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Postmortem: Reds Secure Clean Europa Victory

Liverpool 2 - 0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - The Europa League Postmortem The initial game of the reds Europa League campaign saw a visit to Austria end in a straightforward victory, one which saw our German manager able to blood many of the fringe players within his talented squad. The second game of our group...

Klopp Faces Tough Choice Ahead of Crucial Brighton Encounter

Who Starts Versus Brighton, Gravenberch or Endō? It is amazing to consider that in recent years, Liverpool have held a stellar record in terms of on-pitch fair play, to now see them having received four red cards in their opening seven Premier League matches. The fact that Alexis Mac Allister’s dismissal was later rescinded, does...

Tony Evans: ‘Stop Whining, There’s No Conspiracy Against Liverpool’

Let's Play The Yes/No Game Yes, Liverpool were screwed by the officiating at White Hart Lane. No, don’t expect support from fans of other teams even though everyone has a horror story about referees/VAR. Yes, the entire refereeing system needs an overhaul. No, Curtis Jones’s red card should not have been rescinded. It’s marginal but you’d go for...

Player Ratings: Liverpool’s Balanced Play Secures Europa Points

Liverpool 2 - 0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - Europa League Ratings The reds probably needed this type of game in order to extinguish the disappointment endured at White Hart Lane last Saturday evening. The team was adjusted as required, with a few surprise faces in the Germans starting eleven. https://twitter.com/lfc/status/1710035901521211687?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 With his understudy injured,...

Match Report: Liverpool 100% Despite Defensive Frailties

Reds Dominate But Stutter to Convincing Victory In the hallowed chambers of Anfield, a gentle breeze of triumph wafted through as Liverpool, the Merseyside maestros, orchestrated a performance that, while not resounding, whispered of the quiet confidence embedded within their ranks. The Europa League encounter with Union Saint-Gilloise unfolded not as a tempestuous battle but...

Postmortem: Missteps in Officiating Eclipse Premier League Thriller

Tottenham 2 - 1 Liverpool - The Postmortem This was the most peculiar, unjust, bizarre, and infuriating game that I can recall. I tried to hold on off on writing this piece, in the hope that some clarification would be forthcoming on the VAR issues that marred this contest. It would be pointless and quite...

Klopp Faces Selection Headache Ahead of Europa League Clash

Klopp's Selection Dilemma Before Europa Clash Jurgen Klopp is set to face serious selection headache ahead of Liverpool's Europa League clash with Union Saint-Gilloise. Following the fallout of a disastrous away defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Klopp will have a lot to consider in order to keep players' minutes balanced. Both Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota...

Anfield Awaits: Liverpool vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Liverpool v Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - The Europa Group Preview For those that are still reeling from Liverpool’s weekend of disappointment, at least the wait is not too long before the reds are back in action. The atrocities that occurred on Saturday evening will be talked about again and again, with vital change perhaps being...

Despite Obvious Incompetence PGMOL Uphold Jones’ Ban

A Stint on the Sidelines for Curtis Jones: The Implications of a 3-Match Ban In the bustling arena of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a moment unfolded that would cast a shadow on the immediate future of Liverpool's young midfield maestro, Curtis Jones. The decision, a red card, came not without controversy, and now, the player...

Liverpool’s Europa Quest: Union Saint-Gilloise Challenge Next

Liverpool Faces Union in Europa League's Spotlight Match When two teams, starkly contrasting in their historical accolades, take the Anfield pitch, one can't help but feel a whiff of romance, of hope and of that ever-elusive football magic. This Thursday, Liverpool, the behemoths of England, meet Union Saint-Gilloise, the soaring Belgian underdogs. Reds Seeking Redemption After the...