How big of a loss has Virgil van Dijk been to Liverpool this season?

It would be hard to deny that Liverpool’s season took a dramatic turn during their Merseyside derby clash with Everton in the Premier League back in October. There are a number of reasons as to why that fixture stands out in the memory of those that follow the Reds, and not for all the right...

“That needs to change quickly” – Henderson highlights issue that Liverpool have to solve soon

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists the whole team has to chip in with goals to help The Reds out of their current poor dip in form. After Sunday's 0-0 draw with Manchester United, Jürgen Klopp's men have now gone three Premier League games without finding the net. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com after the Anfield stalemate, Henderson said: “Well,...

Observations as Liverpool stumble to stalemate against Red Devils

Liverpool failed to score for a third successive Premier League game, leaving Anfield visitors Manchester United clear of the Reds at the top of the league following a 0-0 draw. Despite a bright start, Jurgen Klopp's side toiled a little as the game went on and it was United who had the better chances in...

Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United: Player ratings as Reds draw blank against arch-rivals

This was an occasion for Liverpool to banish their rut. Instead, they've sunk further into it. The draw with arch-rivals United keeps the Reds three points off the pace, but above all it cements Manchester City's newly-established status as title favourites. Belief among supporters and among the players is clearly low. Liverpool aren't functioning as a...

Toothless Liverpool Fail To Score In United Stalemate

Liverpool find themselves third in the Premier League table after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Anfield. Despite dominating the game in terms of shots, possession, and territory, the Reds failed to make the most of their ascendancy and test David de Gea in the visitors' goal. The result means that the Champions have...

Why David Alaba Would Be The Ideal Georginio Wijnaldum Replacement For Liverpool

With money tight in the footballing world because of the impacts of the global pandemic, free agents have become a far more valued commodity than ever before. Georginio Wijnaldum, Lionel Messi, Memphis Depay and David Alaba all have six months remaining on their contracts at their respective clubs and they have all been heavily linked...

Can Erling Haaland help Liverpool evolve?

What is the next evolution for this Liverpool side? After a series of disappointing results, that seems to be a common question, at least on social media anyway. The Reds huffed and puffed in games against West Brom, Newcastle United and Southampton, but eventually grew frustrated and turned to just aimlessly putting the ball...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting lineup to play Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday?

Liverpool and Manchester United meet at Anfield on Sunday in a top-of-the-table Premier League clash. What starting eleven will Jürgen Klopp go with? The Reds are currently without Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota while it looks like Joel Matip and Naby Keita are also losing their race to be fit...

Why Liverpool Shouldn’t Sign David Alaba As A Centre Half

David Alaba has been linked to, among other clubs, Liverpool regularly recently. The Austrian defender is in the final six months of his contract with FC Bayern and can now negotiate with foreign clubs ahead of a possible free transfer in the summer. It was expected that Alaba, 28, would join Real Madrid but the Spanish...

Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview – Premier League giants clash at Anfield

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Paul Tierney Date & Time – Sunday, January 17th @ 16:30 Current Odds – Liverpool 19/20, Draw 14/5, Manchester United 13/5 ________________________________________________________ The biggest game in English football, one of the biggest fixtures in the world. It's at Anfield and it's this Sunday. Sadly, there won't be any fans in the ground...

Reds duo could be losing race to be fit for United clash on Sunday

The Liverpool duo of Joël Matip and Naby Keïta may miss out on Sunday's top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Manchester United. Jürgen Klopp's defensive injury woes look set to continue with Matip missing since going off after an hour of Liverpool's 1-1 draw with West Brom in late December. The Reds were hoping to have...

Xherdan Shaqiri: What Role Will The Swiss Maestro Play Against Manchester United?

Xherdan Shaqiri fell out of favour last season. However, Liverpool have lacked a creative spark over their last three games and, with a crunch clash coming up against Manchester United, it is integral they find it again. Shaqiri looked sharp in the FA Cup last Friday, and may be the man to reignite The...

An Ode To Andy Robertson: Liverpool’s Consistent Scot

For all the talk of the need for Liverpool to reinforce their defence with new signings, their most consistent players ply their trade in the area. Andy Robertson and Fabinho -- previously a defensive midfielder who is learning to play in the heart of defence on the fly -- have been the Reds standout performers...

Young Liverpool defender hopeful of more game time if Reds can progress further in FA Cup

Liverpool defender Neco Williams is hopeful of a long FA Cup run this season so he can benefit from potentially more game time with the first team. Jurgen Klopp's side survived a first-half scare against Aston Villa's youth players last Friday night in the third round of the competition. Louie Barry beat Rhys Williams and...

Liverpool FC and The Season’s Context

Let's make no bones about it, Liverpool were poor in their last three Premier League games. In the draws against lowly West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United, the Reds looked jaded and they failed to turn the lion's share of possession and territory into enough quality chances. The same applied to last Monday's defeat away...

