Five Key Takeways From David Lynch
Liverpool do not get applause for drawing at home to Fulham. Nor should they. Anfield expects more than an afternoon of misplaced passes, stalled attacks and a late chance that might have disguised the shortcomings.
Yet David Lynch’s assessment of the goalless draw offered a useful distinction: disappointment does not...
Liverpool 0–0 Fulham – Premier League Man of the Match
Jérémy Jacquet – Liverpool FC
There is something increasingly impressive developing at the heart of Liverpool’s defence, and for the second consecutive match, Jérémy Jacquet has been the outstanding player on the pitch.
Two games, two Man of the Match awards.
That is quite an introduction to life...
Liverpool 0 - 0 Fulham - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League return saw the Reds host Álvaro Arbeloa and his West London outfit, with the Spanish coach having been subject to three straight defeats.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was steady and largely untroubled as the...
Liverpool fatigue concerns grow as Fulham leave Anfield waiting for a breakthrough
There are afternoons when Liverpool’s greatest difficulty is finding the speed of thought to match the urgency around them. Against Fulham, that gap became increasingly uncomfortable. Anfield wanted acceleration. Too often, the players offered another uncertain touch, another promising move without a convincing...
Alexander Isak Incident Exposes Atletico Madrid Approach at Anfield
Liverpool got the result they wanted at Anfield, but the talking point that lingered was not the winning goal. It was the treatment of Alexander Isak, and the reaction to a challenge that looked far more calculated than careless. Credit to Freddie Ljungberg on Viaplay, via...
Alexis Mac Allister inspires Liverpool in 2-1 Atletico Madrid win
Anfield has always had a way of cutting through the noise. The endless chatter about contracts, dressing room moods and summer discontent tends to fade when the whistle goes, and in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, Alexis Mac Allister gave the perfect answer. He...
Alexis Mac Allister drives Liverpool comeback as Atletico Madrid beaten at Anfield
Anfield demanded a response and Liverpool gave it. That is always the starting point on European nights, and against Atletico Madrid it mattered. Falling behind early could have left the place edgy, but Andoni Iraola’s side kept their heads, trusted their football and...
Liverpool 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Andoni Iraola Praises Character in Champions League Comeback
Liverpool got the result. More importantly, they got it the hard way.
A 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener told a familiar story of this early Iraola era, a side forced to solve problems in real time, a side that...
Liverpool 2–1 Atletico Madrid – Champions League Post-Match Report
By Steven Smith
After Liverpool’s return to Champions League action ended with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Atletico Madrid, Andoni Iraola’s side can take plenty of encouragement from a performance that demanded real character.
This was certainly not straightforward.
Liverpool found themselves up against a ferocious Atletico side that...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid - CL Man of the Match
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – Man of the Match
Jérémy Jacquet
This young defender was very good and never looked rattled on the biggest stage against a ferocious opponent.
Jérémy Jacquet continues to impress, and this performance against Atlético Madrid was perhaps his biggest statement yet...