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      Derby 0 Liverpool 0 (2-3 pens): Young Reds survive shootout scare with Kelleher the Carabao Cup hero for reigning champs

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      CAOIMHIN KELLEHER must feel like he owns the Carabao Cup after another incredible hands-on display.Last February it was the young Republic of Ireland goalkeeper who won the trophy for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.
      Kelleher was the penalty hero as he saved multiple Derby pensCredit: Reuters
      He didn’t save one of the 10 penalty kicks fired at him by Chelsea, but he slotted from the spot himself to grab the glory of the 11-10 drama.
      Last night he saved three times in a dramatic shoot-out before Harvey Elliott finally ended opposite number Joe Wildsmith’s crazy night – the having himself saved from Stefan Bajetic.
      In the end most of those with Anfield breathed a huge sigh of relief after Klopp’s men just – but only just – saved themselves from humiliation.
      Kelleher, 23, first made a name for himself almost two years ago, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 Champions League win over Ajax with No 1 Alisson injured.
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      The Brazilian was rested for the third round clash with the Rams – Kelleher part of Klopp’s all – change side from the one that beat Tottenham 2–1 on Sunday.
      And he again showed why the German believes he would already be his side’s first chice were it not for the presence of Alisson.
      He reacted brilliantly to deny Connor Hourihane, Craig Forsyth and Lewis Dobbin – and he had to.
      For apart from Wildsmith’s save from Bajetic, substitute Roberto Firmino fired wildly over the bar.
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      David McGoldrick and Louie Sibley scored for Paul Warne’s battlers, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Darwin Nunez countered before Elliott finally sent Klopp’s men through.
      The German tried his own hand at further education in the clash – and mostly it didn’t work out.
      Yet of the five youngsters given their full debuts, Calum Ramsey did come through with flying colours.
      There has been quiet excitement within Anfield since the Scottish right back arrived from Aberdeen for £6million in the summer.
      And his first start suggested boss Klopp and his coaches are right to believe they have their hands on a new star.
      Ramsey, given his first taste of the big time in a three – minute sub appearance in last week’s 2 – 0 Champions League win over Napoli, looked like he was born to play at Anfield.
      On an otherwise scrappy night amidst Klopp’s Liverpool-lite, the right back was the stand-out performer.
      It can surely only be a matter of time before he is tapping on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shoulder. And guess what?
      Even if he was only up against Paul Warne’s League One doughty battlers, he showed that he can defend as well as, like TAA, power forward.
      Ramsey, 19 was one of five youngsters to be given full debuts by Klopp as well as Layton Stewart (20), Bobby Clark (17), Melkamu Frauendorf (18) and Stefan Bajcetic (18).
      There were part of an all – change side from that which offered hope of a Prem renaissance with Sunday’s 2–1 win over Tottenham.
      Other than Ramsey, however, the kids showed that they were not quite alright yet.
      Stewart should have put away a 32nd minute chance carved out for him by the more experienced but equally youthful Fabio Carvalho.
      What had been a pretty tepid clash warmed up considerably after the break – a bit like Wildsmith’s hands would become.
      The Rams goalkeeper had hardly been over-worked but as Liverpool lite began to get the taste for the action he reacted brilliantly to keep out one of the older bods in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
      The 29-year-old let fly from 25 yards and his shot looked like missing the target but a deflection forced a fine parry from Wildsmith.
      He also got down well to deal with a strike from Fabio Carvalho.
      Paul Warne’s men fought right to the end but could not pull off an Anfield shockCredit: PA
      Roberto Firmino, Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott came on as a triple change in the 66th minute yet the Rams – and especially Wildsmith, were not for folding.
      Indeed Wildsmith almost put his shoulder out reacting to a shot from Elliott – having dived one way then arching back to get a crucial touch on the 82nd minute effort.
      And all the way through the Rams fans roared their heads off. The holders hadn’t lost a tie in the competition since a defeat to Arsenal on October 1, 2020 and were facing a side fighting that lies seventh in the third tier of English football.
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      Derby also gave up a two-goal lead to National League Torquay United in Saturday’s 2–2 FA Cup first round tie.
      Yet the away section was a 5, 567 sell – out of those who saw a real shaft of light after all the dark times the club has been through over the past couple of years. More

