"He was a great man. It wasn't just the manager, the job he did for Liverpool and other clubs, the influence he had on what the French did in the 1998 World Cup win, but what he did for me, Stevie [Gerrard], Michael Owen, Danny Murphy, when he first came in. I don't think I, or any of those lads or anyone else involved in the club, will ever forget what he did for us. He meant so much to us all, really.
What was the draw format?The draw comprised of 12 group winners, 12 group runners-up and eight third-placed sides from the Champions League who dropped into the Europa League knockout phase.
해외배팅사이트 The ties will take place over two legs, with seeded group winners playing away in the first legs and at home in the return matches.This will be the seventh meeting between these two sides in the Champions League, with Chelsea losing just once, 1-3 at home in the 2014 semi-final (W2 D3).Chelsea have won just one of their last seven Champions League meetings with Spanish opposition (D4 L2), although that win did come last time out (4-0 away to Sevilla in this season's group stages).Frank Lampard scored and assisted in Chelsea's only home victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League (4-0 in October 2009).Liverpool and RB Leipzig will meet for the very first time in a competitive match in European competition.Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 matches against German teams in all European competition (W7 D3), since a 2-4 loss to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in April 2002.Liverpool will be the third different English team RB Leipzig have faced in the Champions League, previously meeting Tottenham in 2019-20 (W2) and Manchester United in 2020-21 (W1 L1).
Roy Evans, who was joint manager with Houllier for four months in 1998, had this to say: "Incredibly sad news hearing of the passing of Gerard Houllier. A gentleman I have the greatest respect for and what he achieved at Liverpool football club. Condolences to his family. RIP."Sir Alex Ferguson said: "The news has come as a total shock this morning. Gerard Houllier was still a young man at the age of 73."Gerard became a really good friend during his time at Liverpool. We remained great friends after he left and he was always a great ally to have."He had fantastic football knowledge which he gained during his extensive and varied career. When we saw each other at UEFA meetings or other events, we would often enjoy a chat, he was always great company and I will miss him dearly. He was a true gentleman."It is a sad day for the football world and my thoughts are with his family at this desperately sad time."Aston Villa added on Twitter: "All at Aston Villa are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerard Houllier, our manager during the 2010/11 season. Our thoughts are with Gérard's loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."
Former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen will reportedly be offered to Arsenal in a swap deal this January.Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City are struggling to turn chances into goals - and conceded it is a concern.Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman tore into youngster Riqui Puig in an explosive dressing room rant over reports he had leaked information out of the club.RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has confirmed the Bundesliga club's interest in highly-rated midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.