Liverpool: October 2008 - news archive

Gareth Barry has said he is now happy at Aston Villa after his summer transfer saga with Liverpool.

Rafa Benitez could recall fit-again striker Fernando Torres for Liverpool at Tottenham on Saturday, while Robbie Keane will start.

Robbie Keane says Liverpool's entire squad are as desperate to win the title as local players Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.

Liverpool have been given the opportunity to sign Brazilian teenage sensation Keirrison, ahead of Spanish pair Barcelona and Valencia.

Rafa Benitez has explained why he made so many changes to his side for Wednesday night's clash with Portsmouth.

Steven Gerrard's penalty ensured an unconvincing Liverpool stayed top of the Premiership with a narrow victory over Portsmouth.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has warned his side they will need an almost perfect season if they are to lift the title.

Liverpool go into tonight's clash with Portsmouth without Fernando Torres and doubts over fellow striker Robbie Keane.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted this is a crucial week for the club as he prepares to face Portsmouth and Tottenham..

New Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is set for a tough baptism against in-form Premiership leaders Liverpool at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has again been linked with a £10m move for Tottenham's Gareth Bale in the January transfer window.

As Liverpool prepare for the visit of managerless Portsmouth on Wednesday, Steven Gerrard has warned the challenge starts now.

Liverpool are set to be without both Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane for the clash with Portsmouth on Wednesday night.

Rafa Benitez has called on his Liverpool players not to get carried away by title talk following Sunday's 1-0 win against Chelsea.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has warned his title-chasing players not to get too carried away despite their fantastic win at Chelsea.

Xabi Alonso's early goal was enough to earn Liverpool a crucial win to end Chelsea's incredible unbeaten home record.

Robbie Keane is confident he can inflict more misery on Chelsea for new club Liverpool on Sunday if he can overcome a groin injury.

Midfielder Ryan Babel has admitted he is still suffering with an ankle injury but is ready to start Liverpool's game at Chelsea.

Xabi Alonso should be fit for Liverpool's trip to Chelsea as the Spanish midfielder wants to end the Blues' long unbeaten home record.

Rafa Benitez rued Liverpool's late defensive lapse and failure to turn chances into goals in the 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid.

Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso are all battling to overcome injuries ahead of Liverpool's trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Fernando Torres says he is 'hugely disappointed' to miss tonight's clash and believes Liverpool will be in for a tough game.

Fernando Torres is progressing well from his hamstring injury but is unlikely to return against Chelsea this weekend.

Fit-again Javier Mascherano and Ryan Babel are available for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Albert Riera has heaped praise on his new Liverpool team-mates and hailed the never-say-die attitude in the squad.

Rafa Benitez has confirmed he could make a move for Wigan's on-loan striker Amr Zaki after his double at Anfield.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that he is still yet to hold talks with the club over a new contract.

Dirk Kuyt's second goal five minutes from time gave Liverpool all three points against 10-man Wigan in a storming finish at Anfield.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has warned Emile Heskey he will not be guaranteed a shirt back at his old club Liverpool.

Rafael Benitez has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Liverpool with a return offer for Wigan striker Emile Heskey.

Wigan's Emile Heskey is in a fitness race to be fit to face his former club Liverpool - who are rumoured to be in for him next season.

Liverpool have now confirmed striker Fernando Torres could be out for 15 days, while Ryan Babel should be fit to face Atletico Madrid.

Chief executive Rick Parry has expressed his delight after Uefa made a U-turn and will now allow Atletico Madrid to host Liverpool.

Emile Heskey has opened the door for a January move back to Liverpool after confirming he wants to play in the Champions League.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has slammed the international fixture list following Fernando Torres' injury and a knock to Ryan Babel.

Liverpool have been hit with bad news on the injury front after Fernando Torres limped out of Spain's win in Belgium on Wednesday.

Liverpool may play their Champions League match in Madrid after all following reports in Spain that Atletico's ban has been suspended.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has appealed with England boss Fabio Capello not to give up on him in the national side.

Uefa have upset both Atletico Madrid and Liverpool by insisting the Spaniards play the Champions League game at a neutral venue.

Steven Gerrard has accepted he could be a casualty of manager Fabio Capello's unsympathetic approach to England's 'big hitters'.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has admitted he is still open to a move away from Anfield with a switch to Juventus still on.

Steven Gerrard says fans were entitled to boo Ashley Cole at the weekend but he would much rather they got behind England.

Blackburn are reported to be lining up a swoop for Liverpool youngster Nathan Eccleston but the Reds are reluctant to sell.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is said to be lining up a January move to sign striker Fernando Cavenaghi from Bordeaux.

Jamie Carragher is bemused at the number of people who are expressing surprise at Liverpool's impressive start to the season.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas believes that the Reds squad is strong enough to win some silverware this season.

Liverpool's Fernando Torres has told French sports paper L'Equipe he dreams of becoming European Footballer of the Year.

Liverpool's Martin Skrtel has admitted that he thought the injury he suffered against Manchester City could have ended his career.

Midfielder Xabi Alonso's summer move to Juventus broke down because their boss Claudio Ranieri thinks he is too slow.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has vowed his recent barren run in front of goal is over and will never return.

Rafa Benitez has played down talk of a title challenge and urged his Liverpool side to start scoring in the first half of games.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with the manager's job at Juventus as he waits to agree a new contract at Anfield.

Liverpool say there is a good chance that Martin Skrtel could be back in action by Christmas after promising results from his scan.