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  1. 'Nyoni needs regular football' - Fan's views on keep, loan, sellpublished at 17:52 BST

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    Trey Nyoni of Liverpool on the ball during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool Image source, Getty Images

    We asked for your views on who Liverpool should keep, loan or sell.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Richard: Keep - Joe Gomez. He deputises in anywhere across the back line if fit. Loan -Rio Ngumoha. Great talent but needs minutes. Sell - Alexis Mac Allister. Giving away too many frees.

    Peter: Keep -Harvey Elliott and work with him to enable him to flourish as a regular starter and show his star quality. Loan -No opinion. Sell - Jeremie Frimpong, unless you can develop him properly.

    Ken: Keep - Curtis Jones. He has more in his locker and can be a vital player in midfield. He needs to be trusted and for his contract to be renewed, especially as he's the last remaining Scouser and one of a few homegrown players. Loan - Trey Nyoni. Clearly talented but needs to play regular football at Championship level at least to build on his promise. Sell - CodyGakpo. Was fine as a squad player but his contract renewal and increase in wages last summer was a massive mistake. Arguably was one of the worst performers last season (there were many) and Liverpool need a more consistently elite performer in the attacking position he occupies.

    Mark: Keep - Jones. Often better players around but his passion and talent is undeniable. Loan - Ngumoha. Excellent potential but unlike Michael Owen, this teenager hasn't yet converted that spark into goals. Sell - McAllister. He's won everything and there's no desire left in his play. Ageing journeyman.

    Richard: Keep - Federico Chiesa, his style of play will suit Andoni Iraola's playing style. Loan - Trey Nyoni. Needs regular competitive football to start fulfilling his potential. Sell - Cody Gakpo. Rio has to be put ahead of him next season and he won't want to stay as back-up.

  2. Liverpool confirm exit of coaching staff triopublished at 12:44 BST

    Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaks to his first-team assistants in the dugoutImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool first-team assistants Sipke Hulshoff, Ruben Peeters and Giovanni van Bronckhorst have all followed Arne Slot out of the Anfield exit door.

    After starting his role as head coach in June 2024, Slot brought in first assistant coach Hulshoff and lead physical performance coach Peeters.

    Both figures played a crucial role in the club's Premier League title-winning season in 2024-25, with Liverpool being crowned champions with four games to spare.

    Former Netherlands international Van Bronckhorst arrived at Anfield slightly later on, taking up the role of assistant coach in July 2025.

    The trio will now leave their respective roles, as new head coach Andoni Iraola continues to craft his own backroom set-up.

    A club statement, external said: "Everybody at Liverpool Football Club thanks Sipke, Ruben and Gio for all their efforts and contributions to the club and wishes them the best for the future."

  3. A to Z: How good was Clemence?published at 12:00 BST

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    The third episode of BBC Radio Merseyside's A to Z of Liverpool focuses on the letter C, specifically legendary goalkeeper Ray Clemence, the 1995 Coca-Cola Cup final and Ian Callaghan.

    Clemence was one of the greatest goalkeepers of the post-war generation, with a glittering record of success at Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur that stands as a monument to his talent.

    The England goalkeeper was a key component of great Liverpool sides under Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley in the 1970s and early '80s that picked up an immense amount of silverware at home and abroad, before he left Anfield to enjoy more success at White Hart Lane.

    On Clemence's time at Anfield, BBC Radio Merseyside's Ian Kennedy said: "I think like a lot of these things when people say who's the best goalkeeper ever for your team, if it's Liverpool, it depends on how old you are and who you've seen. If you're too young to see Ray Clemence, then you'll probably say Alisson. Bruce Grobbelaar was a good goalkeeper and won just about everything with Liverpool, but if you, like me, saw Ray Clemence, I saw the back end of his career at Anfield and he was an outstanding goalkeeper.

