Danny Murphy explains why it is ‘beneficial’ Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk will miss first leg of Champions League tie with Bayern Munich

Danny Murphy explains why it is ‘beneficial’ Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk will miss first leg of Champions League tie with Bayern Munich
Danny Murphy believes it is beneficial Liverpool will be without Virgil van Dijk for the home leg of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga champions will travel to Anfield in February for a titanic clash between two of Europes best sides for a place in the quarter-finals.2

Van Dijk looks horrified after receiving the yellow card which means he will miss the first leg

However, the Reds will be without their Dutch defender after he was shown a controversial yellow card for a tackle on Dries Mertens in the final group game against Napoli.Murphy, who spent seven years with the Reds, believes the timing of the subsequent suspension for Van Dijk is beneficial for the Reds.With the away leg in Germany two weeks later, the worlds most expensive defender would be available after serving the one-match ban.He said on the Jim White Show: I think actually that its beneficial to Liverpool that they are going to be losing him for the home game rather than the away game.2

The Netherlands international won the ball, but caught the man

Thats actually a little plus from the situation.I thought he was dreadfully unlucky to be honest. I was not of the opinion that he has done anything wrong with that tackle at all.Gomez should be back I think and Matip and actually what Gomez, Matip and [Dejan] Lovren have shown recently is that they are all very capable.Both Gomez and Matip have suffered injuries in recent weeks, with Dejan Lovren partnering van Dijk at the back. However, in three months the current injury crisis at the back is set to subside and Murphy believes Jurgen Klopp has more than enough to cope for one game.Are they going to be better with Van Dijk? Yes, but they cant have him, he continued.So what theyll do is what they normally do whether Van Dijk is playing or not.Theyll be on the front foot, theyll go after them, theyll make them play, theyll press all over the pitch and the defenders will have to cope.Ideally, you would like Van Dijk in this type of game. But if you were going to choose one (if they were allowed) you wo0uld choose him to miss the home one because they will be on top.

---

The Argentinean right-back says his club doesn't have what it takes to fight for a European position in the six games left for the Hammers.
Arsenal vs Newcastle confirmed team news: Pierre-Emerick

---

West Ham United. During his playing career, Redknapp played as a midfielder. He began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, playing for the youth team until he was 15 years old, when he moved to West Ham United. He first broke into the first team at West Ham in the 1965-66 seasons, making seven appearances and scoring one goal.
Harry Redknapp wife: Who is I'm A Celeb 2018 star's wife

---

paper talk Transfer news and football gossip: Sanchez wants to leave Manchester United despite Mourinho sacking, Celtic's Alvarez blow, Chelsea to move for Vardy?
~ Transfer news and football gossip: Sanchez wants to leave

---

'The referee was probably one of the worst I've seen in my whole career, a disaster': Cesc Fabregas slams official that oversaw Chelsea's Europa League draw against Vidi, prompting concerns of
Cesc Fabregas crashes Callum Hudson-Odoi Chelsea interview

---

Marcelo Bielsa names confirmed Leeds United team to face

---

Leeds United are the only team in the top four tiers of English football who have not dropped a point after scoring first this season. Marcelo Bielsa's side are battling for promotion from the
Leeds United's incredible record after scoring first in the

---

Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid chiefs in shock as defender questions his future with Manchester United and PSG set to pounce this summer. Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has admitted he could
Sergio Ramos Linked With China, MLS & New Real Madrid

---

Manchester United came back from two goals down to salvage a draw at Southampton despite another lacklustre display from Jose Mourinho's men.
Alisson Reveals Liverpools Season Defining Moments In The

---

Kevin de Bruyne explains what Man City teammate Raheem Sterling is really like. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne admits he was expecting Raheem Sterling to live up to the picture painted
Kevin De Bruyne thought Raheem Sterling would be a "d

---

Liverpool vs Barcelona (May 7) Ajax vs Tottenham (May 8) Barcelona vs Man Utd: Team news and predicted XIs . with the Catalan club expected to wrap up an eighth league title in 11 seasons

---

Messi made his 250th league appearance in that season and in a game in the Copa del Rey against Levante, he played in his 400th match in a Barça shirt, having recorded a staggering 331 goals at
Messi VS Ronaldo - YouTube

---

New Tottenham stadium: The incredible numbers behind Spurs

---

IMMENSE Reds fans took time to applaud the Brazilian midfielder as he excelled out of position in a 1-0 victory over the Seagulls Liverpool supporters were delighted on Saturday night as their side claimed all three points against Brighton and Hove Albion with a 1-0 scoreline.
Jurgen Klopp hails 'brilliant' Fabinho but claims there was

---

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he does not want to leave Manchester United in the summer.. Wednesday night's 2-0 victory at Newcastle ensured Solskjaer maintained his 100 per cent start as interim boss with a fourth straight victory.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he doesn't want to leave

---

Arsenal plot late Ander Herrera bid, Liverpool in talks with Nike over huge kit deal, Real Madrid name their price for Gareth Bale talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Friday's papers and online…
Transfer news LIVE: Man United, Arsenal & Chelsea latest

---