Here are the Liverpool morning headlines for Tuesday, August 11.
Why Tsimikas will star at Anfield
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes new signing Kostas Tsimikas’ winning mentality will help him hit the ground running at Anfield.
The 24-year-old Greece international became Liverpool’s first signing of the summer when he put pen to paper on a £11.25million, five-year deal on Monday.
And speaking to Liverpool’s official website , Klopp detailed the qualities which attracted him to the former Olympiakos defender.
“We have watched Kostas for a long time and are really happy that he has joined us", said the German.
"It’s the perfect news before we come back together very soon.
“He is a very good footballer with an attitude to win and to compete, and I really like his mentality. It fits perfectly with the mood and the desire we have in our dressing room already.
“He has shown already at a young age he can experience football in a different country and do well - and he has been a big part of the success Olympiacos has had to win their title this season and in their European campaigns.”
Reds add O’Neil to academy structure
Liverpool have appointed former Premier League midfielder Gary O’Neil as Barry Lewtas’ assistant with the under-23 side.
O’Neil turned out for West Ham United, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough during his career before retiring in 2019.
O’Neil will assist Lewtas, who was chosen as Neil Critchley’s successor in May after two years in charge of the Under-18s.
"I'm really excited. I've been desperate to get going," O'Neill told Liverpool’s club website .
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"It's been going on for a little while and obviously with the break and the Academy having to take an even longer break than the first team, I've had to wait a little while, but now it's finally come around and I'm really excited and can't wait to get going.
"Barry is great. He has got a wealth of experience of working with the boys. Obviously he's come through a lot of the age groups with the lads as well, so he knows them very well.”
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Olympiakos send Tsimikas classy farewell message
Olympiakos have said they are “proud” of Tsimikas after he secured a dream move to Liverpool.
Tsimikas joined the Greek side’s academy in 2014 and rose through the ranks to become a key member of the first-team.
“In 2014 #Tsimikas joined the @olyfcacademy,” the Greek club wrote on Twitter .
“Today we are proud to announce the transfer of our "Tsimi" to the English Champion & current European & World Champion @LFC!
“We wish you every success Kostas, you will always be a member of our red-and-white #family.”
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