Klopp eyes Gallagher transfer as Van Dijk calls for "hard talking"
Liverpool's season is hanging by a thread ahead of their clash with Chelsea on Tuesday - and Jurgen Klopp could also get a glimpse of a player he wants to sign.
The Reds boss is reportedly eyeing Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher in the summer transfer window as he looks to address the midfield which has caused so many problems this season.
However, the focus will be entirely on earning three points from a game which is huge if Liverpool are to stand a chance of still making the Premier League top four. Virgil van Dijk has told his side they need to tell each other some home truths ahead of the game to group after their defeat t Manchester City on Saturday.
Here's a run-down of the latest Liverpool news ahead of Tuesday's game.
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Klopp eyes Gallagher
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is interested in signing Conor Gallagher.
It is believed Chelsea need to sell a number of players this summer to meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) requirements. The Blues have invested more than £500million into the squad since Todd Boehly's consortium completed a takeover of the club last summer.
As reported by The Independent, Klopp has identified Gallagher as a suitable candidate for his midfield. The German is said to be an admirer of the England international's energy and dynamism - something Liverpool's midfield has lacked this season.
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Conor Gallagher has been linked with a move to Liverpool (Getty Images)Van Dijk demands "hard talking"
Virgil van Dijk admitted there had to be some “hard talking” among Liverpool's players after their Manchester City mauling.
“If you're losing the way we lost, then definitely there will be some hard talking,” said Van Djik. “That's really normal, we're grown men and we'll see.
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“It was a tough afternoon, definitely. Very frustrated. That's the feeling.
“We're going to have a meeting together, but the turnaround is quite quick, with Chelsea on Tuesday, so tomorrow is a big day.”
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Virgil van Dijk knows Liverpool must regroup after their defeat to Man City (PA)Liverpool set unwanted record
Liverpool had their fewest shots in a Premier League game for 11 years during their woeful defeat to Manchester City at the weekend.
Defeat - already Liverpool ’s ninth of the campaign - leaves them languishing in eighth and seven points behind fourth-placed Tottenham. It was all the more painful for Jurgen Klop p and co after breaking a poor 12-year record.
According to Opta, their four shots at the Etihad Stadium was the lowest they’ve had in a Premier League game since a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham back in September 2011. The Reds only had three shots in that game as Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice, whilst Luka Modric and Jermain Defoe also got in on the act.
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