TODAY’S round-up’s main talking points come from Jürgen Klopp’s pre-Barcelona press conference, though there is some other big news to look at.
Klopp quotes first, then…
Matip Fit To Feature
Jürgen Klopp: "Joel Matip is back in training & I hope he can play one game this weekend."
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 5, 2016
Benteke Set To Leave?
Klopp on whether Benteke will leave: We will see. If someone wants a player from us then they will have to pay.
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) August 5, 2016
Klopp: Christian said it makes sense to go to another club. he is still a great striker. We have others. it makes sense for us to play them
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) August 5, 2016
A New Left Back?
Klopp on transfer activity: "Maybe one or two things can happen."
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 5, 2016
Sakho Silence
Klopp on Sakho: if we talked that is between us. There is not a lot to say. Now we are back. Mama is in training. We will see.
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) August 5, 2016
In other news…
Flanno Loan
Jon Flanagan has officially joined Burnley on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old said: “I need to get back to the level I was at and to do that I need a consistent run of games so I think this is the best opportunity to do that.”
Wishing you all the best for the season, Flanno.
#LFC can today confirm that @jon_flan93 has joined @BurnleyOfficial on a season-long loan: https://t.co/b8ZJf88nam pic.twitter.com/r2Cld9CMFU
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 5, 2016
Milner Calls Time On England
James Milner has officially retired from international football, after winning 61 caps for England.
The Reds midfielder said: “I think the decision we have reached is all about common sense. I wish Sam, the players, staff and supporters success in the future.”
Probably a good call, lad.
https://twitter.com/LFC/status/761600494590722053
Allan On Loan
Finally, it has been confirmed that Allan Rodrigues de Souza has joined Hertha Berlin on loan.
The 19-year-old had impressed on trial at the Bundesliga club, who have decided to sign him up for the year.
Can’t wait to see him in a red shirt.
#LFC can confirm Allan Rodrigues de Souza has today joined @HerthaBSC on a season-long loan: https://t.co/pIcSawOZN3 pic.twitter.com/2Bwx1MByIW
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 5, 2016
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