As I predicted earlier today, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has left Luis Suarez on the bench for tonight's game with Spurs at Anfield. Jose Enrique is injured, which probably means Glen Johnson will play at left-back.Full Team: Reina; Kelly, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Spearing, Adam, Gerrard, Kuyt, Bellamy, Carroll.

Kenny Dalglish has made five changes for the game against Wolves tonight.FULL TEAM: Reina, Enrique, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Spearing, Adam, Kuyt, Henderson, Bellamy, CarrollSUBS: Doni, Carra, Coates, Kelly Aurelio, Shelvey, DowningIt looks like Steven Gerrard has been rested for this game, which is understandable after the heavy fixture list recently.

Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique, Carragher, Henderson, Gerrard, Downing, Maxi, Carroll.
Subs: Johnson, Coates, Kuyt, Adam, Doni, Shelvey, Bellamy.

Man United: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Park, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Valencia, Welbeck.

Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique, Carragher, Henderson, Gerrard, Downing, Maxi, Carroll.
Subs: Johnson, Coates, Kuyt, Adam, Doni, Shelvey, Bellamy.

Man United: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Park, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Valencia, Welbeck.

Andy Carroll and Maxi Rodriques have been dropped for tonight's Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Manchester City at Anfield.Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt come into the team to replace those two. Here is the full team:Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Henderson, Adam, Gerrard, Downing, Bellam, Kuyt.

Liverpool stars Jose Enrique and Sebastian Coates went back to school as they took part in some fantastic community department led initiatives.
The duo, who were joined by Liverpool FC Ladies skipper Vicky Jones, visited St. Silas Primary School in Toxteth for the LFC Equality 4 All Scheme, and then Shorefields Community College in Dingle Vale for the LFC Premier League 4 Sport event.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa are waiting in the wings to make a move for Blackburn defender Scott Dann before the transfer window closes according to skysports.com.
The 24-year-old has made 11 Barclays Premier League starts for Steve Kean's struggling side this season, prior to picking up a groin injury just before the busy festive period.

Paul Merson felt Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish got his tactics wrong in their 0-0 draw with Stoke.
The Reds went into the match with three central defenders - Jamie Carragher, Sebastian Coates and Martin Skrtel - looking to deal with Stoke's lone striker Peter Crouch.
Merson said it became quickly apparent that Liverpool didn't need so many bodies at the back, but Dalglish persisted with the formation throughout a frustrating 90 minutes for the Anfield crowd.

Paul Merson felt Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish got his tactics wrong in their 0-0 draw with Stoke.
The Reds went into the match with three central defenders - Jamie Carragher, Sebastian Coates and Martin Skrtel - looking to deal with Stoke's lone striker Peter Crouch.
Merson said it became quickly apparent that Liverpool didn't need so many bodies at the back, but Dalglish persisted with the formation throughout a frustrating 90 minutes for the Anfield crowd.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish failed to come up with the winning formula at Anfield as his side were held to a goalless draw against Stoke.
An unfamiliar line-up to combat the visitors' obvious physical strengths initially appeared to cause more problems for the Reds than it did their opponents.

We're not gonna do this. Not right now. Just go read the Blackburn recap. Or the Swansea recap. Or any other match in which Liverpool never really looked like doing something worth watching, subtract any chances that were created but not taken, punch yourself in the face for watching the whole thing, and then go back to drinking yourself into oblivion.

Starting Line-up: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Carragher, Coates, Enrique, Henderson, Adam, Gerrard, Downing, Kuyt

Subs: Aurelio, Carroll, Doni, Shelvey, Kelly, Flanagan, Bellamy

What do our fans think of tonight's surprise line-up?

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has sprung another minor surprise tonight by leaving Jose Enrique on the bench for the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City.Starting line-up:Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Gerrard, Spearing, Downing, Henderson, Bellamy, CarrollSubs : Jose Enrique, Coates, Kuyt, Carragher, Shelvey, Adam, DoniIt seems likely that Johnson will play at

Manager Kenny Dalglish admits the 5-1 scoreline in Liverpool's FA Cup third-round triumph over Oldham at Anfield flattered his side.
The League One visitors took a deserved lead through Robbie Simpson's brilliant strike in the 28th minute but a freakish deflected equalizer from Craig Bellamy soon after was followed by Steven Gerrard's penalty just before half-time.

