<p>Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson said on Monday he had sustained ligament damage in Sunday's 1-1 friendly draw with Athletic Bilbao.</p>

<p>The injury will rule the Scotland international out of Liverpool's Premier League season-opener at newly-promoted Norwich City on Saturday.</p>

<p>"Scan suggests nothing too major but there’s some ligament damage which will need to mend. I will be grafting every day so I can help the team again sooner rather than later," he said on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thanks to everyone for the kind messages and support. Scan suggests nothing too major but there’s some ligament damage which will need to mend. I will be grafting every day so I can help the team again sooner rather than later. Good luck to the boys playing tonight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YNWA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YNWA</a> <a href="https://t.co/urKPCLmHgS">pic.twitter.com/urKPCLmHgS</a></p>
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<p>Andy Robertson limped off at the end of the first half of the match at Anfield as he attempted to block a cross.</p>

<p>Liverpool wrapped up their pre-season friendlies with a 3-1 win against Osasuna on Monday.</p>

<p>Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara both made their first pre-season appearances for Liverpool in Monday's match at Anfield.</p>


Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson said on Monday he had sustained ligament damage in Sunday's 1-1 friendly draw with Athletic Bilbao. The injury will rule the Scotland international out of Liverpool's Premier League season-opener at newly-promoted Norwich City on Saturday.

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson said on Monday he had sustained ligament damage in Sunday's 1-1 friendly draw with Athletic Bilbao. The injury will rule the Scotland international out of Liverpool's Premier League season-opener at newly-promoted Norwich City on Saturday. "Scan suggests nothing too major but there’s some ligament damage which will need to mend. I will be grafting every day so I can help the team again sooner rather than later," he said on Twitter. Thanks to everyone for the kind messages and support. Scan suggests nothing too major but there’s some ligament damage which will need to mend. I will be grafting every day so I can help the team again sooner rather than later. Good luck to the boys playing tonight #YNWA pic.twitter.com/urKPCLmHgS — Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) August 9, 2021 × Andy Robertson limped off at the end of the first half of the match at Anfield as he attempted to block a cross. Liverpool wrapped up their pre-season friendlies with a 3-1 win against Osasuna on Monday. Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara both made their first pre-season appearances for Liverpool in Monday's match at Anfield.

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<p>Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is familiar with stress on the final day of the Premier League season and said he will rely on past experience to get over the line as they look to seal a top-four spot and qualify for the Champions League.</p>

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<p>Chelsea (67 points), Liverpool and Leicester City (66 points each) are in a three-way battle for the last two Champions League places ahead of Sunday's matches.</p>

<p>Liverpool were eighth in March with Champions League qualification looking unlikely, but Klopp's side went on a nine-match unbeaten run to move up to fourth.</p>

<p>"I can't remember a season when we didn't go to the wire. I'm used to stressing until the last matchday," Klopp told reporters ahead of their home game against Crystal Palace.</p>

<p>"We've found some stability and created confidence again. We've scored in the right moments and conceded fewer.</p>

<p>"That's what we had to do. But in&nbsp;these kinds of games, anything can happen. Nobody should expect the perfect game, I respect Palace too much."</p>

<p>Liverpool beat Palace 7-0 in the reverse fixture in December which has helped Klopp's side maintain a healthier goal difference compared to Leicester.</p>

<p>However, Klopp said that result was irrelevant ahead of a "really intense game" at Anfield and hoped the 10,000 fans returning to the stadium would give them a boost.</p>

<p>"You can't imagine how much I'm looking forward to seeing 10,000 fans inside Anfield. It's important that we don't lose patience after one minute, we need the best support," Klopp added.</p>

<p>"Nothing was the same (without fans), we needed to get used to it and we did, but it shouldn't be like this. It makes a difference. We all need support in life,&nbsp;football&nbsp;is a game based on emotion and we were alone."</p>

<p>Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's contract ends this season and though Klopp said he had no update on a possible extension, he did not question the Dutchman's commitment.</p>

