--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 16th December 2019" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-16th-december-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2019-12-16T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-12-16T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 16th December 2019 The news cycle surrounding Liverpool never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Defenders Liverpool could target in January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/defenders-liverpool-could-target-in-january/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1192493400-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are currently enduring a defensive crisis, with Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip sidelined with injuries. \ Defensive midfielder Fabinho is … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/defenders-liverpool-could-target-in-january/) * * * ### [Can you remember who assisted these famous Liverpool goals?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/can-you-remember-who-assisted-these-famous-liverpool-goals-3/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/57400982-300x300.jpg) We need to keep ourselves busy and what better way to pass the time than to reminisce about some famous Liverpool goals of the past?\ We’ve taken a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/can-you-remember-who-assisted-these-famous-liverpool-goals-3/) * * * ### [Rodgers insists he isn't fazed by Liverpool's Premier League points advantage](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/rodgers-insists-he-isnt-fazed-by-liverpools-premier-league-points-advantage/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1192742514-300x300.jpg) Brendan Rodgers has insisted that he is not fazed by the points gap between his Leicester side and his former club Liverpool.\ Gameweek 17 saw … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/rodgers-insists-he-isnt-fazed-by-liverpools-premier-league-points-advantage/) * * * ### [Gini Wijnaldum to fly to Qatar for Club World Cup](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/gini-wijnaldum-to-fly-to-qatar/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193904672-1-scaled-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have been handed an injury boost as the club have announced that midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will travel to Qatar for the Club … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/gini-wijnaldum-to-fly-to-qatar/) * * * ### [Liverpool target Haaland wants to sign for Manchester United](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/liverpool-target-haaland-wants-to-sign-for-manchester-united/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1185741097-300x300.jpg) Liverpool transfer target Erling Haaland is reportedly keen to sign for Manchester United in January.\ According to The Mirror, Haaland is ready to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/liverpool-target-haaland-wants-to-sign-for-manchester-united/) * * * ### [Rodri admits Liverpool are the best team he has faced](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/rodri-admits-liverpool-are-the-best-team-he-has-faced/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193500262-300x300.jpg) Manchester City midfielder Rodri has hailed Liverpool as the greatest club side he has faced. The Reds have made an incredible start to the Premier … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/rodri-admits-liverpool-are-the-best-team-he-has-faced/) * * * ### [Liverpool are out of sight in Premier League title race, admits Fernandinho](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/liverpool-are-out-of-sight-in-premier-league-title-race-admits-fernandinho/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1191851083-300x300.jpg) Fernandinho believes Manchester City are already too far behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race. The Reds hold a 17-point advantage over … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/liverpool-are-out-of-sight-in-premier-league-title-race-admits-fernandinho/) * * * ### [Robertson called Scotland's person of the decade by ex-Rangers star](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/robertson-called-scotlands-person-of-the-decade-by-ex-celtic-star/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193909339-1-300x300.jpg) Andy Robertson has been chosen as Scotland's person by the decade by former Rangers star Billy Dodds. The 25-year-old has been a revelation for … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/robertson-called-scotlands-person-of-the-decade-by-ex-celtic-star/) * * * ### [Henderson joins trio of Liverpool legends after 150th Premier League win](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/henderson-joins-trio-of-liverpool-legends-after-150th-premier-league-win/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193956584-300x300.jpg) Jordan Henderson has become just the fourth Liverpool player to win 150 matches in the Premier League. The Reds captain achieved the feat on … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/henderson-joins-trio-of-liverpool-legends-after-150th-premier-league-win/) * * * ### [Xavi heaps praise on "perfect" Liverpool under Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/xavi-heaps-praise-on-perfect-liverpool-under-klopp/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2019/12/1193908921-300x300.jpg) Xavi has described Liverpool as "perfect" in all facets of their game, as the Reds continue to earn endless plaudits. Jurgen Klopp's side are top of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/12/15/xavi-heaps-praise-on-perfect-liverpool-under-klopp/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Liverpool homepage](https://readliverpoolfc.com/). You can also add this site to your newsletter offering in [your settings](https://readliverpoolfc.com/account-details/).