Krisztian Nemeth
“Roy Hodgson is concerned some elements of the Liverpool squad are “disenchanted” as a result of a disappointing 2009-10 season, but the club are ‘working very hard’ to ensure their best players remain at Anfield. Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League last season and previous manager Rafa Benitez departed Anfield, leaving Hodgson with the task of convincing the likes of Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano that they would be best served by remaining on Merseyside.” (ESPN)

Inter coy on Mascherano“Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca has refused to rule out a move for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano. Mascherano has been strongly linked with an exit this summer and, amid reports he is set for a reunion with Rafael Benitez, he has revealed he is learning Italian.” (ESPN)

BLOOD RED: Joe Cole fits the bill for Liverpool FC
“WHAT have Thierry Henry and Joe Cole got in common? They’ve both been spotted around Liverpool city centre more than the Superlambanana in recent times. Just as there were numerous sightings of Henry from Lime Street to the Lobster Pot prior to him joining Barcelona three years ago, rumours were rife this week that Cole was camped out at Melwood.” (Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool FC striker Krisztian Nemeth still eager to be a hit at Anfield
“YOUNG Liverpool striker Krisztian Nemeth could be facing an uphill battle to break into new boss Roy Hodgson’s first team plans this season – but remains hopeful of succeeding at Anfield.” (Liverpool Echo)

Roy Hodgson
“Hodgson is the very definition of ‘seen it all before’ and has English top flight experience in the form of an impressive stint with Blackburn (guiding them to a UEFA Cup spot) and Fulham (with a Europa League final spot). Indeed, after a career trailing around Europe, he now cuts a convincing figure as the stereotypical cultured, cosmopolitan European coach, despite his current location on Merseyside.” (ESPN)