--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 18th January 2020" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-18th-january-2020/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2020-01-18T07:30:00Z" modified: "2020-01-18T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 18th January 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. * * * ### [Phil Babb urges Klopp to sign Kalidou Koulibaly](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/phil-babb-urges-klopp-to-sign-kalidou-koulibaly/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1254125-1-300x300.jpg) Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland defender Phil Babb thinks that his old club should be targeting a new centre-back to partner Virgil van Dijk … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/phil-babb-urges-klopp-to-sign-kalidou-koulibaly/) * * * ### [Liverpool's superior midfield will see them beat Man United, claims Owen](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpools-superior-midfield-will-see-them-beat-man-united-claims-owen/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1193160294-1-300x300.jpg) Michael Owen believes Liverpool's superiority in midfield will see them beat Manchester United this weekend. The Reds host their most bitter rivals … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpools-superior-midfield-will-see-them-beat-man-united-claims-owen/) * * * ### [Solskjaer confident of Man United upsetting Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/solskjaer-confident-of-man-united-beating-liverpool/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1198864915-2-300x300.jpg) Ole Gunnar Solskajer admits he is confident that his Manchester United side can get a result at Liverpool this weekend. The Reds host their rivals … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/solskjaer-confident-of-man-united-beating-liverpool/) * * * ### [How much do you remember about Liverpool’s Premier League season so far?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/how-much-do-you-remember-about-liverpools-premier-league-season-so-far/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1198885348-6-300x300.jpg) Liverpool will face Manchester United this weekend looking to extend their record-breaking unbeaten start to the Premier League season.\ The Reds have … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/how-much-do-you-remember-about-liverpools-premier-league-season-so-far/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are left baffled amid claims Rashford would start for Reds](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-fans-are-left-baffled-amid-claims-rashford-would-start-for-reds/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1198929481-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool take on Manchester United on Sunday, in another huge Premier League game. The Reds will be favourites to get the better of their rivals, … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-fans-are-left-baffled-amid-claims-rashford-would-start-for-reds/) * * * ### [Mane's mentor urges him to join Barcelona or Real Madrid](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/manes-mentor-urges-him-to-join-barcelona-or-real-madrid/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1198893225-300x300.jpg) Sadio Mane has been urged to join Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, by his former mentor Mady Toure. Toure established Generation Foot in … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/manes-mentor-urges-him-to-join-barcelona-or-real-madrid/) * * * ### [Werner won't be joining Bayern Munich this summer, claims journalist](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/werner-wont-be-joining-bayern-munich-this-summer-claims-journalist/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1066479904-300x300.jpg) Timo Werner's potential move to Bayern Munich this summer won't be happening, according to journalist Raphael Honigstein. The 23-year-old could … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/werner-wont-be-joining-bayern-munich-this-summer-claims-journalist/) * * * ### [Matip and Fabinho fit for Man United clash, confirms Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/matip-and-fabinho-fit-for-man-united-clash-confirms-klopp/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1185760572-2-300x300.jpg) Joel Matip and Fabinho are in contention to start for Liverpool against Manchester United this weekend, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. The two bitter … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/matip-and-fabinho-fit-for-man-united-clash-confirms-klopp/) * * * ### [AFCON switching to January is a 'catastrophe', says Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/afcon-switching-to-january-is-a-catastrophe-says-klopp/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1198893178-1-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has described the decision to hold the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in January as a 'catastrophe' for Liverpool. The arrangements for … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/afcon-switching-to-january-is-a-catastrophe-says-klopp/) * * * ### [Alexander-Arnold will go right 'to the top', claims Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/alexander-arnold-will-go-right-to-the-top-claims-klopp/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1196086835-2-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp believes only injuries can prevent Trent Alexander-Arnold from going right 'to the top'. The 21-year-old has become an influential … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/alexander-arnold-will-go-right-to-the-top-claims-klopp/) * * * ### [It 'doesn't get much bigger' than Liverpool, says rumoured target McCallum](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/it-doesnt-get-much-bigger-than-liverpool-says-rumoured-target-mccallum/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1197677001-300x300.jpg) Rumoured Liverpool transfer target Sam McCallum claims it 'doesn't get much bigger' than playing for the Reds. The 19-year-old has impressed for … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/it-doesnt-get-much-bigger-than-liverpool-says-rumoured-target-mccallum/) * * * ### [Henderson has grown into the 'complete midfielder', claims Murphy](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/henderson-has-grown-into-the-complete-midfielder-claims-murphy/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1198892422-1-300x300.jpg) Jordan Henderson has matured into a 'complete midfielder', according to former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy. Henderson has been in superb form … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/henderson-has-grown-into-the-complete-midfielder-claims-murphy/) * * * ### [Liverpool will want to 'put the record straight' against Man United, says pundit](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-will-want-to-put-the-record-straight-against-man-united-says-pundit/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1182277143-300x300.jpg) Liverpool's key motivation against Man United will be avenging the draw at Old Trafford earlier in the season. The Reds have remarkably still only … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-will-want-to-put-the-record-straight-against-man-united-says-pundit/) * * * ### [Liverpool can eclipse Arsenal's 'Invincibles', claims Vieira](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-can-eclipse-arsenals-invincibles-claims-vieira/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1196090672-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool could match Arsenal's 'Invincibles' and possibly even usurp them, according to Patrick Vieira. The Gunners went the entire 2003/04 Premier … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-can-eclipse-arsenals-invincibles-claims-vieira/) * * * ### [Klopp reveals what he told his Liverpool players before Barcelona miracle](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/klopp-reveals-what-he-told-his-liverpool-players-before-barcelona-miracle/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1147802450-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp says he told his Liverpool players to imagine the 'best game you’ve ever played', prior to their miracle comeback against … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/klopp-reveals-what-he-told-his-liverpool-players-before-barcelona-miracle/) * * * ### [Liverpool supporters love Carragher's dig at Man City](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-supporters-love-carraghers-dig-at-man-city/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/01/1167053154-300x300.jpg) Jamie Carragher has aimed a dig at Manchester City, suggesting their success is purely down to money. The Liverpool legend recently suggested in the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/01/17/liverpool-supporters-love-carraghers-dig-at-man-city/) * * * 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/).