Liverpool FC news recap: Salah and Nunez INJURY update, UEL draw & Alonso WARNING

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has revealed that there is a chance that Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai are available for the Carabao Cup final.

Liverpool will be without a host of players for this Sunday's clash, with the likes of Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson and Thiago all missing out due to recent fitness concerns.

However, Lijnders has revealed that Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai may be available for Sunday's showpiece event, although their place in the squad is not guaranteed.

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Chelsea hopeful of late injury boost, too

Chelsea could receive a major boost ahead of the Carabao Cup final with Liverpool as veteran defender Thiago Silva looks set to be available after recovering from a groin problem.

The injury saw the 39-year-old Brazilian centre-back go off after 61 minutes in the Blues' 3-1 win over Crystal Palace early last week.

However, speaking during his press conference to preview Sunday's showpiece game, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirmed: "Yes, he has a chance."

"Tomorrow, we will see if he is ready to be involved in the game."

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Sparta Prague in the Europa League last 16

Liverpool were handed one of the more favourable Europa League ties available to them and will face Sparta Prague in the last 16 of the competition.

The Reds managed to avoid clashes with Milan, Roma and Marseille as they were drawn against the Czech side in their first knockout Europa League tie since 2016.

However, despite a seemingly straightforward match-up, Liverpool will need to be wary of Sparta, who have already faced off against some tough sides in this season's competition.

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Julian Nagelsmann sends Xabi Alonso warning

Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has outlined a key reason why Xabi Alonso should choose Liverpool over the German giants if presented with the choice this summer.

The 36-year-old, who is now in charge of the German national team, was sacked by Bayern in 2023 after less than two years in charge despite having a 71.4% win rate.

He told Der Speigel of his experience with the Bundesliga giants: “I was signed by Bayern with the proviso that I would change things.

“There are clubs that give you time. Jürgen Klopp was at Liverpool for five years before he became champion there for the first time. Pep Guardiola only won the Champions League title with Manchester City after seven years. The coaches at Bayern Munich don’t get as much time to develop something.”

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Car ban, salary cap and no phones for Academy stars

In a bid to instil discipline and responsibility among Liverpool's budding football talents, Academy director Alex Inglethorpe has introduced a new 'car ban' for the club's young prospects.

This move comes as part of a broader overhaul of the Academy setup at Kirkby, with a focus on preparing players not only for success on the pitch but also for life beyond football.

The announcement of the car ban, as well as a salary cap and a no-phone rule, was made public by Inglethorpe during a conversation with club legend Jamie Carragher in the Telegraph.

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Liverpool in 'front row' for £72m Serie A midfielder

Liverpool are leading contenders in the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners - and may have to fork out £72m to beat Tottenham and Juventus to his signature.

Despite signing four midfielders last summer in a complete overhaul to the engine room at Anfield, the Reds continue to be linked with a host of further additions in the centre of the pitch.

According to Calcio Mercato, one of those that has been touted with a switch to Liverpool is highly-rated Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta, who has been in mightily impressive form for the Serie A side recently.

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