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Transfers: Firmino joins Al-Ahli, Mount says farewell

Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino has joined Al-Ahli on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool, while Mason Mount has confirmed on Instagram that he will be leaving Chelsea after 18 years at the club.

Soccer • 04 Jul 23

Firmino is among the four players who will leave when their contracts expire

Updated Klopp praises Liverpool's departing quartet

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to the departing quartet of James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.

Soccer • 19 May 23

Cody Gakpo (R) and Darwin Nunez both scored twice against Manchester United last weekend

Liverpool's forward planning already paying off - Klopp

Liverpool's forward line is undergoing an evolution but manager Jurgen Klopp believes the club is already reaping the rewards of their longer-term planning made this season.

Soccer • 10 Mar 23

Firmino set to leave Liverpool in the summer

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is set to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Soccer • 03 Mar 23

Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish applaud Jurgen Klopp after the last year's FA Cup final

Rush: 'We have a great manager in Jurgen Klopp'

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush believes Jurgen Klopp has to be trusted to rebuild a squad which is approaching the end of its natural life cycle.

Soccer • 12 Feb 23

Liverpool are hoping to hold onto James Milner

Klopp eager to see Milner stay at Anfield

Veteran Liverpool midfielder James Milner remains important to the club despite his age, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Soccer • 21 Jan 23

Roberto Firmino will not be going to the World Cup

No Firmino but veteran Alves makes Brazil squad

Brazil coach Tite has named his 26-man World Cup squad, including 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves - but Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has missed out on the five-time winners' quest for glory in Qatar.

Soccer • 07 Nov 22

Klopp welcomes confidence boost ahead of City clash

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's 7-1 thrashing of Rangers at Ibrox instantly changed the mood around the club ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Jurgen Klopp calls time on Liverpool's title challenge

Liverpool's title hopes have ended, admits Klopp

Jurgen Klopp conceded Liverpool's title hopes were over after Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Arsenal, where the visitors' woes were compounded by injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz.

Soccer • 09 Oct 22

Reece James is in contention to start in the Carabao Cup final.

Firmino out for Liverpool but Chelsea could risk James

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has been ruled out of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, but Chelsea could throw Reece James into the fray after he recovered from a hamstring injury.

Soccer • 25 Feb 22

Roberto Firmino missed the win over Norwich and is out of Wednesday's game with Leeds

Firmino and Jota doubts for Carabao Cup final

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he does not yet know whether forwards Diogo Jota or Roberto Firmino will be fit for Sunday's Carabao Cup final.

Soccer • 21 Feb 22

Jurgen Klopp has raised the prospect of extending contracts of some of his older squad members.

Klopp talks up benefits of experience amid Salah talks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes clubs can still reap the benefits of retaining players into their mid-30s, which could offer hope of a resolution to Mohamed Salah's contract impasse.

Soccer • 13 Feb 22

Alisson Becker will end his isolation period before the FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury

Klopp and Liverpool trio set to end isolation periods

Liverpool have reopened their first-team training centre after a 48-hour closure following a Covid outbreak among players and staff, but manager Jurgen Klopp and players Alisson Becker, Joel Matip and Roberto Firmino are set to end their isolation periods by the weekend.

Soccer • 07 Jan 22

The Portuguese striker has been more prolific on the goal front so far this season

Klopp feels Diogo Jota has a lot more to offer

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has developed a "killer instinct" this season, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Soccer • 18 Dec 21

Mohamed Salah contract ends in 18 months

Klopp not concerned by Salah contract talks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists everyone is clear on what they want from Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations but the complexity of them means time will be needed.

Soccer • 06 Dec 21

Roberto Firmino suffered the injury in the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid

Firmino facing absence due to 'serious' hamstring issue

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed Roberto Firmino's hamstring injury is "serious" and will mean an extended period out beyond the forthcoming international break.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Nat Phillips celebrates his first goal for the club

Liverpool sink spirited Burnley to keep up top-4 surge

Liverpool head into their final Premier League match exactly where they need to be with their Champions League destiny in their own hands after a 3-0 victory over Burnley lifted them back into the top four.

Soccer • 19 May 21

The return of Roberto Firmino (L) increases Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's options up front

Firmino back in frame for trip to Arsenal

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is in contention to face Arsenal on Saturday after returning to training.

Soccer • 29 Mar 21

Klopp: 'We have to admit the players are paid by the clubs so it means we have to be first priority'

Klopp won't let his players go to red list countries

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will not allow players to travel to international matches later this month if there is a chance they have to quarantine on their return.

Soccer • 03 Mar 21

'He deserves more credit than me and Mo, for sure,' Mane says of his team-mate

Mane leaps to Firmino's defence amid criticism

Liverpool's Sadio Mane has sprung to the defence of fellow forward Roberto Firmino.

Soccer • 23 Feb 21

Liverpool were left frustrated after being held by Newcastle

Klopp not "overly frustrated" by blank in Newcastle

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insisted he was not "overly frustrated" after seeing his Premier League champions held to a goalless draw at Newcastle.

Soccer • 31 Dec 20

Klopp: "It's not that I tell him he doesn't have to score and he tells me he can score, and all that stuff"

Not all about Firmino scoring goals, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Roberto Firmino wants to score more goals but he will never be put under pressure to do so.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

Roberto Firmino's European group stage goalscoring record is under threat from new recruit Diogo Jota

Klopp: Firmino still dictates Mersey beat

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp regards Roberto Firmino as the player he needs to pull everything together.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Jurgen Klopp (R) speaks with Roberto Firmino (L) before he goes on as substitute against Midtjylland

Klopp dismisses scrutiny over Firmino after Jota impact

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has brushed aside criticism of Roberto Firmino and insists he would be embarrassed to have to explain the forward's value to the team.

Soccer • 06 Nov 20

Diogo Jota has made a stunning start to live at Liverpool

Jota's sensational start is not a headache for Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Diogo Jota's sensational form has not given him a headache when it comes to breaking up his established front three.

Soccer • 04 Nov 20