Liverpool transfer news - Divock Origi exit, Dayot Upamecano latest, Jurgen Klopp message
Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation with the January transfer window open including the latest on Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao, Dayot Upamecano, Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp, Diogo Jota and more.
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Liverpool are reportedly interested in Vinicius Junior and are unlikely to sign Eder Militao, while Bayern Munich admit Dayot Upamecano interest.
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Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool have suffered a dramatic dip in form and manager Jurgen Klopp has some difficult decisions to make in the short and long term
Comparing how Jurgen Klopp reacted to last two Liverpool defeats at Anfield liverpoolecho.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from liverpoolecho.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
With captain Jordan Henderson out with a minor groin problem and Salah and Firmino rested, the onus was put on replacements Divock Origi, with one league goal since December 2019, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Neither lived up to the billing and did not last the hour, although not before Origi missed the chance of the night just before half-time.
The Belgium striker’s only goal this season came in the 7-2 Carabao Cup victory at Lincoln and his stock falls lower by the week having used up all his credit from that famous Champions League semi-final double against Barcelona in 2019.
An uncharacteristic mis-kick from Clarets captain Ben Mee put Origi clean through, but his lack of game time and confidence showed as he blasted a shot past Nick Pope but against the crossbar when what was required was placement and a calmness under pressure.
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