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Southampton v Liverpool Preview – Tough trip for Reds after Istanbul exploits

THE DETAILS Venue – St Mary's, Southampton Referee – Andre Marriner Date & Time – Saturday, August 17th @ 15:00 Current Odds – Southampton 11/2, Draw 15/4, Liverpool 4/9 Any win will do on Saturday. It's only the second gameweek of the Premier League season and already it feels like the pressure is on thanks to the style in which Manchester...

Adrian Adequate As Alisson Absent

After what felt like an interminable wait, Liverpool today gave an update on the Alisson Becker's injury status. The Brazilian keeper was substituted in the 38th minute of the Reds' 4-1 victory over Norwich City at Anfield on Friday night with what was speculated to be a calf injury. Speculation was rife that the former holder...

The confusing rhetoric around Liverpool’s stature

So the new Premier League season is almost a week old already and, if I'm being honest, I've got my first moan to have out with the world. To say that things got off to a perfect start for Liverpool would be a little bit of a stretch - as losing Alisson Becker to a...

Reds Clinch Super Cup After Shootout Victory

Liverpool clinched the European Super Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in Istanbul. A brace from Sadio Mane off the substitute's bench, as well as goals from Olivier Giroud and a Jorginho penalty, saw a pulsating game finish 1-1 after normal time and 2-2 after extra time. Goalkeeper Adrian, who only recently joined...

Player Ratings as Liverpool Lift the Super Cup

Liverpool win yet another European trophy; becoming a bit boring this, isn’t it? It was a long way away from a great performance, but the lads got the job done in the end. Adrian was the hero as he saved Tammy Abraham’s penalty in the shootout which will undoubtedly do his confidence the world...

Selling Dejan Lovren – another gamble

Reports in the media today strongly suggest that Dejan Lovren is headed to Italy on a permanent deal. He did not travel with the team to Istanbul, so it's quite possible the rumours are based on reality than your regular summer click-bait. The Croat found himself down the pecking order after representing his country...

Why Liverpool are right to sell Dejan Lovren

After five years of being one of the most divisive players in Liverpool's history, the end appears to be nigh for Dejan Lovren at Anfield. If (trustworthy) rumours are to be believed,  the 30-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to Roma, having accepted that being fourth choice centre-back is going to be...

Liverpool 4-1 Norwich: A Tactical Breakdown

Liverpool's Premier League game against Norwich was the first genuine test Jürgen Klopp's men have faced since becoming European Champions. This was the first occasion in which points were at stake, the team would be able to set a marker and display their intent for the season. The scoreline indicates a strong performance, and the...

Tactical Analysis: How Liverpool Improved Mo Salah

When Liverpool signed Mohammad Salah for £37 million from AS Roma in 2017, most people didn’t expect him to have scored 72 goals in 106 games. But, under the watchful eye of Jurgen Klopp, his reputation as a fast winger has rapidly developed into becoming one of the most prolific forwards in the Premier...

Liverpool v Chelsea Preview – Super Cup glory beckons for Reds

THE DETAILS Venue – BJK Vodafone Park, Istanbul, Turkey Referee – Stephanie Frappart (FRA) Date & Time – Wednesday, August 14th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Liverpool 4/7, Draw 3/1, Chelsea 9/2 Liverpool and Chelsea meet in Istanbul on Wednesday night in the UEFA Super Cup. The Reds - Champions League winners - and Chelsea - Europa League winners -...