Your Liverpool morning digest for Friday, November 25.
Nunez sent blunt Uruguay World Cup message
Two former Premier League and international stars have taken opposing views of Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez's performance in Uruguay's World Cup opener.
Nunez played out on the left of a three-man attack as Uruguay kicked-off their campaign in Qatar with a 0-0 draw with South Korea on Thursday. One man watching closely for the BBC was ex-Everton defender Ashley Williams, who captained Wales during his playing days.
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And although the Liverpool man impressed the former Everton defender, he failed impress former Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell, who like Williams was a decorated international in his playing days.
Charlotte Coates has the full story here.
Saudi Arabian government speak out on potential Liverpool takeover
The sports minister of Saudi Arabia has stated that the Saudi Arabian government would "definitely support" private sector bids for Liverpool and Manchester United.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal said that there was a lot of "interest and appetite" in the two clubs, both of which have seen their owners open themselves up to either part investment or a full sale over the past two weeks.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group expanded their search for investment through an equity sale to a willingness to listen to offers for the club a fortnight ago. It was a move followed by the Glazer family at United on Tuesday.
Dave Powell has the full story here.
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