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Fulham 1 – 1 (2-3) Liverpool EFL Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg Postmortem 

Fulham 1 - 1 (2-3) Liverpool EFL Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg Postmortem This was a game that sat amongst an undesirable schedule of matches, thereby requiring fair rotation (from the visiting manager) and string decisions due to this week of knock-out cup football. Progression to Wembley and the EFL Cup final on the 25th of...

Luis Díaz Shines in EFL Cup Semi-Final: Man of the Match

Fulham 1 - 1 (2-3) Liverpool EFL Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg MOTM Luis Díaz - Man of the Match This was far from the polished and electric team performance the traveling fanbase craved, however, the hectic schedule and substantial list of absentees (both injured and on tour) meant that a handful of solid displays were just...

Player Ratings as Liverpool Secure Wembley Cup Final Spot at Fulham

Fulham 1 - 1 (2-3) Liverpool - EFL Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg Player Ratings A day after Chelsea overcame Middlesbrough to book their place in the EFL Cup final, Liverpool travelled to Craven Cottage to complete their two-legged tie against another west London side, Fulham, to book their own place at Wembley. https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1750276295491981542?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Player Ratings and Summaries Goalkeeper Caoimhin...

Diogo Jota: The Driving Force in Liverpool’s 4-0 Win

Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool: Liverpool's Man of the Match Diogo Jota: Rediscovering Form I remember at the close of last season, wondering whether the man Liverpool signed from Wolves (for £40m), could rediscover his previous terrific form after an injury riddled campaign and a run of poor performances at the end of campaign. When the reds signed...

Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez: Liverpool’s Brilliant Odd Couple

Liverpool's Attacking Resurgence Liverpool's attacking unit is now full of elite talent and match-winning brilliance, in what is an eclectic mix of footballers. Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota all bring different attributes to the team, whether it be the former's end product, the middle's directness, or the latter's intelligence. When it comes to the two...

Report: Liverpool Still Mulling Over Ramsay’s Loan Recall

Liverpool’s Transfer Chess: Calvin Ramsay's Anfield Odyssey Liverpool stand at a crossroads concerning their defensive strategies, particularly with their young talent Calvin Ramsay. The Reds, known for their meticulous approach to player development, face a pivotal decision regarding Ramsay's future with the club. Ramsay's Rocky Road at Preston North End Calvin Ramsay's journey since arriving from Aberdeen...

Liverpool 2 – 1 Fulham – LC Semi 1st Leg Man of the Match

Liverpool 2 - 1 Fulham - EFL Cup Semifinal 1st Leg Man of the Match I recall writing an article almost a year ago, where I was hoping to see Curtis Jones ushered into the side, one which was struggling and falling apart. So many former Liverpool midfielders were looking old and tired, therefore, I...

Player Ratings: Jones Superb as Reds Comeback to Beat Fulham

Liverpool 2 - 1 Fulham - EFL Cup Semi-final 1st Leg Player Ratings The quick turnaround in games for Liverpool meant that Jürgen Klopp was forced into some solid rotation for this EFL semi-final first leg tie. The injuries have gradually mounted up for the Anfield side, yet the depth in quality was still apparent,...

Liverpool vs Fulham: EFL Cup Semifinal Showdown

Liverpool v Fulham - EFL Cup Semi-Final Preview Pre-Match Tactical Analysis For this cup semifinal first leg, I expect a tactical battle to be undertaken between two teams with differing patterns of play. A two-legged contest will determine which team meets either Middlesboro or Chelsea, the participants of the other semifinal. https://twitter.com/theanfieldtalk/status/1744713780389351475?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Fulham Availability On the injury front, Adama...

Why The League Cup Is More Important Than the FA Cup

FA vs EFL Cup In this rare moment of quiet where Liverpool hasn't a game for a few days, I imagine both the coaching staff and medical team are deciphering who is viable to play in the following two games. The upcoming six games come as listed below, with the final fixture giving a six-day...