Liverpool Faces Unsettling Transfer Hijack as Manchester United Eye Marc Guehi
The transfer window is reaching its final month, and Liverpool, under the stewardship of Arne Slot, finds itself in a competitive race for defensive reinforcements. One player who has been linked with a move to Anfield is Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, whose future remains...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Pursuit: Marc Guehi or Nathan Collins?
Liverpool’s centre-back search has become a hot topic, with the club continuing to be linked to various Premier League defenders. While Marc Guehi remains the primary target, a potential alternative has emerged in Nathan Collins. In a recent report by Empire of the Kop, sources have suggested...
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...
Hugo Ekitike: Liverpool's New Hope and the Future of their Forward Line
Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield was filled with action, but it was Hugo Ekitike’s performance that really caught the eye. Despite Palace winning 3-2 on penalties, there were significant takeaways from the game, especially surrounding Ekitike’s potential....
Liverpool's Summer Transfer Push: Focusing on Depth and Strategy
Liverpool's summer transfer dealings have been eye-catching, with the club making significant strides in strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. Under the guidance of Arne Slot, the Reds have already bolstered their ranks with several key signings, including Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez,...
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...
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...
