Liverpool set to take on A-League premiers Sydney FC - report

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Philippe Coutinho was subbed off in the second half of tonight's clash with AFC Bournemouth because he was ill. After the match, Klopp revealed Coutinho had succumbed to sickness: "…we had to change Phil because he felt sick at half-time. "He said he feels better now – that's good – but it was clear when he gave the sign then we had to change.

The former centre-back has Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool sitting top of the pile with 21 wins to their name and zero defeats. The Reds are 12 points ahead of Spurs in Lawrenson’s league table with Chelsea, Manchester United and City making up the rest of the top four. For the first time in over two decades, Tottenham have the opportunity to finish above Arsenal in the table. ‘Like Us’ on Facebook by clicking here if you want 24/7 updates on all Tottenham breaking news.

“It was disappointing, we wanted to win this game,” said Divock Origi, speaking to the club’s official website. If you look at the game, we put a lot of energy in, a lot of work, and we created a lot of chances. But the details count at this level,” added the Belgian, keen to move on from the disappointment of Wednesday night. With us going behind and doing well to turn it round and getting into the lead, we looked like we were comfortable,” mused Reds fullback Nathaniel Clyne.

Jamie Carragher has told FourFourTwo that Liverpool need a period of regular Champions League football before they are ready to challenge for the Premier League title. Liverpool struggled when their main Mane was at the AFCON Sixth best squad “I think Liverpool have got the sixth-best squad in the league so to be in the top four would be a very good season,” the Sky Sports pundit says. It’s very difficult, they don’t have the revenue to compete with the others, it will be a building process - Jamie Carragher “At the moment, I don’t think they’ve got enough to challenge for the league. It won’t be a case of splashing the cash and going for the league next season. “Attacking wise they’re out of this world, they’re as exciting as anyone in the Premier League.

Liverpool striker Divock Origi admits that he expected the race for a top-four spot in the Premier League to be tight this season. Liverpool remain third following Manchester City’s loss to Chelsea but have played more games than anyone else in the top six. Origi, who netted in the draw with the Cherries, insists it is crucial they cut out silly mistakes if they are to have a realistic chance of playing in the Champions League in 2017-18.