Latest Liverpool news and gossip as ECHO writers debate whether Mohamed Salah will win the Ballon d'Or this year
Now that the knockout phase playoffs have concluded, the draw for the Champions League round of 16 will take place on Friday 21 February at 11:00 GMT. Three Premier clubs are involved: Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa, who are seeded first, third and eighth respectively based on their finishing positions in the league phase of the competition.
Newcastle have named the starting point for transfer negotiations over attacker Alexander Isak, who has attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool in recent months.
Shamrock Rovers are seeking to create history by becoming the first League of Ireland club to reach the last 16 of a major European competition.
Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024 - so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?