Dave Hendrick looks at all the latest LFC news. He looks at the win over Brighton as the reds do consecutive wins!
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The Rise Of Hugo Ekitike & Curtis Jones: Undroppable At The Moment!
On the latest Fan Focus podcast, Dave Davis examines recent reactions to Liverpool's players from the Brighton game, with journalists and fans alike unpacking the star performers!
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Newsround: Two Wins In A Week In A Week As Defensive Reinforcement Needed
Dave Davis looks at all the latest Liverpool news after victory over Brighton, with Ekitike, Salah, Slot, Semenyo and Jacquet all referenced
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DAILY RED: BACK TO BACK WINS AND HOPEFULLY NOT AN EXIT LAP
On the latest Daily Red Podcast, Dave Davis looks at all the latest Liverpool news after the Brighton victory, with a focus on Slot, Salah, Kerkez, Wirtz and Konate.
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On the latest RAW Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Mo Chatra reflect on a decent home win over Brighton which saw Liverpool climb a few rungs back up the PL ladder they’d slipped so far down.
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Konate transfer latest: Liverpool weigh £15m Inter Milan deal amid contract uncertainty
Liverpool are considering a decisive move in the January transfer window as uncertainty continues to surround the future of Ibrahima Konate. With the France international entering the final months of his contract and no agreement yet in place over an extension, senior figures...
Liverpool Assess Semenyo as January Options Take Shape
Liverpool’s planning for the January transfer window is beginning to sharpen, and emerging interest in Antoine Semenyo has added another strand to an already complex narrative involving Mohamed Salah and the club’s short- and long-term attacking strategy. While Liverpool’s immediate focus remains results on the pitch, off-field...
Liverpool transfer news: Reds secure £100m midfielder for nothing
Liverpool have quietly achieved something that most elite clubs spend years chasing and hundreds of millions attempting to manufacture. Amid a transfer market dominated by escalating fees and short-term thinking, the club now possess a midfielder valued in the £100m bracket who arrived without a transfer...
Michael Olise Transfer Race Heats Up as Liverpool Track Madrid and Barcelona Interest
Liverpool’s recent revival under Arne Slot has steadied the mood at Anfield, but it has not dulled the club’s appetite in the transfer market. A five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, underpinned by morale-boosting victories over Inter Milan and Brighton & Hove...
Liverpool future uncertain for Gomez as Slot answers critics after latest setback
Liverpool’s Premier League victory over Brighton and Hove Albion delivered three valuable points, but it also reignited a familiar debate around Joe Gomez and his long-term future at Anfield. While much of the pre-match narrative focused elsewhere, events during the game and comments...
Kees Smit omission risks becoming a Liverpool mistake in midfield planning
Midfield demands rising under Slot
Liverpool’s midfield has become the engine room of Arne Slot’s approach, but recent selection patterns have also highlighted how tight the margins are becoming. Against Brighton, Slot named Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones...
Ekitike impact gathers momentum as Murphy highlights Liverpool striker’s rapid rise
Liverpool’s early-season momentum continues to be shaped by the influence of Hugo Ekitike, with Danny Murphy offering a glowing assessment of the forward’s contribution after another decisive display under Arne Slot. The French striker’s adaptation to life at Anfield has been swift and convincing,...
Virgil van Dijk backs Konate response and highlights Ekitike impact as Liverpool stabilise
Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday carried significance beyond the scoreline. Back-to-back clean sheets, achieved only for the third time in a testing campaign, offered rare defensive reassurance and extended a five-match unbeaten run following a damaging sequence...
Richard Hughes Targets Defensive Reset with Guehi and Jacquet on Liverpool Radar
Liverpool’s uneven start to the season has forced a recalibration behind the scenes, with sporting director Richard Hughes now actively shaping plans to reinforce the club’s central defensive options. Despite unprecedented spending during the summer window, performances in the Premier League have fallen...
Liverpool Prepare for Life After Salah as Semenyo Emerges on Succession Radar
The future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool has rarely felt so uncertain. According to Anfield Watch, the reaction to the Egyptian’s recent interview at Leeds has intensified belief inside and outside the club that his time at Anfield is nearing its conclusion. Despite...
Real Madrid Strategy Signals Opportunity for Liverpool as Camavinga Door Opens
Real Madrid rarely act without a long view, particularly when it comes to elite midfield talent. Yet the latest reporting from TEAMtalk suggests a notable shift in thinking at the Bernabeu, one that could have significant ramifications for Liverpool under Arne Slot. Eduardo Camavinga,...
Curtis Jones role in midfield balance
Curtis Jones’ performance against Brighton was rooted in balance. He offered defensive diligence without sacrificing composure in possession, allowing Liverpool to function smoothly through the central areas. Brighton’s midfield rotation can unsettle opponents, but Jones repeatedly read danger early, stepping into passing lanes and disrupting rhythm before it developed.
Operating...
Van Dijk stresses unity at Liverpool after Salah return and Afcon departure
Squad unity reaffirmed after turbulent week
Virgil van Dijk has delivered a clear message of solidarity from inside the Liverpool camp following Mohamed Salah’s return to the squad in the 2-0 win over Brighton. After a week dominated by external noise and intense scrutiny,...
