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Liverpool ended Napoli's 21-game unbeaten run but a 2-0 win on Tuesday was not enough to dislodge the Italians from top spot in Champions League Group A.

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Late goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez saw Liverpool conclude the Champions League group stage with a 2-0 victory over Napoli at Anfield on Tuesday ...

From a left-wing corner, Nunez powered in a header that Meret scrambled to push away from behind the goalline and Salah followed in to convert the loose ball and put Liverpool ahead. Curtis Jones, James Milner and Kostas Tsimikas also came into the side. Anfield roared on the home side in response to the decision, though Alisson soon had to scoop up a strike from Kvaratskhelia, seizing on a deep cross to the back post from Victor Osimhen. The Reds’ best sight of goal in the half arrived on 42 minutes as, from a turnover, Jones picked out the gap in the away defence to free Salah’s run off the flank. First, the visitors fashioned a shooting position for Tanguy Ndombele at the edge of the Reds area and his low drive was safely taken in by Alisson Becker. The two sides already assured of progression from Group A before kick-off were separated in the game’s final moments, as Salah forced in a rebound after Nunez’s header was pushed off the line and the latter nudged another home deep into stoppage time.

The Uruguayan had endured a difficult start to his Liverpool career after his club-record move from Benfica but has begun to settle in and now boasts five ...

The 23-year-old reacted quickest at a corner to poke the ball home from close range. 'He gets the ball and rushes it instead of controlling it and going on his right foot. When you arrive as a big signing, you come in after Sadio Mane and you just overdo it at times instead of being calm and cool. He's a bit more of a handful. But he's managed to turn his fortunes around and has now notched three goals in his last four games. He comes on and he makes a huge impact.

Darwin Nunez was the hero as Liverpool beat Napoli 2-0 at Anfield in the Champions League, while Ibrahima Konate offered a welcome reminder of his qualities ...

The Reds needed a close VAR call to preserve their clean sheet, with Ostigard's header, early in the second half, ruled out for offside. And the best is yet to come. There are no half-measures with the Uruguayan, whose endeavour, attitude and all-action style has already endeared him to the Anfield faithful.

LIVERPOOL, England - Late goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez earned Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Napoli on Tuesday but it was not enough to deny the ...

“We are proud of getting through such a difficult group, not only getting through but topping it,” Spalletti said. It was the worst possible start to this group with the performance against Napoli. The Reds are in ninth place and have lost two straight games in the Premier League.

Darwin Nunez has been warned not to "overdo it" to ensure the goals come more frequently for Liverpool after his fifth goal in seven games for the club.

Henry said of Nunez: “He’s the type of guy where when he gets one then things will come. But when you start to master what you’re good at, then you can control it better. Then, Liverpool’s inconsistent form in the Premier League has led to questions of their decision making. “I went through that, when you come in as a big signing and just overdo it at times. Liverpool made a huge investment to sign Nunez from Benfica over the summer. The centre-forward was entrusted with replacing Sadio Mane, who left for Bayern Munich.

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has given a strong verdict on one of Jurgen Klopp's signings. · Jurgen Klopp reacts to Liverpool's win over Napoli.

But that’s part of the problem as well – we don’t show consistency. Keita has made just 117 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool after almost four-and-a-half seasons at the club. Murphy says the issues in midfield aren't as big as some people have made out. The midfielder joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2018 for a fee of around £52million but his time at Anfield has been littered with injuries. “And the two young lads, although super talents, you can’t rely on them week in week out, it’s not fair. Keita has made just one appearance so far this season, playing the last five minutes of the Community Shield win over Manchester City.

With another goal against Napoli, Darwin Nunez is fast showing why he is a 'scary' player, believes former Liverpool man Jamie Carragher.

In Jurgen Klopp's 400th game as manager, Liverpool beat Napoli last night at Anfield but they must now address their erratic domestic form.

The France international made a successful comeback from injury alongside [Virgil van Dijk](https://theathletic.com/football/player/virgil-van-dijk-3Z1HfXXu3SMQJOeY/) and Liverpool’s back line looked stronger for his pace and physical presence. [Manchester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-city/) and Serie A leaders Napoli. The problem is that in between those impressive results they’ve lost to struggling [Nottingham Forest](https://theathletic.com/football/team/nottingham-forest/) and Leeds. “I’ve played that position for five or six years so I have to say, yes, that is the best for me. He hasn’t started a top-flight match since May due to fitness issues and his return to action is a major plus. “We were really compact, really close to the challenges and then in the challenges, we showed the determination we have to show. There have been too many false dawns and too much talk of turning points this season to read too much into the win over Napoli, especially as Luciano Spalletti’s side knew only a heavy defeat would deny them top spot. Jurgen enjoys the backing of the people in charge and is in regular contact with them. “It was the reaction I wanted to see in a very difficult game against a really good opponent,” says Klopp. [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/)’s late flourish against Napoli wasn’t enough to secure top spot in their [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) group but it succeeded in putting smiles back on faces. [The 400th game of Klopp’s Anfield](https://theathletic.com/3748071/2022/11/01/jurgen-klopp-400-liverpool-games/) reign yielded win number 244. Given what he inherited and the glory he has masterminded, the German coach has been the most transformative figure in Liverpool’s history since Shankly.

