Liverpool Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 12th November 2026: Michael Carrick Sacked by Man Utd Ahead of Anfield Clash, Araujo Opens Up on His Form
The big story of the morning concerns Liverpool's next opponents. Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick, with the club confirming his exit in a 142-word statement after just 174 days in charge (Liverpool.com), and the decision comes with United's trip to Anfield in mind (Liverpool Echo) (Liverpool.com) (This Is Anfield). There's plenty of talk over who replaces him, with Mauricio Pochettino strongly linked amid ongoing talks, and one former United player has even gone as far as comparing the situation to Jurgen Klopp's old Liverpool side (Liverpool.com). There's also been suggestion that United could have a couple of players back from injury for the visit to Anfield (Liverpool.com). That Premier League meeting with United is confirmed as the next fixture, coming up at Anfield on Sunday 22 November, with the Champions League trip to Club Brugge following on Wednesday 25 November.
Ronald Araujo has been discussing his season so far, admitting he's not the type to be satisfied with his form and insisting it's "one of my personality traits" to keep pushing for more (LiverpoolFC.com). The defender also offered some words that will delight the Anfield faithful, talking up ambitions of winning "trophies" with the club (Liverpool.com).
Elsewhere, Steven Gerrard has weighed in on Alexis Mac Allister's contract situation, saying he "wouldn't want to lose" the midfielder and urging Liverpool to tie him down to fresh terms as he enters the final 18 months of his current deal (Liverpool Echo).
There's a nice moment to look forward to off the pitch too, with James Milner confirmed to return to Anfield for this season's LFC Legends charity match (LiverpoolFC.com) (This Is Anfield).
On the loan front, Harvey Elliott has reportedly been given a deadline by Valencia after finally getting off the mark with his first goal there, following what's been described as an apology, as he continues to fight for his place (Liverpool.com). This Is Anfield also report Liverpool could weigh up a January loan move for 13-goal striker Will Wright (This Is Anfield), while there's also talk of interest in Alex Scott, with Liverpool described as "serious contenders" for a January move after contact was reportedly made (This Is Anfield).
In youth news, Rio Ngumoha's rise continues to generate headlines, with a former Liverpool teammate revealing what England players have been saying about him (Liverpool.com), and one Liverpool loanee has been praised for a red-hot scoring and assisting record during his spell away from Anfield (Liverpool.com). There was also praise from an international manager for how Liverpool have developed one of their young players, with a comparison drawn to a former Manchester United and Manchester City star (Liverpool.com). Not such good news for Ifeanyi Ndukwe, though, who endured a nightmare start to the international break after picking up a 56th-minute red card (This Is Anfield).
Finally, Sunday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace has had fallout at Selhurst Park, with the Eagles sacking manager Pierre Sage in the aftermath, and the Liverpool Echo report two former Everton bosses are among the names being considered as his replacement (Liverpool Echo).
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