Early Signs Point to Another Dominant Season Under Slot
Liverpool’s double win over Athletic Club at Anfield, finishing 4-1 and 3-2 respectively, delivered more than just pre-season momentum. It served up a warning to rivals and confirmation that Arne Slot's side, despite its turnover, is already humming with intent. As captured in David Lynch’s post-match...
Hugo Ekitike Lights Up Anfield Debut as Liverpool Overcome Athletic Bilbao
Liverpool's newest forward, Hugo Ekitike, made an electric first appearance at Anfield and declared his hunger to experience it again. In front of a buzzing home crowd, the Frenchman showcased glimpses of his potential in the second of Liverpool’s pre-season victories over Athletic Bilbao.
Arne...
Liverpool 3-2 Athletic Bilbao: Cody Gakpo Scores a Hat-Trick(ish)
In the second game of the evening at Anfield, Arne Slot named a strong side to take on Athletic Bilbao. New signings Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili all started the game.
The early signings were hugely promising with the new signings...
Liverpool 4-1 Athletic Bilbao: Rio Ngumoha Steals the Headlines Once Again
Liverpool began their double-header against Athletic Bilbao with an impressive 4-1 win over the Spanish side.
It took just two minutes for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to steal the headlines once again with another brilliant finish, very similar to his goal against Yokohama FM last week,...
Versatile €30m Forward Baris Alper Yilmaz Linked With Liverpool Move
Turkish star on Liverpool’s radar
Liverpool’s long-term attacking plans under Arne Slot may yet include a new name, as Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz is once again being linked with a potential move to Anfield. According to a report by Haber Sari Kirmizi, the 25-year-old Turkish...
Lewis Koumas Drawing Widespread Interest as Liverpool Future Hangs in Balance
Lewis Koumas could be set to part ways with Liverpool this summer, with interest mounting from eight clubs across Europe and the Championship. The 19-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at Stoke City, has caught the attention of Spanish side Sevilla as...
Liverpool Move Closer to Alexander Isak Deal Amid £70m Transfer Decision
Darwin Núñez’s Anfield journey looks set to end this summer, with Al Hilal closing in on a £70 million deal to bring the Uruguayan striker to the Saudi Pro League. While Núñez departs with the admiration of a fanbase that always appreciated his effort...
Gondomar Honour Diogo Jota with Emotional Shirt Tribute
In a moving display of remembrance, Portuguese club Gondomar have unveiled their 2025/26 shirt design, featuring the faces of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who both tragically lost their lives in a car crash on July 3.
Jota, a beloved figure at Liverpool and...
Wirtz, Slot and the Emerging Plan at Liverpool
Early signs of brilliance
Two pre-season friendlies into his Liverpool career, and already the name Florian Wirtz is sparking comparisons, tactical breakdowns and even questions of stardom. On the latest episode of the Panenka LFC podcast, contributors laid out an in-depth examination of Wirtz’s early contributions under Arne...
Liverpool vs Athletic Club: Pre-Season Friendlies Provide Tactical Snapshot of What’s to Come
Final audition before competitive action
As Liverpool prepare to host Athletic Club in a double-header of friendlies at Anfield, the atmosphere feels less like pre-season and more like a dress rehearsal. These are not just warm-up matches. They are stress tests, tactical puzzles,...