    "Three European Cups, five league titles, two Uefa Cups, the FA Cup, League Cup, European Super Cup, that is incredible, and he was Liverpool's goalkeeper throughout the 70s, when they dominated football largely in the 80s as well, but certainly in the mid 70s onwards Liverpool were the team.

    "He commanded his goalmouth like no one I've ever seen. He was an extension to the old Tommy Lawrence sweeper-keeper idea. But he was a great shot-stopper, made some fantastic saves, made very few mistakes.

    "I think the worst mistake he ever made was for England against Scotland at Hampden Park when it just went through his legs. Other than that, you struggle to think of a mistake he made.

    "He had such a long career at Liverpool, you think he's left Liverpool, and that's the end of him, but he goes to Tottenham, and he played for years at Tottenham. And he won the FA Cup with Tottenham in 1982. It just shows he had a second career with Tottenham and with England; if it hadn't been for Peter Shilton, he probably would've won 200 caps."

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  4. A title and a war chest?published at 18:28 BST 11 June

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    In the final part of our special Liverpool Q&A, we focus on the summer transfer window and how the Reds can aim for in Andoni Iraola's first season.

    Chris asked: Do you think Liverpool can challenge for the league next season?

    Aadam: It will be a tough ask, for sure. Arsenal will surely start the season as favourites, while Manchester City showed they aren't far off - though, of course, it remains to be seen how they will fare without Pep Guardiola.

    If Liverpool recruit smartly and aren't hampered by injuries then optimism will only grow if life starts well under Iraola. But there are a lot of ifs.

    Arne Slot was sacked with Liverpool believing that Iraola would help them re-establish themselves at the pinnacle of English and European football. Even if they don't challenge for the title in 2026-27, then the expectation will certainly be there for seasons to come.

    Liverpool players lift the Premier League trophy at AnfieldImage source, Getty Images

    Jason asked: This will be a tough job for Iraola considering this will be his first season at a massive club with a major rebuild. I hope our fans don't judge too quickly, like with Slot's rebuild which didn't go to plan. Will Liverpool have the significant war chest to go head to head with other top clubs, considering the standard of the outgoing first-teamers?

    Aadam: A "significant war chest" may be an overstatement but Liverpool certainly have money to spend.

    With Mohamed Salah leaving on a free, about £20m is available when you consider his wages alone. The club also achieved record revenues of more than £700m during their title-winning season in 2024-25, and qualifying for the Champions League again will certainly help.

    As per the club model, Liverpool are likely to have to sell players in order to buy more. It won't be like last summer when they broke the record for the most money spent by a Premier League club in a transfer window, but the expectation is that Liverpool will definitely spend well this window.

    Scroll down this page to find three more posts containing answers from Aadam.

  5. Bayern interest in Ngumoha and Nunez rumourspublished at 15:30 BST 11 June

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    BBC Sport's Aadam Patel has been taking your questions on Liverpool.

    You'll find plenty across this page but please take in the latest instalment which looks at the futures of a current and former Red.

    Mark asked: Why are we even contemplating selling Rio Ngumoha to Bayern Munich? Is there any truth in this? He is a player with a great future.

    Aadam: From a Liverpool perspective, Ngumoha is not for sale. Bayern Munich are certainly interested and that comes as no surprise given his talent, but those at Anfield see Ngumoha as a massive part of the next step of their transition.

    By the end of last season, the 17-year-old was arguably the one Liverpool player who looked like he could make something happen on the pitch and he will certainly get more opportunities under Andoni Iraola.

    Like you say, he is a player with a great future and my understanding is that, for now, that future lies at Liverpool.

    Darwin Nunez celebrates a goal for LiverpoolImage source, Getty Images

    Adrian asked: There are growing rumours about Darwin Nunez returning to the club, is there any truth in that?

    Aadam: A return for Nunez is unlikely. Nunez has previously said how much he misses Liverpool but the fact is that Liverpool now have Alexander Isak.

