This week’s Liverpool news update includes updates on Roberto Firmino’s fitness, a twist in the Manuel Ugarte tale, and an angry agent. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Firmino will not be available for the trip to Leicester, as he is still working to get back to full fitness. Firmino has been out of action since Liverpool’s 6-1 victory away at Leeds last month due to a muscle problem. This leaves him with only two more chances to play for the Reds before his free transfer this summer.
Sporting CP have reportedly forbidden any talks to sign Manuel Ugarte after his agent indicated interest from Liverpool, according to Correio da Manha. The former agent of Darwin Nunez has also spoken out after the pair parted ways, declaring that “there is karma” in discussing the split. Meanwhile, The Telegraph has reported that Liverpool are considering bids for Mason Mount, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch this summer.
Jurgen Klopp previewed the Leicester match and identified his side’s away form as something that still needs to be improved. He also stated that summer transfers will not be affected by any failure to finish in the top four this season.
Elsewhere, Erling Haaland took the FWA Footballer of the Year award, while David Moyes has admitted that there is a “good chance” his captain Declan Rice will leave West Ham this summer. Pep Guardiola has also been complaining about the scheduling of his side’s fixtures.
The League One playoffs get underway this evening as Sheffield Wednesday make the journey to Peterborough for the first leg of the semi-final. The winner could end up getting themselves a trip to Goodison Park next season, and you can catch all of the action live on Sky Sports Main Event at 8pm (BST).