolation effort in Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Swansea City, Christian Benteke vowed to “fight until the end” for his place at Liverpool.
Christian Benteke travels with Liverpool for Europa League clash in Villarreal
Striker Christian Benteke has travelled with Liverpool’s squad for their Europa League semi-final first-leg tie in Villarreal.
Talking Christian Benteke, Liverpool’s attacking options, and summer transfer priorities
Christian Benteke returns to training this week, but is there any way back for Belgian at Anfield?
West Brom ‘express interest’ in signing Christian Benteke – report
West Bromwich Albion could offer Christian Benteke an escape route this summer, with Tony Pulis said to have expressed an interest in the Liverpool striker.
Christian Benteke out for at least a month with knee injury
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke will miss at least a month of action.
Benteke out, Firmino maybe, Origi available vs. Tottenham – LFC Injury Update
Jurgen Klopp has provided an assessment of his squad options ahead of Saturday’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur, with positive news on Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi.
How Liverpool can raise £80 million from player sales this summer
Another major overhaul could be on the cards at Liverpool this summer, if Jurgen Klopp funds his rebuilding project with a number of high-profile sales.
Rumour Mill: Atletico Madrid join Juventus & West Ham in race to sign Christian Benteke
As Christian Benteke’s move away from Liverpool becomes increasingly likely, La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid have been linked with a summer bid.
Christian Benteke returns early from international duty due to injury
Christian Benteke has joined Divock Origi in being removed from the Belgium squad due to injury.
Christian Benteke risks isolating himself further with ill-advised comments
The out-of-favour Belgian striker has given himself more to do in the fight to save his flagging Anfield career and thinly-veiled criticisms of Klopp will gain him no sympathy.
Christian Benteke: ‘I would have never signed for Liverpool if I wasn’t first choice’
Christian Benteke has addressed his troubled position at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, saying he would not have joined the club to play his current role.
West Ham confirm Benteke interest, as striker says he doesn’t understand lack of playing time
Christian Benteke looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool this summer, with West Ham United confirming their interest in the striker.
Liverpool may be forced to subsidise Christian Benteke’s wages if he joins West Ham
West Ham United could mount up their interest in Christian Benteke this summer, but Liverpool may need to subsidise the striker’s wages on a move.
Christian Benteke wanted by West Ham this summer – report
Christian Benteke reportedly a target for West Ham this summer.
“The price tag is hard” – Christian Benteke on fighting expectation at Liverpool
Christian Benteke has acknowledged the £32.5 million Liverpool paid for him means he will always be under scrutiny and that it has made his time at Anfield more difficult.
“I am delighted he is back” – Jamie Carragher weighs in on Jon Flanagan contract situation
Ex-Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher has joined those calling for Jon Flanagan to receive a new contract, with his current deal set to expire this summer.
Christian Benteke vows to fight for place: “I was never thinking about a move”
After scoring the winner in Sunday’s 2-1 victory away to Crystal Palace, Christian Benteke has vowed to fight for his place at Liverpool.
“The Jurgen Klopp effect in all its glory” – How media reacted to last-gasp Crystal Palace victory
Following Liverpool’s dramatic late win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, we round up the best of the media reaction from the sweet Selhurst Park victory.
Damien Delaney: “I can honestly say I didn’t make contact with Christian Benteke”
Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney insists he did not make contact with Christian Benteke for the late penalty which handed Liverpool victory at Selhurst Park.
Alan Pardew accuses Christian Benteke of diving for penalty
Alan Pardew criticised Christian Benteke in the belief the striker dived to earn the penalty that secured Liverpool’s 10 men a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Liverpool “played with more focus” after Milner red – Klopp
Speaking after Liverpool’s 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Sunday, Jurgen Klopp praised the way his side responded to going down to 10 men.
Reds stay angry as Benteke shows bottle: 5 Talking points from dramatic victory over Crystal Palace
Liverpool recorded a third successive league win for the first time this season,with a sweet last-gasp victory over Alan Pardew’s Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
“In this moment he’s really cool” – Klopp confirms Origi ahead of Benteke at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp was asked about Belgian forwards Divock Origi and Christian Benteke, with Origi now ahead of Benteke in the striker pecking order at Anfield.
Christian Benteke rejected move to China in January
Liverpool flop Christian Benteke turned down a lucrative offer to play in the Chinese Super League during the January transfer window.
Revisited: 5 Liverpool players who will benefit from Jurgen Klopp’s appointment
Which Reds have improved most under Jurgen Klopp’s tenure so far?