Richards pinpoints tactical imbalance
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has highlighted one major issue behind Liverpool’s struggles — a midfield imbalance that’s leaving Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate increasingly isolated.
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Richards was candid in his assessment of the Reds’ decline: “Van Dijk needs help. In previous seasons...
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Carabao Cup Preview
Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Liverpool returns to Anfield on Wednesday evening for what suddenly feels like a pivotal fixture in Arne Slot’s early reign. Four consecutive Premier League defeats have shifted the tone from cautious optimism to creeping anxiety, and this Carabao Cup tie...
Journalist: This Liverpool Star is Proving his Worth Despite Recent Struggles
Liverpool’s recent slump under Arne Slot has been brutal to watch. The 3-2 defeat away to Brentford summed up a run of five losses in six games that have left fans questioning the balance and belief in the side. Yet even within this worrying...
Liverpool Turbulence Highlighted After Brentford Defeat
Liverpool were beaten 3-2 by Brentford and the post match reaction from former striker John Aldridge captured the anxiety among supporters. It was a fourth straight Premier League loss and the manner of the goals conceded has intensified scrutiny on Arne Slot and his defensive set up.
Aldridge took to...
Liverpool Performance Under Scrutiny After Brentford Setback
Liverpool’s trip to Brentford turned into another sobering reminder of how quickly form can shift in the Premier League. A 3 to 2 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium marked a fourth league loss in a row, and even a brilliant late moment from Mo Salah could not...
Szoboszlai Emerging as Liverpool’s Vital Leader in Testing Times
Liverpool’s turbulent spell under Arne Slot has highlighted one clear truth: Dominik Szoboszlai is fast becoming the heartbeat of this side, according to Gareth Knight on TBF Football. Amidst inconsistency, tactical reshuffles, and mounting scrutiny, the Hungarian midfielder has emerged as a symbol of intensity and...
Brentford 3 - 2 Liverpool – PL Postmortem
With Liverpool hoping the midweek rout in Germany would spark a return to domestic form, that optimism was quickly dismantled by a Brentford side that looked sharper, stronger, and far more cohesive. In a contest that exposed the fragility of the reigning champions, Arne Slot’s side looked...
Brentford 3 - 2 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after a scintillating 1-5 win in Germany saw the Reds travel to the Capital where a workmanlike Brentford hosted the reigning champions.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili - 6.0
The giant Georgian stopper was unable to use the ball intelligently...
Curtis Jones – The Scouse Constant Amid Liverpool’s Transition
As Liverpool prepares for a late Saturday trip to Brentford under the floodlights of the Premier League’s upcoming 8pm kickoff, the conversation around the Reds has taken a welcome turn. On the morning of the match, listening to Dave Davis’ post-press conference podcast, there was one...
Liverpool Selection Tightens Ahead of Brentford Test
Liverpool travel to the Gtech Community Stadium this evening seeking stability and momentum after a difficult domestic spell. The comprehensive win over Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek provided a timely lift, yet the squad remains stretched by injury concerns. Arne Slot must weigh fitness, form and tactical balance as...
