Liverpool managed to reduce one of Barcelona's best players to tears with a dominant display at Anfield previously.

Liverpool are facing a major threat in their quest to sign a top right-back they have identified as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, with a report claiming that Barcelona are showing interest in signing him after a recommendation from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as his stance on a potential move is revealed.

Fast forward to today, and Cannonier is no longer a ball boy—he’s a highly-rated young striker in Liverpool’s academy. However, his path has been anything but straightforward, as detailed in a recent episode of the Anfield Academy Podcast, hosted by Ben Pescod and featuring academy expert Lewis Bower.

Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp scrapped a club tradition not long after replacing Brendan Rodgers as the manager at Anfield and it's unlikely to return any time soon

Tim Spiers recaps the best talking points from Tuesday's Champions League action, as Liverpool and Barcelona secured spots in the last 16

Barcelona's spectacular fightback against Benfica meant Liverpool would have to wait another week to be confirmed winner of the league phase of the new look Champions League.

Liverpool became the first team to guarantee a place in the last 16 of the new Champions League format by beating Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, while Barcelona fought back from two goals down to stun Benfica 5-4 in a thriller.

Liverpool have been in formidable form in the Champions League this season, with Arne Slot's side securing their place in the round of 16 with a game to spare in the group stage after winning all seve

When Gerard Houllier arrived at Liverpool, it was set to be the start of a new era at Anfield. He was the first non-British manager in the club’s history, and the Reds hoped he would have a similar impact on Merseyside as his countryman Arsene Wenger did at Arsenal.

But regardless of whether Liverpool finish first or second, they have just handed themselves a treble advantage for the Champions League knock-out stages. Firstly, they have skipped the knock-out phase play-offs stage entirely, with Slot himself admitting the importance of such a fact after his side’s win over Lille.

Liverpool will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they host struggling Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Th

Julian Nagelsmann himself Kimmich as a ‘world-class’ player, and for Liverpool, the Germany superstar can establish himself as both the dream successor to Alexander-Arnold at right-back as well as an exceptional option in midfield if needed for Slot.