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      Liverpool drawing Real Madrid is VERY bad omen for Jurgen Klopp due to amazing Champions League fact

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      LIVERPOOL should be nervous about their Champions League draw due to their recent record against teams from Madrid.Jurgen Klopp’s side were drawn against Real Madrid after finishing second in their group, despite picking up 15 points.
      Jurgen Klopp has exclusively been knocked out of the Champions League by Madrid based clubs since becoming Liverpool managerCredit: Getty
      Finishing behind Napoli left them on the harder side of the draw as they would have to face teams that won their group, like the La Liga giants.
      While the fans of the Anfield club will be looking for revenge for their two final defeats to Real Madrid, one person has pointed out a weird coincidence since the German manager was appointed.
      Journalist Colin Millar wrote: “With Jürgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool have exclusively been knocked out of the Champions League by clubs from Madrid.
      “The one season they didn’t play a club from Madrid, they won the Champions League – in Madrid.”
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      In the last two season, Liverpool have been knocked out by Real Madrid, once in the quarter-finals and in the final earlier this year.
      In 2019/20, Liverpool were beaten in both legs by Diego Simone’s Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.
      The season before that, Liverpool avoided playing a club from Madrid and beat Tottenham in an all-Premier League final, which happened to be played in the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
      The previous year, Liverpool was beaten in the final by Real Madrid, and before that Klopp had not managed them in the competition.
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      Klopp’s side will be hoping that the ominous omen means very little and will be able to overcome Carlo Ancelotti’s side and progress to the next round.
      In the meantime, Liverpool will be focused on winning their two games before the break for the World Cup in Qatar.
      Up first is a Carabao Cup clash against Derby County which will be followed by a league fixture against Southampton at Anfield. More

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      Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family ‘express interest in buying Liverpool’ after failing in Chelsea takeover bid

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      THE Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are reportedly interested in taking over Liverpool.Fenway Sports Group put the Reds up for sale on Monday morning, shocking fans by exploring the possibility of leaving Merseyside after 12 years at the helm.
      FSG have put Liverpool up for sale after more than a decade in chargeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joe Ricketts has owned the Chicago Cubs since 2009Credit: Getty
      Joe’s son Tom is the chairman of the Chicago CubsCredit: Getty
      Liverpool supporters are now eagerly awaiting the possibility of billionaires stepping forward to purchase the club.
      And, according to The Times, the Ricketts family have expressed an interest in the Premier League outfit.
      Joe Ricketts founded the brokerage firm TD Ameritrade in 1975 and the family are now thought to be worth around £3.2billion.
      Joe’s son, Thomas, is the current Chicago Cubs chairman and has been ever since they bought the baseball team for £785million in 2009.
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      He shares ownership of the club alongside sister Laura and brothers Pete and Todd.
      They celebrated the Cubs winning the World Series back in 2016.
      The Ricketts family were in the frame to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich earlier this year – before Todd Boehly eventually purchased the club.
      But the Americans fell out of contention before the Boehly deal was completed following a racism row.
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      As revealed by Splinter, leaked emails showed 81-year-old Joe writing: “Christians and Jews can have a mutual respect for each other to create a civil society.
      “As you know, Islam cannot do that. Therefore we cannot ever let Islam become a large part of our society.
      “Muslims are naturally my (our) enemy due to their deep antagonism and bias against non-Muslims.”
      Ricketts also says in an exchange with son Pete, a serving politician, that he believes Islam “is a cult and not a religion”.
      He went on to say the religion of Islam is “Based on ‘kill the infidel’ a thing of evil”.
      The Ricketts family did make it through to the next round of bidding despite the leaked emails.
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      But Chelsea fans then protested the Ricketts potential takeover outside Stamford Bridge before their clash with Brentford in April.
      They subsequently missed out on purchasing the club, but could now return to English football to try and agree a deal for Liverpool. More