    However, Hugo Ekitike's injury could mean he doesn't play a game again in 2026, so the availability of Nunez on a free transfer, after reports that he is set to terminate his contract with Al Hilal, may not be the worst idea.

    Nunez is a player with Premier League experience and would certainly be a handy back-up option, rather than the main centre-forward.

    I can't see it becoming reality but stranger things have happened!

    Come back to this page for part four of the Q&A. And remember, this is your Liverpool page so bookmark it and come back for analysis, news, stats and fan views.

  6. Kerkez's development and Mac Allister's futurepublished at 12:58 BST 11 June

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    Alexis Mac Allister interacts with Milos Kerkez Image source, Getty Images

    In the second part of a special Q&A, our Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel focuses on Milos Kerkez's potential and Alexis Mac Allister's poor 2025-26 campaign.

    Marc asked: Will Andoni Iraola be able to get Kerkez back to how he excelled in his Bournemouth team, and can he keep youngsters like Conor Bradley and Stefan Bajcetic fit?

    Aadam: Kerkez actually improved as the season went on, and I recall Virgil van Dijk hailing the Hungarian to reporters in the second half of the campaign.

    It is worth noting that Kerkez is younger than Andy Robertson was when he joined Liverpool, so that development is expected to come with time and you would imagine that working under Iraola should even accelerate that.

    With regards to Bradley, if all goes to plan, he should be fit to return from his knee injury early in the new season, while Bajcetic is working towards being fit for pre-season in July.

    Simon asked: Do you think Mac Allister has had his best days at Anfield? He seemed off the pace most of this season and gave away a lot of unnecessary free-kicks by getting on the wrong side of the ball. It will be interesting to see how much he features for Argentina at the World Cup.

    Aadam: The World Cup will certainly be interesting for Mac Allister. It was off the back of Argentina's World Cup success in 2022 that he opted to sign for Liverpool, and in 2024-25 the midfielder was involved in 35 of 38 Premier League games as Arne Slot's side won the title.

    Mac Allister will be the first to admit he had a poor campaign last season, but he is still only 27 years old and it would be too early to say that his time is up.

    He is a quality footballer and he has delivered on many an occasion but, that said, it would not be a huge surprise if Liverpool were to entertain offers for him this summer, with his current deal expiring in 2028 and talks not currently taking place over a new deal.

    Keep across this page for parts three and four of Aadam's Q&A, which will look at subjects including Liverpool's 'war chest' and Bayern Munich's interest in Rio Ngumoha.

  7. Iraola's first priority and another busy transfer window published at 09:05 BST 11 June

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    Andoni IraolaImage source, Getty Images

    We asked you to send in your Liverpool questions for our reporter Aadam Patel before the summer transfer window opens.

    In the first part of a special Q&A, he focuses on Andoni Iraola's first tasks at Anfield and the Reds' transfer plans.

    Zahid asked: What should Andoni Iraola's first priority be?

    Aadam: For vast parts of the past season, there was no excitement watching Liverpool. Put simply, Iraola needs to bring an identity back to Liverpool and deliver a style of football the fans can enjoy.

    There will be no expectation on Iraola to deliver silverware immediately, but, more than anything, there needs to be a sense that Liverpool are heading in the right direction and the head coach is getting the best out of the players.

    It took Jurgen Klopp nearly four years to win his first trophy at Anfield. Iraola won't get the same amount of time but, for someone who loves focusing on the short-term, the absolute priority will be to deliver a brand of football that makes Liverpool fans excited again.

    Stuart asked: With the likely rebuild or transition to Iraola's style of play, just how much do Liverpool have to do in terms of recruitment? Realistically, how many players are needed? I'm thinking a right-back, wingers on the left and right, central midfielder and potentially a centre-forward to cover the absence of Hugo Ekitike.

    Aadam: Before he was sacked, Arne Slot said he expected a little transition this summer. Liverpool won't spend like they did last summer, but it will still be a busy window in terms of recruitment.

