Theo Squires

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Senior Football Journalist, Sports Writer and Content Creator ⚽️✍🎙️

😠 Andoni Iraola really wasn't impressed with the decision to send off Ryan Gravenberch in #LFC's loss to #MCFC. 🗣️ "I think the first foul of Ryan is never a yellow card, never... He doesn't even call the foul straight away."

Iraola blasts Gravenberch red card decision and points finger at Anderson

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola was speaking after Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the second half against Manchester City, who then went on to win 3-0

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🆕 Ronald Araujo admits #LFC have given him what he needed after a ‘very difficult’ period as he opened up on past struggles. 🗣️ "The truth is it was very difficult. It hurts me. And maybe I also understand the questioning and the criticism... It is something that I truly feel and it hurts me a lot."

Araujo admits Liverpool gave him what he needed after 'very difficult' period

Ronald Araujo has rediscovered his love for football with Liverpool after a difficult period with Barcelona and Uruguay

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🤔 #LFC have two options to replace Jeremy Jacquet if he is ruled out of their clash with #MCFC. A virtual ever-present since returning from six months out injured, the Reds still need to manage him carefully. And the January transfer window could help strengthen their hand.

Liverpool have two options to replace Jacquet as transfer possibility emerges

Jeremy Jacquet could be a doubt for Liverpool's clash with Man City after missing France's win over Belgium with a hamstring injury

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🚨 Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent has revealed what #MCFC have told their own players after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. 🗣️ "It won’t change a thing for us or for Gigio. The club has spoken to Gigio, and everyone is calm... Gigio has received assurances."

What Man City told players about verdict before Liverpool as agent speaks out

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent has revealed what Manchester City have said to their players after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations

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🤔 Didi Hamann thinks Florian Wirtz is unhappy at #LFC, regrets his move to England and no longer believes he can be a success at Anfield. 🗣️ “I don’t know if he still believes he can make it. When I see him for Liverpool, I often get the impression that he’s not happy.”

Wirtz Liverpool transfer regret claim made as Salah defence debunked

Didi Hamann and Frank Lebouef have both weighed in on Florian Wirtz's ongoing struggles at Liverpool

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🇪🇸 Victor Munoz has admitted his move to #LFC is yet to sink in and he's using 'difficult moments' to motivate him. 🗣️ “It's true that all those difficult moments you went through come back to your mind. But now I'm in a good moment, both here and at Liverpool.”

Munoz makes Liverpool transfer admission as he opens up on 'difficult moments'

Liverpool forward Victor Munoz made his competitive debut for Spain in their Nations League win over Croatia

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🤕 Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad and returned to #LFC for further medical assessment after suffering an ankle injury. He underwent scans today, with reports in his homeland suggesting he could be out for several weeks.

Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad as Liverpool made to sweat over injury

Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad after the Liverpool forward injured his ankle against Serbia

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🤕 Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo suffering injuries is something no-one of an #LFC persuasion wanted to see. But it might turn into a positive for the Reds. They'll face seven games in 20 days. With many of Andoni Iraola's squad not being worked to the bone, they've been handed an unexpected boost.

Isak injury might pay off for Liverpool as Iraola handed unexpected boost

While there are concerns over the injuries sustained by Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo, should they prove minor, it could work in Liverpool's favour

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🫡 #LFC have been made to count their lucky stars more than once that they decided against cashing in on Cody Gakpo. Virgil van Dijk was adamant that the Reds shouldn't sell his compatriot. His transfer demand has been vindicated emphatically.

Liverpool agreed to Virgil van Dijk transfer demand as club captain vindicated

Virgil van Dijk has been vindicated after making it clear he did not believe Liverpool should entertain selling Cody Gakpo

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🤔 It does not take a genius to work out which positions #LFC could do with strengthening in the next two transfers windows. But such dealings will only be the tip of the iceberg for Julian Ward following his return as sporting director. He has a much bigger priority.

Julian Ward priority clear after Liverpool return - transfers are tip of iceberg

Julian Ward has returned to Liverpool as sporting director and is already facing a number of important items on the Reds' agenda

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Really honest from Andy Robertson here as he opens up on just how much of an impact Diogo Jota's death had on the #LFC squad. Admits they 'lost their edge' and just 'didn't care' about football, but feels they weren't afforded enough grace from critics in the most difficult of seasons.

Robertson admits Liverpool 'lost their edge' after Jota death - 'We didn't care'

Andy Robertson has spoken openly about just how much the tragic passing of Diogo Jota impacted the Liverpool squad last season

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😬 #LFC's near-£400m new-look attack failed to breach Fulham's defence as they boasted just three shots on target. Such players were brought in to decide such matches, not fight out 0-0 draws. Andoni Iraola needs to find a way to ensure the wait for his side to ignite does not go on for long.

Iraola spared Slot treatment but must answer £397.5m Liverpool question

Liverpool played out a disappointing goalless draw with Fulham on Saturday afternoon

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🤔 Arne Slot was regularly criticised for not making more use #LFC's academy but Andoni Iraola understands its importance. How could he not, given his Athletic Bilbao roots. With the Reds' numbers stretched, he has had put his faith in some of the club’s young starlets. It is already paying off.

What Iraola did on Liverpool bench could help him succeed where Slot failed

Liverpool won their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid but Andoni Iraola's squad is lacking in depth and experience

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👀 Sporting director Deco has shared a cryptic update on Ronald Araujo's Barcelona future after a strong start to his #LFC career. 🗣️ "Sometimes it's good to look for an exit. I don't know (if he’ll come back), he has a contract with us. It's very early still. Let's see. It's a topic for the future."

Araujo makes Liverpool claim as cryptic update on Barcelona future shared

Liverpool have a £47m option to sign loanee Ronald Araujo permanently from Barcelona

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