Liverpool headed into the international break fourth in the Premier League table following a commanding 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak secured all three points before Eddie Nketiah converted a penalty deep into stoppage time. The result keeps Liverpool firmly in the race near the top of the table, although they remain nine points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Elsewhere, former Liverpool coach Michael Beale has resigned as head coach of Belgian Pro League side Zulte Waregem, according to Sky Sports.
Beale is understood to have stepped down following disagreements with the club’s leadership over its ambition, direction and long-term vision, as well as a lack of consultation regarding recruitment.
His tenure began with an impressive five-game unbeaten run this season, but Waregem have since suffered six consecutive defeats.
The former Sunderland and Rangers manager is understood to have enjoyed his experience in Belgium but felt he could no longer continue in the role. He was appointed head coach in May, marking a return to management more than two years after his short spell on Wearside.
Speaking about his future earlier this week, Beale said: “I will sit down with the board during the international break and we will put our heads together.
“Will I still be here when we return for our next match? A lot depends on how the discussions go. Last summer, we made a decision to concentrate on young players, but we have to accept that this group now needs help. We can’t deny we are in trouble.”
Beale previously held coaching roles at Liverpool, Chelsea and Sao Paulo. He began his career in youth development at Chelsea before joining Liverpool in 2012. He spent four seasons coaching Liverpool’s U21s before being promoted to head coach of the U23s.
Zulte Waregem are the latest in a growing list of Belgian Pro League clubs to change their managers over the past week. Sint-Truiden and Cercle Brugge moved quickly to appoint new head coaches ahead of last weekend, while RAAL La Louviere made their appointment this week. Genk are the other club currently searching for a new manager.
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