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Adam Lallana rejects Graeme Souness injury claims
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana believes that the club's recent spate of hamstring injuries is down to bad luck rather than their training regime.Jan 6, 15:02
Graeme Souness: 'Injury-hit Liverpool must alter training style'
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes that the club's recent spate of hamstring injuries is down to Jurgen Klopp's high-tempo style of play.Jan 6, 14:34
Jurgen Klopp "proud" of Liverpool players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp speaks of his pride following his side's 1-0 victory away at Stoke City.Jan 5, 22:19
Lucas: 'Positive start was crucial'
A positive start was key to Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City in the semi-final of the League Cup, according to Brazilian midfielder Lucas.Jan 5, 22:11
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho limps off with hamstring injury
Philippe Coutinho limps off clutching his hamstring just 18 minutes into Liverpool's League Cup semi-final clash away at Stoke City.Jan 5, 20:26
The Match
Match Report
Jordon Ibe nets the only goal of the game as Liverpool record a 1-0 victory from the first leg of their League Cup semi-final away at Stoke City.
Live Commentary
Relive Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City as Jordon Ibe's goal puts the Reds in control at the halfway stage of their League Cup semi-final.
Team News
Belgian centre-forward Christian Benteke drops to the bench for Liverpool's League Cup semi-final clash away at Stoke City.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the League Cup semi-final between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.
Build-up
Mark Hughes desperate for Stoke City silverware
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that he would "love" to win a trophy as a manager having experienced so much success during his playing days.Jan 4, 22:40
Mark Hughes confident of first-leg advantage in League Cup
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is confident that his side can cause Liverpool problems in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.Jan 4, 19:30
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