Martin Skrtel News

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits there is no way that Jamie Carragher will bow out quietly when he plays his final game before retirement against QPR.

The final day of the 2012/13 season will be an anxious time for some teams and a non-event for others.

The January transfer window was a success as far as Liverpool are concerned, reeling in two prime talents in Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho.

Liverpool's hopes of signing Sporting Lisbon youngster Tiago Ilori have been hampered by reports suggesting Valencia are also in contention for the defender's signature.

Regarded as a hero, Jamie Carragher has served Liverpool from 1996, and his boots will be big ones to fill.

Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan believes that Brendan Rodgers will sell Andy Carroll in the summer and has advised the current Reds manager to sign a 'proper centre forward'. Despite Carroll impressing in recent months for West Ham United, Keegan does not believe that Rodgers sees a future for the England striker at the club.

LIVERPOOL have missed out on a back-door entry into Europe with England having failed to be granted an extra place through the Fair Play League.

Whilst most Liverpool supporters' pay attention to the first team's attempts at trying to catch up with the elite, the Reds' under-21 side continues their impressive progress.

" The January transfer market has never been the best market and that has proved itself over the years, " said Sir Alex Ferguson earlier this season, when quizzed about his plans for the winter transfer window.

Reds scouts were impressed by the 5m-rated centre-back during a recent game against Marseille.

A clinical hat-trick from Daniel Sturridge helped Liverpool to a fine 3-1 win at Fulham in their final away match of the 2012/13 campaign.

Fulham host Liverpool at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, with both teams looking for a win to stem a poor run of form.

Liverpool are monitoring FC Toulouse defender Aymen Abdennour and the Mail believes the Reds could approach the versatile Tunisian international, who can play in the centre and on the left.

Manchester City and Wigan, at either end of the Premier League table, will turn their attention to the FA Cup final on Saturday evening.

Skrtel's future at Anfield has been the subject of conjecture after losing his spot in the side to Jamie Carragher earlier this year.

FORMER Liverpool FC manager Roy Evans has told Liverpool to forget about trying to find a like-for-like replacement for Jamie Carragher.

Daniel Agger will join Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard in missing the final two matches of the season.

Liverpool should be safe from losing Daniel Agger this summer, following reports Barcelona are set to go after Mat Hummels of Borussia Dortmund.

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Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has praised a rejuvenated Martin Skrtel and is confident he can fill the void when Jamie Carragher leaves Anfield this summer.