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Tuesday October 10
Aldridge: Robertson needs to start
08:00: Jurgen Klopp should start Andy Robertson for Liverpool against Manchester United, according to Reds legend John Aldridge.
Liverpool welcome United to Anfield on Saturday (12.30pm) in what is expected to be one of the most eagerly-anticipated clashes of the season.
The Reds have struggled defensively, and although Aldridge largely thinks the team picks itself against United, he would like to see one change and that would be Robertson to come in for Alberto Moreno.
“I think the team pretty much picks itself for the weekend – but there is one change I would really like to see,” Aldridge told the Liverpool Echo.
“I would love Andy Robertson to start at left back. I like the look of this lad, I like his left foot and the balance he gives going forward. He also looks a better defender than Alberto Moreno, from the little bits I’ve seen.
“When he’s started for us, he’s had an impact. I think United will try to lock down the middle of the pitch, so we’ll be pushed out to the flanks. That’s where Robertson, with those crosses he can whip in between goalkeeper and defender, can be a real asset.”
Reds eye De Vrij in January
07:30: Liverpool are interested in signing Lazio star Stefan De Vrij in January, reports claim.
Italian newspaper Il Tempo report that Jurgen Klopp has added the Dutch centre-back to his shopping list to help resolve their vulnerable defence.
The Serie A side want Liverpool to trigger his £40million release clause, but the player is hopeful they’ll allow him to leave for £22million.
It’s unclear if De Vrij is an alternative to Southampton star Virgil van Dijk, or whether Liverpool plan to sign both in a major defensive overhaul.
Lallana the role model
07:00: Adam Lallana may not have played a single game for Liverpool this season, but he has certainly made a huge impression off the pitch at Melwood.
Lallana has been out of action for Liverpool since picking up an injury during the pre-season.
The attacking midfielder ruptured a tendon in his left thigh during a training session in August but did not require surgery and recently began running in training again.
And the Reds have decided to send Lallana out to the renowned Aspire facility in Qatar to step up his recovery.
But while he has been unavailable for selection this season, he is making a big impact on Liverpool youngster Yan Dhanda on how he looks after himself.
And the versatile forward admits he has learnt a lot from Lallana’s off the field actions.
“Training with those sorts of players, you don’t realise until you see them and think ‘wow, that’s Coutinho or wow, that’s Mane’, Dhanda told the LFCTV. “It’s helped me seeing them on and off the pitch so much.
“Things like what they eat and how they recover, they are straight in the ice bath no complaining and players like Lallana eat incredibly well.
“It’s clear his diet is what gives him the edge. The proteins and the carbohydrates give his body the best chance to perform and the fans love him because of how much energy he has.
“It’s not a coincidence why he is so good at Anfield and players like Coutinho are even better on the training field than on the pitch. I just want to be like them really.”