Latest LFC News: Anfield Road, Morton Injury, Firmino Barcelona Shortlist

This week’s Liverpool news summary includes exclusive footage of the redeveloped Anfield Road stand, which is set to open at the start of the 2023/24 season and will increase the stadium’s total capacity beyond 61,000. Drone footage shows the scale of the new structure, which will replicate the brickwork of the neighbouring Main Stand. Tyler Morton has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a fractured foot, while Roberto Firmino is reportedly on Barcelona’s shortlist of attacking options ahead of his Liverpool exit. The Reds are also linked with 16-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split, who is described as the “new Gerard Pique”. Mohamed Salah is ready to break more Liverpool goalscoring records after joining Robbie Fowler in sixth place on the club’s all-time list, while Virgil van Dijk has admitted that the team have been “very privileged” in recent years. Mason Mount has reportedly held talks with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly to stress his importance to the club. Tottenham have sacked caretaker boss Cristian Stellini after a 6-1 defeat away to Newcastle, and former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to being appointed by Chelsea. Wrexham executive director Humphrey Ker believes that “the sky’s the limit” following the club’s return to the Football League. Fans can watch the latest progress video of the expanded Anfield Road end and catch Middlesbrough’s trip to Luton Town in the Championship playoff final dress rehearsal, with coverage starting from 7.30pm (BST).