Ex-Liverpool star Danny Murphy has had no hesitation naming the worst signing of Jurgen Klopp's reign and says the upcoming break comes at an ideal time.

Klopp’s side are the only team to beat both Napoli and Manchester City this season. A big factor behind Liverpool’s struggles has been their ageing midfield and a lack of options in there. [Naby] Keita’s probably been the worst signing out of the big ones, all the others have done well. Recent losses to struggling Nottingham Forest and Leeds United in the Premier League have seen the heat firmly turned up on Klopp. The Reds, the 2020 Premier League champions, have been massively inconsistent this season. Indeed, despite the inconsistencies this season, there have still been plenty of highs.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold for his performance against Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after the Reds beat Napoli 2-0 in the ...

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Liverpool's win saw them bounce back from disappointing Premier League defeats to Nottingham Forest and Leeds and end Napoli's impressive 21-match unbeaten run. WHAT THEY SAID: "He has speed, he is cheeky, he goes inside, he can go outside, that makes it always really difficult," The Liverpool manager told reporters. The in-form winger arrived at Anfield with eight goals and 10 assists from 16 appearances for the Serie A side but the visitors could not find the back of the net against Klopp's side.

Ramsay, a summer arrival from Aberdeen, had his family in the stands for the landmark moment in his career, with late Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez goals ...

To actually be playing in the Champions League, it's just amazing. To play the way we did and keep a clean sheet on the form they've been on, it's a very good result. It's hard, to be honest. I was a bit nervous, to be honest. Since I came to the club I've been injured but I'm just delighted to be back now. "Obviously we knew it was going to be a tough game, we knew what they were going to come here and do.

The city's highest civic honour has been bestowed upon the Liverpool manager at a ceremony held in the Town Hall, in acknowledgement of his achievements at ...

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Club Bruges; Porto*; Bayern*; Inter Milan; Chelsea*; Real Madrid*; RB Leipzig; Manchester City*; Borussia Dortmund; Paris Saint-Germain; Benfica; Tottenham* ...

History may suggest that PSG are not quite as capable of such performances and results in Europe but it feels only a matter of time before they are lifting the famous trophy for the first time. Either of those teams, who are always considered two of the favourites, would prove an extremely tough test for Liverpool. Liverpool’s record against the Bundesliga giants is also very good but - Benfica* - Benfica Several sides’ finishing positions are also still to be settled, which will affect seeding for the draw.

Liverpool secured their place in the last-16 of the Champions League before Jürgen Klopp's men beat Napoli, but could only finish in second spot in the ...

Liverpool cannot be drawn against another English side until the quarter-finals, and they cannot draw Napoli, who won their group. They topped their group with a late, late goal against Maccabi Haifa, winning 6-1 and securing the margin they required. It would be revenge to knock The Portuguese side are definitely the joint-best option for Liverpool, even if another trip to Estádio do Dragão might be a little bit boring. Carlo Ancelotti's side are not unbeatable, of course, but it does sometimes feel like that in the knockout phase of this tournament. But their poor performance in Naples may not yet be punished as heavily as it might, depending on who comes out of UEFA's pot... [Real Madrid](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-transfer-real-madrid-klopp-24766775&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi6lLCFqpD7AhVxQ0EAHTCSDicQFnoECAYQAg&usg=AOvVaw0BKrnZhtRffRe9Uym2FEJH) out, but Liverpool would surely want to avoid playing the Champions League's most decorated team. [Sign up to the Liverpool.com newsletter here — it only takes a few seconds!](https://www.liverpool.com/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Diogo Jota](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-klopp-diogo-jota-fabinho-25181758&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwini6nAqZD7AhWkR_EDHaKhCkUQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw0Y3eOWWw_WLupyrwI12EuL) and [Luis Díaz](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fluis-diaz-injury-liverpool-klopp-25230905&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjp-o3GqZD7AhWjQ_EDHTMhA-4QFnoECAIQAg&usg=AOvVaw0ez5CCsDZVrrDLOHUOi16a) should be fit again. [Sadio Mané](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-sadio-mane-jurgen-klopp-25279586&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiUi5b9qZD7AhUG1IUKHQYICVcQFnoECAEQAg&usg=AOvVaw2B2V9V9lxoU1tybHzkHfUD) derby, as it were. [Napoli](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-napoli-van-dijk-nunez-25410960&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj077D0qZD7AhWI4oUKHXRwDd4QFnoECAcQAg&usg=AOvVaw01yPN3VEfDXntfANk4moT_) on Tuesday (or conceded a couple fewer against the Italians in September) but Benfica is still preferable to PSG, as we'll shortly explain. [Liverpool](http://Liverpool.com) could face (had they beaten Napoli to top spot, they would have faced one of Brugge, Inter, Frankfurt, AC Milan, Leipzig, [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=015440420724022033189%3Aygf0ckf-78m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.com%2Fliverpool-fc-news%2Ffeatures%2Fliverpool-jurgen-klopp-borussia-dortmund-24699187&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwik09b_uJD7AhVR8BoKHcooBqEQFnoECAkQAg&usg=AOvVaw3iHxkYxPjIohIcOTIxhe84) or PSG — better odds of a nicer draw overall).

