Your morning digest for Friday, August 20.
Four players missing from Liverpool training
Liverpool continued their preparations for Saturday's clash against Burnley on Thursday at their training base in Kirkby, but there were four notable absentees.
Midfield duo James Milner and Fabinho, who both played a part in the Reds' 3-0 victory over Norwich last week, were not involved as manager Jurgen Klopp put his players through their paces.
Although, it is understood their absence is of no major concern to Liverpool.
Xherdan Shaqiri and Ben Woodburn were also missing as both have been linked with moves away from Anfield in recent weeks.
Shaqiri is of interest to French side Lyon, who submitted an offer for the Swiss international early last week, however they were some way off Liverpool's asking price.
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Woodburn, on the other hand, is set to remain in the UK as a potential loan move to Scottish side Hearts has made the headlines this week.
Liverpool were, however, handed a triple boost with three key players returning to action.
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Lewandowski has Liverpool fans saying the same thing after Bayern Munich 'decision'
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has cast doubt on his future with the Bundesliga club this week as Sky Sports claim he wants a 'new challenge'.
This sparked plenty of interest among Liverpool supporters who believe the club should be 'all over him' as he'd turn the club into ''title favourites'.
Another supporter tweeted: "Despite being 32, this is a player who can play for a few seasons for sure. Guaranteed goals. Makes a significant difference to the team. How much funds could they raise?"
Lewandowski is a player Klopp is already familiar with as he worked with the Poland international during his time at Borussia Dortmund.
He's a player Bayern are desperate to keep a hold of as they have reportedly placed a £110m price tag on the 32-year-old, who scored 41 league goals in 29 games last season
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