Salah Joins Voices Condemning Uefa’s Tribute to the "Palestinian Pele"
Footballing icon Mohamed Salah has joined a growing chorus of condemnation against Uefa’s recent tribute to Suleiman Al-Obeid, who was posthumously honoured as the "Palestinian Pele". Al-Obeid, a beloved figure in Palestinian football, tragically lost his life in the Gaza Strip at the hands of...
Liverpool and Crystal Palace Share Community Shield Spoils Before Palace Triumph on Penalties
Liverpool’s first taste of competitive action in 2025 ended in disappointment as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Community Shield before losing on penalties. On Post Match Raw for Anfield Index, Trev Downey was joined by Jim Boardman and Karl...
Liverpool Face Defensive Tug-of-War as Collins Hope Fades but Guehi Door Opens
Balancing ambition with reality in transfer market
Liverpool’s summer rebuild under Arne Slot has been nothing short of assertive. Seven new arrivals have already been unveiled — headlined by Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike — yet the champions’ recruitment drive shows no...
Van Dijk highlights defensive lapses after Wembley setback
Liverpool’s preparations for the new campaign suffered an early jolt as they fell short in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, losing on penalties after twice surrendering the lead at Wembley.
While the afternoon brought goals from recent arrivals, concerns emerged over the defensive solidity that once defined...
Liverpool’s pursuit faces steep challenge
Liverpool’s ambition to bring Newcastle’s prolific forward to Anfield has hit a significant roadblock, according to The Chronicle. The Magpies have made it clear that no transfer will be sanctioned unless a substantially higher bid is submitted.
The forward has been training away from the main group as uncertainty over his...
Kostas Tsimikas Nearing Liverpool Exit as Arne Slot Shapes Squad
Defender Left Out of Wembley Squad
Kostas Tsimikas’ Liverpool career appears close to its conclusion after he was omitted from the squad for the Community Shield against Crystal Palace. The Greek international, who featured prominently during pre-season under Arne Slot at both left-back and centre-back, did...
Newcastle Monitor Nicolas Jackson Situation Amid Alexander Isak Uncertainty
Liverpool Interest Leaves Newcastle in Limbo
According to the PA News Agency, “Newcastle will wait for a resolution to Alexander Isak’s future before deciding whether to move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.” Isak has not been training with Eddie Howe’s squad after Liverpool’s £110 million bid was...
Romano Confirms “Alexander Isak Wants to Go to Liverpool” as Transfer Talks Continue
Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak remains one of the summer’s defining stories, with Fabrizio Romano providing a clear update on his YouTube channel in a discussion featuring his colleague Matteo Moretto.
Romano stated, “Liverpool have a feeling that Newcastle are still...
Arne Slot Explains Hugo Ekitike Substitution in Liverpool’s Community Shield Loss
Early Impact from New Striker
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offered clarity on his decision to substitute Hugo Ekitike before full time in the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace. The French striker, signed from Eintracht Frankfurt after a spell at Paris Saint-Germain, made an immediate...
Arne Slot Shapes Liverpool’s Next Phase with Tactical Secret Weapons
Strategic Summer Overhaul
Liverpool have approached this summer with a deliberate plan, ensuring Arne Slot’s second season begins with the squad he wants for a sustained challenge across all competitions. The £300 million outlay may be vast, yet Slot’s intention is clear. Replacing four starters requires...
