--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 24th February 2021" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-24th-february-2021/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2021-02-24T07:30:00Z" modified: "2021-02-24T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 24th February 2021 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. * * * ### [Steven Gerrard told to wait 'five years' for dream Liverpool job](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/steven-gerrard-told-to-wait-five-years-for-dream-liverpool-job/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1302124049-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been told to bide his time before returning to Anfield to take the hot seat by Rangers favourite Richard Gough in … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/steven-gerrard-told-to-wait-five-years-for-dream-liverpool-job/) * * * ### [Jurgen Klopp aims sly dig at Man City's lack of a "perfect season"](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/jurgen-klopp-aims-sly-dig-at-man-citys-lack-of-a-perfect-season/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1284595471-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has taken a sly dig at Manchester City, playing down their performances this season. Liverpool have completely fallen away in the title … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/jurgen-klopp-aims-sly-dig-at-man-citys-lack-of-a-perfect-season/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans fume at Roberto Firmino after shock social media antics](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/liverpool-fans-fume-at-roberto-firmino-after-shock-social-media-antics/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1303201929-1-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been left fuming with Roberto Firmino, after he seemingly liked a photo of Richarlison celebrating at Anfield over … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/liverpool-fans-fume-at-roberto-firmino-after-shock-social-media-antics/) * * * ### ["Not acceptable" – Jamie Carragher criticises aspect of Reds' season](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/not-acceptable-jamie-carragher-criticises-aspect-of-reds-season/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1288283756-1-300x300.jpg) Jamie Carragher has continued his criticism of Liverpool, claiming their current run of form is "not acceptable". The Reds legend has been vocal … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/not-acceptable-jamie-carragher-criticises-aspect-of-reds-season/) * * * ### [Exclusive: Mark Halsey criticises VAR after ‘harsh’ call against Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/exclusive-mark-halsey-criticises-var-liverpool-everton/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/169059247-300x300.jpg) Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has told Read Liverpool that Trent Alexander-Arnold was unfortunate to concede a penalty against Everton, … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/exclusive-mark-halsey-criticises-var-liverpool-everton/) * * * ### [Tottenham enter the race to sign Liverpool target Sven Botman](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/tottenham-enter-the-race-to-sign-liverpool-target-sven-botman/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1284201435-5-300x300.jpg) Tottenham have entered the race to sign Lille centre-back Sven Botman, according to France Football. The 21-year-old was linked with a move to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/tottenham-enter-the-race-to-sign-liverpool-target-sven-botman/) * * * ### [Liverpool 'in touch' with Nikola Milenkovic](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/liverpool-in-touch-with-nikola-milenkovic-transfer-rumours/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1230522478-300x300.jpg) Liverpool are reportedly interested in Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Daily Express). The Serbian … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/liverpool-in-touch-with-nikola-milenkovic-transfer-rumours/) * * * ### [Andy Robertson addresses rumour surrounding fight with Alisson](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/andy-robertson-addresses-rumour-surrounding-fight-with-alisson/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1302066483-1-300x300.jpg) Andy Robertson has addressed rumours of a dressing room fight that took place with Alisson recently, describing it as "nonsense". Liverpool find … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/andy-robertson-addresses-rumour-surrounding-fight-with-alisson/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans divided over Youssef En-Nesyri transfer links](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/liverpool-fans-divided-over-transfer-links-to-youssef-en-nesyri/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1293629994-1-300x300.jpg) As an attacking force, Liverpool have previously been a joy to behold, with their famed front three in particular attracting admirers from far and … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/liverpool-fans-divided-over-transfer-links-to-youssef-en-nesyri/) * * * ### [Steve Nicol pins Liverpool's top four hopes on misfiring front three](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/steve-nicol-pins-liverpool-top-four-hopes-on-salah-mane-firmino/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1210955379-1-scaled-300x300.jpg) Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has pinned the Reds' Champions League qualification hopes directly on the door of the front three in an interview with … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/steve-nicol-pins-liverpool-top-four-hopes-on-salah-mane-firmino/) * * * ### [James Pearce reveals issue that "has to be addressed" by Jurgen Klopp](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/journalist-reveals-issue-that-has-to-be-addressed-by-jurgen-klopp/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1303201929-3-300x300.jpg) Roberto Firmino has to be replaced as Liverpool's first-choice striker this summer, according to The Athletic's James Pearce. The Reds are in a … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/journalist-reveals-issue-that-has-to-be-addressed-by-jurgen-klopp/) * * * ### [Lucas Ocampos 'keen' on Liverpool switch](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/lucas-ocampos-keen-on-liverpool-switch/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1300715482-1-300x300.jpg) Liverpool's pursuit of Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos may have been handed a boost after a fresh report from Argentina claimed that the 26-year-old is … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/lucas-ocampos-keen-on-liverpool-switch/) * * * ### [Mohamed Salah singled out yet again by pundit for supposed diving](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/mohamed-salah-singled-out-yet-again-by-pundit-for-supposed-diving/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2021/02/1303196261-300x300.jpg) Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan says he "loathes" Mohamed Salah for his diving antics. The Liverpool superstar has gained a reputation … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/02/23/mohamed-salah-singled-out-yet-again-by-pundit-for-supposed-diving/) * * * 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/).