Liverpool discover shock fee for "next Salah"
Liverpool are approaching a defining moment in their forward planning as uncertainty around Mohamed Salah’s future continues to shape internal discussions. While there is no formal decision on a departure, senior figures at Anfield are increasingly focused on contingency options, particularly those capable of sustaining Liverpool’s elite attacking...
Konate backs Salah future after Anfield return under Slot
Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield carried significance beyond the scoreline. Amid the late-December tension generated by Mohamed Salah’s post-match comments following the draw with Leeds United, the forward’s return to action — and decisive contribution — offered a public resolution to what had become...
Liverpool steady ship against Brighton
Liverpool’s 2–0 victory over Brighton may not have solved every structural issue facing Arne Slot’s side, but it offered something just as valuable: clarity. After weeks of tension, debate and noise, the result – and performance – provided a moment of collective exhale. A clean sheet, decisive goals and renewed...
Post-match context at Anfield
Liverpool’s 2–0 win over Brighton should have been a straightforward story about three points and control at Anfield. Instead, it became a wider conversation about stature, legacy and uncertainty, as reflected in a thoughtful and revealing post-match discussion on Anfield Index featuring Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Mo Chatra. Their exchange...
Mohamed Salah Response Speaks Volumes After Brighton Return
Mohamed Salah’s Anfield return against Brighton felt loaded with significance, not because of goals or headlines chasing records, but because of what followed the final whistle. As reported by Liverpool.com, the Egyptian forward lingered long after teammates had departed, soaking in chants that carried reassurance as much...
Liverpool scouting plans sharpen as January focus narrows
Liverpool’s January transfer thinking is beginning to take shape, with fresh reporting from Anfield Watch pointing to a clear and deliberate scouting strategy rather than reactive market panic. The club have now completed a second visit to Midtjylland, a move that suggests structured planning behind the scenes...
David Lynch assessment highlights Liverpool’s turning point
Liverpool’s 2–0 win over Brighton at Anfield carried weight beyond the scoreline, and David Lynch’s post-match commentary offered a sharp, measured breakdown of why this fixture mattered. Rather than chasing hype, his analysis focused on context, control and progression, framing the performance as a meaningful step in Liverpool’s...
Liverpool 2 – 0 Brighton – Premier League Man of the Match
Hugo Ekitike
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Authority at the Tip of the Attack
There was a calm certainty about Hugo Ekitike’s performance against Brighton that has been absent from Liverpool’s forward line for much of this season. In a campaign defined by hesitation, imbalance, and uncertainty, the French...
Liverpool 2 - 0 Brighton
The Premier League’s return saw the Reds host Brighton, as the Champions League win over Inter needed to be transitioned into their domestic form.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was clinical early on with his solid save to keep the opposition out....
Mo Salah return sparks powerful Anfield reaction
Mo Salah’s reappearance at Anfield on Saturday afternoon was not part of the original plan, yet few moments this season have felt as charged. Introduced after just 26 minutes against Brighton due to an enforced change, the forward was greeted with a thunderous crowd reaction that cut through...
Liverpool strike early to secure vital Brighton win as Ekitike delivers again
Liverpool recorded a much-needed Premier League victory over Brighton at Anfield, edging a lively contest that ultimately hinged on Hugo Ekitike’s sharp finishing and a timely contribution from Mohamed Salah. In a season that has threatened to drift, this felt like a stabilising...
Liverpool Team News and Confirmed XI vs Brighton
Liverpool return to Premier League action off the back of a huge victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
It's now four games unbeaten for the Reds as Arne Slot continues in his attempt to steady the ship after a disastrous couple of months.
Now,...
Liverpool Lead Race for Arda Guler as Salah Future Dominates Debate
Liverpool’s season has drifted into uncomfortable territory, a campaign that promised authority now defined by uncertainty. Arne Slot arrived with ideas and conviction, yet results and performances have not matched the expectations that followed last season’s momentum. Anfield Watch have reported on growing unease...
Liverpool vs Brighton, Salah returns amid uncertainty
Mohamed Salah will be back in the Liverpool squad for the visit of Brighton, yet his Anfield future remains clouded by tension, timing and talk. The Egyptian’s return feels significant, not only for what he brings on the pitch but for what it symbolises after a turbulent week...
Liverpool v Brighton, Salah talks ease tension before Anfield return
Mohamed Salah is poised to rejoin the Liverpool squad for the visit of Brighton after constructive discussions with Arne Slot on Friday. The forward had been absent for the midweek Champions League win over Inter Milan, a decision taken in the aftermath of his extraordinary...
Milos Kerkez Speaks Ahead of Liverpool's Clash with Brighton
Momentum can be fleeting in the Premier League, something Liverpool know better than most. After a confidence lifting Champions League win away at Internazionale, attention turns quickly to domestic business and a Brighton side that rarely offers comfort. For Milos Kerkez, the message is simple, results...