"Image source, Getty ImagesCaptain Jordan Henderson is confident there is enough quality in Liverpool's squad to turn their season around. When asked what the reason is behind mixed results for Jurgen Klopp's side this season, Henderson told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast: "We are going through a rough moment. The levels we are capable of we have not been reaching. "There can be a lot of different reasons for that. But to me, sitting here making excuses is not the right thing and won’t change anything.
"Hopefully by the end of the season we can look back and say we reacted in the right way. "Liverpool are preparing to open talks on a new deal with 31-year-old forward Roberto Firmino. (Football Insider), externalMeanwhile, Virgil van Dijk says he told Celtic scouts to sign Andy Robertson after being impressed by the left-back when he was playing for former club Dundee United. Â (The Overlap with Gary Neville, via Scottish Daily Express), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip columnSpurs: Anna Howells, Spurs XY, externalThat really depends on how Sunday's game goes.
But Tottenham will be different and really difficult to play against. â€Asked why he changes the system frequently this season, Klopp said the availability of players and a loss of defensive stability were key in his mind, adding: "You can always point the finger and say 'this was not good, this was not good', or you give the players a completely new textbook.
He admitted he "couldn't have felt worse" after the defeat by Leeds United at Anfield last weekend, but was pleased to see his side bounce back and beat in-form Napoli on Tuesday. "To get out of this, we have to go through it, and it's always the same - we have to fight, " he said. "I couldn't have felt worse after Leeds but then we played a good game and it gave us a lift. "That's normal. Now we play Tottenham and we'll try to make sure we feel how we did after the Napoli game. "However, Klopp accepted that Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be a daunting place to get three points. "It's a big game for us, massive, " said Klopp. "I have not counted the points distance between us and them, but we cannot be picky with our opponents and games where we get the points - we have to go for it.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Sport Bild's Dortmund correspondent Yannick Huber said they were "all in concrete preparations" to make the move happen next summer. "Liverpool especially are willing to pay 100m euros for Bellingham and they want him to be their new face, " Huber said. "It's doubtful though if that will be enough to get him as the other clubs have better financial possibilities to get him. "Huber also stressed Bellingham's maturity in making decisions about his future, acknowledging the England midfielder seeks the best place for his football to improve. "What impressed him when moving to Dortmund is the chance they gave him to develop, " Huber said.
Wingers Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Moura will be assessed, while defender Cristian Romero and forward Richarlison remain unavailable. Liverpool are missing James Milner, who is observing concussion protocol after being forced off against Napoli. Fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson missed that game with a minor issue, but is back in contention. Who do you think will start for Spurs? Predict Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool starting line-upImage source, Getty ImagesJurgen Klopp is preparing to "go for it" at Tottenham on Sunday as he seeks to get Liverpool's stuttering Premier League campaign back on track.
For the rest of this week's debates, check out the full piece hereImage source, Getty Images"If I was Virgil van Dijk, I'd be fuming - I'd have been like 'why didn't I leave last summer? '"That's the view of West Ham striker Michail Antonio after the Dutch centre-back lost his first Premier League game for Liverpool at Anfield against Leeds last weekend. Van Dijk now holds the record for most home league games without defeat but the number will now be fixed at 70. After this defeat and in light of Liverpool's indifferent form, Antonio and Newcastle forward Callum Wilson discuss their struggles on the Footballer's Football podcast. "I don't know how but somehow they've lost that connection where they always knew where everybody was and how to play with each other, " said Antonio.
Both teams are so erratic that they could end the game completely differently to the way they start it, so it will be exciting to watch. I am going for Liverpool to edge it, although I have to admit that is a massive guess. Moorhead's prediction: 1-2Benson's prediction: 2-2Find out how Sutton, Moorhead and Benson think the rest of the weekend will go and cast your vote hereTottenham are without forward Son Heung-min, who is doubtful for the World Cup after fracturing his eye socket against Marseille.
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"You notice that and feel it more when people are not performing. "Wilson agreed, but also backed them to bounce back and contest for a place in next year's Champions League. "It just takes time and we're still early on in the season, " he said. "They're not going to have this dip for long. "I think the break will help Liverpool recharge and they'll still be in and around the top four. "Who are the best keepers Antonio and Wilson have played against? Listen to the full podcast over here on BBC SoundsImage source, Getty ImagesManchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are all actively preparing to bring Dortmund star Jude Bellingham to the Premier League next summer and they face further competition from Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to German news outlet Sport Bild.
Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool: Spotlight Match Review Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool: Spotlight Match Review. Jack Tomczuk. by Jack Tomczuk April 09, Tottenham v Liverpool 11th Minute