Red youngster reacts after helping his side book quarter-final place

Jayden Danns has claimed it was ‘a dream come true’ to score a brace in Liverpool’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Southampton.

On Wednesday night, the 18-year-old found the back of the net twice in the second-half – after Lewis Koumas had opened the scoring – to help wrap up the win.

Danns found the back of the net initially after being played through by Harvey Elliott and applying a neat chip over the Saints goalkeeper.

Jayden Danns

He doubled his tally shortly afterwards after pouncing on a loose ball and making no mistake in a first-time finish, which ensured the win for the hosts.

Speaking to ITV afterwards, Danns said: ‘It’s a dream come true, I’ve supported the club since birth so to come on and score at the Kop end was unreal.

‘It doesn’t feel real to me, it feels like I’m in a movie. I don’t think I’ll sleep tonight!’

‘The second one was pure joy, I didn’t think it would come to me. I was happy with one, but when two come I just went sliding. I lost all composure.

‘[My dad, Neil] said last time when I made my debut he was crying so I don’t know what he’s going to be doing now.

‘He’s in the stands watching and so is my mum, brother, sister and nan. It’s unbelievable.’

It’s been a whirlwind week for Danns, who made his first-team debut seven days ago and  has played at Wembley in a cup final, as well as his FA Cup heroics.

Afterwards, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp compared Danns, and the rest of Liverpool’s young team, with darts World Championship runner-up Luke Littler.

‘It is a little bit like the new darts sensation, it is fine for tonight,’ said Klopp.

‘Tomorrow, leave the boys in the corner. Everyone who is with us, we should have our moments, they will have more moments than we expect.

‘Exceptional talents, of course it is not natural that a boy aged 18 is as calm as you like.

‘The second goal, calm as you like, he saw when Conor (Bradley) shot that the goalie cannot take it.

‘Don’t forget it when the transfer window opens, don’t (ask for) 12 signings!’

‘It Doesn’t Look Good’: Klopp Provides Update on Joel Matip’s Injury Situation, Confirms He Will be out for a long time

After Joel Matip hobbled off the field during Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Fulham on Sunday, manager Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool has expressed concerns that the player may be out for an extended period of time.

Midway through the second half at Anfield, the center back grabbed his right knee and was quickly replaced by Ibrahima Konate.

Regarding Matip’s possible layoff, Klopp acknowledged after the game that it was unlikely to be a “short one,” but he did not provide a more upbeat update on Tuesday before Liverpool’s trip to Sheffield United tomorrow.

“It appears unfavorable,” stated Klopp. “The scan is not yet complete.” We’re not sure how long.

Better news for supporters of Liverpool was that two more players were nearing full fitness.

Jurgen Klopp has suggested Matip is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

In Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Diogo Jota and Alisson both sustained injuries, but Klopp indicated they are getting closer to joining the team again.

Yesterday, Jota was jogging outside. He is not participating in team training, but everything is moving in the correct manner, Klopp continued.

“Alisson will not be involved tomorrow, but he is closer.”

Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher struggled against Fulham in Alisson’s absence, giving up three goals

However, Klopp claimed he has no reservations about Kelleher’s ability and refused to place responsibility on the goalkeeper.

“I believe he performed admirably [against Fulham], but we give up two goals,” he remarked.

“Harry Wilson was not a fortunate one.” We are front-footed goalkeepers, according to Ali and our goalkeeping coach in the second one. Such incidents occur; they have nothing to do with quality; rather, they stem from philosophical issues.

Klopp has given Caoimhin Kelleher his backing after he had a difficult game against Fulham

Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold facing possible ‘punishment’ after comments in Man City draw and intentionally provoke fans

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold could face FA disciplinary action for his comments after his side’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, a report has claimed.

The Reds defender equalised in the second half with a low driven shot from 20 yards past Ederson, and was awarded the player of the match award by Sky Sports.

The result did drop Liverpool to third, but the general consensus was that it was a point gained for Jurgen Klopp’s side against the team that could end up being their title rivals this term.

Alexander-Arnold celebrated his goal by ‘shushing’ the City supporters. When asked why he did it after the match, he simply said because it was ‘funny’.

But as per The Sun, the Liverpool defender’s admission that he performed the celebration in front of City fans on purpose could land him in trouble with the FA.

