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Craig Burley and Steve Nicol reflect on Fernando Torres’ career at and after Liverpool, following the announcement of the Spanish strikers retirement.

Relive one of Fernando Torres’ most memorable goals with Liverpool as he announces his retirement.

Craig Burley makes the case that Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Greizmann would be just what Liverpool need to challenge Manchester City further next season.
Marko Grujic will spend another season with Hertha Berlin, who will pay Liverpool a £2 million loan fee for the midfielder plus £500,000 in potential bonuses.
The 23-year-old, pursued by Werder Bremen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Atalanta and Brighton, had an impressive 2018-19 at the Olympiastadion despite suffering two ankle injuries.
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He scored five goals and provided one assist in 22 Bundesliga appearances, establishing himself as one of Hertha’s standout…

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Craig Burley and Steve Nicol reflect on Fernando Torres’ career at and after Liverpool, following the announcement of the Spanish strikers retirement.

Relive one of Fernando Torres’ most memorable goals with Liverpool as he announces his retirement.

Craig Burley makes the case that Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Greizmann would be just what Liverpool need to challenge Manchester City further next season.
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is set to return to the Bundesliga for another loan with Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt battling Hertha Berlin, where he spent last season, for the player’s signature, a source told ESPN FC.
Grujic, 23, impressed at Hertha during his loan in the 2018-2019 season. Despite several minor injury setbacks, he made 23 competitive appearances for the capital club, scoring five goals and setting up another one.
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A Georginio Wijnaldum volley and James Milner penalty gave Liverpool the win they needed to stay ahead of Manchester City in the table.

A Georginio Wijnaldum volley and James Milner penalty gave Liverpool the win they needed to stay ahead of Manchester City in the table.

Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner share their thoughts on Liverpool’s win over Cardiff which keeps the Reds on top ahead of Man City’s derby match.

A Georginio Wijnaldum volley and James Milner penalty gave Liverpool the win they needed to stay ahead of Manchester City in the table.
Atletico Madrid want to sign Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic on a permanent transfer, sources have told ESPN FC, but the Premier League leaders want €40 million for the Serbia international.
ESPN FC reported that Spain midfielder Rodri is wanted by Manchester City, who could land the 22-year-old by triggering his €70m release clause.
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And Atletico Madrid have targeted Liverpool misfit Grujic as a possible replacement.
On loan at Hertha Berlin, Grujic has enjoyed a good season in the…

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Marko Grujic, 22, has played just 14 games for Liverpool in three years but is still held in high regard by the club.

Liverpool will welcome a revelation to their squad at the end of the season, a player from the “top shelf” of the transfer market. A 22-year-old considered to be the best midfielder at an established Bundesliga club, an integral figure who has only lost one league game all season.

The Merseysiders’ recruitment team knows him well, as do their coaching staff and most of the squad.

His name? Marko Grujic — Jurgen Klopp’s first signing as Liverpool manager.

The midfielder, on loan at Hertha…

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ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into Bayern Munich’s continued struggles in the Bundesliga and feels it’ll be more of the same against Liverpool in the Champions League.

Relive the top goals from Week 26 of the 2018-19 Premier League season, as Liverpool and Man City’s dominant performances take center stage.

Check out what you may have missed at the weekend, including Liverpool and Man City’s big wins, a thrilling Madrid derby and much more.
BERLIN, Germany — Marko Grujic has said Liverpool’s favourites tag against Bayern Munich in the Champions League highlights the progress made under Jurgen Klopp.
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And Grujic, who is spending the season on loan at Hertha Berlin from Liverpool, said the reputation of Klopp’s side is now much different to when he signed in January 2016.
“It’s changed,” the midfielder…

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Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool’s strikers are more worried about winning games, rather than who scores the most goals this season.
Marko Grujic has signed a new contract with Liverpool and joined Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan.
Grujic put pen to paper on a new deal at Liverpool — lasting till 2023 — before completing his temporary switch to the Bundesliga.
The 22-year-old turned down loan moves to Cardiff City and Middlesbrough earlier in the summer as he held out for a move abroad. Hertha Berlin beat off competition from CSKA Moscow and Lyon for the midfielder’s signature.
Serie A side Torino also made an attempt to…

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Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool’s strikers are more worried about winning games, rather than who scores the most goals this season.
Marko Grujic is set to join Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Sources say Grujic will sign a new contract at Liverpool — lasting till 2023 — before completing his temporary switch to the Bundesliga.
The 22-year-old turned down loan moves to Cardiff City and Middlesbrough earlier in the summer as he held out for a move abroad. Hertha Berlin beat off competition from CSKA Moscow and Lyon for the midfielder’s signature.
Serie A side Torino also made an attempt…

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Former Liverpool great Steve Nicol rates the chances that Daniel Sturridge, Loris Karius and more Reds stay or depart Anfield come the start of the season.

Daniel Sturridge joins Mark Ogden to discuss his music ventures, how a loan move away from Liverpool gave him a ‘new lease,’ England’s World Cup and more.

After an expensive summer at Liverpool, former Reds midfielder Steve McManaman says questions will remain about Jurgen Klopp until he wins a trophy.

Steve Nicol says Liverpool have the better squad than Manchester United amid discussing Jose Mourinho’s slight dig at Jurgen Klopp.

Jurgen Klopp was impressed with Manchester City’s young side after Liverpool beat them 2-1 but is remaining tight lipped on whether his side can win the league. ANN ARBOR — Marko Grujic wants to be a Liverpool player for the long-term future despite other clubs registering an interest in signing him on permanent or loan deals.
Grujic, who is in America on Liverpool’s preseason tour, spent the second half of last season on loan at Cardiff City as achieved promotion to the Premier League.
A source has told ESPN FC that Lazio have informed Liverpool they are keen to sign the Serbia international permanently.
Meanwhile, Cardiff boss Neil Warnock is hoping to…

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Jurgen Klopp revels in Liverpool’s performance against Manchester City, stressing the importance of showing they can win without Philippe Coutinho.
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is a loan target for Middlesbrough and Cardiff City, sources have told ESPN FC.
Grujic is currently well down the pecking order in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans at Anfield and the manager is willing to loan him away so that he can get regular playing time under his belt.
Serbia international Grujic has made just six appearances in all competitions for Liverpool this season and only of them was a start in the EFL Cup against Leicester City in September.
Since arriving…

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Shaka Hislop says that Liverpool still need to address numerous positions in the transfer window to successfully handle Champions League and the winter fixture congestion.

The guys answer your tweets on Bayern’s season, Chelsea’s transfer woes, Liverpool’s title hopes, and Gold Cup credentials.

With some of Liverpool’s star names ready to return to action over the next week, competition for places is about increase to such a level that many of those who lined up in Wednesday night’s 4-0 preseason stroll at Tranmere will soon not even be able to make a 22-man squad. And that’s without taking any potential new signings into account.

Youngsters Ryan Kent, Pedro Chirivella and Sheyi Ojo all caught the eye at Prenton Park and will be looking to build on that in Friday night’s game at Wigan…

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