Liverpool News Roundup: Legendary Keeper Set To Sign, Henderson For Vice-Captain, Flanagan Injury Update, And More

Victor Valdes is Anfield bound…

Flanagan back shortly…

Young England international defender Jon Flanagan has promised to be back fit and healthy soon, he told Liverpool’s official website.

“I don’t think it will be too long now and I think I should be back after the international break if all goes well,” he said.

Reds to sign former Barcelona man…

Liverpool will sign legendary Spanish keeper Victor Valdes, we reported earlier. 

The former Barcelona man is available on a free after his contract at the Nou Camp ended last summer, and Brendan Rodgers wants to bring him to Anfield to compete with Simon Mignolet for a starting spot. He has already agreed personal terms with the Reds.

Henderson, Sturridge and Sterling start for England starts…

Three Liverpool stars will start for England tonight in the friendly against Norway on Wednesday evening.

Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson have all been named in Roy Hodgson’s starting lineup, and will hope to play against Switzerland in the Euro 2016 qualifier at the weekend.

Jose Enrique is frustrated, but feels ready to play…

Liverpool’s left-back Jose Enrique wants more playing time, after coming on for a cameo appearance at the weekend against Tottenham.

“After so long out it was great to be back playing,” he told the club’s official website.

“The only problem was that once I got warm the game was finished!

“I know I have to go little by little and be patient.”

Henderson backed for vice-captaincy…

Former Liverpool defender reckons Jordan Henderson should be made vice-captain long-term following Daniel Agger’s departure, but that Martin Skrtel could be given the role this season…