Alexander-Arnold

Player ratings as Liverpool succumb to Villa Park embarrassment

Where to start with that one? Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool. That's *SEVEN* goals for the team that escaped relegation last season due to a goal line technology error, against the Champions of England. Not sure if this puts my #ProperRed status at risk, but I laughed through that. A lot. Listen, losing big games is...

Liverpool, the High Line and Perception

Like it or not, perception is often more important than reality, at least in the world of football. For example, scoring a goal can see a player’s match rating jump from a 6/10 to an 8/10 and a misplaced pass that results in a big chance basically undoes all the prior good work. Liverpool...

Thiago and Trent Can Be Liverpool’s Pillars of Creativity

The signing of Thiago Alcantara has sent a jolt of excitement throughout the Liverpool fanbase. And justifiably so, given the £20,000,000 Spaniard is indisputably among the finest midfield players in the world. Making his debut against Chelsea, the newly minted Reds number 6 broke the Premier League passes record in a single half of football with...

Curtis Jones primed for starring role at Liverpool in 2020/21

It is a rare thing to see a young Scouser make the grade at Liverpool, backing up their early promise and becoming a hero to millions around the world. Trent Alexander-Arnold is the most recent homegrown talent to become a star at Anfield, but it has been slim pickings for many years. For every Alexander-Arnold, there...

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold a generational talent?

Remember a few years back when Trent Alexander-Arnold had that one bad game against Manchester United? It’s the reason rival fans say the Liverpool right-back isn’t a good defender. Marcus Rashford netted twice and, if we’re being completely honest, Alexander-Arnold was flat-footed for the opener.  By no means was it entirely his fault but rivals...

Kostas Tsimikas In Perfect Developmental Environment

Liverpool addressed their depth issue at left-back when they completed the signing of Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos on M0nday. The 24-year-old Greek international moves to Anfield for a fee in the region of £11,000,000 and will act as the understudy Andrew Robertson. Given the emphasis placed on the Reds' full-backs to create, their role is energy...

Kirkby, Harvey Elliott and Liverpool’s New Transfer Strategy

Jurgen Klopp wants a 'team full of Scousers'. His proclamation, made during the press-conference before July's win at Brighton, gives a hint towards Liverpool's future transfer strategy. The club will make less big-name signings, and instead develop a host of talent through their new Kirkby facility. It is a process that will make the...

Trent & Robbo display greatness on memorable night for Liverpool

You're winning 4-3 late in the day in a match that ultimately doesn't mean too much, having already clinched the Premier League title. You could be forgiven for not quite giving your all, right? Not this Liverpool team, though, who have been drilled to perfection by Jurgen Klopp, and who have continued to show their...

In Defence Of Bobby Firmino

Admittedly, Roberto Firmino ought to score more goals. But you know who else falls into that category? Every footballer who has ever laced a pair of boots up. Much has been made of the Brazilian's recent domestic goal drought at Anfield -- which, at the time of writing, extends to 18 Premier League games -- and...

1966 & All That

Mike Nevin spoke to Graeme Souness about the passing of World Cup winner and icon Jack Charlton. Lots of good and important things pertain to 66. Route 66, 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, Liverpool F.C. squad number 66, Trent Alexander Arnold of England. Joe Root, England Cricket Captain also dons 66. Sixty-six is one...