Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Saturday, December 24.
'We never had a problem' - Jurgen Klopp admits surprise over Julian Ward Liverpool exit
Jurgen Klopp has expressed his surprise Julian Ward is leaving his role as Liverpool sporting director – but is adamant it will not affect any potential business in the forthcoming transfer windows.
It was announced last month that Ward would leave the role at the end of the season, barely a year since he replaced Michael Edwards in the position.
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Ward, had previously been assistant to Edwards, worked closely with Klopp to bring in a number of signings, including Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho.
Liverpool are open to reinforcing their squad in the New Year, and are already planning for next summer when there are likely to be several new arrivals and departures.
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Jurgen Klopp admits he's 'not against' further investment as Liverpool January plans made clear
Jurgen Klopp insists that Liverpool will be prepared to pounce in the January transfer window if the right opportunity presents itself - conceding that he would like to see further investment in his squad.
On Thursday evening, as the Reds made their return to competitive action with a 3-2 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, the Liverpool boss revealed that Roberto Firmino had become the latest member of his squad to be struck down by injury, with the Brazilian joining long-term forward absentees Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.
It means that in attack the Reds have been left with just Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah as recognised senior forwards, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fabio Carvalho now expected to be deputies in the absence of Jota and Diaz.
Such limited options in the forward department has subsequently raised the question as to whether the Reds will need to add to their remit in the coming weeks, with Jota and Diaz not expected to return to action until February at the earliest, in which time Liverpool will have played a further seven games.
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