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title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 27th February 2019"
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published: "2019-02-27T07:30:00Z"
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# Liverpool morning news round-up – 27th 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.

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### [Roberto Firmino a doubt for Merseyside derby](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/roberto-firmino-a-doubt-for-merseyside-derby/)

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Liverpool could have to make do without Roberto Firmino for the Merseyside derby this weekend, report the Telegraph.

The Brazilian limped off in the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/roberto-firmino-a-doubt-for-merseyside-derby/)

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### [Klopp urges Liverpool to use Premier League lead to their advantage](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/klopp-urges-liverpool-to-use-premier-league-lead-to-their-advantage/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1127024821-300x300.jpg)

Jurgen Klopp says his players must embrace being top of the Premier League.

Liverpool returned to the top of the table on Sunday, following a dour … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/klopp-urges-liverpool-to-use-premier-league-lead-to-their-advantage/)

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### [Rhys Williams signs professional contract with Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/rhys-williams-signs-professional-contract-with-liverpool/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1129434404-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool have announced, via the club's official website, that defender Rhys Williams has signed his first professional contract at Anfield.The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/rhys-williams-signs-professional-contract-with-liverpool/)

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### [Klopp's hilarious reaction to Rodgers' imminent Premier League return](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/klopps-hilarious-reaction-to-rodgers-imminent-premier-league-return/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1127067615-1-300x300.jpg)

Jurgen Klopp is hoping that Brendan Rodgers finds himself a nice house in the Leicester area as he prepares to return to the Premier … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/klopps-hilarious-reaction-to-rodgers-imminent-premier-league-return/)

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### [Klopp speaks of "pure opportunity" in title challenge](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/klopp-speaks-of-pure-opportunity-in-title-challenge/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1127067615-1-300x300.jpg)

Jurgen Klopp has spoken out on his side's title challenge, admitting that it is a "pure opportunity".\
Currently sitting top of the table with eleven … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/klopp-speaks-of-pure-opportunity-in-title-challenge/)

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### [Loan Watch: How did Liverpool’s loan players fare at the weekend?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/loan-watch-how-did-liverpools-loan-players-fare-at-the-weekend-22/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1091509100-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool rose back up to the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw with rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. \
Jurgen Klopp's side … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/loan-watch-how-did-liverpools-loan-players-fare-at-the-weekend-22/)

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### [Keita knew he'd play alongside Mane again someday](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/keita-knew-hed-play-alongside-mane-someday/)

![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/02/1091487492-300x300.jpg)

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been discussing his relationship with Sadio Mane and revealed to the club's official website that he vowed … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/02/26/keita-knew-hed-play-alongside-mane-someday/)

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