Liverpool 5: Bellamy 29′, Gerrard 45+1′, Shelvey 68′, Carroll 89′, Downing 90+5′
Oldham 1: Simpson 27′

It's finally the scoreline we were waiting for, but a lackadaisical first half and an incident late in the second take some of the sheen off for Liverpool, who worked their way past Oldham on the strength of a terrific display by Craig Bellamy.

Goals:
Simpson 28'
Bellamy 30'
Gerrard 45' (pen)
Shelvey 68'
Carroll 89'
Downing 90+4'
It should be illegal to complain when Liverpool score five, including firsts for Shelvey and Downing and a cameo from Carroll off the bench, no matter the opposition or merits of overall performance.

Anfield Rd: Gerrard starts for Reds in cup 3rd round

Liverpool have their captain back as Steven Gerrard makes his first start since his pre-Christmas injury lay-off. Manager Kenny Dalglish has picked a strong side for the visit of Oldham in this Budweiser sponsored cup match, but as strong as it might be it isn't Liverpool's strongest.

FA Cup Tips: Henry returns to Arsenal and 2012′s first Manchester derby - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Liverpool are 1.12 to beat Oldham tonight and progress into the next round of the FA Cup, and it really should be a case of how many they win by despite their poor home record.

The Reds have won all three previous meetings between the two sides in this competition, and although they have been eliminated at this stage in each of the last two seasons it's 88 years since they went three consecutive seasons without making it past the third round.

Possible Team v Oldham
Liverpool face a welcome break from off-field controversies with the visit of Paul Dickov's League One side; Oldham Athletic to Anfield at 7:45 Friday night.
Expect to see Liverpool Manager, Kenny Dalglish to ring the changes for this 3rd round tie with Carra making a welcome return alonside Uraguyan youngster Coates in defence.

3pm ET, not live on TV anywhere in the world. The whole world, apparently. So there probably won't be streams and there probably won't be an OYB match review either. Yes, this sucks. I'm sorry.
Last four head-to-head:
3-0 Liverpool (a) 01.15.94
2-1 Liverpool (h) 10.16.93
2-3 Oldham (a) 05.

Mirror: Liverpool team news: Dalglish set to rotate for Oldham clash

Jamie Carragher and Sebastian Coates could be back in the side

View the full story here: The Mirror

A news article on 2012-01-05 14:29:13 from: The Mirror

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

Porto defender Jorge Fucile is being touted as a January signing for Liverpool as they look to improve their defence, according to The Daily Mail.
The 27 year old can operate at either fullback position and has been capped 34 times for Uruguay. Liverpool already has two Uruguayan players in their ranks with Luis Suarez and Sebastian Coates.

Squad sheets: Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers

Never before has this fixture been so much about the individuals involved. On one side there is Luis Suárez, playing at Anfield for the first time since receiving an eight-match ban from the Football Association, while on the other stands Steve Kean, the beleaguered Blackburn manager who arrives on Merseyside with his team in last place and their fans calling ever louder for him to be sacked.

Kop legend John Barnes has spoken of his pride after taking over the presidency of Liverpool's Disabled Supporters Association.
At a gala Christmas dinner at Anfield last week, attended by first team defender Sebastian Coates and outgoing president Alan Kennedy, Barnes addressed over 200 members of the LDSA and revealed the huge sense of honour he feels at being asked to assume such a prestigious position.

Squad sheets: Wigan Athletic v Liverpool

Wigan have fared surprisingly well in recent meetings here, taking a win and two draws from the last three, and have lost one in five against Liverpool overall, but Roberto Martínez feels that at present Kenny Dalglish's side offers a particularly stern test.

Liverpool Lineup:

Reina, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique, Adam, Henderson, Downing, Shelvey, Bellamy, Suarez

Subs: Doni, Carragher, Coates, Kelly, Maxi, Kuyt, Carroll

What do our fans think of tonight's lineup?

