A team known for its frenetic, attacking football, it was the exact opposite in Italy as Liverpool failed to get out of first gear, stuttering across the pitch to give Napoli all three points in their second Champions League game.
Here are the observations from the match.
Gomez head and shoulders above the pack
It was down...
A really disappointing night in Naples ended with Liverpool succumbing to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli side. But what were the key stats as Liverpool lost control of their Champions League group?
Attack Blunted As Reds Crumble
There are no two ways about it, Napoli found a way to completely keep...
Dreadful, absolutely dreadful. Liverpool's worst performance of the season so far rightfully punished with a late Napoli winner.
The Reds were never at the races, with David Ospina not having to make a single save in the home goal.
Onto Sunday, where it has to be better. Here are your ratings.
Three players come away with credit
Alisson...
After two fascinating battles against Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are back in Champions League action against Sarri's old team, Napoli. The Reds travel to Naples to take on Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo. It promises to be an intriguing battle, and a win would put the Reds firmly in charge of...
The Details
Venue - Stadio San Paolo, Naples
Referee - Viktor Kassai (HUN)
Date & Time - Wednesday, October 3rd 2018 @ 20:00 BST
Current Odds - Napoli 5/2, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 23/20
Form
Napoli Form
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After a perfect start to the Premier League season, a confident Liverpool will get their UEFA Champions League campaign up and running, with a mouthwatering clash against French Champions Paris St. Germain at Anfield on Tuesday night.
Liverpool are in what is perceived as one of the groups of death, so it is imperative that...
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Cuneyt Cakir (TUR)
Date & Time - Tuesday, September 18th 2018 @ 20:00 BST
Current Odds - Liverpool 23/20, Draw 14/5, PSG 2/1
Form
Liverpool Form
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