Premier League champions Liverpool have been dealt a blow after centre-back Ibrahima Konate was sent home from the France camp during the international break. Konate was called up by Les Bleus despite being forced off in the 56th minute of the Reds' 2-1 loss at Chelsea last weekend.

Liverpool hit by fresh blow as promising striker suffers major injury setback originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. have been dealt another tough hand, and this time it’s one of their most exciting young strikers feeling the pain.

LONDON -- Oh for the halcyon era of eight days ago. Before Selhurst Park, Rams Park and Stamford Bridge, Liverpool had reasons to believe. They had not been playing to their collective level, but no matter. They had continually found ways to win. Maybe they could keep getting away with it?

Liverpool versus Manchester United is always one of the biggest games of any Premier League season. But this Sunday’s Anfield showdown has

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Manchester United does not look like a contender for European competition. Sure, the club pulled off a stunning win at Old Trafford against Chelsea last month, but how they looked in losses to Manchester City and Brentford shows the Red Devils are far from being considered one of the top teams in the league.

Liverpool confirm Austria midfielder Marie Hobinger suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester City last weekend.