Liverpool Lineup:

Reina, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Enrique, Adam, Henderson, Downing, Shelvey, Bellamy, Suarez

Subs: Doni, Carragher, Coates, Kelly, Maxi, Kuyt, Carroll

What do our fans think of tonight's lineup?

Squad sheets: Aston Villa v Liverpool

Stewart Downing, who scored the only goal of the game in the corresponding fixture at the end of last season, can expect a hostile reception from Aston Villa supporters on his return to his former club. The England winger has still to score for a Liverpool side that have lost only once in their last 10 league matches.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has hailed his partnership with Daniel Agger, stating the Dane is easy to play alongside.
The Reds have conceded three goals in six games since the Slovakian stopper was paired with Agger during Jamie Carragher's absence.
Uruguayan Sebastian Coates is also vying to start for Liverpool and Skrtel believes competition for places is healthy.

Gaston Ramirez is set to be the subject of bids from both Liverpool and Juventus when the January transfer window opens.
The Uruguayan playmaker has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in Italy, thanks to his impressive form since joining Bologna from Penarol in 2010.
It was thought Juventus would land the 21-year-old at the end of the season, but reports in Italy have suggested the situation has changed.

Kenny Dalglish seems determined to stop the *proven* combination of Luis Suarez, Craig Bellamy and Maxi Rodrigues playing in the same team, and has named a side with Maxi and Suarez starting, and Bellamy on the bench.The full team:Reina, Johnson, Enrique, Skrtel, Agger, Adam, Henderson, Downing, Maxi, Kuyt, Suarez.

Reina, Johnson, Enrique, Skrtel, Agger, Adam, Henderson, Downing, Maxi, Kuyt, Suarez.

Subs: Doni, Kelly, Carragher, Shelvey, Bellamy, Coates, Carroll.

What do our fans think of tonight's lineup?

Liverpool continue to display green shoots of progress under Kenny Dalglish, and 9 months into the Scot's second coming Anfield his side look capable re-joining European football's elite for the first time since the 2009/10 season.
But frustratingly for the Anfield faithful, Liverpool have demonstrated something of a soft underbelly this season, dropping points against Swansea, Norwich and most recently Fulham as the lost ground to Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal in the race for a precious Champions League spot.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger determined to beat QPR after Fulham defeat

Danish defender focused on helping Kenny Dalglish's side recover from their loss at Craven Cottage and also believes youngster Sebastian Coates has a bright future

View the full story here: Goal

A news article on 2011-12-08 20:34:00 from: Goal

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

Written by FatGingerGooner

With so much grief given out to our esteemed manager during pre season, and with another transfer window just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to see how Wenger's apparent 'panic buys' have compared to the big money signings of some of our closest league rivals.

Written by FatGingerGooner

With so much grief given out to our esteemed manager during pre season, and with another transfer window just around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to see how Wenger's apparent 'panic buys' have compared to the big money signings of some of our closest league rivals.

Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates has declared that he cannot wait to run onto the pitch at Anfield and hear the loyal supporters roar the team on.
The Uruguay international signed for the Reds in August and has made four appearances so far which have all been away from home.
The young centre-back has watched many games from the bench this season and he has expressed his desire to play in front of the Kop fans at home.

By Chris Wright

Here we go folks. Pies' pick of the top ten Premier League players who are in desperate need of, or who could simply benefit tremendously from, a loan move come January time...

10. Carlos Tevez, Man City

Let's get the obvious one out of the way up top.

Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates eager to make Anfield debut

The Uruguayan has made four appearances since his summer move but all have been made in away fixtures, whilst the 21-year-old targets a one year adjustment to the Premier League

View the full story here: Goal

A news article on 2011-12-07 13:27:00 from: Goal

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

Coates wants to play at Anfield

Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates has declared that he cannot wait to run onto the pitch at Anfield and hear the loyal supporters.

View the full story here: Sky Sports

A news article on 2011-12-07 10:39:21 from: Sky Sports

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.