Liverpool 4 Stoke 1: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Divock Origi has all the attributes to succeed after the young striker came off the bench to score twice in Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Stoke at Anfield.

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren believes he is a cleverer player having learned from past mistakes.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

PREMIER LEAGUE: Tottenham v Everton

Tottenham received a huge boost in their hopes for Champions League qualification this evening with the news that Gareth Bale will return to training within two weeks.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez hopes to be employed by a leading club next season but first plans to satisfy his thirst for silverware at Stamford Bridge.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez agrees with striker Fernando Torres’ frank assessment of his team’s failings.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is fit for tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Benfica.

Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has admitted to being “stupid and silly” after his sending-off in last night’s 2-1 Europa League quarter-final first leg defeat to Benfica in Lisbon.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is likely to make several changes for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League game against Wigan at Craven Cottage.

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora was sent home from training with a cold this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final first-leg clash with Wolfsburg.

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has been ruled out of tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final first leg clash with Benfica.

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