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Mark Wakefield

Man City release Phil Foden statement after Jude Bellingham and Liverpool frenzy

Here are your Liverpool evening headlines for Sunday, March 26.

Man City release Phil Foden statement ahead of Liverpool

Manchester City have been dealt another injury blow ahead of the clash with Liverpool next weekend.

The Reds take on Man City in their first Premier League fixture after the international break. Jurgen Klopp’s side travel to the Etihad Stadium next Saturday in the lunchtime kick-off.

Liverpool are currently battling to achieve a top four finish, but are seven points adrift of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. But the Reds do have two games in hand on the London club.

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Ahead of the big match, Liverpool’s opponents appear to be sweating on the fitness of some of their key players.

Foden underwent surgery on Sunday, and will now miss Man City’s clash against Liverpool. He joins Erling Haaland, who has also suffered a fitness blow over the international break.

The striker was withdrawn from the Norway squad at the start of the week, which has cast doubt over his fitness for the clash against Liverpool. Man City will likely assess the injury of Haaland in the week leading up to Saturday’s match.

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Jude Bellingham sends Liverpool fans into a frenzy

Jude Bellingham has sent fans into a frenzy after posting a picture with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

The Reds midfielder is on international duty with England and has joined up with the long-standing target. Borussia Dortmund face a fight to keep the 19-year-old in the summer with Jurgen Klopp's side among the interested suitors - Real Madrid and Manchester City have also been mooted.

Henderson and Bellingham have struck up a friendship with the Three Lions. During the World Cup in Qatar, the pair shared an iconic moment as they celebrated during their 3-0 win over Senegal.

On Saturday, the former Birmingham City youngster shared an image posted by the England Instagram account which showed him alongside the 32-year-old.

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