Liverpool FC Articles

“He played so well” – Andoni Iraola heaps praise on Liverpool star after LASK win

Bradley Barcola hat-trick earns Iraola praise as Liverpool beat LASK Andoni Iraola had seen something in training. Before Bradley Barcola turned six appearances without a goal or assist into a Champions League hat-trick, the Liverpool manager sensed his summer signing was ready to deliver. That instinct was rewarded in Austria, where Barcola scored his first three...

Liverpool youngster speaks on ‘huge opportunity’ in LASK victory

Lewis Koumas reacts to first Champions League goal as Liverpool beat LASK Bradley Barcola took the match ball, but Lewis Koumas left Austria with a milestone of his own. On a night when Liverpool scored six, the Wales international supplied an assist, claimed his first Champions League goal and gave a straightforward account of what...

Cult Hero Speaks On Captaining Liverpool

Kostas Tsimikas Reflects on Dream Liverpool Captaincy After LASK Win Kostas Tsimikas marked a major personal milestone after leading Liverpool as captain in the 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK, turning a routine group-stage outing into a memorable night for the Greece international. With Virgil van Dijk starting on the bench and only introduced midway through...

Liverpool Respond to Manchester City Defeat with Six-Goal Thriller

LASK 3-6 Liverpool – Champions League Final Word Liverpool travelled to Austria looking to show the footballing world that they could attack, create chances and score goals after a painful 3–0 defeat against Manchester City at the weekend. Andoni Iraola’s side certainly delivered on the attacking front, producing six goals in an entertaining Champions League encounter...

David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 6-3 Win at LASK

David Lynch's 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool's 6-3 Win at LASK Liverpool's emphatic 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK provided Andoni Iraola with plenty of encouragement, particularly after the disappointment of Manchester City's visit to Anfield. Speaking on his YouTube channel following the match in Austria, Liverpool journalist David Lynch identified several outstanding individual performances, significant...

LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Barcola Leads the Way in Champions League Goal Fest

Liverpool's Champions League Man of the Match Bradley Barcola Liverpool travelled to Austria looking to put the disappointment of the Manchester City defeat behind them, but even the most optimistic supporter would have struggled to predict a nine-goal thriller. My pre-match prediction was LASK 1–2 Liverpool. The Reds had other ideas. A 6–3 victory was emphatic, entertaining and,...

Liverpool Player Ratings: Barcola Explodes as Reds Hit Six in Austria

LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Champions League Player Ratings The Champions League return saw a trip to LASK, with the aim of erasing the weekend loss to visiting Manchester City. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Allison Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was a surprise starter and until the raft of changes in the second half...

LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Barcola Arrives as Reds Run Riot in Austria

Barcola Hat-Trick Lights Up Champions League Thriller Liverpool rediscovered their attacking appetite on a remarkable Champions League evening in Austria, with Bradley Barcola delivering a magnificent hat-trick as Andoni Iraola's side overwhelmed LASK 6-3 in a contest that offered considerable encouragement and a few uncomfortable reminders of their defensive frailties. Nine goals, three for Liverpool's £123million...

Former Liverpool star takes aim at Iraola

Andoni Iraola Under Pressure as Liverpool Search for Cohesion Before LASK Clash Liverpool head to Austria this week needing more than a response. They need a shape, a purpose and, above all, a bit of evidence that this team is actually becoming something under Andoni Iraola. The 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield did not...

Scott would be great Liverpool signing but £100m is an issue

Liverpool Face £100m Alex Scott Decision as January Transfer Door Opens Liverpool's search for midfield reinforcements has taken an intriguing turn, with Bournemouth reportedly prepared to consider selling Alex Scott in January under specific conditions. Speaking on the latest episode of Newsround for Anfield Index, Dave Davis examined the developing situation, the potential influence of Andoni...