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      Liverpool ’emerge as favourites to seal £130m Jude Bellingham transfer ahead of Man Utd, Chelsea and Real Madrid’

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      LIVERPOOL have emerged as favourites to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The England star has drawn interest from all over Europe with his sensational displays in Germany.
      Jude Bellingham is high in-demandCredit: Getty
      The Englishman’s future dominates Marca’s Saturday editionCredit: Marca
      Bellingham, 19, is a priority signing for Real Madrid – although Liverpool have taken steps to put themselves in pole position.
      According to ESPN, Jurgen Klopp’s side are building a “close relationship” with the midfielder’s representatives.
      They add that Liverpool are working hard on a “framework” for the deal.
      Bellingham is under contract in Germany for another two-and-a-half years – although Dortmund are likely to let him go either in January or more likely next summer.
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      It is suggested that it could take a fee in the region of £130million to snap up the Three Lions ace.
      Liverpool opted against making a big splash in the transfer market for a midfielder last summer – instead choosing to wait for Bellingham.
      They decided to keep Naby Keita for the last year of his contract, while signing Arthur Melo on loan.
      Spanish paper Marca claim that Real Madrid have received assurances that Bellingham wants to play for them.
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      But the Spanish champions would not be able to afford the package that Liverpool are putting together.
      Chelsea are also set to be in the mix, with Todd Boehly eager to sign Bellingham.
      Despite the American’s spending power, however, the Blues find themselves behind in the race at present.
      Manchester United have also been mentioned as Bellingham suitors in the past, but are not at the front of the queue. More

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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and owners ‘agree to go ALL IN for Jude Bellingham transfer… but Dortmund want £130m’

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      JURGEN KLOPP and his Liverpool owners have reportedly agreed to go ALL IN for Jude Bellingham.But Borussia Dortmund will demand £130million for any transfer.
      Jude Bellingham is a transfer target for a host of clubsCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his midfield next yearCredit: Getty
      Bellingham, 19, is already developing into one of the best young midfielders in Europe.
      He has four goals in five Champions League games – and nine in 19 overall – and captained his side numerous times this season.
      Bellingham looks certain to start for England at the World Cup later this month.
      But Liverpool are hoping he lines up at Anfield come the start of next season.
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      As reported by Bild in Germany, Klopp and FSG are already making preparations to land Bellingham next summer.
      It is said they have set aside £86m of their transfer kitty to spend on Bellingham as they prioritise bolstering their midfield.
      However, that will unlikely be enough to sign the former Birmingham youngster.
      Dortmund want a whopping £130m for their highly-rated ace, who is tied down until 2025.
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      That would make Bellingham the Premier League’s most expensive player ever – breaking the £100m bar set by Jack Grealish last summer.
      However, it is not just Liverpool chasing a big-money move for the teenager.
      The Reds face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United for his signature.
      However, SunSport understands Real Madrid are in pole position as they look to add another rising star into their midfield after already signing Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool transfer blow as Borussia Dortmund will ask for Prem record £130m for Jude Bellingham

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND could demand a Premier League record fee of £130million for Jude Bellingham.Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are battling Real Madrid for the England midfielder, 19.
      Dortmund’s England midfielder Jude Bellingham could be at the centre of a massive summer transfer battleCredit: Getty
      And Dortmund’s valuation has rocked Bellingham’s admirers as it was thought Prem clubs were considering bidding at around £87m.
      The playmaker is under contract until 2025 and the German giants hope to fend off any transfer war until at least the summer.
      And if Dortmund do get near the asking price reported by Bild, it still should be better value than the Prem’s three previous £100m-plus deals.
      Philippe Coutinho never reproduced his Liverpool form after Barcelona paid £121.5m for the Brazilian in January 2018.
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      That’s the current record fee involving an English top-flight club.
      England wideman Jack Grealish is not the key man for Manchester City that he was at Aston Villa, despite costing £105.75m in January 2021.
      And as with Coutinho, the Prem also got the best out of another entertainer before he switched to Spain for the third-highest sum.
      Eden Hazard has been beset by poor displays and fitness issues since  leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid at a cost of £103.50m in June 2019.
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      It’s Graham Potter’s Blues who appear to have made the clearest move yet from a Prem club for Bellingham.
      Chelsea reportedly told Dortmund they would go close to £90m, rather than target his Three Lions’ team-mate Declan Rice at West Ham.
      Stamford Bridge owner Todd Boehly is also said to be keen on RB Leipzig midfielders  Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol. More

