Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates will be given plenty of time to settle into his new surroundings but first team coach Steve Clarke is confident the Uruguay international is ready to play.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has signed a contract extension, the club have confirmed.

Roy Hodgson is hoping Steven Gerrard can train today with a view to making his comeback against Fulham at the weekend.

Steven Gerrard is embracing his rehabilitation process from a hamstring injury with great determination, according to Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson.

Liverpool have agreed a deal for midfielder Alberto Aquilani to join Juventus on loan for the season, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed.

Steven Gerrard has demanded a united front as Liverpool seek the top-four finish required to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Under-pressure Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has warned Reds fans that Alberto Aquilani cannot be the immediate solution to the Anfield crisis.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso's agent has dismissed reports suggesting the Spain international is set for a summer exit.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard will be out for three weeks after the club confirmed he suffered a hamstring tear during last night’s FA Cup defeat at Everton.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes the title will be won with fewer points this season than last year.

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool must contain their anticipation over the Merseyside derby FA Cup tie which is sure to be the talk of their city all month — because there are important matches to be won in the meantime for his table-toppers.

Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool must contain their anticipation over the Merseyside derby FA Cup tie which is sure to be the talk of their city all month – because there are important matches to be won in the meantime for his table-toppers.

Robbie Keane has spoken of his annoyance that his Liverpool future is being discussed by people from outside the club who do not know the true situation.

Liverpool have revealed defender Martin Skrtel does not need an operation on his right knee and should return to action by Christmas.

Liverpool were today expected to complete the £3m signing of Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri, their third major deal of the summer.

Rafael Benitez has watched grimly as Manchester United have claimed the Champions League and Premier League crown, and now admits winning the title with Liverpool would be his biggest achievement.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez put the scouse heart back into his coaching staff today by appointing Sammy Lee as his new assistant manager.

Javier Mascherano has signed a four-year contract with Liverpool, the club have confirmed.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has suffered a recurrence of the metatarsal injury which has kept him sidelined since September.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will find out today the extent of Xabi Alonso’s fractured metatarsal with goalkeeper Jose Reina describing the injury situation as “a pain in the backside”.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has today cleared the air with Steven Gerrard over replacing him in Saturday’s Merseyside derby after the midfielder had declared he was “hurt and disappointed” by the decision.

Harry Kewell is expected to return to full training at Liverpool next week.

Scans on Liverpool pair Daniel Agger and Xabi Alonso have confirmed that both have broken metatarsals picked up on international duty and could be out for six weeks.

Liverpool legend Tommy Smith will have a triple heart bypass following the heart attack that hospitalised him almost a fortnight ago.

If Liverpool fans have any doubts about new signing Jermaine Pennant’s commitment to Anfield, they need only listen to his memories of the club’s Champions League triumph in Istanbul to be convinced.

Fernando Morientes believes Chelsea are no longer invincible and can be stopped in their quest for a league and FA Cup double.

LIVERPOOL winger Harry Kewell has thanked boss Rafael Benitez for salvaging his top-flight career.

Club doctor Mark Waller has revealed Liverpool refused to accept the initial diagnosis that Mohamed Sissoko would never play again after his eye injury, despite the the midfielder being “blind in his right eye for 36 hours”.

The loss of Mohamed Sissoko from Liverpool’s midfield for the rest of the season would be a major blow as the Reds maintains an interest in three competitions.

Liverpool fans in Ireland can now access all the latest club news, interviews, images and downloads through their mobile phone.

Two-goal hero Djibril Cisse admits he is only “70 or 80% fit” as he heads for the Champions League final.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard admits he would welcome Michael Owen back to Anfield with open arms.

UNDER-FIRE Gerard Houllier has won the support of David Moyes – his cross-city rival at Everton – as he battles to get the critics off his back.

Harry Kewell has furiously denied that he dived to win Liverpool the penalty which clinched their FA Cup win at Yeovil.

Jari Litmanen’s Liverpool career has come to an end after the striker completed a free transfer to Ajax this morning.

Gerard Houllier is to lead Liverpool into Europe this week.

Liverpool FC fans can now order business cards bearing the club's crest over the internet.