EUROPA LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL FIRST LEG

Rafael van der Vaart was today recalled to the Holland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Romania after proving his fitness to coach Louis van Gaal.

Wesley Sneijder has sent the Netherlands’ angry and shell-shocked supporters a heartfelt apology for the way his team have performed so far at Euro 2012, indicating just how low the World Cup finalists have sunk in the space of two years.

When you are the favourites, you play with pressure.

Dirk Kuyt insisted the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager had nothing to do with his decision to join Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce have announced the signing of Dirk Kuyt from Liverpool.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt admits a number of clubs from Europe’s major leagues are interested in signing him.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has ruled out a return to Feyenoord in the immediate future because he feels it would be a step back in his career.

There was no FA Cup to show off on Liverpool’s ‘lap of honour’.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is likely to start £35m striker Andy Carroll against Chelsea at Anfield following his goal in the FA Cup final against the Blues on Saturday.

Manager Kenny Dalglish will bring back his experienced players for tomorrow’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

If ever there was an ideal fixture to mark the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager then this was it.

If Carlsberg did Sunday afternoons for West Brom fans, it would probably pan out something like this one.

Liverpool 0 West Brom 1

Captain Steven Gerrard was the notable absentee from the squad as Liverpool registered four changes for the visit of West Brom and a first return to Anfield of former manager Roy Hodgson.

Goalkeepers Jose Reina and Doni return from suspension for Liverpool’s Premier League match at home to West Brom on Sunday.

Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll all start Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Everton today.

Goalkeeper Brad Jones is set to make his first start since December 2010 in Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Everton.

Centre-back Daniel Agger is pushing for a return to the starting line-up against Blackburn tomorrow having made his comeback after a six week lay-off.

Having branded his old club a “laughing stock” in midweek, Saturday can’t have been a comfortable experience for John Aldridge — but neither will it have made him reconsider his opinion of Liverpool.

Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 1

Goalkeeper Doni is set to make his debut against Aston Villa tomorrow as he stands in for the suspended Jose Reina.

Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam will miss Sunday’s trip to Newcastle as he must wait a fortnight for further assessment of a knee problem.

Defender Martin Kelly should be fit for the visit of Wigan tomorrow despite having come off injured in Liverpool’s last two matches.

Jamie Mackie scored a dramatic injury-time winner to move QPR out of the relegation zone to leave Kenny Dalglish stunned at Loftus Road last night.

QPR 3 Liverpool 2

Defender Glen Johnson and forward Craig Bellamy are both likely to miss Liverpool’s trip to London to take on QPR tomorrow.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is confident the FA will ensure their Wembley FA Cup semi-final does not clash with the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

Forward Craig Bellamy could return to the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Stoke having missed the midweek Merseyside derby victory.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to return to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and defender Glen Johnson are set to return to the squad to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light tomorrow.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie admits his current goalscoring run is “insane” but paid tribute to his team-mates for making it possible.

Liverpool 1 Arsenal 2

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is awaiting an update on captain Steven Gerrard’s fitness ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Arsenal.

England 2 Holland 3

The Carling Cup may be derided in certain quarters but for Dirk Kuyt, a losing finalist in the World Cup and Champions League, his first winners’ medal with Liverpool is special.

Cardiff’s Anthony Gerrard is devastated after missing the crucial penalty.

Liverpool’s Wales international Craig Bellamy has been left on the bench for the Carling Cup final against hometown club Cardiff at Wembley.

Striker Andy Carroll returned to the Liverpool starting line-up to face Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round at Anfield today.

Maxi Rodriguez could make his return to the Liverpool team in this weekend’s FA Cup fifth-round clash with Brighton at Anfield.

Luis Suarez was named in the Liverpool starting line-up for today’s Premier League encounter with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is set to face Manchester United for the first time since being banned for eight matches for racially abusing Patrice Evra.

For Luis Suarez, there was no fairytale return. For Tottenham, there was no Harry Redknapp. And for Liverpool, no victory as they suffered more home frustration after being held to an eighth top-flight draw at Anfield.

Liverpool 0 Tottenham 0