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Jordan Henderson: Welfare of players not taken seriously

Dec 23, 2021

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes the welfare of players is not being taken seriously.

This is after the Premier League decided to go ahead with Christmas fixtures, despite a rise in COVID-19 infections.

Henderson says players are committed to perform at the highest level, but the current situation is proving to be difficult.

The Reds face a heavy schedule ahead, with several players out due to COVID and injuries.

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Tottenham to take on Chelsea in EFL Cup semi finals

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Tottenham are now set to take on Chelsea after both clubs secured a place in the EFL cup semi-finals.

The match will see a reunion between Spurs boss Antonio Conte and his former side.

Arsenal will face Liverpool in the other semis, with the north London side playing at home in the first leg.

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Ferran Torres to reportedly undergo medical with Barcelona

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Man City’s Ferran Torres is reportedly set to undergo a medical with Barcelona, ahead of a proposed transfer in January.

It’s believed that City have agreed to sell the player to Barca for €55 million, with a further €10 million in add-ons.

Torres is expected to sign a five-year-deal with the Catalan giants.