Kolo Toure thinks speculation over Brendan Rodgers’ future is "crazy" and has backed the Liverpool manager to turn things around at Anfield.

Playmaker Cesc Fabregas is available following suspension as Chelsea travel to Derby for their Capital One Cup quarter-final clash on Tuesday night.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek could be sidelined for the next six weeks after breaking his jaw during last night’s Champions League match with Auxerre.

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UEFA have reduced some of the sanctions handed out to Real Madrid relating to the dismissals of Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos in the recent Champions League match against Ajax following an appeal by the Spanish side.

REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho yesterday called a two-match UEFA ban for improper conduct “a medal”, insisting he has been singled out for special treatment by the European governing body.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has escaped with a one-match Champions League ban and a fine after UEFA found him guilty of improper conduct relating to the recent dismissals of players Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos.

UEFA have charged Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho after launching an investigation into whether Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso deliberately incurred red cards during Tuesday’s Champions League match at Ajax.

UEFA have charged Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho after launching an investigation into whether Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso deliberately incurred red cards during Tuesday’s Champions League match with Ajax.

UEFA’s disciplinary unit has launched an investigation into whether Real Madrid players Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso deliberately incurred red cards.

UEFA’s disciplinary unit has launched an investigation into whether Real Madrid players Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso deliberately incurred red cards.

Sergio Ramos has claimed referee Craig Thomson had no need to send him off against Ajax last night, even though both he and Real Madrid team-mate Xabi Alonso seemed to deliberately invite their red cards.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will discuss his Anfield future at the start of next season but the Reds’ vice-captain has stressed he does not want to play for another team.

FORMER Manchester United striker Diego Forlan returned to haunt Liverpool as his extra-time strike sent Atletico Madrid into the Europa League final despite losing 2-1 at Anfield last night.

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Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has signed a new six-year contract, the club have confirmed.

Xabi Alonso was today due to have his medical at the Bernabeu before becoming Real Madrid’s latest ’galactico’.

LIVERPOOL’S Xabi Alonso is poised to sign for Real Madrid today after the clubs agreed a fee believed to be £30m for the Spain international.

Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso is poised to sign for Real Madrid tomorrow after the clubs agreed a fee believed to be £30m for the Spain international.

ONE Liverpool player completed a transfer to Real Madrid yesterday, but Xabi Alonso’s wish to follow suit looks like going to the wire.

Striker Fernando Torres has insisted it would be “a serious loss to Liverpool” if Xabi Alonso completed a move to Real Madrid.

JERZY DUDEK claims a move to Real Madrid would represent a “dream come true” for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Jerzy Dudek claims a move to Real Madrid would represent a “dream come true” for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

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Liverpool FC is to step up security at its players’ houses after Steven Gerrard became the club’s latest team member to be targeted by robbers during a football game.

Liverpool are to step up security at its players’ homes after Steven Gerrard became the club’s latest team member to be targeted by a masked gang during a football game.

New signings Arjen Robben and Gabriel Heinze will not make their Real Madrid debuts in Saturday’s Primera Liga opener against Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje, according to the French club.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has agreed to Scott Carson’s pleas not to have his England future ruined by a season on the bench.

Jerzy Dudek is set to be unveiled as Real Madrid’s latest signing tomorrow, the Spanish giants have announced.

Liverpool are believed to have settled personal terms with Spain striker Fernando Torres while Luis Garcia is heading back to his homeland.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas would welcome the arrival of Jerzy Dudek if the Polish international shot-stopper joins the Spanish giants during the close season.

Daniele Padelli today became the third goalkeeper to be released by Liverpool since the end of the season.

Less than 24 hours after Liverpool’s Champions League final failure, boss Rafael Benitez was already planning his clear-out.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed that goalkeeper Jose Reina is fit for next week's Champions League final against AC Milan.

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Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler will say his last goodbye to the Kop on Sunday but Jerzy Dudek looks set to be consigned to a walk-on part.

Robbie Fowler will bring the curtain down on his Liverpool career on Sunday, but goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek will almost certainly be denied the chance to play in one final game for the club.

Robbie Fowler and Jerzy Dudek expect to bring the curtain down on their Liverpool careers against Charlton at Anfield on Sunday, with their contracts running out.

Jerzy Dudek admits he will be a wreck on Sunday when he says goodbye to Anfield.

THE HOME of Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina was burgled on Tuesday night, while he played in the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea.

The home of Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina was burgled last night while he played in last night’s Champions League semi-final against Chelsea.

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