Reds draw Manchester United in FA Cup draw as they prepare to face rivals twice in a week

Liverpool have been handed the tough task of playing Manchester United away in the FA Cup fourth round. Jürgen Klopp's side eventually overcame Aston Villa's youth players in the third round at Villa Park last week. Now, they've been drawn to play Manchester United at Old Trafford in round four. The last time the sides met...

Liverpool and Man United finally meet in fixture to match the hype

When Liverpool play Man United, it always means a huge amount. It remains the No.1 fixture in England, bar none. The history between the cities, whether it be relating to music, fashion or the success of their football teams, makes it a heavyweight match-up that will forever feel special. Despite the build-up always being gargantuan and...

Liverpool midfielder insists Reds want to “play for everything” after FA Cup win at Aston Villa

Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum says that Jürgen Klopp's men are hungry for success in every tournament they enter this season. Wijnaldum scored his side's second goal in their 4-1 win over a young Aston Villa side on Friday night in the third round of the FA Cup. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com after the victory, Wijnaldum said: “We said...

Is Kylian Mbappe the answer for Liverpool?

Kylian Mbappe in Merseyside. Although it’s currently just speculation, this has the potential to be a transfer story of the decade, let alone just the summer. It’s pretty fair to say that Mbappe & Erling Haaland are two of the hottest properties in world football at the moment, so any transfer stories are bound to...

Tactical Breakdown: Southampton 1-0 Liverpool

On Monday night the Champions travelled down to St Mary's to face a depleted Southampton side, who were without a number of key players, such as Alex McCarthy, Oriol Romeu and Ché Adams. The Saints lined up in a 4-4-2, in which they looked to press Liverpool's backline. Ralph Hassenhutl's team were also instructed to...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face Aston Villa tonight in the FA Cup?

Liverpool travel to Villa Park tonight as they prepare to face Dean Smith's Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup. Jürgen Klopp is likely to field a much-changed side for The Reds as some youth talent and squad players are given the opportunity to showcase their talents in a push towards the...

Why the Liverpool system failed against Southampton

Jurgen Klopp switched it up against Southampton. It’s very rare to see him spring a surprise like that, but he has done it previously. I’m not entirely sure if this one was forced on him due to injuries and players needing a rest or whether he thought this tactic would work against the Saints.  We’ll...

Nathaniel Phillips: Why Liverpool’s Mr. Dependable Deserves a Long-Terms Role at the Club

Nathaniel Phillips has all the attributes to become Liverpool's permanent, fourth-choice, centre back. Phillips, thanks to his scruffy beard and sweaty fringe, looks more like a hungover student than a Liverpool centre half. However, looks can be deceiving. His pragmatic style, limited capability and local connection to the club means that a role, as a...

FA Cup preview: Aston Villa vs Liverpool

Liverpool will make the trip to Villa Park for Friday’s FA Cup third-round clash against Aston Villa. The Reds have recently lost momentum with a three-match winless streak in the Premier League which includes a 1-0 loss to Southampton this week. They are still top of the league standings with 33 points but are only ahead...

Reds apparently won’t be pursuing a centre-back signing this month

It has been reported that Liverpool will not be actively pursuing a centre-half signing during the January transfer window. According to James Pearce and Tom Worville in The Athletic, Jürgen Klopp and co are willing to go with what they have now for the rest of the season. This, despite the long-term injuries to the...

Aston Villa vs Liverpool FA Cup Preview – Reds return to scene of October horror show

THE DETAILS Venue - Villa Park, Birmingham Referee - Craig Pawson Date & Time - Friday, January 8th @ 19:45 Current Odds - Aston Villa 23/10, Draw 14/5, Liverpool 21/20 _________________________________________________________________ The last place Jürgen Klopp's Redmen will want to visit in their current jaded state is Villa Park. Liverpool were demolished 7-2 there back in October in the Premier...

Trent continues to emulate Gerrard after slump in form at 22

The date was November 12th, 2002, and Liverpool needed to win away to FC Basel to get through their Champions League group. Gerard Houllier's men found themselves 3-0 down before the half-hour mark had even arrived, with one player worse than anyone else on the pitch. That man's name? Steven Gerrard. He was wretched in Switzerland, spraying...

Jürgen Klopp knows Reds must play their way out of current slump

As the fallout from Liverpool's third successive poor performance continues, we look at Jürgen Klopp's post-match press conference following that defeat at Southampton. Danny Ings' early strike was enough to give The Saints all three points on Monday night and make it three games without a win for Klopp's side. This poor run of form has...

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Use of the Ball

Did you know that Trent Alexander-Arnold gave the ball away 38 times against Southampton? Of course you knew, that stat has been plastered over social media ever since the final whistle. Did you know that he also misplaced 28 passes against the Saints? That particular tweet swept across Football Twitter like wildfire.  While at first...

Andreas Schlumberger Appointment Could Be Key To Liverpool Pursuit of Ozan Kabak

Liverpool announced a January signing of sorts last week. The Reds, with a statement on their website, broke the news that they appointed Andreas Schlumberger as head of the newly created recovery and performance role. The German, who previously worked with Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, will join the English champions from Schalke 04 with immediate...