Issue 89 January 2020Reach Sport
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Contents
04
In the picture
A tribute to the 96 and Klopp’s
record-breaking Reds’ derby delight08
Roberto Firmino
Our brilliant Brazilian on what drives
him to improve...and keep smiling16
Anfield Road
Fabulous artist impressions as new
proposals are submitted by the club26
Big fat 2019 quiz
40 iendishly diicult questions
compiled by LFC’s own stats duo30
Dejan Lovren
The Reds centre-back on biding his
time and giving his all for the cause38
Bob Paisley
How CGI enabled today’s stars – and
past legends – to honour our Bob48
Vitor Matos
A revealing interview with Liverpool FC’s
new elite development coach54
FIFA Club World Cup
Previewing the Qatar showpiece and
appraising at past appearances60
LFC Women at Anfield
A sensational turnout to stage the
women’s Merseyside derby70
Kirkby: the future
Update plus how the new combined
training HQ will look when completed80
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Neil Mellor
Our columnist relects on the challenge
ahead for Liverpool’s young prospectsShankly 59
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the
great man’s arrival at Anield and MelwoodKenny Dalglish and family
at Christmas, 1987