Spanish side Villarreal are reportedly targeting Liverpool winger Albert Riera as an ideal replacement for Robert Pires in the summer.
According to the Sunday Mirror, the La Liga side are contemplating a £6 million swoop for the Reds' out-of-favour wide man, who has made just nine Premier League starts for the Anfield outfit this season. Click to continue reading...

Philipp Degen has not given up hope of starring in this summer's World Cup despite his omission from the latest Switzerland squad.
The right-back helped the Swiss reach the last 16 in 2006 and is desperate for another chance to play on football's biggest stage.
Degen was not part of the squad which lost 3-1 to Uruguay this week but aims to do everything he can to impress manager Ottmar Hitzfeld between now and the end of the season. Click to continue reading...

Albert Riera's continued omission from Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's match-day squads has prompted regional press to link the Spanish winger with a summer exit.
Riera has struggled with a hamstring problem this season, and was absent from the first-team for a six-week period.
During January, Benitez recruited Maxi Rodriguez, and with Dutch forward Ryan Babel's improvement in form, chances for Riera to edge his way back into contention appear limited. Click to continue reading...

Albert Riera is facing an uncertain Anfield future – as Pepe Reina agreed to extend his Liverpool FC career.
Riera has not even made the bench for the last two games after some under-par performances following his return from six weeks out with a hamstring problem in January.

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The memory of losing the 2007 UEFA Cup final with RCD Espanyol is driving Liverpool FC's Albert Riera in the UEFA Europa League: "The goal is to win a trophy – we have no other option."
Albert Riera needs no convincing of the merits of the UEFA Europa League. For the Liverpool FC winger, the tournament not only represents his team's sole remaining hope of avoiding another trophyless season but it also provides an opportunity to remove the lingering "bad taste" of the defeat he suffered with RCD Espanyol in the 2007 UEFA Cup final. Click to continue reading...

Striker David Ngog's goal nine minutes from time eventually broke the resistance of a determined Unirea Urziceni at Anfield in the Europa League.
With the visitors intent on soaking up plenty of pressure Rafael Benitez's side struggled to find the creativity to get past the massed Romanian ranks. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is delighted to have Javier Mascherano in his team, as he believes that the midfielder is an inspirational presence in the dressing-room.
Benitez feels that the Argentine is a born leader who can exert massive influence during games, driving on those around him. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benítez insists Liverpool can rediscover the fearsome form they showed in the second half of last season as they bid to see off Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa to claim the coveted fourth Champions League slot.
Benitez's side have enjoyed a run of six Premier League games undefeated since their loss to Portsmouth before Christmas, beating Harry Redknapp's and Martin O'Neill's teams in the process, but confidence at Anfield remains fragile after a disastrous autumn. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool winger Albert Riera, 27, is looking forward to the Merseyside derby with Everton on Saturday.
The Spaniard, signed by Rafael Benitez on transfer deadline day in the summer of 2008 for an £8 million fee, has featured in derbies against David Moyes' side before, but has revealed his excitement ahead of this weekend's showdown - an excitement sparked during the build-up by fans in the streets pressing for a win. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool winger Albert Riera has claimed that he and fellow Spaniards Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina are committed to Anfield for the long term.
Given Liverpool's problems this season and the constant speculation over manager Rafa Benitez, there has been speculation that there would be a mass exodus from Anfield should the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League. Click to continue reading...

After the ineptitude of midweek came a game where Liverpool showed the kind of conviction and determination that is to be expected from them every time they play. Bolton did occasionally cause some problems - none more so than when Lee waltzed through the defence - but overall they were no match for Liverpool in every aspect of the game. Click to continue reading...

If you could condense 90 minutes of 'action' into one split-second, then tonight's game could be neatly summed up when, in the 90th minute of a pallid scoreless draw, Liverpool's auxiliary right-back Jamie Carragher galloped on to a loose ball 30 yards from the Wolverhampton Wanderers goal, screaming at Steven Gerrard to vacate its path. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool's inconsistent form was highlighted yet again as they were held to a goalless draw by Wolverhampton at Molineux. The resolute Wolves side seemed to be on the top of everything that the Hops threw their way with Albert Riera missing an early opening. Captain Steven Gerrard was declared fit for the game but he could [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool suffered a severe blow to their hopes of securing Champions League football as they were frustrated by Mick McCarthy's side in a Barclays Premier League clash at Molineux.
The Reds actually moved above Manchester City on goal difference into fifth spot with a share of the spoils but have played two games more. Click to continue reading...

