Philippe Coutinho insists he is ready to tackle the challenge of helping Liverpool unlock opposition defences and kick-start their 2014-15 campaign.

Philippe Coutinho has today been included in the Brazil squad for their upcoming friendlies and plans to be 'taking advantage of these chances' with his national team.

Ian Rush made it a very special day for Liverpool super fan Betty Musker when he paid her a surprise visit on the eve of her 104th birthday on Thursday.

Brendan Rodgers is expecting another tough assessment when tenacious Hull City make the trip to Anfield on Saturday.

John Achterberg remains confident that Liverpool will soon start to keep clean sheets and admits lessons have been learned from this season so far.

Brendan Rodgers today pledged that Liverpool will work hard to strengthen their defensive decisiveness - but stressed a collective effort is required.

Liverpool Ladies midfielder Amanda Da Costa is set to return to the United States after agreeing to join National Women's League side Washington Spirit.

A number of Liverpool players were in training at Melwood on Thursday as Brendan Rodgers and his coaching staff begin the build-up to facing Hull City this weekend. Here is a selection of images from the session.

Brendan Rodgers believes Raheem Sterling can be an additional option in a more central attacking position after the 19-year-old was moved into the middle for the second half of Wednesday evening's defeat by Real Madrid.

Liverpool's U19s were supported at every step on the way to a momentous 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon, beginning with a guard of honour from the Academy's U8s.

Liverpool return to Barclays Premier League action when they take on Hull City at Anfield today - for the best coverage, follow the match on the official website, social media, mobile and LFCTV GO.

Liverpool FC have confirmed that away tickets for the Champions League fixture at Real Madrid on Tuesday November 4 have now sold out.

Brendan Rodgers met with the press at Melwood on Thursday to preview Saturday's Anfield meeting with Hull City - and LFCTV GO subscribers can now watch the press conference on demand.

It was a disappointing Champions League night for Liverpool as three first half goals saw Real Madrid take all three points after a 3-0 win at Anfield. LFCTV GO subscribers can now watch the highlights and reaction online.

Joe Allen left the field following his first taste of Champions League football downbeat but determined to use Real Madrid's dominant Anfield display as a marker for how far Liverpool must progress.

Glen Johnson is targeting an immediate response to the 3-0 defeat Liverpool suffered at the hands of Real Madrid when the Reds return to Barclays Premier League action at the weekend.

Liverpool FC have today released important information regarding Members ticket sales.

Brendan Rodgers felt Real Madrid's superior experience in matches at the highest level told, despite the best efforts of his players, in their 3-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool endured the second defeat of their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night as holders Real Madrid came to Anfield and clinically claimed a 3-0 victory from the Group B encounter.

Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring before Karim Benzema netted twice for the visitors. Here's the game in photos.

Follow everything that happens as Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League with our live match centre - featuring text updates, audio commentary, statistics and much more.

Brendan Rodgers has opted to make three changes to his Liverpool side for tonight's momentous Champions League clash against the reigning European champions Real Madrid at Anfield.

Harry Wilson grabbed a dramatic late winner as Liverpool U19s beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the UEFA Youth League at Langtree Park on Wednesday. Here's how the match unfolded in photographs.

Harry Wilson side-footed home a late winner to earn Liverpool U19s a superb 3-2 victory over Real Madrid after a thrilling UEFA Youth League tie at Langtree Park on Wednesday afternoon.

The enormity of the Anfield occasion which awaits Brendan Rodgers and his Liverpool side this evening was hammered home to the boss in a chance conversation with a couple of Kopites earlier this month.

Real Madrid's last visit to Anfield proved famously uncomfortable for the Spanish giants as a Steven Gerrard-inspired Liverpool racked up a 4-0 thrashing – and, on their return, the captain is hoping to utilise the same tools as in 2009.

Ahead of Liverpool's Champions League tie with Real Madrid why not take an Anfield tour on Wednesday featuring a series of special Q&A sessions with Kop legend Alan Kennedy.

Brendan Rodgers is confident Liverpool's underpinning character and spirit can see them rise to the task of overcoming Real Madrid and kick-starting their 2014-15 season.

Steven Gerrard has expressed his confidence that Liverpool can soon find the levels of performance they so regularly showed last season as the Reds prepare to welcome Real Madrid to Anfield for an occasion that will 'live with you forever'.

Liverpool's players trained in windy conditions at Anfield ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid tomorrow night - and our photographers were on hand to get these superb pictures.

As Liverpool prepare for their latest huge European evening at Anfield, make sure you pick up a bumper 100-page matchday programme as the perfect souvenir for the Real Madrid clash.

Javier Manquillo has highlighted two key factors he believes can help Liverpool defeat Real Madrid on Wednesday night – self-belief and capitalising on the raucous support of the Anfield crowd.