Jurgen Klopp tells Liverpool front three they're no longer first-team shoo-ins

Liverpool took somewhat of a gamble last year when they decided to buy Thiago Alcantara for £20million from European champions Bayern Munich, as they knew they could get him for nothing just a few months down the line.

Jurgen Klopp’s “next step” is to become Bayern Munich manager, according to ex-Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller.

Liverpool legend John Aldridge says the Reds are "not good enough" to make the top four as he claimed Jurgen Klopp "doesn't have the answers" with his current group of players.

Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Saturday has heightened expectations that Jurgen Klopp will look to strengthen in the summer transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp says he "needs time to be frustrated" after Liverpool's record against the Premier League's bottom six clubs took another turn for the worse against Newcastle.

£30.5million transfer for RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate - but are the Reds getting a good deal?Jurgen Klopp has been forced to use 19 different centre-half pairings since the start of the season with Virgil van Dijk's absence beginning a chain reaction of bad luck at the back.Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and the latest of Nat Phillips have all dropped to the treatment room, leaving Klopp to improvise with his midfield. Fabinho dropped back to partner Ozan Kabak, who was at fault for Newcastle's last-minute equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Andy Robertson said Liverpool had failed to learn their lessons with a last-ditch slip against Newcastle which could prove costly to their Champions League ambitions.

Liverpool’s hopes of securing a Champions League place suffering a bitter blow.The Reds threw away the chance to climb into the top four of the Premier League by conceding a late equaliser to Newcastle substitute Joe Willock.Willock’s striker came deep into second-half injury time after the hosts had dominated much of the attacking play at Anfield following Mohamed Salah’s third-minute opener.It means Jurgen Klopp’s side have now won just one of their last 10 home matches in the league, leaving them two places and a point off Chelsea having played a game more than the Blues.Milner was named as a substitute for the Saturday lunchtime clash, before replacing Diogo Jota two minutes before the hour mark.

Thiago Alcantara agreed with Jurgen Klopp that Liverpool must prove they deserve to be in the Champions League next season.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated that he didn’t see enough fight from his players as Newcastle rallied to earn a late point at Anfield in the Premier League.Mohamed Salah’s fine opener was ruled out by Joe Willock’s 95th minute strike after Callum Wilson had a strike ruled out by VAR in the proceeding minutes.

Jurgen Klopp confessed Liverpool do not deserve to be playing Champions League football after they conceded another late goal against Newcastle to dent their top-four hopes.

Daily Star Sport has identified two things Jurgen Klopp got right and one he got wrong at Anfield....Liverpool manager Klopp fielded all four of his attacking players for the visit of Newcastle.Salah returned to the line-up at the expense of midfielder James Milner as the one change from Monday's draw at Leeds, joining Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota in a 4-2-3-1 formation.And Salah's return to the side paid dividends with just three minutes gone when he fired home his his 20th league goal of the season.Ciaran Clark's weak header from Sadio Mane's cross dropped to the Egypt international at the far post and he drilled in a fierce left-footed shot on the turn despite the close attention of Matt Ritchie.The goal was the 250th in

Liverpool are reportedly set to announce the signing of RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate - but Reds fans still want to see the club complete a permanent deal for Ozan Kabak.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have agreed personal terms with Konate, who has a £30.5million release clause in his Leipzig contract.Roman’s report suggests the deal is on the verge of completion, with Jurgen Klopp keen to bolster his backline following this season’s injury crisis at centre-back.And the Liverpool faithful believe it is a “no brainer” to target a permanent deal for Kabak next.The 21-year-old has spent the second half of the season on loan at Anfield from Schalke, racking up 12 appearances for Klopp’s men

Liverpool and Newcastle United both go into Saturday’s game with plenty to play for, as the Reds run the risk of missing out on Champions League football next season and the Magpies look to secure their place in the Premier League once again.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Ibrahima Konate as they close in on a £31million swoop for the RB Leipzig defender.

Liverpool are set for a busier summer than usual in the transfer market come the end of the season.

Jurgen Klopp admits he fully expects to be targeted for even more abuse from fans over the Super League fiasco.

Don't wait around for updates - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Jurgen Klopp fears “greedy” taunts will haunt Liverpool even beyond this season after the Super League fiasco.The Kop boss even thinks it could get worse when stadiums are full again next term.Liverpool's players were abused by Leeds fans on their arrival at Elland Road before Monday's 1-1 draw after the Reds declared they were entering the ESL.They withdrew within 48 hours but Klopp knows the abuse won't stop.He said: “Yes it will be even worse when people are back in the stadiums.“I don’t know what we will do with that next season. I have no idea.

Premier League has seen some iconic managers stand in the dugouts - but there are some that you may have forgotten.Top-flight English football has played host to icons such as Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger as well as current bosses Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.While these managers have flourished, others have failed in the spotlight - and they include Steve Kean.The Scot took the helm at Blackburn from Sam Allardyce for two years in the top flight, only winning 15 of his league fixtures.But he is about to manage his first game in seven years, having inherited the role at Australian A League bottom-side Melbourne Victory.

Jurgen Klopp has allayed fears Diogo Jota is set for a spell on the sidelines after the Liverpool forward was not seen training on Thursday.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he isn't a fan of the revamped Champions League, even though he admits that it is better than the proposed European Super League.