Virgil van Dijk posts encouraging injury update as Liverpool await defender's return

Pep Guardiola, Johan Cruyff and Sir Alex Ferguson are three of the most revered coaches of our time, but for some reason, none of them have tried the revolutionary idea of sticking a goalkeeper up front.Thankfully, there's one man who has.Step forward Stuart Pearce, who, on the final day of the 2004-05 season, made the madcap decision to convert David James into a centre-forward as Manchester City chased qualification for the UEFA Cup.With two minutes of normal time remaining and City needing to score, 'Psycho' lived up to his name (and then some) by replacing midfielder Claudio Reyna with second-choice stopper Nicky Weaver and throwing James up front.Pearce had hoped to unsettle the Middlesbrough defence, but according to Boro No.1 Mark Schwarzer - James' opposite number in the Teessiders' goal - it actually delivered the opposite effect. Schwarzer, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Leicester v West Ham, revealed the reaction of the shocked Boro players.

This Morning were left gobsmacked after Alison Hammond asked a couple with a 51-year age gap about their sex life.Tisele and Wilson from South Africa appeared on the ITV show to discuss the dynamics of their relationship and how they are perceived by others.Wilson, who was clearly much older than his wife, told viewers he was interested in her the first time they met but also told a little white lie about his age.But things became rather uncomfortable when Alison probed the pair on their bedroom antics, which some viewers felt was a bit too much.Rushing to Twitter, fans shared their thoughts.One viewer penned: "The bedroom question was one question too far."Another said: "This is a painful interview to watch.

Dubai was reportedly attacked by guards as Prince William visited the country on an official visit.Billy Hood, 25, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for “unintentionally possessing” CBD vape oil in the United Arab Emirates country.As the Duke of Cambridge was meeting with UAE diplomats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday, (February 10), Billy was allegedly attacked by Emirati authorities, according to non-profit organisation Detained in Dubai.Billy’s family are now appealing to the Prince to help bring Billy back to the UK after his appeal to overturn the sentence was refused, despite no court hearing taking place.According to Detained in Dubai, Billy has been isolated in a tiny cell that could fit only a mattress and is said to have hit the wall in frustration.Four prison guards are then alleged to have opened his cell and repeatedly beat him, causing him to bleed.Reports have also claimed that Billy was previously beaten and tasered and forced to confess.His brother Alex Hood said: “I am disgusted that the UK would ever allow this to happen to a British citizen and that they have not already intervened. This is not the first time he has been assaulted while in custody and over what? CBD oil that the court accepted, was not even his.“In accepting this kind of treatment and just ‘raising concerns’ without any actual consequence, the UK is essentially sanctioning these abuses again and again.

Jamie Carragher’s job as a Monday Night Football pundit in the future.The West Ham superstar recently spoke to Carragher’s Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville in a lengthy interview for the latest episode of The Overlap Podcast.Rice’s bold claim came when Manchester United legend Neville told the Hammers midfielder: “I've not spoken to a footballer at your age that's as switched on from a media perspective [as you are].”Neville added: "Carragher's in trouble, isn't he? On Monday Night Football?"To which Rice replied: "Carragher's a goner! I'm coming for him!"Carragher tweeted after seeing the podcast: "Well get yourself on MNF in March... let's see what you've got!"The acting Hammers captain then joked: "You sure you want that...

Prince Andrew was a “constant sex pest” who wanted to know about her love life during sessions.Emma Gruenbaum, 50, claims the Duke of York would ask her about “anal sex” and was told “not to make a fuss” when the massages had to be in his bedroom at Royal Lodge in Windsor.She says the sessions with Andrew took place almost weekly for two months, and claims he made a comment about her bottom, prompting her to swear at him over his remark. Speaking to the Sun, the sports therapist claims Andrew, 61, said “Hey nice a****.

Allies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum, £85. Apply a modicum of foundation indoors as it will make you feel better, especially if you are glued to Zoom and want to appear well-rested.

Valentine’s Day, avoid the expensive themed restaurant offerings and cook something special at home for your loved one. I’m not suggesting you go to a local farm and pick out a duck, but taking the time to work on a romantic menu says more than any novelty gift, or certainly flowers from the petrol station.Eating together is intimate and the dishes I’ve chosen here are designed for sharing.

Dan Walker quit Football Focus last April after 12 years as its lead presenter.The star went on to compete in Strictly Come Dancing later that year, whilst also juggling his presenting role at BBC Breakfast and hosting The NFL Show alongside fellow former Strictly contestant, Jason Bell. Former professional American Football player Jason Bell, 43, joined Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show today to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl 56, which will take place this Sunday. The Super Bowl is the USA’s biggest sporting event of the year, featuring a playoff championship game of the National Football League (NFL). Jason was a cornerback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and New York Giants. However, in recent years, the sports star has strapped on his dancing shoes to compete in BBC fan-favourite show Strictly. Jason competed in the series in 2020 alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk, but was unfortunately second out of the competition after former Labour Party politician Jacqui Smith.Nonetheless, when quizzed by Zoe about Strictly, he gushed about his time on the show, admitting that he still likes to dance and that his young daughter is “infatuated” with it. Zoe then asked Jason if his pal Dan Walker, 44, had asked him for advice before entering the latest series of the show back in September, as the pair have both been presenting on the NFL Show together since November 2020. “He did ask me and I said, ‘Dan, you’ll be great on it,’ because I know Dan’s personality,” Jason confirmed.  “Dan is one of the best people I’ve ever met, he is just a nice human being.So I said, ‘This will be perfect for you.’“Dan steps up to challenges and that’s what you need to do when you get on Strictly.”The BBC

