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
Liverpool FC
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....
