Thursday's LFC round-up: Latest from Melwood and more
It was another busy day of Liverpool news on Thursday as Jürgen Klopp hosted his pre-Swansea City press conference at Melwood and Marko Grujic was nominated for a special award.
Here is a summary of the latest Reds-related updates…
Our top three stories…
Divock Origi will be assessed ahead of the trip to Wales this weekend after picking up a foot problem, the manager revealed as he provided an injury update ahead of the clash with Swansea.
As well as explaining why he anticipates a tough test at the Liberty Stadium, Klopp also outlined why it is ‘obvious’ his team still need to improve as they try to build on a positive start to the season.
Confidence is certainly coursing through Ragnar Klavan after a week to remember for the summer signing, which included a first goal and first Anfield appearance. We caught up with the centre-back at Melwood.
On this day in LFC history…
The legendary Bill Shankly passed away on September 29, 1981, aged 68.
Having galvanised the struggling club following his appointment in 1959, the Scot guided the team to three league championships, a first ever FA Cup triumph and glory in the UEFA Cup, revolutionising every aspect of how Liverpool was run in the process.
His impact continues to be felt to this day and the iconic tributes of the Shankly Gates and statue at Anfield help to ensure his legacy lives on.
Grujic a Golden Boy…
Marko Grujic has been included in a 40-strong shortlist for the prestigious 2016 Golden Boy award, which recognises the best players under the age of 21 in European football during the calendar year.
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Episode eight of our weekly magazine show is available on demand for LFCTV GO subscribers, including a fascinating conversation between Kevin Stewart and former Reds man Jason McAteer.
Quote of the day…
“Now we have absolutely no excuses, even in our minds, because we have time to recover, we have time to train, we have time to prepare, we have time to analyse – and we have to use it. It needs to look different and that’s what we try to show every week.”
Jürgen Klopp on returning to Swansea, where Liverpool lost 3-1 in May
The LFCTV GO video not to miss…
Liverpool turned on the style against Hull City at Anfield last weekend, but where does that rout rank against the side’s other five-goal hauls on home soil in the Premier League? Check out our free video to find out.
Coming up on Liverpoolfc.com on Friday…
Georginio Wijnaldum exclusively looks ahead to the meeting with Swansea and the opportunity for the Reds to record a fifth consecutive victory in all competitions.
The results of two fan votes will be revealed throughout the day as we confirm the Standard Chartered Player of the Month and LFC Goal of the Month for September.
And our build-up to Saturday’s match will continue with the key previews, stats and videos, plus a fresh batch of training photos from Melwood.