Champions League

“He’s an amazing coach” – Alvaro Arbeloa heaps praise on Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola

Liverpool vs Fulham: Alvaro Arbeloa Sees Andoni Iraola’s High-Press Blueprint Taking Shape Fulham arrive at Anfield on Saturday with a problem that is hard to dress up. Alvaro Arbeloa has lost his first three Premier League matches as head coach, and now he takes his side to face a Liverpool team that look increasingly clear...

Virgil van Dijk calls for ‘consistency’ ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Fulham

Virgil van Dijk Demands Consistency as Liverpool Prepare for Fulham Liverpool head into another Premier League test with momentum building, and Virgil van Dijk has made the message clear. Good performances matter, results matter more, but consistency is what separates serious sides from the rest. After a comeback win over Atletico Madrid in midweek and a...

“I couldn’t ask for much more” – Rio Ngumoha reflects on first Champions League start

Rio Ngumoha Sets Out Liverpool’s Fulham Aim as Andoni Iraola’s Demands Take Hold Liverpool go into Saturday’s meeting with Fulham carrying something they badly needed, momentum. Two wins, one in the Premier League and one in the Champions League, do not prove anything on their own, but they do change the tone around a squad...

“It was a bit of bitterness” – Alexis Mac Allister criticised for Liverpool contract outburst

Former Liverpool Star Aims Dig at Alexis Mac Allister It has been a busy week for everyone at Liverpool Football Club, but perhaps even more so for one figure. Alexis Mac Allister. After an impressive performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win at Ipswich Town last week, Mac Allister took to the media ahead of the Reds' Champions...

Andoni Iraola provides Hugo Ekitike injury update

Andoni Iraola Offers Hugo Ekitike Return Boost as Liverpool Assess Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo Liverpool may yet see Hugo Ekitike back before the Champions League league phase is over. That is the clearest takeaway from Andoni Iraola’s latest fitness update, and it matters because the options up front are thin. Ekitike has been out since...

“I’m not that impressed” – Atletico Madrid star slammed for performance against Liverpool

Alexander Isak Incident Exposes Atletico Madrid Approach at Anfield Liverpool got the result they wanted at Anfield, but the talking point that lingered was not the winning goal. It was the treatment of Alexander Isak, and the reaction to a challenge that looked far more calculated than careless. Credit to Freddie Ljungberg on Viaplay, via...

Phil Thompson praises ‘incredible’ Liverpool star after Atletico Madrid win

Florian Wirtz pressing display shows his growing Liverpool value There are nights when a footballer leaves the ground without the numbers that usually drive the debate, no goal, no assist, no headline moment, and yet his contribution can still tell you plenty. That was the case with Florian Wirtz in Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid. The...

“It was a bit of bitterness” – Alexis Mac Allister criticised for Liverpool contract outburst

Former Liverpool Star Aims Dig at Alexis Mac Allister It has been a busy week for everyone at Liverpool Football Club, but perhaps even more so for one figure. Alexis Mac Allister. After an impressive performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win at Ipswich Town last week, Mac Allister took to the media ahead of the Reds' Champions...

Liverpool star has handed Andoni Iraola a ‘massive boost’

Alexis Mac Allister Form Gives Liverpool Major Decision Over His Future Alexis Mac Allister has spent the past few days discussing his Liverpool future. Against Atletico Madrid, he provided another reminder of why that conversation matters. The Argentine scored Liverpool’s winner in their 2-1 Champions League victory at Anfield, continuing what David Lynch believes has been...

“He is everywhere” – David Lynch praises Liverpool star after Atletico Madrid win

Dominik Szoboszlai Shines as Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League Liverpool have started their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, and Dominik Szoboszlai provided another reminder of the qualities he can bring to Andoni Iraola’s midfield. Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Liverpool reporter David Lynch was...