18 h. ago Liverpool praying for a golden sky after seven months of storms

Despair and disorder have engulfed the club since their title party, leaving all concerned in need of previous serenityAs Virgil van Dijk raised the Premier League trophy on a cool May afternoon at Anfield, the cap was sealed on a serenely glorious season for Liverpool. For sure there had been challenges en route to a 20th league title, but not many, and those that did arise were dealt with in a calm, orderly fashion. The ultimate prize had been captured with minimum sweat.Cue the celebrations after a final‑day 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace: players and staff dancing on the pitch, supporters doing the same in the stands, and no sense this was as good as it was going to get for the just-crowned champions. It took less than 24 hours for everything to change and set in motion an astonishing seven‑month period in the history of a club where it was probably thought they had seen and done it all. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Jamie Carragher gives Liverpool final VAR red card verdict after 'horrific' Spurs flashpoint

Jamie Carragher has given his verdict after Xavi Simons' tackle on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, which saw the Tottenham player sent-off during their Premier League showdown.

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3 d. ago Arne Slot goes against Jurgen Klopp and receives approval from Virgil van Dijk

The Liverpool captain said it was the first time this had ever happened in his Liverpool career, including his time under legendary manager Jurgen Klopp

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4 d. ago Virgil van Dijk reveals Xavi Simons conversation after red card challenge

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk was fouled by countryman Xavi Simons and the Tottenham star was sent off for his challenge in defeat to the Premier League champions

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5 d. ago ‘The game is gone’: Thomas Frank fumes over VAR decisions in Spurs loss

Manager says the ban Xavi Simons faces is ‘too harsh’Slot says his ‘gut feeling’ on Isak injury is not positiveA frustrated Thomas Frank took aim at two decisions, both involving the use of the video assistant referee system, that helped swing proceedings in Liverpool’s favour during his Tottenham side’s stormy 2-1 defeat on Saturday night.Spurs finished with nine men after Cristian Romero was dismissed while they sought an equaliser in added time. But it was the red card handed to Xavi Simons in the first half, upgraded from a yellow after the VAR had slowed down his late challenge on Virgil van Dijk, that infuriated Frank the most. He cut an animated figure on the touchline as Simons departed, and said later that John Brooks’s original decision should have stood. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Xavi Simons sends Virgil van Dijk red card message to Tottenham fans and Thomas Frank

Xavi Simons earned himself a needless straight red card against Liverpool, but the Dutchman had a message for his Tottenham team-mates and supporters

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5 d. ago Xavi Simons fights back TEARS as Tottenham star shown straight red card for high lunge on his Holland captain Van Dijk

TOTTENHAM ace Xavi Simons appeared to be fighting back tears after he was sent off against Liverpool. Simons, 22, was shown a straight red card after just 33 minutes for a high lunge on the Reds' captain Virgil van Dijk. The playmaker was initially booked with a yellow card but referee John Brooks was told to...

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5 d. ago Gary Neville chastises Xavi Simons for ‘ridiculous’ red card against Liverpool

Simons was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for raking his studs down the back of Virgil van Dijk

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5 d. ago Gary Neville chastises Xavi Simons for ‘leg breaker’ red card against Liverpool

Simons was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for raking his studs down the back of Virgil van Dijk

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5 d. ago Premier League Match Centre issue statement as Xavi Simons sent off after horror tackle

Tottenham forward Xavi Simons was initially given a yellow card for a foul on Virgil van Dijk, with referee John Brooks upgrading to a red card after being advised to recheck the incident

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9 d. ago 'He came back for seconds': Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk makes surprise visit to Greater Manchester restaurant

'The man has Aura'

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9 d. ago Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk 'back for seconds' at beloved Salford restaurant

'The man has Aura'

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1 week ago Liverpool news: Mo Salah dressing room verdict as Virgil van Dijk gives transfer message

Mohamed Salah returned to the Liverpool team in their 2-0 win against Brighton and made sure to soak up the love at Anfield before heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.

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1 week ago Liverpool news: Mo Salah's dressing room message as Virgil van Dijk admits transfer stance

The Liverpool dressing room have been left in no doubt about Mohamed Salah's intentions

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1 week ago Virgil van Dijk reveals Mohamed Salah talks and ‘hopes’ he remains at Liverpool

The Liverpool captain has been in contact with Salah but is unsure how things will play out after the Africa Cup of Nations

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1 week ago Van Dijk wants Salah to stay at Liverpool but admits he has ‘no idea’ what will happen

Anfield captain: ‘I hope he stays – he is one of my leaders’Player heads for Africa Cup of Nations after Brighton winVirgil van Dijk wants Mohamed Salah to remain at Liverpool but the club captain accepts that is not guaranteed. The Egyptian was reinstated to the squad after being dropped for the Champions League trip to Inter in response to his outburst after the 3-3 draw at Leeds last weekend.Salah was recalled by Arne Slot for Saturday’s win over Brighton, coming off the bench in the 26th minute for the injured Joe Gomez, as the coach shuffled his team. The forward marked his return to action by taking the corner from which Hugo Ekitiké scored his second goal but will now depart to represent Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, and could be away for more than a month. His absence will allow time to resolve his long-term future. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Virgil van Dijk's response when asked if Mo Salah will return to Liverpool speaks volumes

The Liverpool captain has had talks with Salah after the Egyptian fell out with Arne Slot before making peace ahead of his substitute's appearance against Brighton

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk urged to make Mohamed Salah Liverpool intervention

Mohamed Salah and Liverpool are still facing an awkward predicament after his outburst at the weekend with club captain Virgil van Dijk being urged to step in

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2 w. ago What Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot and Co said about Mohamed Salah feud after Inter win

Mohamed Salah didn't travel to Italy for Liverpool's win over Inter Milan, and Arne Slot addressed his situation further after the game, alongside Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson

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2 w. ago Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk address Mo Salah 'reality' after apology question

Mohamed Salah didn't travel to Milan with the rest of the Liverpool squad, yet Arne Slot's Reds claimed a dramatic late win over Inter to boost their Champions League hopes

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