Liverpool's trip to Marseille has sparked fears of more problems from a police force with a reputation for heavy-handed tactics

“Alonso, who has a close bond with Liverpool dating back to his playing days on Merseyside between 2004 and 2009, would have been a strong candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp in 2024 if he hadn’t vowed to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for another year.

Of course, it remains to be seen whether Salah reintegrates seamlessly into the Liverpool squad after his explosive comments at Elland Road a few weeks ago, or whether there’s s

Liverpool fans may have to get used to the quiet of the January transfer window, despite their lengthy injury list. Conor Bradley was the latest addition after his season-ending knee injury against Arsenal, while Rio Ngumoha being forced off against Barnsley is likely to be just cramp, according to Reds boss Arne Slot.

The 25-year-old's current deal runs until 2028 with Liverpool keen to reward his development with improved terms.

Liverpool became the first reigning champions in Premier League history to fail to win at home against the three sides promoted from the Championship.