The laws of the game state that any player must be shown a yellow card if they are found to have been ‘gesturing or acting in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way’ towards members of the crowd.

However, referee Chris Kavanagh did not book the Liverpool defender for his celebration, and it is unclear whether he saw it happen.

The Sun add, however, that Alexander-Arnold would likely be warned about his future conduct if the FA were to take any action, and there were no particular appeals for sanction after the incident happened live.

On the game itself, the 25-year-old said in his post-match interview with Sky Sports: “There’s been many times we’ve played a lot better against City and lost the game. So to come here and get the point is a good result for us, if I’m honest.

“It’s something we needed as a team. It instills that belief that, even when we don’t play well against the champions – they just won a treble last year and they’re top of the league – if you can’t play well and still get a point against them, we’ve done something right.”

Latest Liverpool injury update: Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Andrew Robertson latest news and return dates

Liverpool earned a deserved draw at Manchester City, coming away with a point but potentially two big injuries.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was run ragged by Jeremy Doku all game but had the last laugh with his first goal of the season.

But Jurgen Klopp after the game said injuries to goalkeeper Alisson and forward Diogo Jota overshadowed the result.

Here are all the latest Liverpool injury news and potential return dates.

Alisson Becker

The goalkeeper had a game to forget on the weekend with a string of mistakes against Manchester City, including two in the same phase of play which saw Erling Haaland open the scoring.

But far more concerning was the injury Alisson appeared to pick up in the closing moments, going to the ground clutching the back of his leg in the final minute before City took a corner – and almost scored.

Alisson looked to have suffered a hamstring injury, which could see the keeper ruled out for anywhere between a few weeks to the rest of the year. But nothing has yet been confirmed with scans results coming.

Klopp said on Alisson: “I hope it’s not that serious, but I don’t have the answer – no clue in the moment what it is. I spoke to him and he said he only felt [it] a little bit, but we have to wait for the scan.”

Potential return date: Unknown

Diogo Jota

Jota was another who appeared to pick up an injury against City. The forward had a quiet game before being replaced by Luis Diaz after just 54 minutes.

Klopp said after the game: “The shadow on this game is obviously that Ali felt something and Diogo felt something – something we have to assess and then we will see.”

He then added: “Unfortunately we’ve lost Diogo with a muscle [issue].”

Potential return date: Unknown

Andrew Robertson

Left-back stalwart Robertson suffered a shoulder injury on international duty with Scotland last month and required surgery that is expected to keep him out until the New Year.

Giving an update to Viaplay Sports before the Euro 2024-bound Tartan Army’s thrilling draw with Norway on Sunday night, he said: “I’m getting there, slowly and surely. Surgery was a success which was the main thing, no complications from it or anything like that.

“It’s so far so good, three weeks since my surgery now so everything is progressing well, I have just got to take it bit by bit and week by week. Everything has went well up to this point and hopefully that continues. Hopefully, before we know it I’ll be back on the grass.”

Asked about a possible return date, Robertson added: “I’ve not looked that far ahead yet. I’m just trying to take it week by week. I’m trying not to get frustrated, I’m not the best injured so I’m trying to take small wins every single week.

“I don’t want to put a game in mind and then I don’t make it or I come back before then. I am just taking it slowly but surely and then there will be a time to start pushing it and when that comes I’ll try and get on the pitch as quickly as I can.”

Potential return date: January 2024

Thiago Alcantara

One of Liverpool’s great frustrations is the inability to get influential midfielder Thiago fit and firing for any sustained period of time.

The injury-plagued Spaniard has not played a single game since April after numerous setbacks and is unlikely to be back from his ongoing hip trouble until the New Year at the earliest.

“Thiago is an ongoing thing. We cannot put any pressure in there as well,” Klopp said of Thiago earlier this month.

“But we expect him to be back, I would probably say start of the New Year.

“It’s now already November. That would mean another four weeks, I would say that is probably realistic thing to try. I can’t wait to have him back. The player is just exceptional.

“I understand why you ask but we can’t have a week by week update because it will not change a lot in this moment.”

Potential return date: January 2024

Stefan Bajcetic

Stefan Bajcetic

Academy graduate midfielder Bajcetic enjoyed a breakout 2022/23 season that was sadly curtailed by an adductor injury early in March.

The Spaniard has featured just twice since then after setbacks and Klopp is unsure when he will be able to call upon him again.

Potential return date: Unknown