Wolfsburg manager Felix Magath has launched an extraordinarily unprofessional public attack on former Liverpool defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos.In an interview with German newspaper Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, Magath - who won the European Cup with Hamburg in 1983 - revealed that he was unhappy with the standard of the Greek centre-back's performances since he joined the German club the summer.

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images(Bleacher Report) Uruguayan International and former Nacional center back Sebastian Coates is ever so close to completing a £7 million move to Liverpool. His presence in the Anfield stands on Saturday confirm that the deal looks a complete lock.
He has sighted conversations with his national team teammate, Luis Suarez, that the Reds playmaker's opinion of the club made it nearly impossible to resist.

Goals:
Carroll 71'
Suarez 82'
The referee will be the focal point, so we'll start with the controversy. Yes, Rodwell didn't deserve a red. Yes, Liverpool deserved their win regardless.
In fact, Liverpool should have taken an earlier lead, especially since Kuyt is usually automatic for the people from the spot, and the sending off actually helped Everton until the players inevitably tired.

Kenny Dalglish is readying an £8 million bid for Birmingham centre-back Scott Dann, according to The Sun.
Dann starred for Birmingham last season, and after the club was relegated, the 24-year-old has been set for an exit to another English club.
Arsenal and Liverpool both emerged as favourites to sign the star, but with Arsenal reluctant to fork out the high fee for Dann, Liverpool have taken the front line and The Sun believes that Dalglish is ready to make an official offer.

'Sebastian Coates will surely go to Liverpool' Nacional vice-president confirms Reds have made 'very good' offer for Uruguay international

Kenny Dalglish is looking to improve his defensive options following the sale of Sotirios Kyrgiakos to Wolfsburg, and is hoping to replace him with the 20-year-old

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'Sebastian Coates will surely go to Liverpool' Nacional vice-president confirms Reds have made 'very good' offer for Uruguay international

Kenny Dalglish is looking to improve his defensive options following the sale of Sotirios Kyrgiakos to Wolfsburg, and is hoping to replace him with the 20-year-old

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'Sebastian Coates will surely go to Liverpool' Nacional vice-president confirms Reds have made 'very good' offer for Uruguay international

Kenny Dalglish is looking to improve his defensive options following the sale of Sotirios Kyrgiakos to Wolfsburg, and is hoping to replace him with the 20-year-old

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'Sebastian Coates will surely go to Liverpool' Nacional vice-president confirms Reds have made 'very good' offer for Uruguay international

Kenny Dalglish is looking to improve his defensive options following the sale of Sotirios Kyrgiakos to Wolfsburg, and is hoping to replace him with the 20-year-old

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'Sebastian Coates will surely go to Liverpool' Nacional vice-president confirms Reds have made 'very good' offer for Uruguay international

Kenny Dalglish is looking to improve his defensive options following the sale of Sotirios Kyrgiakos to Wolfsburg, and is hoping to replace him with the 20-year-old

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Representatives of Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates fly to Europe as Liverpool & Manchester City prepare offers – report

The departure of Sotiris Kyrgiakos has convinced Kenny Dalglish that he needs to sign a new centre-back, but Roberto Mancini does not want to miss out on the rising star

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Representatives of Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates fly to Europe as Liverpool & Manchester City prepare offers – report

The departure of Sotiris Kyrgiakos has convinced Kenny Dalglish that he needs to sign a new centre-back, but Roberto Mancini does not want to miss out on the rising star

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Representatives of Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates fly to Europe as Liverpool & Manchester City prepare offers – report

The departure of Sotiris Kyrgiakos has convinced Kenny Dalglish that he needs to sign a new centre-back, but Roberto Mancini does not want to miss out on the rising star

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In-demand Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates says that he expects his future to be decided this week, after widespread reports in Tuesday's newspapers claimed Liverpool would secure his signature.
Coates, 20, plays for Uruguayan champions Nacional and enjoyed a starring role in his country's Copa America winning side.

Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has left the club and joined Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.
The stopper has signed a two-year contract with Wolfsburg and has been brought in to bolster a backline that has conceded five goals in just two league outings.
Kyrgiakos was impressed by Wolfsburg's Bundesliga title success in the 2008/09 campaign and he is fit, ready and eager to impress under manager Felix Magath.

