Ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup Third Round tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield this evening, here are your morning headlines for Saturday, January 7.
'Not a midfield problem' - Jurgen Klopp responds to Liverpool pressing issue
An FA Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers is arguably one of the last fixtures Liverpool would have wanted in the wake of a major January disappointment.
Twice before during Jurgen Klopp's tenure, the Reds have faced the Molineux side mere days after a season-defining defeat. In 2017, it was a fourth round clash at Anfield following the League Cup semi-final exit to Southampton. Two years later, an away third round tie came immediately after their sole Premier League loss of the season at eventual champions Manchester City.
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Liverpool were eliminated on both occasions. So they will hope to sidestep an unwanted hat-trick when, after the chastening reverse at Brentford on Monday, they begin their defence of the FA Cup by entertaining Wolves this evening.
Midfield has been cited as a major issue for Liverpool this season, contributing to a lack of protection for a defence that has shipped eight goals in four games since the restart and hasn't kept a Premier League clean sheet since October 19.
But Klopp says: "It's a general problem, not a midfield problem. Defending starts up front, if you don't defend there then the midfield has no chance. Balance might be a problem. Not so much in the last game as the goals we conceded were two from set-pieces and one from a counter-attack, there weren't balls being played through the midfield. Before that, it's all about organisation."
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What Moises Caicedo has 'told friends' about potential Liverpool transfer
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo has reportedly "told friends" he wants to join Liverpool.
The Ecuador international has emerged as a transfer link for the Reds after being linked with a move in the summer and now Liverpool are reportedly back to reignite their interest.
Liverpool have struggled in the Premier League so far this term and it has become clear more than one midfielder is needed with Caicedo fitting the bill for what Jurgen Klopp needs.
Brighton have made it clear they do not intend to sell their midfield star this month, with former boss Graham Potter also said to be keen to take Caicedo to Chelsea.
However, despite Chelsea's interest, Football Insider believes the 21-year-old is "definitely interested" in signing for Liverpool and is said to have told those closest to him.
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