Sundara Karma have announced their new EP ‘Oblivion!’ and shared its title track – you can hear the new song below.The forthcoming record follows on from the band’s November 2020 EP ‘Kill Me’. Their last studio album, ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’, was released in March 2019.Produced by Clarence Clarity, the ‘Oblivion!’ EP is set for release on April 1 via Chess Club Records and is available to pre-order here.Speaking about the title track, Sundara Karma’s Oscar Pollock said: “‘Oblivion!’ came together so quickly, I wrote the whole thing in about two days in the summer last year. I had been revisiting a lot of my favourite music from around 2003 and was feeling quite nostalgic at the time.

Kate Nash has shared a new single called ‘Imperfect’ – you can listen to it below.The track is the latest preview of the singer-songwriter’s fifth studio album, which is due to arrive at some point this year. Following on from 2018’s ‘Yesterday Was Forever’, the record will also feature the 2021 songs ‘Horsie’ and ‘Misery’.“My co-star Kimmy Gatewood and some of our brilliant writers Rachel Shukert and Sascha Rothchild from GLOW asked me if I could write a tween pop anthem for an episode of The Babysitters Club (Netflix) that they were all working on,” Nash explained of how ‘Imperfect’ came about.“I’ve been writing for TV, film and musical theatre recently and it’s been so liberating as I get to explore different sides of being a songwriter.

Liverpool's injured duo of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk both posted encouraging videos to social media on Tuesday as they both close in on a return.Van Dijk is now outside and doing ball work as he recovers from his ACL injury, though isn't expected back any time soon.The Dutchman has been out of action since the Merseyside derby, but has progressed in his recovery and is now able to train on the pitch with a ball at his feet.In the video he shared on his Instagram story, Van Dijk was seen breaking into a light jog at one point. Gomez, on the other hand, is slightly behind his centre-back partner and is still working in the gym.The Englishman is recovering from a knee tendon injury he suffered while on international duty.

Liverpool are rock bottom of the Premier League's VAR table with 15 overturns and five tough calls, according to ESPN.The Reds have been on the sharp end of some harsh decisions this term, not least in the Merseyside derby.Jordan Pickford was lucky to escape being sent off for his X-rated challenge on Virgil van Dijk in October.

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has been backed to join Liverpool and partner Virgil van Dijk over the summer - and he could be joined by three more new faces. The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu as the Spanish side are not negotiating a new deal.

Jurgen Klopp has watched his side losing a club record six consecutive Premier League games at home in recent weeks, causing Liverpool to slip all the way to eighth in the table.

Liverpool have received a major boost after the cancellation of upcoming World Cup qualifiers.The Reds are still in the depths of an injury crisis, with five senior players out of action including captain Jordan Henderson and Virgil van Dijk.And Jurgen Klopp was set to lose even more players later this month to the World Cup qualifiers in South America, with goalkeeper Alisson and Fabinho both fit. It would have seen him restrict players leaving for international duty, potentially starting a revolt at Kirkby.

straight to your inboxJurgen Klopp has suggested that Manchester City are the only team who can maintain regular title challenges due to their ability to spend money.The Liverpool boss has had to battle a remarkable injury crisis at Anfield this season, as their Premier League title defence has struggled to keep up in recent months as they have slipped to seventh in the table.Liverpool are 22 points behind City and are facing a real struggle to make the top four, after key players including Virgil Van Dijk, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Diogo Jota have been injured for large portions of the season.Even despite those absences, Liverpool have been criticised for a run of five successive home defeats after a run of 68 league

Liverpool are interested in signing Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer transfer window.

Premier League title defence having been decimated amid the long-term absences of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and more recently Joel Matip.Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have both stood in admirably - but they haven't escaped Liverpool's injury curse either, leaving Jurgen Klopp unable to field a settled pairing at the back.Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies were signed on the final day of the January transfer window - which means Klopp will have a glut of central defenders once Van Dijk and Gomez return. So what will happen to the rest of The Reds' defenders once Klopp has his first-choice pairing available again? Here, Daily Star Sport takes a look.

Liverpool could be without Ozan Kabak for Fulham’s visit to Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday after he picked up a knock against Chelsea.The reigning champions have lost five league matches in a row at home following defeat to the Blues, and will be looking to bounce back against Scott Parker's strugglers.Ahead of that clash, Klopp has been hit with yet another injury blow in the centre of defence, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez recently joined by Joel Matip on the sidelines.The German boss confirmed the news regarding Kabak on Friday, and added that Nat Phillips and Ben Davies will be ready to feature in their quest to get back into contention for Champions League qualification.He said: "Nat will be ready and Ben as well."It's

What is going on at Liverpool?

Jurgen Klopp has made plenty of big name signings since taking over at Anfield in 2015, but the Liverpool boss doesn't always get his own way in the transfer market.Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Alisson, Fabinho and Sadio Mane are just some of the players to have arrived on Merseyside under the watchful eye of the German boss.But what happened to the stars who were lined up for a move to to the north west, only to snub the Premier League champions, and why did they choose to reject the Reds?Daily Star Sport have delved into the transfer files to find three Liverpool targets who said 'nein' to linking up with Klopp at Anfield. Liverpool are no strangers to signing players from the Netherlands.