Lukaku apologizes and wants to restore trust at Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku has apologized for going public with his unhappiness at Chelsea and has promised to restore trust with fans, teammates and manager Thomas TuchelJANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Liverpool wants Arsenal cup match postponed over COVID
Liverpool has requested the postponement of Thursday’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup semifinals because of more suspected COVID-19 cases at the clubJANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Naby Keita - Joining Guinea for AFCON Keita will join Guinea ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations and will miss the club's next two matches.
Impact Keita has battled a couple issues this season, but prior to leaving, he had appeared in five of the team's last six matches. He lost his starting role last season, but he remains a needed depth option in the midfield.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sadio Mane - Set to join Senegal Mane has departed to play for Senegal ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations and will miss the club's next two matches.
Impact Mane broke his scoring drought in the most recent contest and he'll hope to carry that form to AFCON. While he's had somewhat of a tough season, he still has eight goals in 20 league appearances, which puts him in line to surpass the 11 goals from 35 appearances last season.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Salah - Out for AFCON Salah will join Egypt for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and miss the club's next two matches.
Impact This was expected to be the case for Salah, who already has 16 goals and nine assists this season. While he only has to miss two league matches, he's set to get a lot of minutes away from Liverpool and the main hope is that he doesn't pick up a new issue.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leighton Clarkson is back at Liverpool after early end to Blackburn loan - what's next? Leighton Clarkson's loan to boyhood club Blackburn did not work out - another temporary switch is needed after he returned to Liverpool
JANUARY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chelsea vs. Liverpool FULL REACTION: Sadio Mane controversy & Romelu Lukaku absence ' ESPN FC
JANUARY 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Chelsea rips referee for failing to show Liverpool's Sadio Mane red card for opening-minute elbow Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta and manager Thomas Tuchel were both critical of referee Anthony Taylor for failing to punish Sadio Mane's el...
JANUARY 3, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Chelsea takes a stand, pioneers end to all-seater EPL games
For the first time since top-tier English soccer stadiums were ordered to be all-seater in 1994, thousands of Chelsea supporters have been able to legally stand again at a Premier...JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should Sadio Mane have been sent off in Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Chelsea? ' Cesar Azpilicueta: It's a clear red card Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta was on the receiving end of a flailing arm from Sadio Mane inside the first minute of Liverpools 2-2 draw...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • SKY.COM
Pulisic caps Chelsea comeback, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool
Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea’s fightback against Liverpool to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier LeagueJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea-Liverpool draw thriller leaves Man City celebrating
Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea’s fightback against Liverpool for a 2-2 draw in the Premier LeagueJANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mohamed Salah doubles Liverpool edge over Chelsea ' Premier League
JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Sadio Mane gives Liverpool breakthrough against Chelsea ' Premier League
JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Lukaku set for Tuchel talks after being dropped for outburst
Chelsea record-signing Romelu Lukaku heads into talks with manager Thomas Tuchel on Monday uncertain when he will play again but assured he has a future despite being dropped for g...JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip: Liverpool trio out for Chelsea match after suspected positive Covid tests Watch Chelsea vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm; kick-off 4.30pm; Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also missing from dug...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • SKY.COM
Caoimhin Kelleher - Four saves in draw Kelleher made four saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Impact Kelleher made four saves with Alisson Becker (COVID-19) out, and did well in a tough match. The keeper isn't really worth playing and will return straight to the bench as soon as Alisson is available.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kostas Tsimikas - Nine crosses Sunday Tsimikas sent in nine crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Impact Tsimikas did well to bomb down the left flank once more and look to break behind the defense. The left-back is a strong option when playing, and truly fills the massive shoes left by Andrew Robertson. Next up is a clash with Brentford, Tsimikas is worth playing if starting.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Alexander-Arnold - Assists in draw Alexander-Arnold provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Impact Alexander-Arnold provided his only assist in the first half as he set up Mohamed Salah for the opening goal. The right-back is one of the best options in the Premier League and has unmatched consistency. He will be the top defender in nearly any slate.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sadio Mane - Breaks drought Mane scored once on two shots on goal during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Impact Mane finally ended his goal-scoring drought during Sunday's draw as he rounded the keeper to score. The forward is a strong fantasy option with immense upside if he finds his form once again. Next up is a Sunday clash with Brentford.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Salah - Scores in draw Salah scored once on four shots (three on goal) during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Impact Salah scored his 16th Premier League goal in his 20th match. He nearly added another with a beautiful attempt from 30 yards out. Simply put Salah is one of the best players in the world and worth rostering in all formats.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Messi among 4 PSG players with COVID, 3 more Liverpool cases
Lionel Messi is isolating at home in Argentina after being among four Paris Saint-Germain players announced as testing positive for the coronavirus ahead of the team’s return to pl...JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thiago - Still out against Chelsea Alcantara (strain) is not in Liverpool's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Chelsea.
Impact Alcantara has missed Liverpool's last two Premier League games, first with COVID-19 and now with muscle soreness, and he is out for Sunday's crucial match as well. James Milner is slotting into midfield in his absence for the game.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Firmino - Out with COVID-19 Firmino has tested positive for COVID-19, Liverpool announced Sunday.
Impact Firmino is out for Sunday's clash against Chelsea, and he will miss at least a week while isolating, though he hasn't started a Premier League game since October. Diogo Jota will likely continue as the center forward.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Matip - Tests positive for COVID-19 Matip has tested positive for COVID-19, Liverpool announced Sunday.
Impact Matip will now miss at least a week while in isolation with the virus, which includes Sunday's blockbuster against Chelsea. Ibrahima Konate is likely to fill in for him at center back for the game.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
