--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 19th February 2019" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-19th-february-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2019-02-19T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-02-19T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 19th February 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. * * * ### [Manchester United pair could return for Liverpool clash](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/manchester-united-pair-could-return-for-liverpool-clash/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1129211066-300x300.jpg) Jessie Lingard and Anthony Martial could both be fit for Manchester United's clash with Liverpool this weekend. Jurgen Klopp's side make the trip to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/manchester-united-pair-could-return-for-liverpool-clash/) * * * ### [Alisson not concerned by Virgil van Dijk's absence](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/alisson-not-concerned-by-virgil-van-dijks-absence/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1093272206-300x300.jpg) Alisson believes Liverpool will cope without Virgil van Dijk when Liverpool face Bayern Munich. The sides sides meet in a mouthwatering Champions … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/alisson-not-concerned-by-virgil-van-dijks-absence/) * * * ### [Liverpool are favourites to beat Bayern Munich, claims Kimmich](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/liverpool-are-favourites-to-beat-bayern-munich-claims-kimmich/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1036108308-300x300.jpg) Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich believes Liverpool are the favourites to progress in their Champions League tie. The two European heavyweights … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/liverpool-are-favourites-to-beat-bayern-munich-claims-kimmich/) * * * ### [View From The Opposition: Bayern Munich (H)](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/view-from-the-opposition-bayern-munich-h/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1072444834-300x300.jpg) After a 10-day break, Liverpool will be back in action taking on Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 first leg. Liverpool come into … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/view-from-the-opposition-bayern-munich-h/) * * * ### [Shaqiri looking forward to Bayern Munich clash on Tuesday](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/shaqiri-looking-forward-to-bayern-munich-clash-on-tuesday/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1068884602-300x300.jpg) Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri says that he is looking forward to testing himself against Bayern Munich in the Champions League this … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/shaqiri-looking-forward-to-bayern-munich-clash-on-tuesday/) * * * ### [Liverpool make signing Malcom a high priority](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/liverpool-make-signing-malcom-a-high-priority/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1127857725-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are interested in signing Barcelona winger Malcom and, according to reports from France, the Reds have made signing the Brazilian star a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/liverpool-make-signing-malcom-a-high-priority/) * * * ### [Klopp admits Fabinho could start in defence against Bayern](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/klopp-admits-fabinho-could-start-in-defence-against-bayern/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1125562134-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has conceded that Liverpool may need to name another makeshift back four when they face Bayern Munich.\ Speaking at his weekly press … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/klopp-admits-fabinho-could-start-in-defence-against-bayern/) * * * ### [Klopp talks injuries, Bayern, Anfield atmosphere and more](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/klopp-talks-injuries-bayern-anfield-atmosphere-and-more/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1125562111-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp sat down with the media in his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool's first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie against … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/klopp-talks-injuries-bayern-anfield-atmosphere-and-more/) * * * ### [Lovren misses Liverpool training ahead of Bayern clash](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/lovren-misses-liverpool-training-ahead-of-bayern-clash/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1075785262-300x300.jpg) Dejan Lovren was not involved in Liverpool's training on Monday and is now set to miss their clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.\ According to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/lovren-misses-liverpool-training-ahead-of-bayern-clash/) * * * ### [Firmino absent from training as Liverpool prepare for Bayern clash](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/firmino-absent-from-training-as-liverpool-prepare-for-bayern-clash/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1075757462-300x300.jpg) Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino was absent from training on Monday ahead of their clash with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.\ James Pearce … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/firmino-absent-from-training-as-liverpool-prepare-for-bayern-clash/) * * * ### [Five things we learned from Liverpool's pre-Bayern training session](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/five-things-we-learned-from-liverpools-pre-bayern-training-session/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1125678060-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp led his squad out for their final preparations on Monday with an afternoon training session at Melwood.\ All eyes were on the training … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/five-things-we-learned-from-liverpools-pre-bayern-training-session/) * * * ### [Gallery: Liverpool train at Melwood ahead of Bayern clash](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/gallery-liverpool-train-at-melwood-ahead-of-bayern-clash/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1125672109-300x300.jpg) The Liverpool squad are preparing to face Bayern Munich in their first knockout tie of this season's Champions League.\ The Reds will welcome the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/gallery-liverpool-train-at-melwood-ahead-of-bayern-clash/) * * * ### [Bayern boss Kovac expecting goals in Liverpool clash](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/bayern-boss-kovac-expecting-goals-in-liverpool-clash/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1130521893-300x300.jpg) Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac believes there will be goals in his side's Champions League fixture against Liverpool on Tuesday night.\ The Croatian … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/bayern-boss-kovac-expecting-goals-in-liverpool-clash/) * * * ### [Kovac optimistic about Coman's chances of playing against Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/kovac-optimistic-about-comans-chances-of-playing-against-liverpool/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1130523379-300x300.jpg) Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac delivered a positive update on the condition of Kingsley Coman ahead of the team's trip to Liverpool in the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/kovac-optimistic-about-comans-chances-of-playing-against-liverpool/) * * * ### [Who should replace Firmino in Liverpool’s front three against Bayern if he can’t feature?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/who-should-replace-firmino-in-liverpools-front-three-against-bayern-if-he-cant-feature/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1085036202-300x300.jpg) Roberto Firmino missed training on Monday evening with a virus, meaning he could be a doubt for Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Bayern … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/who-should-replace-firmino-in-liverpools-front-three-against-bayern-if-he-cant-feature/) * * * ### [Cafu praises Trent Alexander-Arnold and gives him some advice for the future](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/cafu-praises-trent-alexander-arnold-and-gives-him-some-advice-for-the-future/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/495486938-300x300.jpg) Brazilian defender Cafu has praised Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and has also given the youngster some advice for his … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/18/cafu-praises-trent-alexander-arnold-and-gives-him-some-advice-for-the-future/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Liverpool homepage](https://readliverpoolfc.com/). 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