5 issues Jurgen Klopp needs to address at Liverpool
Liverpool’s FA Cup exit to West Ham has once again led to the spotlight turning on Jurgen Klopp’s under-performing side.
Christian Benteke
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Born: 3 December 1990; Kinshasa, Zaire
Position: Forward
Signed: 22 July 2015; Aston Villa; £32.5m
Position: Forward
Signed: 22 July 2015; Aston Villa; £32.5m
Key men return, Lucas excels, Benteke misses costly – 5 Talking points from West Ham 2–1 Liverpool AET
Ben Twelves witnessed Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exiting the FA Cup with a last-gasp loss to the Hammers at Upton Park.
“A cruel end to a gutsy performance” – How the media reacted to West Ham 2-1 Liverpool
Following Liverpool’s defeat to West Ham, we round-up the best media reaction from the game.
Mamadou Sakho, Jordan Henderson & the Impatient Modern Football Fan
The form of Liverpool pair Mamadou Sakho and Jordan Henderson has been put into question in recent weeks.
Player Focus: Christian Benteke vs. Exeter City – Good outside the box, missing inside it
Leading the line in an unexperienced Liverpool side in Wednesday night’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Exeter City, Christian Benteke once again proved his limitations.
“He worked the spaces around the box well” – Jurgen Klopp on Christian Benteke’s display
Jurgen Klopp praised Christian Benteke despite him going without a goal in Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Exeter.
Liverpool fans react to win over Exeter and Benteke’s performance
Liverpool’s youngsters produced a composed performance to dispatch League Two Exeter City 3-0 in the FA Cup third round replay at Anfield.
“Forget that full week on the training ground” – How the papers reacted to Exeter City 2-2 Liverpool
Following Liverpool’s draw at Exeter City on Friday, we round-up the best newspaper reaction.
West Ham 2-0 Liverpool: 10 things we already knew
Though Jurgen Klopp will look to learn from Saturday’s 2-0 defeat away to West Ham United, Liverpool showed the same, age-old deficiencies at the Boleyn Ground.
Liverpool FC Half-Term Player Ratings
We assess the performances of each Liverpool player to date in 2015/16.
Jurgen Klopp backs Christian Benteke to deliver more for Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp is convinced there is much more to come from striker Christian Benteke after seeing him fire Liverpool to victory twice inside five days.
“A welcome shift in mentality” – How the papers reacted to Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool
Following Liverpool’s victory at Sunderland, we take a look at how the morning newspapers reacted.
Benteke improves, but Klopp wants more – 5 Talking Points from Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool
Despite only coming away with a 1-0 win against Sunderland, Jurgen Klopp can be pleased with another three points and lessons learned.
Klopp praises Benteke and Henderson ahead of Sunderland trip
Speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, Jurgen Klopp praised the contributions of first-team stars Christian Benteke and Jordan Henderson.
Video: Christian Benteke “knows what he has to do,” says Jurgen Klopp
After Christian Benteke revealed “man conversations” with Jurgen Klopp, the manager says he has faith that the striker can thrive at Liverpool.
Christian Benteke will “run more” after speaking with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke accepts he has to work harder on the pitch to earn a place in the side after an enlightening chat with manager Jurgen Klopp.
Lovren & Henderson impress, Benteke scores but frustrates – 5 Talking points from Liverpool 1-0 Leicester
Liverpool narrowly edged out Leicester City at Anfield on Boxing Day.
Free-kick specialist, commanding keeper, 20-goal striker – 10 things the current Liverpool squad lacks
Liverpool have not enjoyed a good 2015 at all, in terms of results.
Jurgen Klopp on Christian Benteke to Chelsea rumours
Following Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat at Watford, Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp was asked about reports linking Chelsea with a January move for Christian Benteke.
Liverpool fans vote for Origi instead of Benteke to start vs. Watford
38% of Liverpool fans would prefer Divock Origi to start up front vs. Watford, as opposed to just 6% who would start Christian Benteke, according to a poll on our Twitter this week.
Liverpool “have time to work” on Christian Benteke – Jurgen Klopp
After struggling to produce a strong run of form a Liverpool so far, Christian Benteke will take time to reach his peak, believes Jurgen Klopp.
Benteke back, Henderson starts – Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. West Brom
Jurgen Klopp has named a strong, industrious lineup to take on West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon, with Jordan Henderson included in midfield.
No doubt Liverpool can finish in the top four, with a Cup as a bonus
Liverpool’s primary objective this season should be to finish in the Premier League top four.
The evolution of the striker and Liverpool’s future options
With the evolution of the striker the hot topic on Monday Night Football, the successes and failures of Liverpool’s forwards are clear.
Liverpool’s ‘FBI’ attacking trio fails against Newcastle
Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle was a shambles of a performance.
3 good, 3 bad – Liverpool’s best and worst performers in November
November has seen Liverpool go from strength to strength under Jurgen Klopp, and we select their best and worst players of the month.
Christian Benteke and Liverpool’s most loved strikers – Liverpool vs. Swansea City KOP Preview
With high hopes for another goalscoring performance from Christian Benteke against Swansea City on Sunday, The Kop magazine’s Chris McLoughlin discusses the most enjoyable strikers in Liverpool history.
Christian Benteke showing how Liverpool can get best of him…and his limitations
With Christian Benteke producing a hit-and-miss performance against Bordeaux on Thursday night, Jurgen Klopp faces a big decision over his future.