--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 31st December 2020" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-31st-december-2020/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2020-12-31T07:30:00Z" modified: "2020-12-31T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 31st December 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. * * * ### [Divock Origi seemingly draws closer to January exit](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/divock-origi-inter-milan-january-transfer-latest/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1291061453-4-scaled-300x300.jpg) Divock Origi's time as a Liverpool player appears to be hurtling towards its final days as the Belgian striker attracts interest from all around … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/divock-origi-inter-milan-january-transfer-latest/) * * * ### [Thiago not expected to feature in Liverpool's clash with Newcastle](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/thiago-not-expected-to-feature-in-liverpools-clash-with-newcastle/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1280782403-3-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Thiago is unlikely to feature in Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle United. The Reds travel to St … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/thiago-not-expected-to-feature-in-liverpools-clash-with-newcastle/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are excited by Xherdan Shaqiri's social media post](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/liverpool-fans-are-excited-by-xherdan-shaqiris-social-media-post/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1282659299-1-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool supporters have been expressing their happiness at seeing Xherdan Shaqiri back in the gym, following a Twitter post. The Swiss … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/liverpool-fans-are-excited-by-xherdan-shaqiris-social-media-post/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans are hugely excited by Virgil van Dijk's social media update](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/liverpool-fans-are-hugely-excited-by-virgil-van-dijks-social-media-update/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1289771457-1-300x300.jpg) Some Liverpool fans are delighted by Virgil van Dijk's progress as he recovers from serious injury, following another social media post from the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/liverpool-fans-are-hugely-excited-by-virgil-van-dijks-social-media-update/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans bemoan Jurgen Klopp's injury update on Thiago](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/liverpool-fans-bemoan-jurgen-klopps-injury-update-on-thiago/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1273763341-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been left feeling dejected, following Jurgen Klopp's injury update on Thiago. The Spaniard arrived from Bayern … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/liverpool-fans-bemoan-jurgen-klopps-injury-update-on-thiago/) * * * ### [Lionel Messi could be key to Gini Wijnaldum's future, claims pundit](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/lionel-messi-could-be-key-to-gini-wijnaldums-future-claims-pundit/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1293336548-2-300x300.jpg) Gini Wijnaldum's future could depend on whether or not Lionel Messi stays at Barcelona, according to Paul Robinson. The 30-year-old is expected to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/lionel-messi-could-be-key-to-gini-wijnaldums-future-claims-pundit/) * * * ### [Fabinho reveals he had never played at centre-back before this season](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/fabinho-reveals-he-had-never-played-at-centre-back-before-this-season/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1293368544-300x300.jpg) Fabinho has revealed that he had never played at centre-back before this season, summing up how superb he has been for Liverpool. The Brazilian has … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/fabinho-reveals-he-had-never-played-at-centre-back-before-this-season/) * * * ### [Journalist claims AC Milan have had 'verbal conversation' with Divock Origi over loan move](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/journalist-claims-ac-milan-have-had-verbal-conversation-with-divock-origi-over-loan-move/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1282659266-5-300x300.jpg) Divock Origi and AC Milan have had a 'verbal conversation' regarding a Janaury move, according to journalist Ekrem Konur on Twitter. The Belgian has … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/journalist-claims-ac-milan-have-had-verbal-conversation-with-divock-origi-over-loan-move/) * * * ### [Ex-Liverpool target Mario Gotze reveals the difference between Klopp and Guardiola](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/ex-liverpool-target-mario-gotze-reveals-the-difference-between-klopp-and-guardiola/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/12/1284595470-300x300.jpg) Mario Gotze has revealed the difference between Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The German has played under … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/12/30/ex-liverpool-target-mario-gotze-reveals-the-difference-between-klopp-and-guardiola/) * * * 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/).