Liverpool Round-Up, Thursday 12th November: Man Utd Sack Michael Carrick Ahead of Anfield Clash, Plus Araujo, Milner and Mac Allister Talk
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick, with the Liverpool Echo reporting the move comes ahead of United's trip to Anfield (Liverpool Echo). Liverpool.com detailed the brief 142-word statement confirming Carrick's exit after just 174 days in charge (Liverpool.com), while This Is Anfield noted United already have their next manager lined up for the Anfield visit (This Is Anfield). That fixture at Anfield is confirmed for Sunday 22 November, with Liverpool.com reporting United could have a double injury boost by then amid the ongoing Mauricio Pochettino talks (Liverpool.com), and another piece suggesting an ex-United player has made a bold prediction about Pochettino compared to Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool.com). Liverpool.com also looked at how the dugout change could shape the encounter (Liverpool.com).
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage following their 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, with the Liverpool Echo noting two former Everton bosses are among those being considered to replace him (Liverpool Echo). Liverpool.com reported that three of Sage's backroom staff have also left Selhurst Park, with Thomas Frank mentioned as a leading contender for the job (Liverpool.com). This Is Anfield pointed out Sage becomes the 14th Premier League manager to be sacked directly after facing Liverpool this season (This Is Anfield).
On the injury front, Dominik Szoboszlai remains a doubt after picking up a knock against Palace, and the Liverpool Echo reported a former Hungary manager has criticised Liverpool over his treatment, saying he just doesn't "get it" (Liverpool Echo). Liverpool.com carried further criticism from a Hungary icon aimed at Andoni Iraola over the handling of Szoboszlai (Liverpool.com), while This Is Anfield asked where the midfielder fits into Iraola's plans once fit (This Is Anfield). More positively, Liverpool.com reported Iraola has 15 players not away on international duty currently getting extra work, with the Spaniard hopeful the break helps his sidelined trio return (Liverpool.com).
Ronald Araujo has been discussing his season so far, telling LiverpoolFC.com that being unsatisfied with his form is "one of my personality traits" (LiverpoolFC.com), while Liverpool.com reported he also spoke about wanting trophies in comments fans will have enjoyed hearing (Liverpool.com). Steven Gerrard has waded into the Alexis Mac Allister contract situation, with the Liverpool Echo reporting he believes Liverpool should tie the midfielder down to a new deal as he enters the final 18 months of his current contract (Liverpool Echo), a point Liverpool.com expanded on with Gerrard praising Mac Allister's impressive form this season (Liverpool.com).
There was happier news on the Legends front, as James Milner has been confirmed to return to Anfield for the club's annual charity match, with LiverpoolFC.com and This Is Anfield both reporting his inclusion in the squad (LiverpoolFC.com) (This Is Anfield). The Liverpool Echo quoted Milner saying he is "thrilled" to be coming back (Liverpool Echo), while Liverpool.com added the emotional nature of his Anfield return months after retiring (Liverpool.com).
Young winger Rio Ngumoha continues to generate plenty of discussion, with Liverpool.com reporting a former teammate's account of what England players have said about him (Liverpool.com), while the Liverpool Echo carried a warning from former England winger Chris Waddle that Liverpool and England must not coach the natural flair out of him (Liverpool Echo), a concern echoed by another ex-England player in a separate Liverpool.com piece (Liverpool.com).
On the women's side, Gareth Taylor previewed the upcoming Women's Super League trip to Brighton in his pre-match press conference, shown in full by LiverpoolFC.com (LiverpoolFC.com), following Liverpool Women's 4-1 League Cup win over Aston Villa in midweek.
Elsewhere, Alisson received high praise from former England goalkeeper Joe Hart, who said the Brazilian will "forever be regarded as one of the best to play the position" (Liverpool.com). Curtis Jones has opened up on his move to Inter Milan, telling the Liverpool Echo and Liverpool.com that a desire to win trophies drove his "truly crazy" departure after 228 appearances for the club (Liverpool Echo) (Liverpool.com). Finally, Jeremie Frimpong has been nominated for the FIFPRO Merit Award, LiverpoolFC.com reported (LiverpoolFC.com).
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