Liverpool target Nabil Fekir says ‘destiny’ will decide his future
Nabil Fekir has refused to rule out a move to Liverpool this summer after insisting he will let “destiny” decide his next move. Reports emerged from France last week that a deal had been agreed between Liverpool and Lyon for the forward but both clubs distanced themselves from the rumours. [Independent/May-11-2018]
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp backs Mohamed Salah to cope with extra pressure
Jurgen Klopp is confident Mohamed Salah can cope with the demands which have been placed on him over the last couple of weeks. [Independent/May-11-2018]
Mohamed Salah has said his ambitions for silverware with Liverpool extend beyond this season and that progress to the Champions League final represents the start of a new era under Jürgen Klopp. [Guardian/May-10-2018]
Klopp: Brighton is our most important game yet
Liverpool’s need to secure Champions League qualification makes Sunday’s meeting with Brighton and Hove Albion their ‘most important’ game of 2017-18 yet, according to Jürgen Klopp. [Liverpool FC/May-10-2018]
Steven Gerrard insists Liverpool aren’t underdogs in Champions League final – but should play like they are
Steven Gerrard hopes Liverpool embrace the underdog spirit in this month’s Champions League final against Real Madrid, even though they are good enough not to need it. The Reds will face the Spanish giants in Kiev on May 26 in their first appearance in European club football’s showpiece event since Gerrard led them out as captain in the Athens final in 2007. [Mirror/May-10-2018]
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Liverpool midfielder says knee operation ‘a success
Liverpool and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has undergone successful surgery after sustaining knee ligament damage last month. The 24-year-old will miss the World Cup after suffering the injury in the Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Roma at Anfield. [BBC/May-10-2018]