Liverpool have agreed a one-year contract with veteran goalkeeper Andy Lonergan, according to the Liverpool Echo .
The 35-year-old is set to sign the deal and could be on the bench for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match against Premier League rivals Chelsea in Istanbul.
Lonergan linked up with Liverpool for their US tour in the summer with No.1 stopper Alisson still enjoying a break following his involvement with Brazil at the Copa America, and youngsters Caoimhin Kelleher and Vitezslav Jaros both injured.
With Mignolet leaving Anfield for Club Brugge last week, new No.2 stopper Adrian is now set for a run in the team having replaced Alisson against the Canaries.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has backed the former West Ham gloveman to succeed over the next few weeks.
"[His experience] is the main thing, he knows what he is doing. He's played a load of games, so he knows what it is about," the 20-year-old told the Evening Standard.
“The reception he got [on Friday], I think he feels as though the supporters are already behind him.
“Obviously when a keeper has to come off, it's never too promising, so yes, I think everyone needs to get their head around [the fact] that he probably will be our keeper for the next few weeks and if so, then we have to live with that, embrace that and I'm sure he will learn from us.
ojsega
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a waste of wages really should have had Kelleher on the bench as he is back training for 2 weeks
But he still needs time to recover
ibarusha
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what were they waiting for to sign another goal keeper? tomorrow they will be saying they want to sign mid-fielders. they had to be serious before Window transfer closed.
Sukkmprsty
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Drama queen's so what same as anyone else
jutabpstz
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Kelleher is still injured
he's back from injury actually
ojsega
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a waste of wages really should have had Kelleher on the bench as he is back training for 2 weeks
Kelleher is still injured
Woebnpsy
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good luck Andy mate
jutabpstz
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a waste of wages really should have had Kelleher on the bench as he is back training for 2 weeks
NtemaMatomola
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
certainly not you😂 no brainer
Peampty
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Karius is better,,,I want karius back
yes after last years UCL final we all want him back. Now go smoke some more weed.
Cudbcdeipt
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
If man u beat Chelsea any team can beat Chelsea...Your bet is crazy...
Jipdimopu
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alisson adrian and andy
pyndapbor
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Karius is better,,,I want karius back
waeabeikou
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he just look like thanos
MadridCity810
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window close only for domestic. EPL teams can still make player transfers from other leagues and can sign free agent players.
oh I didn't know
laecilnopz
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
shut up jerk what a clown
badminton
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I'm starting to see a trend with our keepers all named with the letter A... If only Migs was named Aimon Aignolet
Beyond
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The prodigal son returns. He could retire having won a few trophies with us this season in spite of never playing in the top flight
Yamahai
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I like the idea of Andy Lonergan being this old GK who never played in the top flight & now he will get at least a Uefa SuperCup medal.
Armourer
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so will Lonergan play in the League cup towards the end of september? our bench goalie usually plays in the cups dont they, cant see us risking adrian for non-crucial games
enjoying
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It feels cruelly ironic that after all the arguments about depth over the summer, it's the bloody gk who gets injured in the first game.
happykk
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I always like the idea of an old, experienced head who's happy to be 3rd choice. Means in emergencies (like this) you have steady back-up on the bench.
mountains
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I hope it’s only a month for Alisson. Keeper injuries really are the worst, really hard to prepare for an injury like that. Also, I’d like to think Lonergan deserved that contract anyways after the summer.
Edeneil
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Well that sorts out my jersey purchase this season.
ourselves
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The scenes when we sell him in the January transfer window for £10m
Moccame
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The scenes in June 2020 when Andy fuckin lonergan has more UCL medals than De Gea and Ederson combined, think of the meme content boissss. So down for this.
Lucass
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Andy Lonergan's greatest summer of his career just turned into the greatest year of his career
tuition
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Vorm is still availible I think, bit too expensive to sit on the bench for a little while though
Jackeven
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How are they going to reach someone that's out of contact. Haha !
pluslove
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To be their third GK? Don't they have a youth GK? Please tell me Adrian will be starting while Alisson is out. Please, my fpl team needs it.
prospera
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Mignolet: C-C-Can I come back...
Primoroy
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If liverpool need a third choice, I'm free. I mean i'm not a goalkeeper but I can learn.
DemonSoul
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but he transfer window is closed?
window close only for domestic. EPL teams can still make player transfers from other leagues and can sign free agent players.
Jeecdmpsuy
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but he transfer window is closed?
it's just a contract extension, he's with the team in pre season so he's our player
Jeecdmpsuy
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
you see ur life,you beat Chelsea and you are bragging,even United can beat Chelsea how much more Liverpool
⚽CR7FOREVER⚽
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now Liverpool will understand the importance of having good bench players.look at man City whose bench players are as strong as their main team and to win domestic league u need to have good substitute player who can provide same contribution when starting 11 player are injured.hope next season Liverpool will spend money to improve their bench strength
Jeecdmpsuy
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Is it necessary course Liverpool can use a goal keeper from the academy as back up to Adrian. Maybe experience is better than youth.
all the academy keepers are injured
cby10
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Tactical move.
MadridCity810
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but he transfer window is closed?
Trentx
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Is it necessary course Liverpool can use a goal keeper from the academy as back up to Adrian. Maybe experience is better than youth.
biccirtyz
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Wolverhampton is going to beat you thus wekend
Generalg
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
We will deal with blues and wait you ted devils
Am-A-Kop-Fan
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
I believe you need to stop smoking weed because you beat Chelsea without straining, what do you think Liverpool's going to do? #WE ARE LIVERPOOL, THIS MEANS MORE.
MaireBurns000
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper
and who the hell are you
NtemaMatomola
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💯I bet you guys will lose to Chelsea with this keeper