Mudryk injury leaves Tottenham short of a fresh option for Liverpool cup tie
Mykhailo Mudryk had barely begun his Tottenham career before another interruption arrived. A brief appearance at Nottingham Forest offered the possibility of regular football again. An ankle injury has now put that progress on hold.
For Roberto De Zerbi, the setback removes a...
Andoni Iraola Confirms Bradley Barcola Fitness After Liverpool Debut Scare
Liverpool have no Bradley Barcola injury problem. That is the short version, and for now it is the important one.
The £123million summer signing was forced off an hour into his full debut against Atletico Madrid, prompting the usual anxiety. Team-mates gathered around him, medical staff...
Liverpool Injury Update: Joe Gomez Near Return as Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni Progress
Liverpool have finally got a win on the board under Andoni Iraola, beating Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road with Alexander Isak scoring both goals. Useful, professional, no drama. Now attention shifts to availability, because the fixture list does not slow down...
Conor Bradley Injury Update: Liverpool Defender Faces Wait for Return
There is no point dressing this up. Conor Bradley is in for a patient, careful road back, and neither Liverpool nor Northern Ireland are going to rush him.
The young right-back has been out since the serious knee injury he suffered at Arsenal in January, an...
Eight Liverpool players set to miss Newcastle Premier League opener
Eight Liverpool players are expected to be unavailable when the champions begin their Premier League campaign against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday.
Liverpool’s preparations have been complicated by a collection of injuries, while the fitness of Federico Chiesa has introduced another element of...
Joelinton ruled out of Premier League opener
Newcastle Utd will begin the new Premier League season without Joelinton after manager Matthias Jaissle confirmed the influential midfielder will miss the opening weeks of the campaign through injury.
The Brazilian’s absence represents a significant setback ahead of Newcastle’s meeting with Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday. An opening fixture...
Jayden Danns injury update leaves Liverpool weighing next step
There is a particular cruelty in football injuries when they arrive at the precise moment a pathway begins to clear. For Jayden Danns, this summer appeared to offer exactly that. Liverpool’s evolving squad, a new head coach in Andoni Iraola, and a pre-season built around opportunity...
Giovanni Leoni Injury Update: Why Andoni Iraola Could Be Key to Liverpool Defender’s Return
Liverpool’s long-term plan for Giovanni Leoni appears unchanged, and that is one of the most significant takeaways from The Athletic’s latest report on the teenage defender’s recovery. In a summer shaped by managerial change, squad uncertainty and the need to stabilise...
Liverpool Defensive Concerns Grow as Frimpong and Bradley Questions Dominate Anfield Index Discussion
Liverpool’s defensive picture is coming under increasing scrutiny ahead of the new season, with Anfield Index discussion focusing sharply on the state of the back line, the fitness of key players and the lack of clarity around incoming reinforcements.
In a detailed conversation...
Positive signs during Chicago friendly
Alexander Isak offered another reminder of his immense pedigree during a recent pre-season meeting with Leeds United on Sunday. The Sweden international produced an energetic first-half display before making way at the interval. He linked play exceptionally well, pressed aggressively from the front and looked increasingly sharp as Andoni Iraola...