<p>"Gini's character is without question, a sensational guy, completely committed to the club and the team until the last day," Klopp said.</p>


Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is familiar with stress on the final day of the Premier League season and said he will rely on past experience to get over the line as they look to seal a top-four spot and qualify for the Champions League.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is familiar with stress on the final day of the Premier League season and said he will rely on past experience to get over the line as they look to seal a top-four spot and qualify for the Champions League. ALSO READ: Football: Copa America games moved from Colombia after civil unrest Chelsea (67 points), Liverpool and Leicester City (66 points each) are in a three-way battle for the last two Champions League places ahead of Sunday's matches. Liverpool were eighth in March with Champions League qualification looking unlikely, but Klopp's side went on a nine-match unbeaten run to move up to fourth. "I can't remember a season when we didn't go to the wire. I'm used to stressing until the last matchday," Klopp told reporters ahead of their home game against Crystal Palace. "We've found some stability and created confidence again. We've scored in the right moments and conceded fewer. "That's what we had to do. But in these kinds of games, anything can happen. Nobody should expect the perfect game, I respect Palace too much." Liverpool beat Palace 7-0 in the reverse fixture in December which has helped Klopp's side maintain a healthier goal difference compared to Leicester. However, Klopp said that result was irrelevant ahead of a "really intense game" at Anfield and hoped the 10,000 fans returning to the stadium would give them a boost. "You can't imagine how much I'm looking forward to seeing 10,000 fans inside Anfield. It's important that we don't lose patience after one minute, we need the best support," Klopp added. "Nothing was the same (without fans), we needed to get used to it and we did, but it shouldn't be like this. It makes a difference. We all need support in life, football is a game based on emotion and we were alone." Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's contract ends this season and though Klopp said he had no update on a possible extension, he did not question the Dutchman's commitment. "Gini's character is without question, a sensational guy, completely committed to the club and the team until the last day," Klopp said.

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<p>It's not often that Liverpool legends visit the budding football nation India, but as part of the LFC world tour, former Reds Emile Heskey and Jason Mcateer are in New Delhi.</p>

<p>WION caught up with former England international Emile Heskey to speak on the Reds remarkable rise back to the top of English football.</p>

<p>The duo will be participating in a unique fan experience on Saturday which will also feature singer Jamie Webster, the creator of the now-famous fan chant ''Allez Allez Allez.''</p>

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<p>It seemed like the reigning world and European champions would complete the league season unbeaten but a shock 3-0 defeat to relegation-threatened Watford demolished their aura of invincibility.</p>

<p>That was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday which ended their hopes of a treble.</p>

<p>Three defeats in the last four games is a slight cause for concern for Jurgen Klopp's men to which Heskey replied: "We are not concerned, with the manager we have here Jurgen Klopp, (he) will calm the squad down and reassure of the right path and it is just a minor blip and will resume business".</p>

<p>Premier League leaders Liverpool will have the opportunity to take another huge step towards a first-ever league title in 30 years against Bournemouth tomorrow. Heskey was asked if the Reds will consider this game as crucial to get back to winning ways to which he replied:&nbsp; "Every game is crucial if you are trying to push your players mentally and physically, the numbers they reckon currently are phenomenal." &nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about the team's play in this year Heskey replied: "It is phenomenal to see them play, their fluency in the forward play and solid defence, I would like to play with this team. I love Firminho's play he makes a lot of things right and John Henderson is playing out of this world at this moment so everything is falling into place."</p>

<p>The Reds who found it difficult to even qualify for Europa are just four wins away from clinching that long-awaited league title. Heskey said: "The German (Klopp) has energized the team and the fans, he is doing a pretty good job."</p>


It's not often that Liverpool legends visit the budding football nation India, but as part of the LFC world tour, former Reds Emile Heskey and Jason Mcateer are in New Delhi.

