Europa League

Harvey Elliott’s Versatility Has Become His Biggest Downfall

Elliot’s Europa Start 20-year-old Harvey Elliott was named in Jurgen Klopp's starting line-up once again as Liverpool faced Union SG in the Europa League on Thursday. The youngster has made a promising start to the season, often used from the bench in the Reds' opening Premier League fixtures. This has led to him earning a starting spot...

Szoboszlai and Trent: Symbiotic Duo Steering Reds’ Journey

Shared Vision: Alexander-Arnold and Szoboszlai's Unspoken Bond In the bustling world of football, where new signings are as frequent as the tides, the camaraderie between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai has become a notable subplot in Liverpool’s narrative this season. The English vice-captain and the Hungarian midfielder have discovered a kinship that transcends their on-pitch...

Quansah and Alexander-Arnold: Echoes of Home-Grown Brilliance

A Rising Star in Anfield: Jarell Quansah In the bustling world of Liverpool FC, a new name is making waves among the coaching staff and fans alike: Jarell Quansah. The 20-year-old defender has not only caught the eye but has also garnered respect through his impressive performances, notably in the recent 2-0 Europa League victory...

Klopp Praises Gravenberch’s ‘Insane’ Technical Skills

Gravenberch's Impressive Start at Liverpool In a mere trio of initial appearances for Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch has not only managed to net a goal but also facilitated two assists, swiftly becoming a fan favourite. His goal against Union SG etched his name into the club's records, becoming the first player since Milan Baros in 2002...

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...

Hendrick: “The Classy Calm of Quansah”

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi react to Liverpool's routine win over Union Saint Gilloise in the Europa League group stage. As ever, performances are assessed and key moments discussed with some specific discussion on: The renaissance of Joe Gomez The promise of Ryan Gravenberch https://twitter.com/AnfieldIndex/status/1710173839974363642 The classy calm of Jarrell Quansah The odd choice...

Klopp: “Definite Areas For Improvement” in Europa Victory

Klopp's Insight into the Union SG Victory Jürgen Klopp, the mastermind behind Liverpool's recent successes, once again demonstrated his tactical acumen in the Europa League clash against Union SG. His post-match reflections revealed a manager who is both critical and appreciative of his team's performance, highlighting the "mature & professional performance" that secured a 2-0...

Lessons Learned: Reds Wrestle, Young Stars Shine at Anfield

Reds Navigate a Lackluster European Night ‘Alexa…why do people sometimes call a football game ‘easily forgettable?’ Everyone in Anfield and at home got the answer on wet and cold Thursday night in this one. Union-Saint Gilloise came to sit back and frustrate the home side in this one, yet for the majority of the game...

Man of the Match: LFC’s Hidden Gem Steals the Spotlight

Liverpool 2 - 0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - Man of the Match Jarell Quansah I wrote in the opening weeks of the season how this young Englishman could be the surprise package this year, which could potentially lead to an end of season call up to the next summer’s European Championships. This 2023/24 season sees Liverpool...

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,...