Jurgen Klopp made four changes from Liverpool's crushing 2-1 loss to Leeds United last Saturday - bringing in Ibrahima Konate, Kostas Tsimikas, James Milner ...

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) That would prove to be the end score, Liverpool win 2-0. [Premier League](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/news/premier-league-top-scorers-2022-23). The story going into the match was relatively low profile, given that both Liverpool and Napoli had already qualified for the last 16. Napoli held out until the break in what seemed a subpar performance from the Italian table-toppers this season.

Jurgen Klopp has been recognised for his achievements since taking over as Liverpool manager with the city's highest civic honour.

Liverpool are reportedly looking into a surprise deal for German second division goalkeeper, Patrick Drewes, who plays for SV Sandhausen.

That said, he is yet to make a decision about his future. Instead, he would be taking the place of Kelleher or Adrian as a depth piece. Hence, he seemingly wouldn’t cause too much of a fuss at being an understudy at a club of Liverpool’s stature. After all, Drewes has never played in a UEFA competition. He has since spent time in Switzerland, the German third division and second tier. In that case, they could generate a transfer windfall of a couple of million euros.

Premier League teams await their fate for the knockout stages in the Champions League draw.

As seeds City, Chelsea and Tottenham can look forward to an easier draw on paper against second-placed sides. The unseeded team will play at home first. [Premier League](/latest/premier-league)’s Champions League teams have all secured their qualification to the knockout stages and now await the last-16 draw. No one can place another team from their own country or those that were in the same group during the current stage. It will be streamed live on the UEFA website. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City all secured their progression last week with Tottenham following yesterday’s dramatic victory over Marseille.

Jürgen Klopp's men cannot be paired with Napoli or a fellow Premier League side and so the teams they can be drawn against are as follows. Bayern Munich ...

Vote nowVote for Liverpool FC Women's Player of the Month. NewsJürgen Klopp receives Freedom of the City of Liverpool. Video'Forever in my mind and heart' – Klopp's Liverpool connection.

Liverpool now know the four teams they could face in the Champions League last-16 when the draw is made next week.

Porto will be Liverpool's dream Champions League draw as the Reds hold an incredible record against the Portuguese side. They won a dramatic clash at Anfield 3-2 before losing 2-1 in the reverse fixture, although Liverpool did go on to win the Champions League title that season. PSG are seen as one of the strong favourites to win the Champions League this season with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi all in top form.

Liverpool thrived against top teams but struggled against weaker sides in the early days under Jürgen Klopp, and it seems those days have returned to ...

With the World Cup break on the horizon, Klopp must use the unprecedented five-week period to find out exactly why his players seem to defend with a different level of intensity against certain opponents compared to others. Those performances have been in stark contrast to their displays against weaker opposition such as Leeds United and Nottingham Forest. The Reds have beaten two high-flying sides at Anfield in recent weeks, keeping clean sheets in both and generally performing like an elite unit once again. Klopp’s game was about allowing the opposition to dominate the ball, so that his players could enforce costly mistakes upon their opponents before punishing them. [Mohamed Salah](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/mohamed-salah) and [Darwin Núñez](https://www.liverpool.com/all-about/darwin-nunez). Liverpool posed a curious dynamic when Jürgen Klopp took charge in 2015.

The Liverpool boss joins club legends Sir Kenny Dalglish and Steve Gerrard in receiving the honour.

"I read something about sheep in the city and stuff like this, I'm not 100% sure, but one of the duties is to defend the city, or in the past it was. He said he felt "very honoured and very privileged" to be given the freedom of Liverpool. Football manager Jurgen Klopp has vowed to defend Liverpool "forever" as he received the freedom of the city.

Klopp arrived on Merseyside in October 2015 to take over from Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool boss, and he has since won every major trophy available with the ...

Ahead of receiving the honour, Klopp declared: 'The city of Liverpool is home, that’s how it is', and admitted he felt 'very privileged' to be recognised by the city. That's what I want to be as well.' They were later absolved of any blame, but Klopp stood by supporters from the outset, and he was thanked by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Roy Gladden on Wednesday for his actions in the days after the concerning scenes in Paris. Klopp vowed to continue to defend the city of Liverpool 'forever' during his speech Jurgen Klopp received the freedom of the city of Liverpool at a ceremony on Wednesday - Jurgen Klopp was awarded the freedom of the city of Liverpool on Wednesday

Those are FC Porto, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Benfica. That quartet offers narratives galore; another match up with Porto, who the Reds have faced in each ...

[Sadio Mane](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/sadio-mane/) against Bayern; a re-run of last season’s final against Real; or a reunion for [Darwin Nunez](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/darwin-nunez/) at Benfica. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea), [Man City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city) and [Tottenham](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/tottenham) all winning their group, it means there’s only four other group winners as options. [Jurgen Klopp](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/jurgen-klopp/)‘s side will face one of the group winners in the last 16 – which takes place next February and March.