Rival Recon: Liverpool v Everton 23/24
Rival Recon returns as Hari welcomes on football editor for CBS Sports.com & one half of the Double Pivot podcast Mike Goodman, to preview the upcoming Merseyside Derby this Saturday at Anfield.
After recent set-backs against Spurs and Brighton dampened the early season momentum of Klopp’s side somewhat, the Reds...
Liverpool Faces Setback as Robertson Faces Surgery
The Merseyside club faces a major blow as their key defender, Andrew Robertson, is set to undergo shoulder surgery following an injury sustained during international duty. The 29-year-old Scottish left-back suffered a dislocated shoulder during Scotland's recent encounter against Spain in Euro 2024.
Collision Leads to Tough Decision
The incident...
The Merseyside Derby: A Stage for Liverpool Legends
Club icons, a cult hero and a local lad bursting onto the scene…
The Merseyside Derby has proved a happy hunting ground for Liverpool in recent memory, with numerous club legends stamping their name into the history books on the first occasion.
Dominik Szobozslai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch...
That lot are coming over from across the park and Jim Boardman and Jay Reid are looking forward to another derby day clash with the happy neighbours. With referees dominating so much of the talk for Reds fans lately it’s a bit of a change to be up against the side that haven’t stopped...
Endo for the Derby?
I wrote a piece previewing the upcoming Merseyside Derby this week, where I predicted a line-up that I thought may start the red next Premier League game. Given the South American contingent had returned in good time and the fact that the weekend's game was at Anfield, meant I disregarded any...
Time To Let Darwin Loose on Everton’s Deep Block
This weekend sees the first Merseyside derby of the season, as Everton make the short trip across Stanley Park to face Liverpool at Anfield. The international games are now complete, with LFC players on their way home or already back in the UK, where an eager...
Everton Clash Looms Amidst Liverpool's Injury Crisis
As Liverpool prepares to host their age-old rivals, Everton, in a much-anticipated match at Anfield, their plans are significantly hampered. The Reds are potentially navigating this crucial fixture without six key members of their squad, creating a selection dilemma that could prove pivotal in the outcome of this...
The international break was a busy one for the Reds, with 16 players called up to represent their national sides in a series of qualifiers for the 2024 EUROS, 2026 World Cup or international friendlies.
But how did they get on and how will it impact Liverpool FC ahead of a return to action in...
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Derbies
Mark Lawrenson summed up derbies. “They’re horrible,” he said. “The worst thing is the fear of getting beat. It didn’t matter where anyone was in the table, top or bottom. It was brutal.” Liverpool can expect a certain amount of brutality at Anfield. Sean Dyche was made for old-school derbies...
A New Chapter in Istanbul
As Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain navigates through the vibrant districts of Istanbul, there's an undeniable spark of anticipation in his eyes. The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder, talking to Oli Kay in this superb interview with The Athletic, is embarking on a new journey with Besiktas, embracing the cultural mosaic that the...
