Liverpool 2 - 5 Real Madrid - PL Player Ratings
Liverpool 2 - 5 Real Madrid - PL Player Ratings
Alisson Becker - 4.0
This game had all the makings of becoming the battle of two world class keepers. Despite a couple of good first half moments, Ali was unable to reach his usual levels on greatness within a very strange game. Some uncharacteristic mistakes can be forgiven, yet the goals conceded were tough. Am off night, one of the few.
Trent Alexander Arnold - 4.0
These are the type …
Newcastle 0 - 2 Liverpool - Man of the Match
Newcastle 0 - 2 Liverpool - Man of the Match
Alisson Becker
It is frustrating to have to award the man of the match to our keeper so often, but it is a pure indication of how utterly world class he is.
His decision making, rapid movement from his line, smothering of attackers, and clean handling are so elite, I do not believe anyone in world football is even close to him.
Newcastle had a couple …
Newcastle 0 - 2 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
Newcastle 0 - 2 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
Alisson Becker - 9.0
The monstrous keeper made some vital first half saves, one which was a brilliant one on one stop to keep the scores level. So quick off his line and really papered over some cracks within the reds shield. Was not overly busy in the second half as a sense of game management started creeping in. Late on he made a brilliant stop against Wilson, smothering a shot …
Why We Have to Resist the Urge to Push Trent into Central Midfield
On several occasions, I have considered the idea of Trent Alexander-Arnold in a midfield three. I was even asked by a fellow supporter recently why this was not happening, and I immediately found myself defending the logic in keeping him there, despite writing articles pointing out the plus points and why it could be the case. There seems to be so many reasons to try him in a different position, yet I always come back to the same conclusion.
Jurgen …
Goalkeepers LFC Should Target If Adrián Leaves
Adrián has been that steady training ground keeper who has been able to add to a tight knit group at the AXA training ground in Kirkby. It’s often a crazy and unpredictable world being a goalkeeper, and when Adrian was picked up as a free agent from West Ham, it was certainly no different. His persona seems infectious, his support seems unlimited, and it has allowed Jurgen Klopp to give that experienced back up to Alisson Becker, Caoimhin Kelleher and …
What To Expect From Our World Cup Reds
Sunday afternoon sees the 2022 World Cup kick off, with Qatar due to face Ecuador in the tournament opener. With this unprecedented mid-season break now fully underway, it gives a moment to look at the Liverpool players who will be participating in the most controversial of competitions.
Below I’ll be detailing the players with their affiliated countries, as well as some key notes to be aware of.
Brazil
Alisson Becker - 57 caps / 0 goals (yet)
There seems to …
Outstanding Alisson too busy for Liverpool's liking?
How many of you make noises during Liverpool games that would be absurd if they happened in any other walk of life? Just me?
Sometimes, a moment comes along that produces some sort of wild shriek, such is either the brilliance or the ineptitude of the incident on show.
My latest embarrassing squeal took place last weekend, as Liverpool saw off Southampton in a fashion that strangely seemed both commanding and unconvincing at the same time.
Granted, the Reds ran …
Liverpool 3 - 1 Southampton - Premier League Player Ratings
Starting XI
Alisson Becker - 9.0
Brazil's number one, in his last start as a red before the World Cup. He was superb, and was able to stand out once again.
Trent Alexander Arnold - 6.0
England’s most talked about player, came back in for the impressive Calvin Ramsay. Was solid enough throughout and really seemed intent on being a consistent presence in the back.
Subbed - 87 mins
Andy Robertson - 8.0
The Scot’s turn to start in the …
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly from Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
Another week, another poor Liverpool performance. How has this team fallen so far? From chasing an unprecedented quadruple to losing to the team who entered and ended the weekend bottom of the league. Liverpool lost four matches in all of last season. Four defeats in 63 games. This season couldn't be more different. In just 15 games this season they have already lost four games. In 11 Premier League games, they've now dropped points in seven of them. Last season …
Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
Starting XI
Alisson Becker - 8.0
The reds penalty saving hero in the week, and most consistently reliable shield against attacks this year. He was as critical with some smart saves early on, as Liverpool were slow out of the blocks. Made a tremendous save late on, and that’s not a good thing to be so reliant on his brilliance.
James Milner - 6.0
Back into the fray, after a rest in midweek. He had lots of running to do, …