    A pacy winger is a priority, with 19-year–old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig a top target and Bradley Barcola another option.

    Given the right-back crisis and Conor Bradley's injury situation, they are looking at full-backs. A central midfielder is needed too, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott emerging as a target and, of course, Iraola knows him well.

    Despite Ibrahima Konate's exit on a free transfer, there is currently no expectation to invest in another centre-half, with either Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni options to partner Virgil van Dijk.

    Keep across this page for parts two, three and four of Aadam's Q&A, which will look at subjects includingAlexis Mac Allister's future, Darwin Nunez's potential return and whether Liverpool can be title challengers in 2026-27.

  8. Gossip: Liverpool prepared to let Chiesa leavepublished at 08:08 BST 11 June

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    Arsenal remain firmly in the hunt to sign Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United also interested in the 23-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

    Liverpool are prepared to let Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 28, leave this summer for around £17m, with the player keen on a move back to Serie A. (Caughtoffside), external

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  9. Keep, loan, sell - you decidepublished at 15:48 BST 10 June

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    Change is inevitable at football clubs during the summer months and we want to ask you something specific about Liverpool's squad.

    Tell us:

    • One player who should be kept who may be on the fringes and why?

    • One player who should be loaned out

    • One player who should be sold

    We would love names and reasons for all three - Get in touch with your views here

  10. The magic of Barnes - A to Z with BBC Radio Merseysidepublished at 11:20 BST 10 June

    John Barnes of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield in Liverpool.Image source, Getty Images

    He was a Liverpool and England legend who terrified defenders with his pace and power.

    John Barnes is a firm favourite on Merseyside and his time with the Reds has been discussed by BBC Radio Merseyside's Paul Salt, Mike Hughes and Ian Kennedy as part of their A to Z series.

    "I remember John Barnes signing because I was a kid and I think there was the excitement about John Barnes because he'd already been a very, very good footballer with Watford," Salt said.

    "He'd had some decent games against Liverpool for Watford and when he came into Liverpool in 1987, it was the dawning of a new era with Ian Rush leaving and Barnes, Beardsley and Aldridge.

    "I think we had four seasons of peak John Barnes, which was 87 to 91, where he was arguably the best player in the world. I don't think I'm exaggerating with that, you know, on a consistent basis."

    BBC Radio Merseyside's Ian Kennedy replied: "Whenever I'm asked to pick my all-time Liverpool XI with players in the right position, John Barnes is in that team on the left-hand side for me. One of the greatest players I've seen.

    "We'd seen a bit of it at Watford but we'd seen a bit with England. You remember the goal he scored against Brazil in the Maracana? That was three years before he came to Liverpool so we knew he was a great player but the impact that he had straight away - that 87-88 season was one of Liverpool's greatest seasons."

    BBC Radio Merseyside's Mike Hughes said: "Explosive pace. Unbelievable ability to get away from defenders straight away. His control and touch when the ball would come to him. He'd be on the run, he'd be brave with the ball. He was good in the air. An all-round footballer.

    "He was an absolute world-class talent, one of the very, very best that I've ever seen. A real match winner, scored so many great goals, the famous ones against Queen's Park Rangers and even later on the in the famous 4-4 draw at Goodison Park.

    "The relationship that Barnes had with Aldridge and others, because not only was he quick, not only was he a wonderful talent with the ball at his feet, he had perception, he saw things earlier than most people do or did and that, it invites so many different possibilities."

    A to Z - Barnes: Listen to the full conversation here

  11. Did lack of Liverpool starts cost Ngumoha a World Cup spot?published at 08:35 BST 10 June

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    Rio Ngumoha arrives at the England campImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool's teenage forward Rio Ngumoha will leave the England camp after making a major impression on Thomas Tuchel and his international team-mates.

    The 17-year-ole, who is not in England's 26-man squad for the World Cup, was named man of the match for his debut performance as a second-half substitute in Saturday's 1-0 warm-up win over New Zealand.

