Chiesa’s New Role and the Slot System
For all the chaos and heartbreak of this summer, the first signs of restructuring under Arne Slot are beginning to show. Liverpool’s 3–1 win over Preston in their opening pre-season friendly may not offer sweeping conclusions, but it did provide a few subtle indicators of what’s to come...
Is Rodrygo the Next Phase of Liverpool’s Attack
As Liverpool intends to reshape their forward line ahead of the 2025/26 season, the next elite name on its recruitment radar is Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. With reports of a £70m bid being readied, the Brazilian attacker may finally arrive at Anfield — years after Michael Edwards first...
The Former Target Nkunku Could Make All the Sense
Three years after Michael Edwards first identified Christopher Nkunku as the perfect multifunctional forward for Liverpool, the stars may finally align in this summer's intriguing transfer window. Once seen as the absolute heir to Roberto Firmino, a player capable of operating across the frontline, in midfield,...
Manchester United Pay Tribute at Anfield to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva
In a moment that transcends fierce rivalries, Manchester United came to Anfield today to honour the memory of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, following their tragic passing earlier this month.
The Portuguese brothers lost their lives in a devastating road accident,...
The Grief That United Us All
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When it was scheduled last month, Liverpool’s pre-season match at Preston North End was expected to be a typical warm-up, focused on match fitness and emerging talents. Instead, it became a...
Liverpool Begin Pre-Season With Emotional Victory Over Preston North End
Liverpool began their 2025/26 pre-season with a 3-1 win over Preston North End, but the football was only part of the story at Deepdale. Just ten days after the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, the afternoon...
Liverpool’s Preston Return Will Be Anything But Routine
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Grief still close to the surface
Liverpool’s visit to Deepdale on Sunday will be more than a pre-season fixture. For the first time since the tragic death of Diogo Jota...
Deepdale Prepares for Emotional Jota Tribute as Liverpool Face Preston North End
Football can unite in times of grief, and this weekend, Deepdale will stand as a testament to that spirit. As Liverpool take on Preston North End in a pre-season friendly, the focus will not just be on football, but on paying tribute to...
Nat Phillips Shines for West Brom Amid Liverpool Heartbreak
Nathaniel Phillips made headlines this week as he scored on his debut for West Bromwich Albion during their 1-1 draw with Dynamo Kyiv in Austria. But beyond the goal, a much heavier story lingers — the grief following the tragic death of his former Liverpool teammate,...
Jota gave us moments. Liverpool FC just gave him immortality
Number 20 Forever
The club listened. That’s the first thing I want to say. We’re often told football is a business now, that it’s lost touch with its roots, its soul, its fans. But Liverpool Football Club, my club, didn’t get that memo. When it really...