By Ollie Irish

With my Spurs hat on: Damn. Damn and blast. This wasn't supposed to happen. I don't know what was supposed to happen Rafa's head exploding, Stevie G the sniper in the Kop? but I do know that this wasn't it. Very disappointing.

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Arsenal came from behind to defeat Bolton 4-2 and also displaced Chelsea from the Premier League top spot on goal difference. While it was a brilliantly contested match from the Wanderers from the better side won finally at Emirates stadium. Over at Anfield, Dirk Kuyt was the hero as he scored twice to give his [. Click to continue reading...

Dirk Kuyt's double strike injected new life into Liverpool's stuttering Premier League campaign as it secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
The Holland international fired home in the sixth minute from the edge of the area and then converted a twice-taken penalty in second-half injury time. Click to continue reading...

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Liverpool v Tottenham
Premier League
Anfield
Kickoff: 20:00 GMT
Wednesday 20th January 2010

Liverpool and Tottenham meet at Anfield hoping to keep up with the Big Three or at the very least, get an advantage over their rivals in the race for the final Champions League spot.

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Rafael Benitez is hopeful of having Pepe Reina available for selection at Stoke City on Saturday.
The Liverpool goalkeeper missed the midweek Cup defeat to Reading with a back injury, but trained with his teammates on Friday.
"Pepe did some light training today and we will make a decision tomorrow," said Benitez. Click to continue reading...

Rafa looking to bring talented Frenchman to Anfield.

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A number of Premier League clubs have been alerted by the much publicized fall-out between Jeremy Menez and his manager Claudio Ranieri at Roma.

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Rafael Benitez today confirmed Javier Mascherano has resumed training at Melwood - but the boss expects to be without Glen Johnson for at least another month.
Mascherano suffered a medial ligament strain to his left knee against Portsmouth in December, but the Argentina captain is now back in training with his teammates. Click to continue reading...

According to Sky Sports News, Liverpool winger Albert Riera has not received any interest from Olympiakos. His agent Angel Castell said,

"I have not heard from Olympiakos at all ... Albert has this year and two more years to go on his contract and he wants to stay at Liverpool.

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Liverpool winger Albert Riera is not about to depart Anfield and join Olympiacos, according to his agent Angel Castell.
The Greek outfit were reported on Wednesday to be lining up a bid for the wide player after their £5 million offer for Yossi Benayoun was apparently rejected by the Reds. Click to continue reading...

Olympiacos will return to Liverpool with a bid for Spanish midfielder Albert Riera after their £5 million approach for Yossi Benayoun was rejected by the Anfield outfit, according to a report from The Daily Mail.
The Spaniard has not managed this season to reproduce the fine form of his debut campaign on Merseyside, and Reds boss Rafa Benitez could be tempted to part with the left-sided midfielder. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez continues to guarantee that his side will finish in the top four of the Premier League, but the Spaniard will be well aware that anything less than three points against Wolves at Anfield will increase doubts.
The Reds have suffered a shocking campaign after producing numerous uninspiring displays to fall eight points off the UEFA Champions League places, a competition the 2005 winners were dumped out of at the group stages this season. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool will finally turn to talented Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani against Wolves tomorrow as they seek to salvage their disastrous season.
Aquilani, a £20million summer signing from Roma, has yet to start a Premier League game for the Reds having battled to recover from an ankle injury. Click to continue reading...

Alberto Aquilani could make his first league start for Liverpool against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Saturday.
Aquilani, a £20million summer signing from Roma, has yet to start a Premier League game for Liverpool, having battled to overcome an ankle injury.
Despite his recovery from that injury, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has perplexed fans by his refusal to play the Italian more. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool want ‘placenta doctor' Marijana Kovacevic to take a permanent role with the club.
Manager Rafa Benitez and his medical staff have been so impressed by Kovacevic's work with their injured players that they want to discuss a deal that would see her prioritise care for them.
The club want to explore the possibility of the Belgrade housewife, dismissed by some as a quack, establishing a base at Anfield so their players do not have to travel so far for treatment. Click to continue reading...

