Liverpool focused on pitch matters, not takeover talk, says Pep Lijnders

Lijnders, manager Jurgen Klopp and his other staff and players were made aware of the current situation regarding FSG up to 10 days ago and so it had not come as a surprise.

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders says the players are focused on the action (PA)

Liverpool’s assistant manager Pep Lijnders insists the staff and players have not been distracted by talk of a potential sale by club owners Fenway Sports Group.

A report on Monday suggested the American-based owners had produced a sales deck and investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were assisting the evaluation process.