Milos Kerkez and Liverpool’s Left-Back Problem, Why Patience Still Matters
Milos Kerkez divides opinion. That much is obvious. For some Liverpool supporters, the 22-year-old has not done enough since arriving from Bournemouth to justify the noise around him. For others, the talent is clear and the wider context matters.
Both can be true.
Kerkez came in as...
Gary Neville Admits He Was 'Stunned' by Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid and, so far, nobody looks better for it.
At Liverpool, the gap remains obvious. Right-back has not been properly settled since his departure. At Real Madrid, he has already lost ground, with Denzel Dumfries taking his place in the starting...
Liverpool Loanee Faces Crucial Fitness Test as Loan Spell Comes Under Early Pressure
A Liverpool loan move has come under an unwelcome spotlight after reports in Europe suggested concern over the player’s physical condition, with Sport Witness detailing frustration around his start and the belief that he now has a short window to improve matters.
The...
Alexander Isak delivers Liverpool’s decisive moments
Alexander Isak can change the meaning of a performance in a few seconds. A match that has offered little encouragement suddenly becomes a victory, and an otherwise quiet afternoon acquires a decisive contribution.
That was the value Lewis Steele identified when discussing Liverpool’s win at Bournemouth with Dave Davis on...
Liverpool’s January transfer priorities should start with midfield and left-back
Defensive midfield remains Liverpool’s central question
Liverpool’s January transfer planning should begin with the areas that determine whether the team can function consistently. On the evidence discussed by Lewis Steele, defensive midfield belongs near the top of that list, with left-back also deserving scrutiny.
Speaking with Dave...
Liverpool Tracking Givairo Read as Right-Back Search Intensifies Ahead of January
Liverpool are continuing to assess the market for right-back reinforcements, with Feyenoord’s Givairo Read emerging as a name of growing relevance ahead of the January window. As first reported by TeamTalk, the 20-year-old remains under consideration at Anfield amid a position that has lacked...
Graham Potter outlines Alexander Isak plan for Sweden’s Nations League fixtures
Graham Potter has left the door open for Alexander Isak to start all four of Sweden’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches, while making clear that the Liverpool striker will not play every minute.
That distinction matters for a player whose encouraging start to the season...
Van Dijk reveals why Xavi convinced him to extend his Netherlands career
For Virgil van Dijk, the question was never simply whether his legs could carry him through another international campaign. It was whether representing the Netherlands would still bring the sense of purpose and enjoyment that made the commitment worthwhile.
Xavi appears to have supplied...
Julian Ward Return Could Bring Liverpool Stability at Crucial Moment
Liverpool appear to be closing in on a familiar solution to one of the most important vacancies inside the club.
Julian Ward is expected to return as sporting director following Richard Hughes’ departure for Al-Hilal, according to reporting from The Athletic. After a summer of considerable...
Andy Robertson Reveals Everton Move That Could Have Changed Liverpool History
Andy Robertson’s Liverpool career will be remembered for trophies, relentless running and a remarkable rise from the lower reaches of Scottish football to the summit of the European game. Yet one decision involving £750,000 could have rewritten the entire story.
Speaking on Stick To Football,...
