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Jamie Webster reacts to Jack Grealish criticism as Liverpool signing makes Lionel Messi admission

Your latest morning Liverpool digest on Tuesday, June 13.

Jamie Webster responds to Jack Grealish criticism after Liverpool accusations and Instagram post

Liverpool musician Jamie Webster has responded to criticism directed at Jack Grealish following Manchester City's Champions League win which capped off their historic treble this season.

On his Instagram story, pictured alongside Brandon Ashton - the popular City kitman - 27-year-old Grealish posted the message: "Weekend in paradise my friend? Let's f****n avvvvv it."

Some media outlets picked up on the England forward's post after they beat Inter Milan in the final - at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul - for that reference to Webster's song Weekend In Paradise.

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Lionel Messi admission and three empty shirt numbers show dilemma facing new Liverpool signings

For Alexis Mac Allister, there was only ever going to be one winner when he was presented with options for his Liverpool squad number last week.

For some, the allure of the No.7 at Anfield carries the most weight. It's enough to evoke grand memories of Kevin Keegan and Sir Kenny Dalglish from a glorious and trophy-laden past, while Luis Suarez wore it with distinction in more recent times, as James Milner forged a reputation as perhaps the greatest free transfer in Liverpool's history wearing the same number.

The No.9 is another laced with history for the Reds. From Ian Rush - the all-time leading scorer at the club - through to Robbie Fowler and Fernando Torres, Liverpool have a number of prolific marksmen who have done justice to the digit best associated with goalscorers in football.

Roberto Firmino, who took the No.9 in 2017, will become known as another legendary figure.

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