I just text Adrián to borrow his goalkeeper gloves. He said why? I said because I don't want to catch the coronavirus and you can't catch anything with those on. I'll let you know when he replies.
I just said to Joe Gomez What's that in your pocket, Joe? He said Ohhh that's Haaland. Then he asked me What was in my pocket? I said Ohh that's Foden. It was so funny.
I couldn't believe Vincent Kompany's goal. When he had the ball I was thinking to myself, Please shoot. Please shoot. Please shoot. But then he did shoot and then I wished he didn’t shoot.
I just asked Andy Robertson if it was difficult marking Traoré? He said What do you think James? I said well it certainly looked difficult. He skinned you every time he had the ball.
He just walked off.
I just asked Kieran Trippier if he's learnt any Spanish since his move to Atlético Madrid. He said: "Estás fuera de la liga de campeones" I said What does that mean? He said You're out of the Champions League.
I just asked Divock Origi if he could believe what just happened. He said It’s brilliant isn’t it James. I said Yeah, I didn’t think we had a chance with you leading the line.
I just said to Mo Salah Have you seen the Barcelona result? He said No. I said Roma won 3-0. He said You're kidding? I said No. I'm not joking. He said Are you sure? I said Yes. Go and check for yourself. So that's what he's doing right now. He's checking for himself.
I said to Firmino Is that celebration because Vertonghen poked you in the eye at the weekend? He said Err, yes James. I said Yeah, I thought it was. He said Okay. I said No problem.
I said to Mo Salah Well done on scoring your 43rd goal this season. He said Have I really scored that many? I said Yes, you have. You scored 41 goals before tonight and because you scored 2 that means you've scored 43. He said Thanks for that, James. I said No worries.
I had my Weetabix with warm milk this morning. Usually I don’t introduce warm milk until we’re firmly in November but I made the decision to bring it forward this year given the lower temperatures we’re currently experiencing.
I just said to Trent Alexander-Arnold What's that in your pocket? He said Huh? What are you talking about James? I said It's Leroy Sané. It was so funny.
Jürgen Klopp wanted us all to get an early night before the
#UCLfinal
but my toothpaste leaked in my travel bag and it took me ages to clean it up. So nervous about telling him.
Jordan Henderson just asked me how I celebrated Newcastle's win against Man City. I said I had 2 sugars in my tea instead of 1. He said Nice one James. I said No problem Jordan.
I just asked Sadio Mané if he was offside for his opening goal. He said Who cares James? I said Definitely not me Sadio. And then we both laughed. It was so funny.
I just bumped into Romelu Lukaku and said You must be full of energy still. He said Why? I said Because you spent that whole match in Virgil Van Dijk's pocket.
I am very happy to sign a new contract at Liverpool. Yes, I'm on a reduced salary but the club have said I can take as many tea bags from the club canteen as I want.
So who is the real winner here?
I really thought we would beat Swansea tonight because they're bottom of the league. I said to Jürgen Isn’t it funny how we beat Man City last week and they are top of the league but then lost to Swansea this week, who are bottom of the league. He said Not now, James.
I said to Jürgen, You can’t blame the Christmas schedule for this defeat, we didn’t even play on Boxing Day and Leicester did. He shouted, JAMES, NOT NOW, PLEASE.
Virgil Van Dijk said I looked like I'm playing rugby with my headband on. I said But I'm playing football Virgil. He said Yes, I know James but you look like a rugby player. I said But I'm a football player Virgil. He said Don't worry James. I said I won't.
I bumped into Frank Lampard after the game. I said to him, Frank, did you know for the money you paid for Havertz you could have had 2.3 Thiagos? He said Ok James, not now.
Just finished watching the first half of Chelsea vs. Arsenal on the tele and I've got to say, it's absolutely riveting. The atmosphere in Baku is electric. What a game.
I asked Mo Salah if he dived for the penalty. He said No Sakho clipped me. I said Yeah I thought he clipped you. Mo said Yeah he definitely did. I said Ok.
I just asked Mo Salah if he saw the goal in the Real Madrid game. He said Which one? I said it doesn't matter which one, they were both scored by Harry Kane. It was so funny.
