Your Liverpool morning digest for Thursday, September 15
'Not our problem' - Jurgen Klopp reacts to Sadio Mane Liverpool question after Bayern Munich claim
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit back at suggestion their inconsistent start to the season is related to Sadio Mane's departure.
The 30-year-old left Anfield in the summer after six years with the club to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Liverpool l have struggled to put together a good run of games so far this term and began their Champions League campaign last week with a 4-1 defeat away at Napoli.
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They currently sit seventh in the Premier League table with nine points out of a possible 18 so far. Liverpool did, however, take a huge step in getting back on track on Tuesday night with a crucial 2-1 win over Ajax at Anfield.
Mane was a key figure under Klopp and contributed 23 goals and five assists in all competitions last season. The Liverpool boss acknowledged any team would miss a player of the Senegalese's calibre but insisted their form isn't down to his exit.
Borussia Dortmund send Jude Bellingham transfer 'policy' warning that will worry Liverpool
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl admits the club would 'like to change' their transfer policy amid rumours linking Jude Bellingham with a move away.
The Bundesliga giants often lose some of their star players, with striker Erling Haaland the latest to move on. The Norway international joined Premier League side Manchester City after they triggered his release clause in the summer.
Bellingham is another name to make the headlines and since joining Dortmund in 2020, he's established himself as one of the most promising young talents in Europe. His form has caught the attention of clubs across the continent and Liverpool, along with City, Manchester United and Real Madrid have all been linked with the 19-year-old.
Reports suggest the Reds could move to sign Bellingham next summer as any transfer this year was impossible given Dortmund had already sold Haaland. However, the German club's sporting director admits the club would like to 'change the policy' and keep their best players.
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