Jurgen Klopp insists he's not concerned by Liverpool form despite recent dropped points

straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp has admitted Liverpool are unlikely to sign a centre-back in the January transfer market.Liverpool have been beset by fitness problems at the back this season, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both suffering long-term injuries and Joel Matip struggling to retain regular fitness.It has meant Klopp has been forced into playing midfielder Fabinho at centre-back alongside younger players, and it has seen them struggle to maintain the dominant playing style they had last season. Yet, in a boost to Manchester United and City's title hopes, Klopp has confirmed that he is unlikely to enter the transfer market this month.

Last season Liverpool sent their under-23s to Villa Park for the Carabao Cup quarter-final while the first team was in Qatar for the Club World Cup.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is expected to shuffle his pack for their FA Cup clash with Aston Villa’s under-23s on Friday night.Villa are set to field a team made up of their young stars after several of their first-team players and staff tested positive for Covid-19 this week, forcing them to close their Bodymoor Heath training complex on Thursday.As a result, reports suggest Dean Smith and his senior players will not be involved in the third-round tie, with the club’s under-23s likely to line up against Klopp’s Premier League champions.Liverpool have not been hit with a similar coronavirus crisis, however they will be without four injured stars as well as long-term absentees Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.Konstantinos Tsimikas, Joel Matip,

Liverpool would have reportedly been sitting six points clear at the top of the Premier League if VAR wasn’t in use.The Reds, who won their maiden title last season, have had eight decisions go against them this campaign.VAR has against been a regular talking point, even with referees heading to the pitchside monitor to check their decisions on a more regular basis.And research from The Sun has shown that Jurgen Klopp’s side have lost four points that they would have got without VAR.Second-placed Manchester United have benefitted from VAR, being three points better off than they would have been.It means a table without VAR would see Liverpool sitting pretty on 37 points, with the Reds’ closest challengers actually being Leicester.Key

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after the 22-year-old's recent drop in form and backed him to "find his top shape rather soon".

Liverpool’s recent dip in form has given both Manchester clubs encouragement they could pip them to the Premier League title this season, says former Man Utd captain Roy Keane.Jurgen Klopp’s champions have not won in their last three league outings, being held to draws with West Brom and Newcastle before slumping to a 1-0 defeat away at Southampton on Monday night.The Reds now only lead the table on goal difference, as arch-rivals United are level on points in second with a game-in-hand to play against Burnley on Tuesday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side also go away to Anfield on January 17, meaning there’s a chance for them to open up a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League.Man City have also put themselves back in the title picture of

Liverpool have ramped up their efforts to sign Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul, who is also on Leeds United's radar.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes Manchester United's Carabao Cup defeat to Man City may bring more pressure for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer further down the line.United were deservedly beaten 2-0 by City at Old Trafford, with John Stones and Fernandinho scoring the goals for Pep Guardiola's side, consigning Solskjaer to a fourth successive semi-final defeat as Reds' boss.United are currently on their longest run without a trophy since the early Sir Alex Ferguson era, though Solskjaer's side are challenging Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.But Neville believes United squandered a major chance of silverware in the League Cup and will have a tougher assignment to win the league.Neville told Sky Sports : "I said

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he may have made a mistake by leaving Takumi Minamino out of his side in recent weeks.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has provided an update on his three injured stars, Naby Keita, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota.

A week has passed in the January transfer window and as of yet we are still yet to see any movement from Liverpool.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Jurgen Klopp will ring the changes for Liverpool’s third round FA Cup clash against a heavily weakened Aston Villa team on Friday night.An outbreak of Covid-19 at the Villa training ground means they will be without their first team players and staff.That should allow Klopp to give some of the fringe players a chance to show what they’ve got.So which players could do with nailing down a good performance against a young Villa side to showcase their talent and put themselves in the running for a regular starting place?Daily Star Sport brings you the six men who need to impress.Phillips will once again be hoping his performance convinces Klopp that he does not need to

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to ring the changes when his side make the trip to Aston Villa in the FA Cup this evening.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool must “fight against the world” to deliver the club’s “most special season ever”.

Liverpool this summer, despite the Bayern Munich ace appearing the end of his contract.

Liverpool outcast Marko Grujic admits he was left confused by Jurgen Klopp 's refusal to give him gametime at Anfield. The Serbian midfielder is currently on loan at Porto, following two successful seasons at Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.Grujic was expected to be given a chance upon his return to Merseyside in the summer.However, the Reds reject admits he was left confused by Klopp's conversations and then subsequent snub of his services.“In every conversation, be it Klopp or one of the directors, they always remind me that I am a player of great potential,” Grujic told Serbian outlet Kurir.“But when I get into the system I don’t get a chance.

All signs continue to point to Liverpool having Joel Matip available again for the huge Premier League clash with Manchester United.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer's response when asked about Jurgen Klopp's jibe about Manchester United's penalty record was indicative of Manchester United's current position in the Premier League table."And that's a fact," he responded when asked about Klopp's comment stating that United have won more penalties than Liverpool in Solskjaer's shorter spell than his in the Anfield dugout.Solskjaer couldn't help but crack a smile as he referenced Rafael Benitez's infamous rant from the Spaniard's time battling the great Sir Alex Ferguson during an unsuccessful Premier League title bid.Klopp isn't the only manager to question United's tendency to receive penalties with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard suggesting VAR

Liverpool fans. The Reds were dealt a major blow in their bid to retain the title on Monday night, with former striker Danny Ings’ superb strike condemning them to a 1-0 defeat away at Southampton.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have ridiculed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his comments on refereeing decisions in the wake of their defeat against Southampton.Liverpool's poor form has given United the opportunity to overtake the reigning Premier League champions by winning their game in hand against Burnley.United were victorious last time out thanks to a Bruno Fernandes penalty after Paul Pogba was fouled in the box by Douglas Luiz. The decision to award a spot-kick was slammed on social media by rival supporters but replays show clear contact on the Frenchman's trailing leg.

Former England striker Chris Sutton blasted Jurgen Klopp for being a "complainer" as he pinned Liverpool's poor form on the absence of Virgil van Dijk.