Liverpool successfully landed Sebastian Coates, one of Uruguay's top prospects, the day before the deadline to bolster their backline.  At 20 years old the 6ft.6in center back opens a window of opprutunity for the Reds with the Copa America winners. Coates was brought up through Uruguay side Nacional, as was Kop favorite Luis Suarez.  The…

Sebastian Coates arrived on Merseyside on Tuesday, signing a long-term contract from Nacional.  The 6ft. 6in Uruguayan arrived fresh from being named Copa America Young Player of the Tournament, and Liverpool first-team coach believes that Coates will be ready to answer the call when his debut comes around, which has been hinted as early as…

Kenny Dalglish has moved to reveal his thoughts on why Luis Suarez has started off the new campaign in such blistering form.  Suarez scored Liverpool's goal on opening day, set up the Aaron Ramsey own goal and sealed it with his own, and controlled Liverpool's second round Carling Cup victory with a goal and two…

Liverpool's Player of the Year last campaign Lucas has put a smile on Kopites abroad (and given manager Kenny Dalglish a selection headache) by declaring himself ready to go for this weekends opener against Sunderland.  Lucas had an extended holiday due to his country's (Brazil) involvement in the Copa America. The midfielder played 45 minutes…

Luis Suarez is enjoying a well deserved break from football after firing his country to Copa America glory, but knows it will soon be back to buisness at club level as he eyes a title challenge with Liverpool. Liverpool enjoyed a fine blitz of form in the second half of last season, but Suarez admits…

Luis Suarez secured Copa America glory Sunday night with another blistering performance scoring a goal early on which landed him the 2011 Copa America Golden Boot.  With the competition at an end, the striker will be able to return to Liverpool's Melwood training ground and link up with his teammates; many of them new. In…

  Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan, who both stamped their presence on the world during last summers World Cup have solidified themselves as premier strikers as the pair ensured Uruguay won the 2011 Copa America; for a record 15th time. Liverpool striker Suarez got the ball rolling early in the first half, bringing down a…

Venezuela and Paraguay will go head to head in the second Copa America semi final on Thursday, and will be looking to push on from their unexpected victories in the quarters. Venezuela beat Chile 2-1 in the quarter finals, with goals from defender Oswaldo Vizcarrondo and Gabriel Cichero giving them the victory. The Venezuelan side…

Copa America holders Brazil take on Paraguay in their second game of the tournament on Saturday, and will look to bounce back from a disappointing 0-0 draw in their opening fixture. Brazil are favourites for the tournament with some bookmakers and the Samba Boys' fans were disappointed as their team failed to find the back…

Group A Colombia currently sit top of Group A having beaten Costa Rica 1-0 on July 2. The hosts Argentina got their campaign off to a disappointing start with a 1-1 draw with Bolivia and currently sit second in the group with their opponents third and Costa Rica sitting last. Argentina face Colombia on July…

Luis Suarez has moved to calm the hearts of worried Liverpool fans over his involment in the Copa America with Uruguay, insisting that he will be ready for the start of the season, and insists a burnout is not in the cards. The tournament is currently taking place in Argentina, and will continue to the…

Alexis Sanchez has been given permission to leave the Chile training camp ahead of the Copa America in order to finalise a deal with Spanish champions Barcelona. The Udinese winger is close to joining the European champions but needs to travel to Spain order to finalise the deal. Sanchez has also been in talks with…