--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 2nd October 2019" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-2nd-october-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2019-10-02T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-10-02T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 2nd October 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. * * * ### [Fans believe Van Dijk is Liverpool's greatest Premier League centre-back](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/fans-believe-van-dijk-is-liverpools-greatest-premier-league-centre-back/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/09/1177632212-1-300x300.jpg) Virgil van Dijk produced another colossal performance at the heart of Liverpool's defence on Saturday afternoon.\ The 28-year-old was imperious in all … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/fans-believe-van-dijk-is-liverpools-greatest-premier-league-centre-back/) * * * ### [Supporters are relieved Liverpool didn't sign Pepe in the summer](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/supporters-are-relieved-liverpool-didnt-sign-pepe-in-the-summer/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/1171600532-300x300.jpg) Nicolas Pepe was one of the most talked-about players during the summer transfer window, with Liverpool continually linked with signing the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/supporters-are-relieved-liverpool-didnt-sign-pepe-in-the-summer/) * * * ### [Murphy criticises "lackadaisical" Liverpool – but he is talking nonsense](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/murphy-criticises-lackadaisical-liverpool-but-he-is-talking-nonsense/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/2216702-300x300.jpg) There is no reason for concern surrounding Liverpool's performance at Sheffield United, with the Reds simply not hitting top gear for once. Speaking … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/murphy-criticises-lackadaisical-liverpool-but-he-is-talking-nonsense/) * * * ### [Joel Matip a doubt for Salzburg clash due to minor injury](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/joel-matip-a-doubt-for-salzburg-clash-due-to-minor-injury/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/1177640929-300x300.jpg) There's a chance that Liverpool could be without defender Joel Matip for Wednesday's Champions League home game against RB Salzburg after Jurgen … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/joel-matip-a-doubt-for-salzburg-clash-due-to-minor-injury/) * * * ### [Klopp hailed as the world's best manager – but is he superior to Guardiola?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/klopp-hailed-as-the-worlds-best-manager-but-is-he-superior-to-guardiola/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/1166035004-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp is neck-and-neck with Pep Guardiola when it comes to discussing the best manager in the world currently. The German is doing a stunning … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/klopp-hailed-as-the-worlds-best-manager-but-is-he-superior-to-guardiola/) * * * ### [Liverpool confirm Matos signing – an exciting addition to Klopp's backroom team](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/liverpool-confirm-matos-signing-an-exciting-addition-to-klopps-backroom-team/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/601783456-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have confirmed the signing of coach Vitor Matos, The Athletic's James Pearce has confirmed on Twitter. The 31-year-old will join the club … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/liverpool-confirm-matos-signing-an-exciting-addition-to-klopps-backroom-team/) * * * ### [Naby Keita set to be involved against Salzburg](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/naby-keita-set-to-be-involved-against-salzburg/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/1166047600-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have received a welcome boost ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against RB Salzburg with the news that Naby Keita will be fit … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/naby-keita-set-to-be-involved-against-salzburg/) * * * ### [Houllier says he is "surprised" Liverpool fans still like him – he is underrated](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/houllier-says-he-is-surprised-liverpool-fans-still-like-him-he-is-underrated/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/949810-300x300.jpg) Gerard Houllier has become an underrated figure at Liverpool who deserves to be remembered in a positive light. The Frenchman took charge of the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/houllier-says-he-is-surprised-liverpool-fans-still-like-him-he-is-underrated/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans love that points tally is the same as Man United and Arsenal combined](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/lfc-fans-cant-believe-points-tally-is-the-same-as-man-united-and-arsenal/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/1177707444-300x300.jpg) Manchester United and Arsenal played out a dreadful 1-1 draw on Monday night, highlighting how superior Liverpool are to their rivals these … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/lfc-fans-cant-believe-points-tally-is-the-same-as-man-united-and-arsenal/) * * * ### [Klopp fails to rule Alisson out of Leicester clash – is he worth risking?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/klopp-fails-to-rule-alisson-out-of-leicester-clash-is-he-worth-risking/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/10/1166030643-300x300.jpg) Alisson returning to face Leicester City this weekend would be a positive, but rushing him back is needless. The Brazilian has not featured for … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/10/01/klopp-fails-to-rule-alisson-out-of-leicester-clash-is-he-worth-risking/) * * * 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/).