The English worldwide has come out and rubbished the claims that he wants out of Liverpool, but does say he wants to see more game time.
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“I would say we had nearly a flawless game”. I have never expressed not being happy here. I was out for three weeks, but before that, I played like 45 games or something like that.
That appears to be Liverpool’s only route into European competition for next season as they are now eighth in the Premier League, although Klopp does not believe his players have saved their best for Europe. If that happens, the Reds will get a Champions League spot for next season, added incentive for top players to join them in the summer.
There are still lingering doubts over his fitness given his injury record in recent years, but Sturridge has insisted this is the fittest he has ever been in his time at Anfield. “I think everybody enjoyed watching the game”, Lovren told his club’s website. I am grateful to Brendan for signing me as well.
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has promised that Liverpool will give everything to lift the Europa League trophy. “And look what I come back to – none of the boys here, no-one to celebrate with”, said Sturridge as he pans his camera around the dressing room. You want to feel close to your players. “It’s one of those things that you have to take on the chin”. I am not trying to create a sob story. I was in tears after the game, not just because we lost but because it was a moment for us.
With the Europa League winners qualifying for the first time for Europe’s senior competition, Liverpool have one more hurdle to climb following Thursday night’s semi-final victory that sent them into a showdown with holders Sevilla in Basel on May 18.
It was his first goal for the club and it is doubtful he will score a more important goal in his career.
Henderson has not featured for Liverpool since he damaged knee ligaments in a Europa League tie against Borussia Dortmund in April, while Origi hurt his ankle in last month’s Merseyside derby win over Everton.
“Hopefully it is like this because we are together so often”, he said.
“This was a massive game, playing on our home turf”.
“In no way whatsoever will we be affected negatively by the atmosphere”, claimed Villarreal boss Marcelino in his pre-match press conference. We couldn’t have any regrets.
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“We will have a few changes for sure and we will try do everything to win this game”.
