--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 17th December 2020" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-17th-december-2020/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2020-12-17T07:30:00Z" modified: "2020-12-17T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 17th December 2020 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. * * * ### [QUIZ: How well do you remember past Liverpool-Tottenham clashes?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/quiz-how-well-do-you-remember-past-liverpool-tottenham-clashes/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1183799157-300x300.jpg) Liverpool face arguably their biggest game of the season so far as Tottenham make the trip to Anfield tonight . It promises to be a feisty affair on … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/quiz-how-well-do-you-remember-past-liverpool-tottenham-clashes/) * * * ### [Predicted Liverpool XI: Tottenham Hotspur (H)](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-predicted-xi-tottenham-anfield/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1183798291-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield tonight in what looks set to be a mouthwatering contest. Jurgen Klopp's side were far from their … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-predicted-xi-tottenham-anfield/) * * * ### [Gareth Bale ruled out of Liverpool's crucial clash with Tottenham](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/gareth-bale-ruled-out-of-liverpools-crucial-clash-with-tottenham/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1290576799-300x300.jpg) Gareth Bale is all but out of Liverpool's vital Premier League clash with Tottenham, according to Jose Mourinho.\ The Reds entertain the north … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/gareth-bale-ruled-out-of-liverpools-crucial-clash-with-tottenham/) * * * ### [Thiago Alcantara to 'step up recovery' before end of the month](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/thiago-alcantara-to-step-up-recovery-before-end-of-december/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1280743898-300x300.jpg) Liverpool could have been handed a pre-Christmas boost as a report from the Sunday World (15 December) claims Thiago Alcantara could return to action … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/thiago-alcantara-to-step-up-recovery-before-end-of-december/) * * * ### [Former Liverpool youngster Rafael Camacho on the move](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/former-liverpool-youngster-rafael-camacho-on-the-move/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1079369630-300x300.jpg) Liverpool contract rebel Rafael Camacho faces an uncertain future yet again after he left Merseyside in the summer to return to Sporting CP. The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/former-liverpool-youngster-rafael-camacho-on-the-move/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are desperate for Shaqiri to return after footage emerges](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-fans-are-desperate-for-shaqiri-to-return-after-footage-emerges/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1074121486-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been calling for the return of Xherdan Shaqiri, after some memorable footage emerged on Wednesday. The Swiss arrived … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-fans-are-desperate-for-shaqiri-to-return-after-footage-emerges/) * * * ### [Liverpool reportedly interested in move for West Ham defender Issa Diop](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-reportedly-interested-in-move-for-west-ham-defender-issa-diop/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1273530895-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are interested in making a move for West Ham defender Issa Diop, according to ExWHUemployee. The Reds are potentially looking at making a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-reportedly-interested-in-move-for-west-ham-defender-issa-diop/) * * * ### [Jurgen Klopp provides key update on Virgil van Dijk's injury recovery](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/jurgen-klopp-provides-key-update-on-virgil-van-dijks-injury-recovery/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1277842531-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has played down the possibility of Virgil van Dijk making a swift return from injury, but says he is progressing well. Liverpool were … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/jurgen-klopp-provides-key-update-on-virgil-van-dijks-injury-recovery/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans react to promising injury update on Thiago](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-fans-react-to-promising-injury-update-on-thiago/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1280782403-1-300x300.jpg) Some Liverpool fans have been reacting to a report suggesting Thiago is nearing a return from injury. The 29-year-old joined the Reds from Bayern … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-fans-react-to-promising-injury-update-on-thiago/) * * * ### ["Didn’t go down well" – Robertson reveals why he once wore Chelsea shirt](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/didnt-go-down-well-robertson-reveals-why-he-once-wore-chelsea-shirt/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1289793086-3-300x300.jpg) Andy Robertson has revealed that he wore a Chelsea shirt last season, before their victory over Manchester City that won Liverpool the Premier League … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/didnt-go-down-well-robertson-reveals-why-he-once-wore-chelsea-shirt/) * * * ### [Jurgen Klopp reportedly urges FSG to offer Gini Wijnaldum new contract](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/jurgen-klopp-reportedly-urges-fsg-to-offer-gini-wijnaldum-new-contract/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1288250928-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp wants FSG to offer Gini Wijnaldum a new deal at Liverpool, according to Eurosport. The Dutchman's Anfield future is still up in the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/jurgen-klopp-reportedly-urges-fsg-to-offer-gini-wijnaldum-new-contract/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans call for Pedro Neto to be the next Wolves capture](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-fans-call-for-pedro-neto-to-be-the-next-wolves-capture/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1289770161-300x300.jpg) For a long time, it seemed as if every new signing for Liverpool came from Southampton as the Reds raided the south coast time and time again. After … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-fans-call-for-pedro-neto-to-be-the-next-wolves-capture/) * * * ### [Switzerland chief confused over Xherdan Shaqiri's Liverpool absence](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/switzerland-chief-confused-over-xherdan-shaqiris-liverpool-absence/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1283222429-300x300.jpg) Liverpool's injury woes have been well publicised this season, with key players ruled out for the majority of the campaign. However, it's the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/switzerland-chief-confused-over-xherdan-shaqiris-liverpool-absence/) * * * ### [Liverpool eyeing Renato Sanches as possible Gini Wijnaldum replacement](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-eyeing-renato-sanches-as-wijnaldum-replacement/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1036083938-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a surprise move for Lille midfielder Renato Sanches as a possible replacement for Gini Wijnaldum. As reported by … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/liverpool-eyeing-renato-sanches-as-wijnaldum-replacement/) * * * ### [Trent Alexander-Arnold mocks Jose Mourinho after Liverpool beat Tottenham](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/trent-alexander-arnold-mocks-jose-mourinho-after-liverpool-beat-tottenham/) ![](https://readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1291656787-1-300x300.jpg) Trent Alexander-Arnold has brilliantly mocked Jose Mourinho on Twitter, following Liverpool's dramatic win over Tottenham. The Reds sealed a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/16/trent-alexander-arnold-mocks-jose-mourinho-after-liverpool-beat-tottenham/) * * * 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/).