Sotirios Kyrgiakos joins Wolfsburg from Liverpool

Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has joined Wolfsburg. The Greece international has signed a two-year contract with the German club.

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Kyrgiakos leaves Reds

Liverpool FC this afternoon confirmed that Sotirios Kyrgiakos had left the club and joined Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.

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Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has left the club and...

It has been confirmed on the Liverpool website that Soto Kyrgiakos has been allowed to sign a 2 year deal with German club Wolfsburg. No fee has been mentioned at this time.

"Liverpool FC this afternoon confirmed that Sotirios Kyrgiakos had left the club and joined Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg," a statement on Liverpool's website read.

Liverpool pushed Andy Carroll too hard last term, says Kenny Dalglish

• 'Andy's fitness is an improvement' says Kenny Dalglish • Kyrgiakos departs, Cole and Aquilani near exit door Kenny Dalglish has claimed Liverpool put too much pressure on Andy Carroll to return from injury last season but will witness a marked improvement in the £35m striker now that his fitness levels have increased.

Sotirios Kyrgiakos leaves Liverpool for Wolfsburg

• Greece international signs two-year contract • Defender had fallen out of favour at Anfield Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has joined Wolfsburg. The Greece international has signed a two-year contract with the German club although no fee has been announced.

Liverpool's no-nonsense defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has moved to Wolfsburg in a two-year deal.
The popular defender who was signed from AEK Athens by former Manager, Rafa Benitez as a then replacement for Sammi Hypia.
Soto endeared himself to Liverpool fans with his rugged, battling displays, but he is deemed to be surplus to Kenny Dalglish's requirements.

Kyrgiakos makes Reds exit

Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has left the club and joined Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.

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Sotirios Kyrgiakos joins Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg following Liverpool stint

Liverpool have confirmed that defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos has joined Wolfsburg. The Greece international has signed a two-year contract with the German club although no fee has been announced.

Wolfsburg eyeing Liverpool defender

German side keen on Sotirios Kyrgiakos to replace the outgoing Simon Kjaer

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Liverpool won their final pre-season friendly at Anfield today against Valencia 2-0 with goals from Andy Carroll and Sotirios Kyrgiakos in an ill-tempered friendly which scorer Carroll was lucky not to have seen Red after a needless tackle on French Defender Adil Rami.

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Liverpool vs Valencia Goals 2011 Highlights 2-0 Video Pre-Season is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Liverpool vs Valencia 2011 Final score and result:- Liverpool vs Valencia 2-0 ( Andy Carroll, Kyrgiakos) 6th August, 2011- Saturday, Anfield, Liverpool A goal in either half is enough for Liverpool FC to beat La [.

The Liverpool line-up for the home friendly against Valencia on August 6th has been confirmed as follows:

Starting 11:
Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio, Spearing, Henderson, Adam, Downing, Aquilani, Carroll.

Subs:
Doni, Cole, Maxi, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Lucas, Ngog, Kelly, Flanagan, Robinson.

Liverpool field strong lineup for their final preseason match today vs Valencia.

Liverpool Lineup: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio, Adam, Henderson, Spearing, Aquilani, Downing, Carroll.

Subs: Jones, Doni, Cole, Maxi, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Lucas, Ngog, Kelly, Flanagan, Robinson.

Alex Livesey/Getty Image (Bleacher Report) Liverpool continue to go after young talent as they are reportedly now battling Arsenal for the signature of Blackburn Rovers starlet centerback Phil Jones claims Sky Sports.
Valued at around £16m it would be another example of the Reds sticking to their youth policy after having just wrapped up the signature of Sunderland wide-man Jordan Henderson.

Soto skippers Reds watch live

Sotirios Kyrgiakos will captain Liverpool in tonight's pre-season friendly with Galatasaray in Istanbul watch the game live on LFC TV and LFC TV Online from 7pm BST.

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What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.

What are the odds Stewart Downing scores more Premier League goals than Ashley Young? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Aston Villa supposedly cracked in their game of bluff with Liverpool over Stewart Downing when the bidding hit £20million. There's a word missing in that sentence – it's ‘up' and should immediately follow ‘cracked.