--- title: "Liverpool morning news round-up – 8th August 2019" canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-morning-news-round-up-8th-august-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "Liverpool News" published: "2019-08-08T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-08-08T07:30:00Z" --- # Liverpool morning news round-up – 8th August 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. * * * ### [QUIZ: Can you remember Liverpool's past opening weekend games?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/quiz-can-you-remember-liverpools-past-opening-weekend-games/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1015549850-300x300.jpg) It's almost time for a new Premier League season to get started, as Liverpool look to go one better than in 2018/19.\ The Reds agonisingly missed out … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/quiz-can-you-remember-liverpools-past-opening-weekend-games/) * * * ### [Liverpool made enquiry for Mohamed El Shenawy](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-made-enquiry-for-mohamed-el-shenawy/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/937198388-300x300.jpg) Prior to their signing of former West Ham star Adrian on a free transfer, Liverpool made an enquiry about the availability of Egyptian … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-made-enquiry-for-mohamed-el-shenawy/) * * * ### [Liverpool not expected to make Coutinho offer – are they making a mistake?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-not-expected-to-make-coutinho-offer-are-they-making-a-mistake/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1160639939-300x300.jpg) Liverpool not bringing back Philippe Coutinho is a decision that makes sense, despite the Brazilian's brilliance. According to the Telegraph, the … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-not-expected-to-make-coutinho-offer-are-they-making-a-mistake/) * * * ### [Liverpool defender Johnston linked with Feyenoord move – does his exit make sense?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-defender-johnston-linked-with-feyenoord-move/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1157639442-300x300.jpg) George Johnston's potential Liverpool exit is a shame, but breaking into the first team was always going to be unlikely. Football Insider claim … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/liverpool-defender-johnston-linked-with-feyenoord-move/) * * * ### [Taiwo Awoniyi seals loan move to Mainz – does he have a Reds future?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/taiwo-awoniyi-seals-loan-move-to-mainz-does-he-have-a-reds-future/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/601783456-300x300.jpg) Taiwo Awoniyi's loan move to Mainz makes perfect sense, as the youngster continues to develop as a footballer.\ The Bundesliga club, where Jurgen … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/taiwo-awoniyi-seals-loan-move-to-mainz-does-he-have-a-reds-future/) * * * ### [Fabinho's wife mocks rumoured move to Real Madrid – why would Liverpool sell him?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/fabinhos-wife-mocks-rumoured-move-to-real-madrid-why-would-liverpool-sell-him/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1165323259-300x300.jpg) Any report linking Fabinho with a move away from Liverpool is nonsensical, with the midfielder an integral figure under Jurgen Klopp.\ Reports in … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/fabinhos-wife-mocks-rumoured-move-to-real-madrid-why-would-liverpool-sell-him/) * * * ### [Klopp tipping Shaqiri to shine – can the Liverpool man go up a gear?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/klopp-tipping-shaqiri-to-shine-can-the-liverpool-man-go-up-a-gear/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1166049797-300x300.jpg) Xherdan Shaqiri can be a huge player for Liverpool this season, pushing on after an up-and-down first year at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp is "convinced" … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/klopp-tipping-shaqiri-to-shine-can-the-liverpool-man-go-up-a-gear/) * * * ### [Klopp happy despite rivals' spending – is the Liverpool boss taking a risk?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/klopp-happy-despite-rivals-spending-is-the-liverpool-boss-taking-a-risk/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1164749921-300x300.jpg) Jurgen Klopp's decision not to bring in high-profile signings is a risk, but he has earned the supporters' trust. In an interview with Sky Sports, … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/klopp-happy-despite-rivals-spending-is-the-liverpool-boss-taking-a-risk/) * * * ### [Phillips seals Stuttgart loan move – will the Reds youngster thrive?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/phillips-seals-stuttgart-loan-move-will-the-reds-youngster-thrive/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1164401028-300x300.jpg) Nathaniel Phillips may have joined Stuttgart on loan, but Liverpool clearly have long-term plans for the centre-back. The club have confirmed that … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/phillips-seals-stuttgart-loan-move-will-the-reds-youngster-thrive/) * * * ### [Origi is a Liverpool legend – but is he good enough for the Reds?](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/origi-is-a-liverpool-legend-but-is-he-good-enough-for-the-reds/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/1161459019-300x300.jpg) Divock Origi has built a Liverpool career that will forever go down in legend, but the Belgian is not up the required standard moving forward. The … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/origi-is-a-liverpool-legend-but-is-he-good-enough-for-the-reds/) * * * ### [A mix of good, average and terrible: 8 Liverpool deadline day signings](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/a-mix-of-good-average-and-terrible-8-liverpool-deadline-day-signings/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2019/08/142874404-300x300.jpg) Deadline day is almost upon us – a day in the footballing calendar that has become increasingly popular over the years. The impact of social media … [Read More](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2019/08/07/a-mix-of-good-average-and-terrible-8-liverpool-deadline-day-signings/) * * * 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/).