Klopp is desperate for Philippe Coutinho to be at the centre of his plans for LiverpoolAn ankle injury has forced him to miss the last month but he should be back in action early in January. fixtures, results and live match commentaryThey can sign pre-contract agreements and begin to negotiate their next move – or their club could come in with a late contract extension. Rodriguez, 25, has played just 859 minutes for Madrid so far this season – making him just the 20th most-used player in Zinedine Zidanes 24-man squad. But Marseille – backed by American tycoon Frank McCourt – are also keen along with clubs in China. think were nuts'Mark Hughes says his foreign stars haven't got used to playing football at Christmas just yetHE SCORESFootballer Jamie OHara signs up to Celebrity Big Brother 2017FOOTBALL GROANSHalf and half scarves, selfie sticks and wearing full kit - the most annoying things you see in football stadiumsNO SPAIN NO GAINItalian icon Andrea Pirlo reveals his only regret in football is never playing for Barcelona or Real MadridCHOO ARE YAFurious football fans face EIGHT hour drives to away games and nightmare journeys due to rail shutdown Reuters4Phil Jones has impressed recently for Man United and could be partnered at the back by LindelofBenfica finished second in Group B behind in form Italian side Napoli, Lindelof was a key player for them progressing through to the last 16. SAM ALLARDYCE is keeping a close eye on Kieran Gibbs contract situation at Arsenal. striker Michy Batshuayi 'lives in a little kid's dream house' in odd Instagram videoGetty Images5Antonio Conte opted to use Eden Hazard as his main forward insteadBut Conte insists the Belgium international still has a part to play this season and will not be allowed to leave, saying: He is a new player for Chelsea. Action Images via Reuters2McManaman has struggled for game time since joining West Brom for £4. Related StoriesBox OfficeDavid Moyes' Man United return and Chelsea missing Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante. helsea legend Frank Lampard plays darts at the PDC World ChampionshipsAP:Associated Press5Calhanoglu could be the ideal replacement for OscarThe 22-year-old can also play on the wing or as a secondary striker, and could provide Chelsea with the extra impetus needed to seal a fifth Premier League title.