--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 31st October 2020" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-31st-october-2020/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2020-10-31T07:30:00Z" modified: "2020-10-31T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 31st October 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. * * * ### [Antonio ruled out of West Ham's Premier League clash with Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/antonio-ruled-out-of-west-hams-premier-league-clash-with-liverpool/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1281965631-300x300.jpg) Michail Antonio has been ruled out of West Ham's Premier League clash with Liverpool this weekend. The 30-year-old will miss around a month of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/antonio-ruled-out-of-west-hams-premier-league-clash-with-liverpool/) * * * ### [Eye-catching statistic outlines Henderson's passing ability](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/eye-catching-statistic-outlines-hendersons-passing-ability/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1282659020-300x300.jpg) Jordan Henderson has made more forward passes per 90 minutes than any other player in the Premier League this season, it has been revealed.\ Henderson … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/eye-catching-statistic-outlines-hendersons-passing-ability/) * * * ### [Jota tipped to take Firmino's place in Liverpool team](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/jota-tipped-to-take-firminos-place-in-liverpool-team/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1282560820-2-300x300.jpg) Dioga Jota could replace Roberto Firmino in the Liverpool team, according to former Reds defender Paul Konchesky.\ Jota has made a promising start to … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/jota-tipped-to-take-firminos-place-in-liverpool-team/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans react as Van Dijk undergoes successful surgery](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-fans-react-as-van-dijk-undergoes-successful-surgery/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1280729370-1-300x300.jpg) A number of Liverpool fans have been reacting to the news that Virgil van Dijk has undergone successful surgery on his knee. The Dutchman suffered … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-fans-react-as-van-dijk-undergoes-successful-surgery/) * * * ### [Liverpool have shortlist of five centre-back options to sign in January](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-have-shortlist-of-five-centre-back-options-to-sign-in-january/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1282836213-300x300.jpg) Liverpool have five centre-backs that they are eyeing up as potential centre-back additions, according to 90min.\ The Reds are currently short of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-have-shortlist-of-five-centre-back-options-to-sign-in-january/) * * * ### [Klopp says Van Dijk's injury record could work in his favour in recovery](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/klopp-says-van-dijks-injury-record-could-work-in-his-favour-in-recovery/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1280730629-15-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp has given Liverpool supporters reason to be hopeful regarding Virgil van Dijk's recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.\ The Dutchman … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/klopp-says-van-dijks-injury-record-could-work-in-his-favour-in-recovery/) * * * ### [Thiago and Keita both doubts for Liverpool's clash with West Ham](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/thiago-and-keita-both-doubts-for-liverpools-clash-with-west-ham/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1282555486-1-300x300.jpg) Thiago and Naby Neita are both doubts for Liverpool's Premier League meeting with West Ham this weekend, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. The Reds … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/thiago-and-keita-both-doubts-for-liverpools-clash-with-west-ham/) * * * ### [No crowd is bigger than no Van Dijk for Liverpool, claims Moyes](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/no-crowd-is-bigger-than-no-van-dijk-for-liverpool-claims-moyes/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1281966615-300x300.jpg) David Moyes believes the lack of an Anfield crowd could be Liverpool's biggest disadvantage against West Ham. The Reds host the Hammers on Saturday … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/no-crowd-is-bigger-than-no-van-dijk-for-liverpool-claims-moyes/) * * * ### [Liverpool fans bemoan Keita's continued lack of availability](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-fans-bemoan-keitas-continued-lack-of-availability/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1273768538-2-300x300.jpg) Some Liverpool fans are growing increasingly frustrated by the continued absence of Naby Keita. The Guinean arrived at Liverpool in the summer of … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-fans-bemoan-keitas-continued-lack-of-availability/) * * * ### [Liverpool vs. West Ham: Predicted Reds XI](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-vs-west-ham-predicted-reds-xi/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1282032034-300x300.jpg) Liverpool welcome West Ham to Anfield on Saturday evening, as the Reds return to Premier League action. Jurgen Klopp's men are looking for a fourth … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/liverpool-vs-west-ham-predicted-reds-xi/) * * * ### [Alisson criticises Pickford's reckless tackle on Van Dijk](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/alisson-criticises-pickfords-reckless-tackle-on-van-dijk/) ![](https://media.readliverpoolfc.com/readliverpoolfc/2020/10/1282659493-1-300x300.jpg) Alisson has become the latest player to criticise Jordan Pickford for his tackle on Virgil van Dijk.\ The Everton goalkeeper launched into a dreadful … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/10/30/alisson-criticises-pickfords-reckless-tackle-on-van-dijk/) * * * 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/).