    England play their final pre-tournament friendly on Wednesday against Costa Rica - and it will be interesting to see if Tuchel selects Ngumoha again, especially as there will be a full squad to choose from following the arrivals of Arsenal quartet Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke.

    Ngumoha was only meant to participate in training, however Tuchel had been so impressed he felt compelled to play him during the first warm-up match.

    That performance had led to assertions that Ngumoha should have been in Tuchel's thinking before now, either included in the final 26 or first in-line for a call-up should a player be injured before the tournament starts.

    However, because Ngumoha was not included in Tuchel's initial 55-man squad for the tournament, he cannot be drafted in as an injury replacement.

    Ultimately, the German was working with such a small and condensed body of work when it came to Ngumoha. The London-born forward made just 10 senior starts last season for Liverpool.

    It is understood there was some dissatisfaction over his level of game time under former manager Arne Slot - so, had he played more, could he have forced his way into Tuchel's plans?

    If there were frustrations over his game time last season, he may well be placated by the departure of Mohamed Salah and the arrival of Andoni Iraola.

    The former Bournemouth manager has shown a willingness to rely on younger players, with Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Dean Hujisen all proof of the Spaniard's faith in youth.

    Nevertheless, Ngumoha will be confident of linking up with Tuchel again when England begin their Uefa Nations League campaign in September.

  12. 'I'm not only playing for me, I'm playing for both of us' - Robertsonpublished at 16:48 BST 9 June

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    Rute Cardoso believes her late husband Diogo Jota will be in former Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson's "thoughts, steps and heart" when he leads Scotland out in their first World Cup since 1998.

    Robertson, who recently announced his Anfield exit, spoke about Jota after captaining Steve Clarke's side to World Cup qualification back in November 2025: "I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head.

    "We spoke so much about going to the World Cup because he missed the last one with Portugal, and I did with Scotland. I know he will be smiling over me."

    In a letter to Robertson, published by Fifa, external, Cardoso wrote: "Diogo often spoke of you, of the friendship you built, of the battles you fought together, the challenges, the laughter, the conversations about football... and of your dreams.

    "The World Cup was one of those dreams - a dream that the two of you nurtured, side by side, with the same passion with which you took to the pitch.

    "When I heard your words and learned how you felt on the day when Scotland qualified for the World Cup, after so many years of waiting, I realised that Diogo never truly left the pitch.

    "By achieving that moment and securing your place at the World Cup, you won't be going alone. You will be taking his dream with you too.

    "Cherish that dream, Andy. Live it for yourself and for him."

    After reading the letter, Robertson said: "He is always there. The memories are always something that we bring up and sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry. That will be no different, especially going into a tournament which is full of emotion.

    "I know he will be right at the front of my mind. I'm not only playing for me, I'm playing for both of us."

  13. Liverpool confirm retained listpublished at 16:00 BST 9 June

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    Liverpool have officially confirmed their retained list for the Premier League, following the end of the 2025-26 season.

    As announced already, Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Rhys Williams will all depart from the senior squad this summer.

    Meanwhile, Prince Cisse and Keyrol Figueroa are both set to sign new deals at Anfield.

    Cisse, 17, is the son of former Liverpool player Djibril and it will be a first professional contract for the centre-back.

    Like Cisse, Figueroa is also the son of former footballer - Maynor Figueroa. Unlike his dad who was a left-back and played for Wigan and Hull, the 19-year-old is a centre-forward.

    And like Cisse, he is highly rated at Anfield and is set to put pen to paper. Figueroa made his international debut for Honduras on Saturday, when he came on against Argentina.

    Liverpool have also offered deals to Kyle Kelly, Afolami Onanuga, Oliver O'Connor, Lucas Pitt, Ben Trueman and Matthew Wright. All are expected to stay.