It's not often that Liverpool legends visit the budding football nation India, but as part of the LFC world tour, former Reds Emile Heskey and Jason Mcateer are in New Delhi. WION caught up with former England international Emile Heskey to speak on the Reds remarkable rise back to the top of English football. The duo will be participating in a unique fan experience on Saturday which will also feature singer Jamie Webster, the creator of the now-famous fan chant ''Allez Allez Allez.'' Watch Video: It seemed like the reigning world and European champions would complete the league season unbeaten but a shock 3-0 defeat to relegation-threatened Watford demolished their aura of invincibility. That was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday which ended their hopes of a treble. Three defeats in the last four games is a slight cause for concern for Jurgen Klopp's men to which Heskey replied: "We are not concerned, with the manager we have here Jurgen Klopp, (he) will calm the squad down and reassure of the right path and it is just a minor blip and will resume business". Premier League leaders Liverpool will have the opportunity to take another huge step towards a first-ever league title in 30 years against Bournemouth tomorrow. Heskey was asked if the Reds will consider this game as crucial to get back to winning ways to which he replied: "Every game is crucial if you are trying to push your players mentally and physically, the numbers they reckon currently are phenomenal." When asked about the team's play in this year Heskey replied: "It is phenomenal to see them play, their fluency in the forward play and solid defence, I would like to play with this team. I love Firminho's play he makes a lot of things right and John Henderson is playing out of this world at this moment so everything is falling into place." The Reds who found it difficult to even qualify for Europa are just four wins away from clinching that long-awaited league title. Heskey said: "The German (Klopp) has energized the team and the fans, he is doing a pretty good job."

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<p>Goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, part of the first great Liverpool side under Bill Shankly, has died aged 77, the club announced on Wednesday.</p>

<p>LFC posted on Twitter, &quot;The club is&nbsp;deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence. RIP Tommy.&quot;</p>

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<p>Lawrence, affectionately known as &#39;The Flying Pig&#39; for his acrobatic saves despite being of portly build, was a member of the side that won two league titles in 1964 and 1966, not missing a match in the latter campaign.</p>

<p>He also won the FA Cup in 1965.</p>

<p>Capped three times by Scotland, Lawrence only missed four league matches from 1963 to 1969. He conceded only 24 goals in the 1968/69 season, which was a record for the lowest conceded at the time in the old First Division.</p>

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<p>However, the emergence of Ray Clemence in the late 1960&#39;s heralded the end of his tenure as the first choice, and after being dropped for an FA Cup tie in the 1970/71 season he left for nearby Tranmere Rovers, managed by his former Liverpool team-mate Ron Yeats.</p>

<p>He made a total of 390 appearances for Liverpool.</p>

<p>Lawrence finished his playing career at non-league Chorley. After hanging up his boots, he returned to the same factory he had worked in prior to playing for Liverpool, remaining there until he retired.</p>


Tommy affectionately nicknamed 'The Flying Pig' due to his ability to make spectacular saves despite his size

Goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, part of the first great Liverpool side under Bill Shankly, has died aged 77, the club announced on Wednesday. LFC posted on Twitter, "The club is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence. RIP Tommy." We're deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence. RIP Tommy. pic.twitter.com/Truq1x0CvV — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 10, 2018 × Lawrence, affectionately known as 'The Flying Pig' for his acrobatic saves despite being of portly build, was a member of the side that won two league titles in 1964 and 1966, not missing a match in the latter campaign. He also won the FA Cup in 1965. Capped three times by Scotland, Lawrence only missed four league matches from 1963 to 1969. He conceded only 24 goals in the 1968/69 season, which was a record for the lowest conceded at the time in the old First Division. In memory of Tommy Lawrence, LFC Legend... pic.twitter.com/uDcF9o4vNq — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 10, 2018 × However, the emergence of Ray Clemence in the late 1960's heralded the end of his tenure as the first choice, and after being dropped for an FA Cup tie in the 1970/71 season he left for nearby Tranmere Rovers, managed by his former Liverpool team-mate Ron Yeats. He made a total of 390 appearances for Liverpool. Lawrence finished his playing career at non-league Chorley. After hanging up his boots, he returned to the same factory he had worked in prior to playing for Liverpool, remaining there until he retired.

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