Liverpool’s Pre-Season Fixtures Begin Amid Mourning and Memory
There are moments in football that defy rhythm and rupture the script. A pre-season that ought to be marked by sweat, tactical diagrams and ill-fitting training gear is, for Liverpool, overshadowed by a grief that has no timetable.
The return to the AXA Training Centre this week comes...
Grief brings pause to pre season routines
Liverpool players will return to training this Tuesday after their pre season schedule was paused due to the tragic death of teammate Diogo Jota. Originally, a small group including some younger players and those not involved in international duty were due to report back to the AXA Training...
Liverpool Prepare for Pre-Season Without Elliott and Morton
Liverpool are on the verge of beginning their 2025-26 pre-season with a rare luxury: almost the entire squad reporting on time. The only exceptions are Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, both granted extra leave after helping England win the European Under-21 Championship last weekend.
That leaves Arne Slot,...
Liverpool Move for Freddie Woodman Adds Depth Behind the Scenes
Liverpool have taken another calculated step in bolstering their squad ahead of the new campaign, agreeing to sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on a free transfer. The 28-year-old will link up with Arne Slot’s title-winning side when pre-season begins at the AXA Training Centre next month,...
Kerkez Signs for Liverpool from AFC Bournemouth as Reds Continue Summer Overhaul
Liverpool’s relentless march into their new chapter under Arne Slot has taken another confident stride, as the club confirmed the signing of Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £40million. The 21-year-old left-back becomes the latest piece in what’s already shaping...
Jeremie Frimpong's Hidden Move to Liverpool Delivers Joy and Belief in New Era
Liverpool’s summer rebuild continues at pace and purpose. With Trent Alexander-Arnold seeking new midfield pastures, the club has acted decisively. Jeremie Frimpong, one of the standout attacking full-backs in Europe, arrives from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee in the region of £30...
Early return signals serious intent
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Liverpool’s decision to start pre-season a week before Arsenal is no accident. It is a clear message from Arne Slot. Every day matters in elite football. The early return is not just for...
Jurgen Klopp Reacts to Liverpool's Record-Breaking Move for Florian Wirtz
Liverpool’s capture of Florian Wirtz represents more than a record-breaking deal. It’s a declaration. In securing the Bundesliga’s standout performer for £116 million, the Premier League champions have signalled a refusal to plateau after last season’s triumph under Arne Slot. Jurgen Klopp, now watching from...
Liverpool Monitoring Southampton Starlet Tyler Dibling Amid Transfer Caution
Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs closely tracking Southampton’s teenage talent Tyler Dibling, with the 19-year-old attracting growing interest thanks to a string of eye-catching performances. However, concerns have been raised over whether the winger is ready for a move to a top-tier side like...