    From the Academy set-up, Kareem Ahmed, Emmanuel Airoboma, James Balagizi, DJ Bernard, Oakley Cannonier, Josh Davidson, Terence Miles and Jacob Poytress will all leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts this summer.

    Cannonier, 22, was the quick-thinking ball boy who famously played a part in Divock Origi's goal against Barcelona which took Liverpool to the Champions League final in 2019. He was 14 at the time.

  14. 'Wirtz has everything' - Klopp sends World Cup wishespublished at 15:45 BST 9 June

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    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wishes good luck to current and former Reds players competing at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

  15. 'Origi created those islands of ecstasy'published at 12:37 BST 9 June

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    Divock Origi of Liverpool kisses the FA Cup trophyImage source, Getty Images

    There will never be another footballer quite like Divock Origi.

    Footballers' careers are short at the best of times, but it is hard to imagine another player's career that could be so aptly described as lightning in a bottle.

    And not just lightning of a common variety - the best kind of lightning. The kind that wins you Champions Leagues and Premier Leagues. The kind that produces moments that you tell your children about.

    I was there when Origi scooped it past a helpless Marc-Andre ter Stegen at the Kop End to send Liverpool to Madrid. I was in the wide sloping stands of the Metropolitano Stadium when he scooped it past a despairing Hugo Lloris to stamp the passport of a sixth European cup - destination Anfield - back where it belonged.

    Goals like that don't come along too often.

    Top-level football is a game that exists perpetually in a state of delicate balance, rarely offering points of relief throughout the breathless 100 or so minutes. But Origi created those islands of ecstasy, moments of certainty amongst the great swathes of uncertainty.

    Watching the ball trickle into the corner of Lloris' goal and knowing, beyond all reasonable doubt, that Liverpool were about to win the European Cup - find me a better feeling than that in the sport.

    Origi gave us that.

    And then Everton, because you can't not mention it. Some look at that 2018-19 season - 97 points and no title - as a painful lesson in glorious failure, but I don't. To me, it is one half of a winning campaign.

    Liverpool got serious about winning football matches and trophies and, for two seasons - one loss in 59 games - set about a relentless quest to capture the biggest prizes in the game. Champions of England. Champions of Europe. Conquerors of the world.

    The goal against Everton with time ebbing away was great. The comedy of it, the unassuming charge back to the centre circle ball in hand - that is Origi. The calmest head. The port in the storm. The deliverer of certainty.

    All sorts of players will be held up as poster boys of the Jurgen Klopp era, but nobody had the Midas touch quite like Origi.

    The man who made our dreams come true. The man I will tell my grandchildren about. You'll never walk alone, Divock.

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  16. Ngumoha keen to 'show what I can do'published at 12:36 BST 9 June

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    Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha says he was "buzzing" to make his international debut and "show everyone what I could do" in England's first World Cup warm-up fixture against New Zealand last week.

    The 17-year-old, who was one of four youngsters selected by Thomas Tuchel to join his pre-World Cup training camp in Florida, became the fifth-youngest player to represent the Three Lions in history, coming on as a substitute in the 1-0 friendly win.

    "I'll say it was a crazy feeling," Ngumoha, who received the man of the match award, told England's media channels. "I was happy. I was buzzing.

    "I knew from when we had the meeting before the match that there was going to be a first-half team and a second-half team, so I was preparing [to play].

    "It's good that I didn't have too much time to think about it. I wasn't too nervous to be fair, I just wanted to play and show everyone what I could do. I just had fun.

    "I was at home when I got a call from John McDermott [the FA's director of football]. He just said: 'How are you? Would you like to be part of the training squad and help the pre-camp in Miami?' And I just said: 'Yes, of course.'

    "I came out here with an open mind. When you get a call saying that you could be training with the World Cup squad as a young kid, or as anyone really, you would never turn down that opportunity.

    "My role was to come out here and help the other players train, but I also wanted to show what I can do as well. It has been great.

