Jordan Henderson collapsed to his knees, exhausted and happy, before he sunk to the turf completely.
“No one deserves this moment more than you,” Adam Lallana ran over to tell his close friend as he lifted him to his feet, while tears fell from Jürgen Klopp’s face as he embraced the 28-year-old, later saying: “Jordan Henderson is the captain of the 2019 Champions League winners. That is satisfying.”
Dejan Lovren put his arm around the England international’s shoulder, walking him over to the…
Steve Nicol says he feels guilty for doubting Liverpool could pull off a comeback against Barcelona and reach the Champions League final.
There have been many momentous Anfield nights in Liverpool’s European history but this one tops them all. Nobody gave the Reds a chance of overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit to the mighty Barcelona, but somehow they did it after a pulsating performance saw two goals apiece from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum send the Reds to a second successive Champions League final with a 4-0 victory.
Positives
Where to start? This was heroic stuff from all concerned. Players, crowd, manager. Liverpool…
Divock Origi scored a late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle, setting the stage for an intense finale in the Premier League title race.
Divock Origi scored a late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle, setting the stage for an intense finale in the Premier League title race.
English Premier League: Divock Origi (86′) Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool
Divock Origi and Trent Alexander-Arnold recap Liverpool’s pulsating 3-2 at Newcastle to keep their title dream alive.
Jordan Henderson says the Liverpool players will watch Monday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Leicester City praying for a miracle that might give them an edge in the title race.
The Merseyside club, who won the last of their 18 English league titles in 1990, are two points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League but have played a game more.
A win or a draw for Leicester, who beat the champions before Brendan Rodgers took over as manager earlier this season,…
PORTO, Portugal — Liverpool comfortably booked their place in the semifinals after seeing off a spirited early onslaught by hosts Porto and then running away with it to win 4-1 for an aggregate score of 6-1. The win sets up a mouthwatering clash with Barcelona and a reunion with former stars Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho.
Positives
The front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all got on the scoresheet and look to be hitting peak form at the perfect time.
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Tottenham stole a late winner despite losing Harry Kane to injury, while Liverpool outmatched Porto at Anfield.
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Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp has no choice but to start Mohamed Salah despite his continued struggles in Liverpool’s win over Porto.
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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says performing well in an advanced midfield position for England helped convince manager Jurgen Klopp he could play a more attacking role for his club.
Klopp has used Henderson mainly as a defensive midfielder since taking charge of Liverpool, asking the 28-year-old to curb his attacking instincts and shield the back four.
“I can do both positions and [Klopp] sees I can do both, it’s basically what he wants and needs,” Henderson told reporters. “I felt more comfortable…
By definition a first leg is about preparing the ground for a forthcoming fixture, but Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Porto at Anfield isn’t just significant in relation to the second leg in Portugal next week, but in relation to their title run-in too. Five games from the end of a potentially title-winning season, Jurgen Klopp has suddenly stumbled upon a new midfield: Fabinho, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson.
None of the three have enjoyed consistent campaigns. Fabinho, after arriving from Monaco…
By definition a first leg is about preparing the ground for a forthcoming fixture, but Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Porto at Anfield isn’t just significant in relation to the second leg in Portugal next week, but in relation to their title run-in too. Five games from the end of a potentially title-winning season, Jurgen Klopp has suddenly stumbled upon a new midfield: Fabinho, Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson.
None of the three have enjoyed consistent campaigns. Fabinho, after arriving from Monaco…
Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp has no choice but to start Mohamed Salah despite his continued struggles in Liverpool’s win over Porto.
Craig Burley and Ross Dyer work through the latest potential summer transfers, including Memphis Depay making his way to Anfield.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed the performance of his skipper Jordan Henderson in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League win over Porto, with the England midfielder delivering another impressive display in a more advanced role.
Henderson recently said he had been badgering Klopp to allow him more freedom to break into the final third and, after scoring as a second-half substitute at Southampton on Friday, he started and delivered a killer pass for Liverpool’s second goal.
“Hendo is a brilliant player….
Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp has no choice but to start Mohamed Salah despite his continued struggles in Liverpool’s win over Porto.
First-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino put Liverpool in a strong position at 2-0 to reach the semifinals of the Champions League again. Porto played their part in an entertaining game Tuesday and had numerous chances to grab a vital away goal, but having kept a clean sheet, the Merseysiders will now be strong favourites to go through to the last four.
Positives
Not conceding at home is always significant in European competition. Liverpool will expect to score over in Portugal,…
English Premier League: Jordan Henderson (86′) Southampton 1-3 Liverpool
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