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Liverpool round-up: Firmino scores, Fekir rumours false and Salah injury update
Firmino scores, Coutinho returns
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino came off the bench for national side Brazil as Verde-Amarela strolled to a 2-0 victory against Croatia at Anfield.
The goal was scored on familiar territory for the 26-year-old who has now taken his Anfield tally up to 15 for the season.
Former Reds talisman Philippe Coutinho also returned to Merseyside for the first time since his move to Barcelona in January.
The Brazilian magician started in-front of the Anfield faithful and received a positive reception from the Merseyside fans.
Dejan Lovren also featured in front of his home fans, starting for Croatia, but was on the losing end as Zlatko Dalic’s side prepare for the summer World Cup in Russia.
Fekir rumours false
It has been concluded that the rumours surrounding Nabil Fekir’s potential medical at Liverpool this weekend are in fact false.
The Reds are not in talks or negotiations to sign the Lyon midfielder but are determined to bring the highly-rated playmaker to Merseyside.
Reports in suggested that the 24-year-old was due for a meeting in Merseyside on Sunday for talks with hopes that a medical could be undertaken.
Liverpool say there is no truth in reports that Nabil Fekir is due for a medical today. Lyon want around €70m for the France forward but no agreement as yet
— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons)
Fekir did NOT travel to Liverpool this weekend. No deal imminent. He has told Lyon he wants to go, but discussions still in formative stages, with French club president Jean-Michel Aulas keen to wait until after World Cup in hope of fee increase. Fekir will leave and wants
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror)
However, the report was a little premature as Liverpool confirmed there hadn’t been any movement in the Fekir deal just yet.
Despite the rumours being false, Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side are determined to bring the Ligue 1 ace, who fired 23 goals and provided eight assists in 40 appearances, to Anfield.
Salah update
The PFA and the Football Writer’s player of the year Mohamed Salah has provided a positive injury update ahead of the World Cup later this month.
The Egyptian winger took to Twitter to provide positive news for his beloved national side as he continues to prove his fitness after sustaining a shoulder injury in the Champions League final.
Good feelings…
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah)
“Good feelings” was the message from the Liverpool winger, who was pictured in the gym working on his left shoulder.
The 44-goal superstar is confident he can still contribute for his national side in the competition with the Pharaohs in Group A alongside hosts Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uraguay.
A previouson May 27th highlighted Salah’s confidence of being fit in time to make the World Cup.
The post read: “It was a very tough night, but I’m a fighter.
“Despite the odds, I’m confident that I’ll be in Russia to make you all proud. Your love and support will give me the strength I need.”
The World Cup kicks off on June 14th with Egypt’s first game taking place the day after in a clash against Uraguay.