    "Everyone is very humble, nobody is over the top. Everyone is so nice and so chill, nobody is judgemental or anything. Everyone interacts well with each other. Everyone has been so nice and friendly to me."

  17. 'Corner taken quickly... ORIGI!!' Fans on retired Anfield 'cult hero'published at 08:37 BST 9 June

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    Divock Origi scoring Liverpool's fourth goal against Barcelona in 2019Image source, Getty Images

    Christian: Ah, Divock. You are right, you have done it all. Cult status on the Kop is not handed out cheaply, but you certainly have it. Easy choice, but those two goals against Barcelona in the 2019 Champions League semi-final cannot be beaten. I will never forget that night, and I still wear a T-shirt that celebrates the second goal. "Corner taken quickly... ORIGI!!" YNWA.

    Roger: So many valuable goals by Origi, but the crazy added-time winner against Everton caused bedlam like I've never seen. I think it even eclipsed the Barca moment! Gave fans some unforgettable memories, underlining what a valued squad player he was. Wishing Divock every success in his next venture.

    Nnamugala: A very special player to Kops like myself. He scored against Barca. As well as Everton. But the Everton one feels more like it. Because it's almost game done, draw almost put out as the final result, then Jordan Pickford does the unthinkable. Thanks, Origi, for all the memories - the Champions League goal as well.

    Divock Origi scores for Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final as Tottenham players close him down.Image source, Getty Images

    Dave: I will never forget his reaction to his winning goal against Barcelona at Anfield. Pure joy and excitement. I hope and pray that he has a great retirement. Thanks, Divock.

    Josh: That goal against Everton reignited his Liverpool career. At that point, after a few injuries and a disappointing loan, it looked like he was out the door. But after that, he was able to go on and score the important Champions League goals against Barcelona and Spurs. I think what could have been with Divock, because he looked so promising before his big injuries in 2016. Cult hero and legend!

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  18. The Liverpool players at the World Cuppublished at 07:48 BST 9 June

    The countdown to the World Cup is well and truly on, so here's a reminder of the Reds selected to represent their countries from 11 June to 19 July.

    The expanded 48-team competition is set to be the biggest in history, with the United States, Canada and Mexico hosting.

    Liverpool's World Cup contingent:

    • Alisson (Brazil)

    • Wataru Endo (Japan)

    • Cody Gakpo (Netherlands)

    • Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands)

    • Alexander Isak (Sweden)

    • Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina)

    • Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)

    • Florian Wirtz (Germany)

    This list doesn't include Ibrahima Konate (France), Andy Robertson (Scotland) and Mohamed Salah (Egypt), following their departures from the club.

    Table shows how many players from each Premier League club go to the World Cup.
Man City 19, Arsenal 16, Man Utd 13, Palace 12, Chelsea, Liverpool, Sunderland all on 11.
Aston Villa 10, Tottenham nine, Brighton and Newcastle 8. Fulham and Wolves 7. Bournemouth and Forest 6. Burnley and West Ham 5. Brentford, Everton, Leeds all on 4.
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    The above graphic is based on the 2025-26 Premier League clubs and squad lists

    Take a dive into each of the 48 squads here

    Read more about the World Cup squads in numbers

    Find out more about how to follow the competition on the BBC

    Click here to download your World Cup 2026 wallchart

  19. Liverpool Q&A: Send in your questionspublished at 16:15 BST 8 June

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    It is only 15 days since the Premier League season ended, but it has been everything but a quiet period at Anfield.

    Liverpool have said an emotional farewell to club legends Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, decided not to renew defender Ibrahima Konate's contract, sacked Arne Slot after finishing fifth in the Premier League, and appointed new head coach Andoni Iraola on a two-year deal.

    There is clearly plenty to discuss, so our Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel will be on hand to answer your top questions later this week.

    Put your thinking cap on - what do you want to know about the Reds right now? The floor is yours...

    Get in touch with your question here

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