Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike Ready for Premier League Stage
Liverpool have a new attacking option in Hugo Ekitike, a £79m signing from Eintracht Frankfurt who arrives at Anfield with a reputation for pace, skill and clinical finishing. The 23-year-old forward has completed a journey from early struggles at Reims, to a learning loan in Denmark, to...
Liverpool Weigh Midfield Options Ahead of Bournemouth Opener
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence begins under the Anfield lights, with Bournemouth the first test in a season that promises both expectation and scrutiny. After a summer of statement signings and boardroom stability, the challenge now shifts from recruitment to results.
The champions have strengthened smartly, building a...
Liverpool’s Community Shield Defeat: Valuable Lessons for Arne Slot’s Squad
Arne Slot believes Liverpool's recent defeat in the FA Community Shield offers vital lessons for his squad as they prepare for the new Premier League season. Despite a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Wembley, the Reds ultimately lost 5-4 in a penalty shootout, a...
Toni Kroos Backs Florian Wirtz After Bold Liverpool Switch
Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool career began under the Wembley arch, his debut coming in the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace. While the Reds fell short in the penalty shootout, the 22-year-old German left the pitch with plenty to be encouraged about, displaying glimpses of why he...
Slot Reflects on Liverpool’s Community Shield Loss
Liverpool’s Community Shield outing against Crystal Palace ended in frustration, not because the Reds were outplayed, but because they failed to take their chances from the spot. The 2-2 draw over 90 minutes set the stage for a penalty shootout, but Arne Slot’s side came up short, missing...
Liverpool and Crystal Palace Share Community Shield Spoils Before Palace Triumph on Penalties
Liverpool’s first taste of competitive action in 2025 ended in disappointment as they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Community Shield before losing on penalties. On Post Match Raw for Anfield Index, Trev Downey was joined by Jim Boardman and Karl...
Van Dijk highlights defensive lapses after Wembley setback
Liverpool’s preparations for the new campaign suffered an early jolt as they fell short in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, losing on penalties after twice surrendering the lead at Wembley.
While the afternoon brought goals from recent arrivals, concerns emerged over the defensive solidity that once defined...
Kostas Tsimikas Nearing Liverpool Exit as Arne Slot Shapes Squad
Defender Left Out of Wembley Squad
Kostas Tsimikas’ Liverpool career appears close to its conclusion after he was omitted from the squad for the Community Shield against Crystal Palace. The Greek international, who featured prominently during pre-season under Arne Slot at both left-back and centre-back, did...
Arne Slot Explains Hugo Ekitike Substitution in Liverpool’s Community Shield Loss
Early Impact from New Striker
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offered clarity on his decision to substitute Hugo Ekitike before full time in the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace. The French striker, signed from Eintracht Frankfurt after a spell at Paris Saint-Germain, made an immediate...
Virgil van Dijk Calls for New Liverpool Attacking Signings
Captain Highlights Need for Reinforcements
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has made a clear and public case for the club to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes. Speaking after the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace, the Dutch defender acknowledged that the departures of Darwin...
