Liverpool handed injury boost as unlikely Kylian Mbappe transfer hint dropped
Liverpool got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a comfortable win over struggling Burnley on Saturday.
Their focus will now be on upcoming games against Brentford and Luton Town, though boss Jurgen Klopp will have at least half on eye on the Carabao Cup final in just under a fortnight. As he builds up to that game, the Reds manager has been handed a major injury boost.
Though rather than one of his players returning, it is news out of opponents Chelsea that will please the German. That news comes as Virgil van Dijk insisted his side were enjoying the challenge of this year's title race.
And though he is leaving, Klopp may also be able to help push a blockbuster move for Kylian Mbappe over the line as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hinted his side will not be bringing in the Frenchman. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool news.
Klopp handed injury boost
Liverpool have been handed a huge injury boost for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. The Reds have the chance to win a quadruple of trophies this season, with the clash against the Blues their first opportunity to take home silverware.
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As they prepare for that game, Liverpool have received the boost that Chelsea will be without Benoit Bashiadile. The French defender picked up a groin injury in the FA Cup win over Aston Villa last week.
The centre-back is now expected to be sidelined for up to a month, putting him out of the clash against Liverpool at Wembley. Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino will now likely be forced to bring Thiago Silva back into the team after dropping him following the defeat to Wolves.
Read the latest injury news ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
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Van Dijk issues defiant title message
Virgil van Dijk has issued a defiant message to Liverpool's title rivals (Getty Images)Reds captain Virgil van Dijk has insisted his side are enjoying their title challenge and are not feeling the pressure of being the hunted. They currently hold a two point lead at the top of the Premier League, but Van Dijk believes the race is driving them forwards.
“I think everyone would love to be in this situation that you are on the top and fighting for the pinnacle, which is winning the Premier League in this case,” Van Dijk said following the win over Burnley.
“We are in a situation that I think last year around this time, you would never, well maybe not never as you never know, but you wouldn’t have believed where we are today. Let’s just enjoy the moment and we have to perform as players, but together everyone has to play their part.”
Read Virgil van Dijk's full thoughts.
Mbappe transfer hint dropped
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that his side may not need to sign Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu when his PSG contract expires at the end of the season.
Madrid have long been seen as the frontrunners, though Ancelotti has now pulled back in his admiration of Mbappe. Speaking after the win over Girona, he said: "You keep asking about a player who plays for another team.
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"We already have the best players in the world here. In order: Vini Jr first, [Jude] Bellingham second, Rodrygo third. Then [Toni] Kroos, [Federico] Valverde, [Eduardo] Camavinga…"
Read the latest on Kylian Mbappe's future.
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