Liverpool’s Defensive Woes Spark Concern as Micah Richards Questions Ibrahima Konate
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park has cast an unexpected shadow over their promising start to the season. Having lifted the Premier League title last season, Liverpool had opened this campaign with a five-match unbeaten run. Yet a late Eddie Nketiah...
Slot, Liverpool and Crystal Palace: Post Match Raw lays it bare
First half fury
On Anfield Index’s Post Match Raw, the mood turned bleak fast. Host Guy Drinkel opened the floor and Dave Hendrick set the tone, “I’m furious because I’ve just spent the better part of two hours watching an absolute sack of .” Karl...
Liverpool Eye Spanish Star as Defensive Reinforcement
Liverpool’s defensive depth has been a growing concern this season and that was only magnified by the devastating ACL injury suffered by Giovanni Leoni during his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup. The 18-year-old Italian centre-back, a £26m summer signing from Parma, had been seen as a...
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: How will Arne Slot lineup his side?
Liverpool have the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table later today, as they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace. It will be a difficult test for Arne Slot's side though, with Palace unbeaten in...
Liverpool Weigh Up Araujo Move Amid Konate Uncertainty
Liverpool supporters have been here before. The club’s hierarchy face another key contract dilemma as Ibrahima Konate edges closer to the final stretch of his deal. According to Caught Offside, the France international “doesn’t seem any closer to agreeing terms on an extension, and he’ll be free...
Madrid’s Defensive Calculus Turns Towards Konaté
Real Madrid’s long-term defensive planning has been subtly reshaped by William Saliba’s new Arsenal contract. As ESPN, the France international’s extension until 2027 has shut one door and forced another to creak open — with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté now under consideration.
Saliba’s Renewal and Madrid’s Adjustment
Saliba was not just another...
Liverpool’s Defensive Dilemma Amid Leoni’s Injury: Why January Action May Be Crucial
Liverpool’s bright start to the Premier League season under Arne Slot has been nothing short of impressive. Five wins from five, a five-point lead at the summit and the air of champions defending their crown with conviction. Yet even in this perfect start,...
Konate Contract Talks Highlight Liverpool’s Defensive Concerns
Liverpool’s defensive depth has again come under scrutiny, with James Pearce of The Athletic providing insight into the future of Ibrahima Konate. The French centre-back, now 26, finds himself in the final year of his deal at Anfield, and the uncertainty surrounding his situation could shape the club’s...
Liverpool Eye Gleison Bremer As Defensive Plans Take Shape
Liverpool’s winter transfer window could be about to get interesting after Giovanni Leoni’s serious knee injury left Arne Slot short of centre-back options. With only three senior defenders available, the reigning Premier League champions are facing a crucial few months that could define their season and...
Liverpool Facing Defensive Setback as Giovanni Leoni Sidelined
Liverpool’s triumphant start to life under Arne Slot has been clouded by a major injury setback. Giovanni Leoni, the promising 18-year-old centre-back signed this summer, has been ruled out for “around a year” following a torn ACL suffered on his debut in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup victory over...