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Liverpool v Arsenal
English Premier League
Anfield
Sunday, 13 December 2009
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For all the brouhaha, Liverpool are only 4 points off 3rd placed Arsenal and with only the League left to play for, there's every chance that they can get themselves back in the top four mix before the end of the year.

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Blackburn and Liverpool fought out a gruelling 0-0 draw at Ewood Park with Liverpool substitute David Ngog coming closest to a goal with a shot that rattled the bar.
The first half was a shocking, grim affair with neither side producing anything worthy of note.
After the break Liverpool were arguably the better side, but even a third successive clean sheet will not mask another display which lacked drive and belief. Click to continue reading...

Rafa Benitez has been falling over himself to praise Steven Gerrard in the run-up to his skipper's 500th Liverpool appearance, but having seen Blackburn Rovers hold his side to a tepid goalless draw at Ewood Park, the Spaniard may now cast his eye at the rest of his squad as he looks to inject some consistency into his side's season. Click to continue reading...

Despite having an (almost) fully-fit squad to choose from, Liverpool dropped yet another two points amid a further lack of creativity, and more mind-numbingly frustrating decisions from Rafa Benitez.
The GOOD
A fairly Positive line-up from Benitez
Well, aside from the excruciatingly anti-football partnership of Lucas/Masch, the line-up was pretty good. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres could be back to face Blackburn this weekend, as the Merseysiders look to rebuild their season.
Rafa Benitez saw his team ride their luck in winning the Merseyside derby at Everton, and with his star striker aiming to return on Saturday, Liverpool's fortunes could finally be on the up. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool came off the Merseyside derby with a 2-0 victory, their third successive league wins at Goodison, but there was little to be proud of. In terms of entertainment value, the game was about as bleak as the rainy weather

For David Moyes, his club remains mired in a relegation battle but they can hold their heads up high.

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hailed his walking wounded after a spirited display in the Merseyside derby.
Steven Gerrard played a full 90 minutes in the 2-0 victory despite being still way short of match fitness.
And Yossi Benayoun, Glen Johnson, Albert Riera, Daniel Agger, Fabio Aurelio and Gerrard are all still at various stages of recovery but featured in some part of the game. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed Jose Reina as "one of the best goalkeepers in the world" after a singular piece of brilliance helped the side to a 2-0 victory in the 212th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Leading through Joseph Yobo's 12th-minute own goal from a deflected Javier Mascherano shot, the Reds were coming under increasing pressure in the second half. Click to continue reading...

Although at this point beggars can't be choosers.

If we're going to talk about who deserved the points today, it'd be hard to argue with David Moyes, as Everton turned in a stalwart effort that was undone largely by two fateful ricochets one on a Javier Mascherano shot that deflected heavily off Joseph Yobo, and another off the hands of Tim Howard straight to Dirk Kuyt, who slotted home the dagger.

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After Robin van Persie injured his ankle in an international friendly last week and made headlines by seeking a quick fix treatment with a Serbian doctor who uses horse placenta to reduce recovery time, it quickly became all the rage. Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun, Glen Johnson, Albert Riera, and Fabio Aurelio all went along for treatment of their own injuries, as did Chelsea's Frank Lampard.

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Rafa Benitez has revealed that he will demand an explanation from Ryan Babel when he talks to the forward about his recent comments.
The Dutch international admitted that he could leave Liverpool in January if he fails to win a regular place in the starting XI.
The timing of the outburst will not have pleased the Reds boss having come on the morning of the vital UEFA Champions League clash with Debrecen. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool will seek a miracle cure for their Champions League campaign this evening – as Yossi Benayoun praised the radical doctor that has given him the chance of helping the Anfield cause.
Rafael Benitez's side take on Hungarian champions Debrecen in the 69,000-capacity Ferenc Puskas Stadium with their European challenge on a knife edge. Click to continue reading...