The biggest stories on Friday for the Reds.
Liverpool compiling dossier to understand why Daniel Sturridge is injured so often
After suffering yet another setback in his road to recovery this week concerns are creeping in at Anfield over Sturridge.
The 25-year-old has yet another thigh strain and with that being the ninth of his career the club are going to look into the problem more closely, reports the Telegraph.
Sturridge has not played for Brendan Rodgers’ side since late August after initially picking up an injury whilst on international duty with England.
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Arsenal to hijack Reds move for Maxi Pereira
With Glen Johnson expected to leave Merseyside when his current contract expires at the end of this season Rodgers is on the lookout for a new right-back.
The Northern Irishman identified Benfica’s Pereira – who is also a free transfer next summer – but now the Gunners look set to beat them to his signature, according to the Daily Express.
Arsene Wenger wants support at full-back with Mathieu Debuchy injured and doubts over Calum Chambers in the position.
Mario Balotelli rates his current career at Anfield at 7/10
It’s been widely considered that Balotelli has been a flop since a £16m summer move from AC Milan, scoring just two goals in all competitions to date.
The 24-year-old has failed to impress, but the striker himself clearly sees things differently and has given a much more positive review.
“I don’t need people to believe in me so long as I believe in myself. The important people for me are my family and my few close friends,” Balotelli was quoted by the Daily Mail.
Fernando Torres says the Premier League is overrated
The Spaniard’s career in England was certainly inconsistent, with a great time on Merseyside being followed by a disappointing spell with Chelsea.
Now on-loan from Stamford Bridge with AC Milan and Torres has lifted the lid on what he thinks of the division.
“It’s a great league, but it seems better than it is because they know how to sell it and push it more than in other European countries,” the 30-year-old was quoted by the London Evening Standard.