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Matt C Jones

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker send Liverpool messages after Arsenal win

Here is your Liverpool morning digest on Thursday, March 17.

Shearer makes 'unbelievable' Klopp claim

Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has praised the man-management skills of Jurgen Klopp, claiming all Liverpool players 'love playing under him'.

Since arriving at Anfield in October 2015, the German set out on a mission to 'turn doubters into believers', a saying which was intended for supporters but could also be applied to the first-team squad. Under the stewardship of the 54-year-old, the Reds have gone from strength to strength and are fighting on all fronts this season.

A number of Premier League managers have praised the job Klopp has done while on Merseyside, having transformed the fortunes of the team, and Shearer has become the latest individual to sing the praises of the ex-Borussia Dortmund coach.

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Speaking on the BBC Match of The Day Top 10 Podcast, the Premier League record goalscorer said: “He’s an unbelievable manager isn’t he? You can just tell that all of the players love playing under him."

Read the story in full HERE.

Lineker on 'best passer' Trent

Gary Lineker believes Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is the best passer of a football the English game has to offer after a fine display on the ball against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Former England striker Lineker is a well-known admirer of the Liverpool full-back and took to his social media account to praise the 23-year-old for his passing ability.

Alexander-Arnold leads the way in the Premier League for the most assists with 11 and is four away from equalling Dani Alves' record for the most assists for a defender in a single season.

Lineker joked on his Twitter account: "The best passer of a football in the English game is a right back. What’s happened to our sport?"

Read the story in full HERE.

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