I just congratulated Mo Salah for winning the Puskas award. He said Thanks James. I said That's alright Mo, I thought Ronaldo and Bale's overhead kicks were better than your goal but there we go. He hasn't replied yet.
Looks like last night’s celebrations got a bit out of hand. I’ve just come down to the kitchen and found that I left the extra special tea bags out. Embarrassed is an understatement.
I just said to Mo Salah You've now failed to score against Spurs, Chelsea, Man City, Everton, PSG, Bayern and Man Utd this season. He said Not now, James. I said Ok Mo.
I just said to Virgil Van Dijk What's that? He said What? I said In your pocket? He said What are you talking about James? I said Oh don't worry, it's just Robert Lewandowski.
Wow. What a half of football that was. José Mourinho has really got this Manchester United side playing some exciting football. I can't wait to watch the highlights.
I just asked Dejan Lovren why he smashed the ball at me for Roma's goal? He said I didn't mean to, James. I said Well you're lucky we've scored another aren't you, Dejan?
I just said to Virgil Van Dijk you must be feeling really dizzy. He said What do you mean James? I said Well Messi ran rings around you all night. He just walked off.
Firmino just said to me he thinks we’re definitely through. I said That's all well and good Roberto, but the tie’s not over yet. He said But we're 5-0 up James. I said We could lose 6-0 in the second leg.
I’ve been scaring Virgil all week by jumping out on him and shouting ‘HAALAND’. But Jürgen told me It’s not ideal preparation for the game. So I stopped doing it.
Some might think that beating Dortmund 4-3 at Anfield was my favourite game in a Liverpool shirt, but that 0-0 draw against Porto just pips it. It had everything.
I just tried to give Mo Salah his Man of the Match award back but he refused. I said But you scored a hat-trick Mo. He said You should have it James. You have played 500 games in the Premier League. I said Thanks Mo. He said No problem.
I just said to Jürgen that if we want to win the Champions League we should be beating Red Star Belgrade away. He shouted NOT NOW JAMES. I said Ok boss.
I just asked Andrew Robertson if he was excited we've won the league. He said what do you think? I said I think you are. He said Are you? I said I've just had three cups of tea in 5 minutes. So you tell me.
I just asked Jordan Henderson if he's excited to be playing against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup tonight? He said Yeah sure, James. I said Well you better be, because Carabao are Thailand's 2nd most popular energy drink.
I just said to Jordan Henderson, 5-2 what a result! He said, Yeah James, it would have been even better if you didn’t concede that penalty. I said Not now, Jordan.
I just said to Sadio Mané that 0-0 was a pretty good result. He said I know, James. I said Do you know what would have made it better, Sadio? He said What, James? I said If you’d scored one of your chances! He just walked off.
I just text Jordan Henderson to ask him if he was pleased Harry Kane was in the squad. He said Yes. I said Is that because he scored two goals? He said Yes. I said I thought so.
Jordan Henderson just told me we're top of the league. I said But we've got 37 league games left Jordan. There's still a long way to go. He said I know James. I said Good, because we can’t get carried away.
Jordan Henderson said Have you heard that Mourinho has been sacked? I said Yes I'm shocked. He said I'm shocked too. I said It's shocking. He said It is.
Happy Boxing Day guys. Here’s a list of all the Christmas presents I received yesterday:
Pants
Socks
Tea bags (Luxury)
Tea bags (Normal)
Dressing gown
Slippers (Novelty)
Slippers (Serious)
Body wash
Aftershave
Body spray
£5 Holland & Barrett voucher
Jürgen has told us to make sure we get an early night tonight ahead of the Merseyside Derby but he doesn’t realise it’s my birthday. So I’ve decided to stay up until 10pm (rather than my usual 9pm) as I’ve been given a luxury selection box of teas that I can’t wait to dive into.
If you turn your hoover on at exactly 11:51:01 on New Years Eve, you will have hoovered the whole of downstairs at exactly midnight.
Start your New Year off right.
I just said to Mo Salah he must be looking forward to playing against this Bayern or Madrid defence. He said That's all well and good James. But we've got a semi-final to win first. I said Good point Mo.