Liverpool must address lack of leaders to improve in the Premier League
Incoming Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will inherit a squad that is bereft of natural leaders compared to years gone by, and that must change.
Mamadou Sakho
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Born: February 13, 1990 (age 24), Paris, France
Position: Centre-Back
Signed: 2 September 2013; PSG; £18m
Position: Centre-Back
Signed: 2 September 2013; PSG; £18m
Confirmed: Mamadou Sakho signs new long-term contract with Liverpool
Liverpool have announced that defender Mamadou Sakho has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
“Our best defender by far” – Liverpool fans react to Mamadou Sakho’s reported new deal
With Liverpool favourite Mamadou Sakho close to signing a new five-year deal with the Reds, we round-up the best social media reaction.
Mamadou Sakho set for new long-term Liverpool deal
Mamadou Sakho is “close” to agreeing a new five-year Liverpool deal, according to reports on Friday.
“Sakho the leader Liverpool have been lacking” – Newspapers react to Bordeaux 1-1 Liverpool
It’s the morning after Liverpool’s Europa League draw at Bordeaux, so we take a look at the best newspaper reaction from the game.
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Plenty of positives as Liverpool draw in Bordeaux
There were plenty of positives on show as Liverpool draw 1-1 with Bordeaux in Thursday’s Europa League opener, writes Jack Lusby.
Goalscorer Lallana praises Liverpool youngsters and Mamadou Sakho
Goalscorer Adam Lallana believes Liverpool could take positives from the performance of the youngsters.
5 Liverpool players who should start against Bordeaux
Liverpool kick-off their Europa League campaign away to Bordeaux on Thursday. Here are five players who should begin proceedings in France.
Man United vs. Liverpool: Positional Head-to-Heads & Combined XI
Liverpool face bitter rivals Man United on Saturday evening, Henry Jackson selects his combined XI between the two sides.
Martin Skrtel: The one constant in Liverpool’s constantly fragile defence
Martin Skrtel is now Liverpool’s second-longest serving player, but he has been a long-term weak-link at the back for the Reds.
Mamadou Sakho omitted from latest France squad after Liverpool demotion
Mamadou Sakho has been left out of Didier Deschamps’ latest France squad, provoking speculation over his future at Liverpool.
Mamadou Sakho offered new long-term Liverpool contract
Following speculation around his Liverpool future, French centre-back Mamadou Sakho has reportedly been offered a new long-term contract.
Brendan Rodgers seeking a reaction after dropping big-name Liverpool stars
Brendan Rodgers is flexing his man-management skills by dropping Mamadou Sakho among others this season, believes the Times’ Tony Barrett.
Rumour Mill: Bayer Leverkusen “willing to pay” €10 millon for Mamadou Sakho
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly ready to pay 10 million euros for Mamadou Sakho after seeing a loan approach for the Frenchman turned down.
Report: Lucas and Sakho could both leave Liverpool FC this month
Brendan Rodgers kept the same matchday squad vs. Aston Villa on Monday night, meaning Lucas, Sakho and Markovic weren’t involved again.
Scouting potential replacements for Mamadou Sakho shows why Liverpool must not sell Frenchman
With Mamadou Sakho’s Liverpool future under question following a loan bid from Roma, Jack Lusby suggests five replacements for the defender.
Liverpool reject Roma loan offer for Mamadou Sakho
Despite falling behind Dejan Lovren in the centre-back pecking order, Mamadou Sakho will not leave Liverpool this summer, reports claim.
8 players who could still leave Liverpool FC this month
As the end of the summer transfer window edges closer, Henry Jackson looks at eight Liverpool players who could still leave this month.
Skrtel and Lovren are Rodgers’ “preferred pairing at centre-half”
Martin Skrtel and Dejan Lovren linked up alongside each other for Liverpool’s opening fixture against Stoke City on Sunday and are set to become Brendan Rodgers’ preferred centre-back pairing.
Serie A clubs lead chase for wantaway Lucas Leiva – reports
Serie A clubs Inter Milan and Napoli have expressed interest in signing Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva this summer, according to reports.
5 Moves Brendan Rodgers Should Make On Liverpool’s Pre-Season Tour
As Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool squad head to the Far East and Australia for their pre-season tour, Jack Lusby selects five key moves he should make.
Martin Skrtel tops fan vote to take Liverpool vice-captaincy with 50%
With Liverpool set to name their new vice-captain on Friday, a poll suggests supporters want centre-back Martin Skrtel to take the role.
5 players who could take over from Jordan Henderson as Liverpool’s vice-captain
With Jordan Henderson to be named new Liverpool captain, the role of vice-skipper is up for grabs. Ben Twelves discusses who could step into the role.
“Here’s to you, Jordan Henderson” – Liverpool supporters react to reports of midfielder’s captaincy
Following reports that Jordan Henderson is set to be named Liverpool captain on Friday, Reds supporters have generally reacted with positivity.
Liverpool’s Next 4 Transfer Window Priorities this Summer
With the summer transfer window open, and plenty of business already done, Henry Jackson outlines four areas Liverpool must strengthen next.
Brendan Rodgers and the importance of team spirit
Brendan Rodgers has had his fair share of disagreements with senior players in his three years at Anfield.