Liverpool’s hearts were broken by a cruel last-minute equaliser that has all but ended their Champions League dreams for a traumatic season. The much-maligned Ryan Babel had scored a wonderful goal with just seven minutes left and if Liverpool could have hung on to that lead they would still have had a realistic chance of reaching the last 16. But Liverpool’s season has been littered with shattering luck and bitter body blows, as well as beach-ball goals. (more…)

With all the talk surrounding Liverpool over their recent dip in form, Captain Steven Gerrard has openly discussed the difficulty of life in the midfield without Xabi Alonso and how the sale of the Spanish International to Real Madrid left him “devastated”.

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RAFA BENITEZ’S Kop crisis deepened last night as he admitted Fernando Torres may need an operation.

The Spanish striker is battling a damaged groin and surgery could KO him for two months. Steven Gerrard might also go under the knife on Thursday if a scan on his groin confirms the worst.

Liverpool boss Benitez will play Torres in Lyon tomorrow, despite his injury. (Huh!)

But he said: “We are trying to manage, as he was close to having an operation. Two days after the Fulham game, he is still feeling something. (more…)

Not good news for Rafa Benitez as England International Steven Gerrard’s groin injury is still an issue, forcing the 29 year old to miss the trip to Lyon for Liverpool’s Champions League match on Wednesday.

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Liverpool’s hopes of a revived push at the Premier League title collapsed in spectacular fashion at Craven Cottage where a 3-1 Fulham win made it five league defeats from just eleven games played.

Rafael Benitez grimaced on the touchline as nine-man Liverpool were given a mauling in a humiliating defeat at Craven Cottage. Liverpool defenders Philipp Degen and Jamie Carragher were sent off for reckless fouls and by the end the Fulham crowd were chanting ”Easy, easy” as Liverpool resembled a shambles. (more…)

Teenager Fran Merida netted his first Arsenal goal as Arsene Wenger’s young Gunners beat Liverpool 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup. Just back from the Under-20 World Cup with Spain, the 19-year-old former Barcelona trainee drilled in a fine first-half strike as Wenger’s faith in youth was once again justified.
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from the Sun UK:

STEVEN GERRARD has emerged as Real Madrid’s top target for next summer.

SunSport can reveal Real president Florentino Perez will launch an audacious £30million bid for the Liverpool skipper. A top Madrid source said: “It’s no secret Gerrard is a player Perez and technical director Jorge Valdano admire.

“There is a shortlist for next season and Gerrard is the first name on it.” (more…)