MATCHDAY: Madrid, Napoli look to advance in Champions League
Two quarterfinal spots are at stake Wednesday in the Champions LeagueMARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jordan Henderson - Out via illness Henderson (illness) is out for Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid, James Pearce of The Athletic reports.
Impact Henderson picked up an illness before Wednesday's clash and has been ruled out. The midfielder will hope to make his way back to the pitch before a Saturday clash with Fulham. James Milner or Naby Keita could replace Henderson in the starting XI.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Bajcetic - Out with groin injury Bajcetic (groin) is out for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid, James Pearce of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bajcetic picked up a groin injury in training and will now be sidelined. The midfielder's first chance to return is a Saturday clash with Fulham. Bajcetic has earned a consistent role in the starting XI of late, but now will step aside for James Milner or Naby Keita.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid tries to avoid Liverpool comeback in Champions League
Real Madrid got used to pulling off dramatic comebacks in the Champions League last seasonMARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mohamed Salah's Cairo villa burgled say Egypt police
Egyptian authorities say Mohamed Salah's luxury Cairo villa has been burgled over the weekendMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trent Alexander-Arnold explains why Liverpool lost at Bournemouth Trent Alexander-Arnold has attempted to explain why Liverpool were surprisingly beaten by Bournemouth on Saturday.
MARCH 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Napoli returns to Champions League set for historic season
Napoli returns to Champions League action on track to have the standout season in European soccer and the club’s entire historyMARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virgil Van Dijk - Misses two big chances in loss Van Dijk, the captain, missed two big chances in Saturday's surprise 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Impact Van Dijk put in his usual solid defensive performance (four tackles, two clearances and an interception) on Saturday and was the Red's aerial target man in attacks from corners and free kicks. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet when a header he placed was cleared from the line by Jefferson Lerma .The regular starting defender has scored three and contributed to eight clean sheets.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Salah - Penalty miss in loss Sala fired two shots (one on-target) and missed a penalty in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Impact Sala had a poor game on Saturday, he was not a dangerous attacking threat and executed a poorly taken penalty that did not even hit the target. He needs to re-find the hot form he has been in from his previous two games, where he delivered three goals and two assists. The regular starting striker has scored 11 goals (fifth best in EPL) and contributed to seven assists.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Robertson - Places one shot-on-target in loss Robertson performed an interception, two tackles and fired a shot-on-target in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Impact Robertson was not at his most effective on Saturday. He did assume his normal role as one of the Red's set-piece takers, making some dangerous plays that his teammates were unable to capitalize upon. He also fired a shot that was well saved by Cherries keeper, Neto. The defender has not contributed the same level of assists that he did earlier in the season, he has only created one since December. From 23 appearances (20 starts), he has contributed to six assists and six clean sheets.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Darwin Nunez - One shot-on-target in loss Nunez placed one shot-on-target in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Impact Nunez was a target for Liverpool's midfield playmakers on Saturday. He has been in sharp form having scored four in his last five matches, but he only managed to contribute to one of the Red's six shots-on-target in this game. He was subbed after 66 for Roberto Firmino. From 29 appearances (16 starts) he has delivered eight goals (0.4 per game), three assists and placed 3.8 shots-per-game (second best in the EPL).
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ibrahima Konate - Performs seven clearances in loss Konate performed seven clearances, an interception and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bournemouth. He also picked up a yellow card.
Impact Konate put in a solid defensive performance on Saturday. He made a series of key interventions that could have led to further scoring opportunities for the Cherries and was also active in supporting the Red's attack (making a shot-off-target). He has made eight appearances (seven starts) and contributed to three clean sheets (all from his previous three appearances).
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Gakpo - No shots-on-target in defeat Gakpo fired two shots-off-target in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Impact Gakpo was not effective on Saturday. He did not exhibit the hot form he has been in recently (scored two in his last match and four in his previous five matches). The forward did not contribute towards any of the Reds six shots-on-target. The Dutch forward has made nine appearances (eight starts) and scored four goals.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alisson - Concedes one in loss Alisson pulled off one save and conceded one in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Impact Alisson did not have much to do on Saturday in a game where Liverpool dominated possession. When called into action he did not contribute any distinguishing accomplishments, he only managed one save in the match. He had kept clean sheets in his previous five EPL games. The regular starter has now conceded 29 (1.1 per game), performed 79 saves (3.0 per game) and produced 10 clean sheets (third best in EPL).
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Alexander-Arnold - Creates big chance in surprise loss Alexander-Arnold created a big chance and fired one shot (off-target) in Saturday's surprise 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Impact Alexander-Arnold had a strong game on Saturday scoring a rich set of defensive points and getting himself into attacking opportunities. He was one of the brighter lights in a Liverpool team that looked a little complacent and paid the price for it. He was subbed after 65. The regular starting defender has scored once (back in August), provided two assists (five games since last one) and contributed to four clean sheets.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leeds in EPL relegation zone after 2-2 draw with Brighton
Jack Harrison rescued a point for Leeds in a 2-2 home draw against Brighton but it was not enough to lift his side out of the English Premier League relegation zoneMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea wins again, Liverpool loses at Bournemouth in EPL
Chelsea might finally be finding its stride under Graham PotterMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1, eyes Liverpool and clasico
Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid’s 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish leagueMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bournemouth stuns Liverpool 1-0 to avenge 9-0 loss in EPL
After losing 9-0 at Liverpool earlier this season, Bournemouth got some payback in the Premier LeagueMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arthur Melo - Bench option versus Bournemouth Arthur (thigh) is available for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.
Impact Arthur is good to go after missing almost the entirety of the season due to multiple thigh problems. He has played just 13 minutes since joining, posting one off-target shot and one tackle.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: City, Liverpool in action; Madrid has Espanyol
Manchester City will try to keep the pressure on English Premier League leader Arsenal when it plays at Crystal PalaceMARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Firmino eyes strong finish to Liverpool career, Klopp says
Roberto Firmino plans to leave Liverpool after eight seasons but manager Jurgen Klopp says there will be time for goodbyes laterMARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Klopp admits 'surprise' over Firmino decision Jurgen Klopp admits he was “a little bit surprised” by Roberto Firmino’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The Brazil st...
MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Benzema to miss Espanyol game, expected back for Liverpool
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s Spanish league match against Espanyol because of an ankle injury but the striker should be ready to play u...MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Gomez - Set to train next week Gomez (undisclosed) is aiming to train early next week, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.
Impact Gomez has only been out a couple weeks, so there's a chance he trains early next week and is available just before the break. Even if that's the case, he'll move back to his bench role as both Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate are healthy and starting at center-back for the Reds. Gomez had five-straight starts when multiple guys were injured and he was getting time ahead of Joel Matip.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
