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Liverpool have been left sweating over the fitness of forward Cody Gakpo after the Dutch international was not spotted in Tuesday’s open training session. The Reds are preparing for a mammoth last 16 tie against runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, whose unconvincing form in the league phase saw them emerge as the unwanted reward…

Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad on Wednesday with a “fitness issue”. Gravenberch has been in superb form for the Reds under his compatriot Arne Slot this season, blossoming in a deeper defensive midfield role after Liverpool were snubbed by Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi in the…

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host bottom of the table Southampton at Anfield. The Reds are aiming to extend their healthy 13-point lead at the summit of the table but will have to manage tired legs following their midweek trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Their fortuitous…

The conclusion of Thursday’s Europa League play-off ties has finalised the potential opponents for both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Friday’s draw. The two English sides both booked their place in the last 16 through strong group phases. United finished third with 18 points from eight games, while Spurs were just one place…

“That’s not arrogance: we work hard. I mean you know us, we work really hard and I believe in this group – we will work hard to find solutions on the night. “All we can do is perform, whatever happens. “At Brann [in Bergen], I felt we were the better team and we just didn’t…

NEWCASTLE’S TEAM NEWS Magpies manager Eddie Howe has been ill and his press conference duties were conducted by his assistant Jason Tindall. However, he is expected to be well enough to be in the dugout on Sunday. Tindall revealed a boost for the hosts regarding Anthony Gordon, with the winger, who scored home and away…