Newcastle United 2 - 3 Liverpool - Man of the Match
Liverpool’s second league fixture of the season carried the tension of a blockbuster. St James’ Park under the lights is always a cauldron, and the added animosity of the Alexander Isak transfer saga only intensified the atmosphere. Yet despite the chaos, drama, and late...
Newcastle United 2 - 3 Liverpool - Premier League Player Ratings
The Premier League started with the reigning and defending champions facing off against and defeating an impressive Bournemouth side, 4-2, before undertaking their first away trip. Alexander Isak has caused a lot of animosity between these two adversaries of the Premier League era, as...
Liverpool’s Push for Marc Guehi Faces Defining Period
Liverpool’s defensive plans remain under the spotlight as negotiations with Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi continue without resolution. According to a report from Rousing The Kop, the Reds are keen to secure Guehi’s services this summer but find themselves locked in a valuation standoff.
“Liverpool are understood to...
Liverpool’s Striker Situation Remains Unresolved
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Arne Slot has made no secret of the lack of depth up front after the departures of Luis DÃaz and Darwin Núñez, and the tragic death of Diogo Jota in July. Despite this,...
Liverpool Close In On Marc Guehi Signing
Defensive rebuild under Slot
Liverpool’s summer has been defined by careful reshaping rather than wholesale change, yet the defence remains a priority. With Jarell Quansah moving to Bayer Leverkusen for £35 million, Arne Slot found himself short of established central defenders behind Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe...
Liverpool Face Key Decision on Ibrahima Konate Contract
Liverpool head into the new season as defending Premier League champions under Arne Slot, but behind the scenes there are questions around the future of Ibrahima Konate. With just one year left on his current deal, the French defender’s situation has become a major talking point for...
Liverpool Defence Under Spotlight After Bournemouth Win
Konate’s Uncertainty Raises Questions
Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield showcased the attacking firepower of Arne Slot’s champions, yet it also underlined the defensive issues threatening to undermine their title defence. Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah scored late goals to seal the points, but it was the manner...
Barcelona Circle Ibrahima Konate as Liverpool Contract Talks Stall
Ibrahima Konate’s future has become one of the most closely watched stories of Liverpool’s summer. The French international, now 26, has entered the final year of his contract and has yet to reach an agreement on an extension. Reports from Sempre Barca suggest Barcelona have already...
Liverpool Push for Ibrahima Konate Decision as Real Madrid Monitor Situation
Liverpool face a defining few weeks in their negotiations with Ibrahima Konate, with his long-term future hanging in the balance. The French defender, 26, is entering the final year of his contract, and while the club are keen to tie him down, Real Madrid...
Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League kicked off with the reigning and defending champions facing off against a super impressive Bournemouth side, who also enjoyed a superb season last term.
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The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested in the opening...
