international break

Squad Management: How Klopp Balances Fatigue and Tactics

Klopp's Relief Meets Recurring Scheduling Frustration In a recent article by Gregg Evans for The Athletic, the scene was set with Jurgen Klopp's evident relief following Liverpool's victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The win marked a significant moment, breaking a spell of unwelcome outcomes in the 12:30 pm kick-offs. Evans vividly describes the scene: "Klopp punched the...

Gemmill: “Doak Will Excite The Fans”

Ben Doak's Impressive International Break In the enigmatic world of football, sometimes a fledgling star quietly eclipses the dominant lights on the pitch. Such is the tale of Liverpool’s Ben Doak during this international break. The 17-year-old showcased a tantalising hint of the future, etching his name onto the scoresheet for Scotland’s under-21s during a...

Dave Hendrick: “Not Getting The Best Out Of Alexis”

Daily Red Podcast - Dave Hendrick's Daily Roundup of All Things Liverpool FC As we enter the second day of the international break Dave scanned Liverpool related sites to find news and topics to discuss. This Is Anfield produced a piece surrounding the no.6 role, Dave looks at the use of Alexis Mac Allister and...

International Duty: Who Stays and Who Goes?

International Break Washes Over Liverpool As the ebb and flow of the Premier League season gently pauses, the second international break provides a moment of calm, yet watchful anticipation for Liverpool. Nestled in fourth place and holding a sturdy 17 points, the Reds find themselves in a position of contemplation, particularly after navigating through some...

Diaz Speaks Out on Disallowed Goal and Emotional Impact

A Heartfelt Admission from Diaz In a recent revelation, Luis Diaz, Liverpool's esteemed No.7, opened up about the emotional impact of his disallowed goal against Tottenham Hotspur. Speaking to Colombian outlet El Heraldo during the international break, Diaz shared, “The goal issue was a bit complicated. At the time it hit me very hard, but...

Van Dijk: “Not just Mac’s fault, it’s a risky ball from me”

A Stalemate on the Coast: Liverpool’s Duel with Brighton In a match that promised excitement and delivered in equal measure, Liverpool, led by the indomitable spirit of Virgil Van Dijk, found themselves embroiled in a tussle that saw them momentarily triumph, only to be pegged back by a resilient Brighton side. The coastal clash was...

Liverpool’s Packed October: Anfield Awaits

A Packed Schedule Awaits Liverpool October is set to be a bustling month for Liverpool, with five fixtures scheduled, and Anfield will host four of them. The Reds are eager to bounce back after their unbeaten run concluded with a 2-1 loss to Tottenham in September under contentious circumstances. The expansion works at Anfield are...

International break round-up: How did Liverpool’s stars perform?

The past week has seen the first international break of the 2023/24 season take place, with a number of Liverpool stars representing their country. Alisson, Caoimhin Kelleher, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, Stefan Bajcetic, Dominik Szobozslai, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota and Ben...

Joe Gomez: Hoping To Become Third Choice

Joe Gomez: The Unsung Hero of Liverpool's Victory Over Aston Villa A Stellar Performance That Shouldn't Go Unnoticed There was a heck of a lot to like about the victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool cemented their good start to the season. Three goals, an impressive attacking display combined with a clean...

Injury Report: Hamstrings & Training Ground Setbacks

The Reds' Formidable Start Liverpool have hit the ground running this campaign, amassing three victories and a solitary draw in their first four outings. Their latest triumph, a 3-0 dismantling of Aston Villa at Anfield, adds to an already impressive start. The season commenced with a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, followed...