Liverpool’s Left-Back Dilemma Deepens as Kerkez Struggles and Tsimikas Faces Criticism
Liverpool’s issues at left-back have come sharply into focus this season, with both Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas enduring difficult spells in their respective environments. What began as a calculated reshaping of the defensive unit under Arne Slot now risks becoming a long-term headache...
Rooney Raises Leadership Concerns Over Van Dijk and Salah Amid Liverpool’s Slump
Liverpool’s stuttering start to the season has prompted strong words from Wayne Rooney, who believes the reigning champions’ dip in form highlights an unsettling absence of leadership. After four consecutive Premier League defeats, questions are being asked of both Virgil van Dijk and...
Richards pinpoints tactical imbalance
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has highlighted one major issue behind Liverpool’s struggles — a midfield imbalance that’s leaving Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate increasingly isolated.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards was candid in his assessment of the Reds’ decline: “Van Dijk needs help. In previous seasons...
Alan Pardew delivers blunt verdict on Milos Kerkez’s difficult Liverpool start
Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew has questioned Milos Kerkez’s early-season form at Liverpool, suggesting the young full-back is struggling to adapt to life at Anfield following his high-profile move from Bournemouth.
Kerkez’s tough transition to Liverpool
Signed in the summer for a reported £40 million,...
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Carabao Cup Preview
Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Liverpool returns to Anfield on Wednesday evening for what suddenly feels like a pivotal fixture in Arne Slot’s early reign. Four consecutive Premier League defeats have shifted the tone from cautious optimism to creeping anxiety, and this Carabao Cup tie...
David Lynch Previews Liverpool's Carabao Cup Clash with Crystal Palace
As Liverpool prepare to face Crystal Palace at Anfield in the Carabao Cup, the game carries far more weight than a typical domestic cup tie. After losing five of their last six games in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side are searching for a performance to...
Salah’s Struggles Leave Slot Facing a Difficult Decision
Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Brentford summed up the frustration surrounding the champions’ faltering title defence. The loss marked their fifth in six matches across all competitions, and although Mohamed Salah found the net late on, it could not disguise another worrying display from the Egyptian forward. Speaking...
Journalist: This Liverpool Star is Proving his Worth Despite Recent Struggles
Liverpool’s recent slump under Arne Slot has been brutal to watch. The 3-2 defeat away to Brentford summed up a run of five losses in six games that have left fans questioning the balance and belief in the side. Yet even within this worrying...
Liverpool’s Set-Piece Struggles Reflect Deeper Physical Concerns
Arne Slot’s first season in charge of Liverpool delivered the ultimate high, ending with the Premier League trophy lifted at Anfield. Yet the start of his title defence has been far less convincing. Liverpool’s recent 3-2 defeat at Brentford marked their fifth loss in six games across all...
Rooney Questions Leadership of Van Dijk and Salah Amid Liverpool Struggles
Liverpool’s early-season troubles have drawn criticism from one of English football’s most recognisable voices. Wayne Rooney has questioned the leadership of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, insisting that both senior figures have failed to display the authority required to guide the Reds through...
