Brazil legend Cafu has continued an unlikely friendship by once again sending glowing words of praise in the direction of Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan.

Former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia turns 42 today, and we're marking the Finn's birthday by reliving one his finest Anfield moments.

As always, a number of Liverpool players will be representing their countries during this international break – here is a breakdown of who is in action and when before club football returns.

Allan Rodrigues de Souza showed enough during his summer spell at Melwood to suggest to compatriot Lucas Leiva the midfielder can make the grade at Liverpool in the future.

Mamadou Sakho has revealed how he received a text message from Steven Gerrard after donning the Liverpool captain's armband for the first time last month.

Brendan Rodgers has issued the following statement via the League Managers Association after parting company with Liverpool FC.

The Brazilian Football Confederation have announced Philippe Coutinho has withdrawn from their squad for the forthcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers due to injury.

Danny Ings admitted he was left with mixed emotions after netting the opening goal in the Merseyside derby draw with Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Liverpool Football Club has announced that Brendan Rodgers will leave his post with immediate effect after having his contract terminated. The process to appoint a new manager is underway.

Simon Mignolet has insisted his Liverpool teammates can be pleased with their performance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Everton, with the goalkeeper lamenting a moment of misfortune for the Reds' failure to claim all three points.

Brendan Rodgers felt Liverpool were unfortunate not to take more than a point from Goodison Park after taking the lead in a 1-1 draw with Everton in Sunday's Merseyside derby.

The 225th Merseyside derby ended with a point apiece as Liverpool drew 1-1 with neighbours Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool shared a point with their Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon - relive the match as it happened in our live gallery below.

Follow all of the action from the 225th Merseyside derby at our match centre, which features free audio commentary, live text updates, in-play statistics and much more.

Daniel Sturridge returns to the Liverpool starting XI for this afternoon's Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park.

Liverpool take on Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon - for the best coverage, listen to free live commentary and follow the match on the official website, LFCTV HD, social media, mobile and LFCTV GO.

As Liverpool prepare to do battle with their Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park today, check out these 16 interesting facts about the fixture.

Philippe Coutinho has described the Merseyside derby as the type of fixture that fuelled his desire to be a professional footballer.

Having stood shoulder-to-shoulder alongside him in numerous Merseyside derbies over the years, Lucas Leiva believes he learnt a thing or two from Steven Gerrard about the magnitude of the occasion.

It was a moment that will forever be etched in Merseyside derby folklore, and Danny Ings has revealed how Gary McAllister has been telling him about his famous Goodison Park winner.

With the Rugby World Cup in full swing, it seems rugby fever is spreading to other sports around the country.

Ahead of Liverpool taking on their rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday, Reds fan Yemi Abiade reflects on a good win over Aston Villa and an attack that is ready to click into gear.

Two tastes of the Merseyside derby last season were all Alberto Moreno needed to get a firm understanding of what clashes between Liverpool and Everton mean in the city.

There's not much James Milner hasn't experienced throughout his years in English football but the Liverpool midfielder is set to achieve several firsts during Sunday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Danny Ings has explained how his England call-up took him by complete surprise after he was named in Roy Hodgson’s squad for the first time on Thursday.

It was straight back to training at Melwood for the Liverpool squad on Friday morning - check out our pictures from the latest session ahead of the Merseyside derby.

Brendan Rodgers has underlined the importance of Liverpool finding the perfect balance between attack and defence again ahead of Sunday's derby meeting with Everton.

Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool can head to Goodison Park for the season's first Merseyside derby with confidence but must be equally aware of the need to convert chances against Everton.

Liverpool will check on the fitness of Christian Benteke ahead of Sunday's clash with Everton, but Daniel Sturridge will return for the Goodison Park encounter.

Jordan Rossiter acknowledged Liverpool were guilty of profligacy in front of the net during Thursday night's 1-1 draw with FC Sion at Anfield – but retains confidence the goals will soon start to flow.

A rueful Kolo Toure insisted Liverpool can still be confident of reaching the Europa League knockout stages, providing they demonstrate a more clinical approach than with FC Sion.