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      Liverpool consider RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer in January transfer swoop before ‘summer rebuild’

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      LIVERPOOL are keeping tabs on RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimer to fix their struggling midfield, reports suggest.The Reds are ninth in the table after winning four and losing four of their first 12 matches, of which they have also lost four.
      Liverpool are targeting RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimer ahead of the January transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Their underwhelming campaign can be partly blamed on their out-of-sorts midfield with key players either out of form or plagued by injury.
      According to Sky Germany, that is why the Merseysiders have turned their attention to Laimer, 25, ahead of the January transfer window.
      The same report suggests Liverpool are planning a “significant investment” next summer but won’t wait until then to strengthen in the middle of the park.
      The versatile midfielder’s contract runs out in June and he has confirmed he would be open to a Premier League move.
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      The Austria international has also been previously linked with Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
      Liverpool, though, may have an advantage as Laimer has previously admitted he is a fan of the Reds.
      However, the Austrian hasn’t played since September after suffering an ankle ligament injury.
      Nevertheless, the ex-Red Bull Salzburg’s influence has been immense since his arrival in 2017.
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      Laimer has amassed a total of 11 goals and 18 assists in 167 appearances across all competitions with Leipzig.
      Liverpool couldn’t manage to sign a midfielder until deadline day last summer when they got Athur Melo on loan from Juventus.
      However, the Brazilian has barely played at Anfield after being struck down by injury. More

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      Jurgen Klopp ESCAPES touchline ban for sending off in Liverpool clash with Man City but is fined £30,000 by FA

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      LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has escaped a touchline ban for his sending-off against Manchester City but was fined £30,000.Klopp admitted going too far after charging down the line to berate officials as the Reds clung to a 1-0 Premier League win on October 16.
      Jurgen Klopp says he deserved his red card for this outburst at officials during Liverpool’s tense encounter with champs Man City at AnfieldCredit: PA
      Assistant referee Gary Beswick was the main target for Klopp’s tiradeCredit: Rex
      The German lost his cool after referee Anthony Taylor refused to give a foul when Bernardo Silva took Mo Salah down in the dying minutes.
      Matchwinner Salah was shielding the ball, trying to use up time.
      And home fans, as well as Klopp, were outraged when Silva was not penalised.
      The 55-year-old manager let trip, leaning in to give assistant ref Gary Beswick an earful.
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      Taylor sent Klopp to the stands – in just one of several heated incidents during a tense game.
      But after the match Klopp agreed he was wrong and apologised.
      An FA statement on Thursday said: “‘Jurgen Klopp has been fined £30,000 for breaching FA Rule E3 during Liverpool FC’s Premier League match against Manchester City FC on Sunday 16 October 2022.
      “The manager accepted that his behaviour during the 86th minute was improper, and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed his sanction during a hearing. 
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      “This sanction is subject to appeal by either Jurgen Klopp or The FA following receipt of the independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons.”
      Klopp said in his post-match press conference: “Of course, red card, my fault. I went over the top in the moment. 
      “I don’t think I was disrespectful to anybody but when you look back at the pictures — I know myself the way I look in these moments is already worth a red card. I lost it in that moment and that is not OK. 
      “But I think a little bit of an excuse I would like to mention, how can you not whistle for that foul? I wish I could get an explanation.”
      City chief Pep Guardiola was almost as angry at times, especially when VAR erased Phil Foden’s second half strike.
      Guardiola’s team were also furious that Liverpool midfielder Thiago did not see red for a challenge on Rodri. More