Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool | EFL Cup Ratings
The Wednesday evening trip to the Vitality Stadium saw our German manager opt for a strong starting eleven, intent on staying competitive in all competitions.
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Caoimhin Kelleher - 7.0
After a rather shaky performance against Toulouse last week, the Irishman looked to iron out any lingering rust with this domestic...
Chelsea's Missed Opportunity with Salah: A Retrospective
Salah's Early Days at Stamford Bridge
Mohamed Salah, now a global football sensation, once graced the pitches of Stamford Bridge as a young 20-year-old. Chelsea had spotted his potential early on and secured his signature from Basel. However, the competition for the winger positions was fierce, with players like...
Liverpool Football's Journey: Progress in Racial Acceptance and Representation
Toxteth’s Pride: Trent's Return
When Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, after an exhausting Australian tour, chose to visit Toxteth and distribute awards at Kingsley United, it was more than a kind gesture. Earl Jenkins, who has overseen Kingsley United for two decades, remarked on the integrity of the...
Anfield’s New Midfield Maestro: Ryan Gravenberch Impresses
In the ever-evolving landscape of football, Liverpool's assistant manager Pep Lijnders has recently showered praises on the club's latest sensation, Ryan Gravenberch. The young Dutchman, a £34m acquisition from Bayern Munich, has been turning heads since his deadline-day move, demonstrating that he's much more than just an addition...
Liverpool 2.0 Contenders for the Ballon d'Or
Last night I watched the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, which celebrated the chosen few that have excelled in this calendar year. The varying names and final placings of certain individuals will always cause debate; however, it is still seen as an important notification of brilliance and achievement over...
The Defence
After another solid performance from Alisson Becker at the weekend, I expect Caoimhin Kelleher to return in between the sticks. The Irishman will certainly be looking to put in a more sturdy performance than his last one, in the 5-1 victory over Toulouse in the Europa League.
At right-back, after featuring in all of...
Salah's Ballon d'Or Ranking 2023: An Analysis
Liverpool legend, Mohamed Salah, has ranked in 11th place at this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi named as the winner.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe rounded off the rankings, with four other city players in Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Julian Alvarez...
MONDAY LYNCH-TIME: Forest Destruction (No Trees Harmed)
Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:- The Forest Victory and Liverpools performance- Szobo, VVD Shining- Darwin Nunez Praise, His Season So Far and Has To Be A Starter
- Bournemouth and Luton Ahead
- Prayers for Luis Diaz
- Midfield Three Preferences
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Transfer Confusion and Choices
I was very sceptical about the signing of Ryan Gravenberch in the summer, mostly because it came only weeks after Liverpool failed to capture the world class destroyer, Moisés Caicedo. The fact that no elite defensive midfielder was recruited still causes me confusion and annoyance, as it was the most important...
Carragher's Perspective on Liverpool's Premier League Ambitions
Liverpool showcased their prowess by clinching a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest. With a spectacular performance from the likes of Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah, Jurgen Klopp's squad marked their seventh victory in this Premier League season.
The Reds and Their Stellar Form
It's undeniable; Liverpool are enjoying...