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Liverpool told they made mistake in £15m summer transfer deal

Liverpool Told They Made Mistake in £15m Summer Transfer Deal Liverpool’s decision to sell Tyler Morton to Lyon for £15m in the summer of 2025 continues to spark debate, especially as the midfielder flourishes in Ligue 1. With Arne Slot guiding Liverpool after a Premier League winning 2024-25 campaign, squad management remains under scrutiny, and...

Liverpool urged to sign Serie A defender in swap deal

Alessandro Buongiorno, Chiesa and Napoli: A Transfer Idea That Speaks to Modern Football Italian football has a habit of circling back on itself. Players leave, return, and leave again, driven as much by timing and context as by talent. In that sense, the growing conversation linking Alessandro Buongiorno, Federico Chiesa and Napoli feels less like...

Liverpool’s set-piece coach leaves with Reds’ record worst in the league

Liverpool Set-Piece Shake-Up as Aaron Briggs Departs Anfield Liverpool have moved to reshape their backroom structure after Aaron Briggs departed his role as the club’s dedicated set-piece coach, a decision that arrives against the backdrop of a season in which defensive dead-ball situations have become an uncomfortable weakness. Briggs’ exit has been confirmed following internal discussions...

Player Ratings: Five 8/10s and one 5/10 as Liverpool beat Inter Milan

Inter 0 - 1 Liverpool - Champions League Player Ratings The Champions League’s return saw the Reds travel to the San Siro with a superb Inter team in form and eager to test a wounded visitor. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/jameswathland/status/1998470873288786352?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was rarely tested in the first...

Legend Backs Liverpool for Success in the UEFA Champions League This Season

Liverpool’s Champions League Draw Brings Optimism and Familiar Challenges Liverpool’s return to the UEFA Champions League has brought with it a group stage draw that blends glamour, history and tricky away days. Speaking to Trev Downey on Anfield Index, Jan Molby gave his assessment of the fixtures, and his words carry both confidence and a...

Report: Liverpool Rest Key Players for PSV Match

Liverpool’s Youngsters Set for PSV Test Liverpool head to Eindhoven for their final Champions League league-phase game, with Arne Slot opting to rest key players and field a heavily rotated side, according to LFC. This match against PSV Eindhoven represents an opportunity for the Reds’ fringe players and promising youngsters to make an impact on...

Liverpool’s Champions League Draw: Tough Tests, But Progress Is Possible

Liverpool's Champions League Draw: A Mixed Bag, But Top 8 is Within Reach The Champions League draw has always been a moment of intense scrutiny, where fans and pundits alike dissect every detail, every possible permutation of fixtures, and what it might mean for their team's chances. This year's draw for Liverpool is no different,...

Lessons Learned Following Liverpool’s Europa League Elimination

Liverpool's Europa League Elimination: Lessons Learned Well Jurgen Klopp’s final European game ends with somewhat of a whimper. It looked like something might be possible early on, but in truth the fact Liverpool had one shot on target in the second half said it all. We haven’t scored from open play in the last four...

Hendrick: ‘Don’t be sorry its over, be happy it has happened’

Analysing Liverpool's Future Post-Klopp: Insights from Dave Hendrick's Daily Red Podcast Klopp's Departure: A Hammer Blow for Liverpool Dave Hendrick, in his Daily Red podcast on Anfieldindex, brings to light the unexpected announcement from Jürgen Klopp about his departure from Liverpool FC at the end of the season. Dave expresses the sentiment of shock that resonates...