Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid: Why Los Blancos Rejected the Liverpool Star
Real Madrid have reportedly turned down an intriguing proposal to sign one of Europe’s finest defenders, Virgil van Dijk, according to Relevo. Despite the Dutchman’s immense reputation and consistent performances for Liverpool, Madrid’s decision appears rooted in their long-term defensive planning. So,...
Ben Doak: Scotland’s Rising Star and Liverpool’s Future Sensation
Liverpool's academy has long been a conveyor belt of talent, but few players have captured the imagination quite like Ben Doak. The Scottish winger is proving to be an electrifying force, not just for his loan club Middlesbrough but also on the international stage with Scotland....
Doak Shines Against Gvardiol – What’s Next for the Teenager?
Liverpool’s Ben Doak showcased his immense potential with a dazzling performance for Scotland against Croatia in the Nations League, leaving Manchester City’s elite defender, Josko Gvardiol, struggling to contain him. At just 19, Doak’s standout display at Hampden Park is proof of his rapid development...
Szoboszlai's Telling Admission
When Dominik Szoboszlai was moved to the no.10 role by Arne Slot in pre-season there were high expectations.
Liverpool's no.8 had not yet showcased his exciting potential in a red shirt. Being moved up the field was supposed to herald an avalanche of goals and creativity.
But instead Szoboszlai's numbers have remained relatively the...
Manchester City Secure Gvardiol: Liverpool's Missed Opportunity?
Liverpool's Pursuit of Josko Gvardiol
It's no secret in the football world: Liverpool had their eyes firmly set on Josko Gvardiol, the talented centre-back from RB Leipzig. As the transfer rumour mill whirred, it emerged that Liverpool had initiated conversations concerning a potential acquisition of the 21-year-old sensation.
According to...
Despite the Pandemic of outrage that has been caused by Liverpool not having all their summer business done, I see an obstacle ridden pathway being well navigated by our current Sporting Director, Jörg Schmadtke. The loss of out of contract players was followed by the surprise sale of our skipper, Jordan Henderson, before the...
Should Andy Robertson Be Moved On...?
Since the signing of Scotland’s current international captain, there is little doubt that until recently, he was an elite level left-back who was rightly regarded as one of the world’s best in his position. The signing of Hull City’s relegated fullback (in the summer of 2017) was an underwhelming...
Liverpool's Search for a Centre-Back: Top Candidates to Reinforce the Reds' Defence
Liverpool's summer transfer window plans aren't limited to midfield reinforcements; the club is also in need of a new centre-back as Joel Matip is likely to depart. With Joe Gomez experiencing a challenging season, Jurgen Klopp's team may require an additional defender. Neil...
All the talk in the last week or so has been regarding the positional change of Trent Alexander Arnold. With system alterations and strategic tinkering engulfing the white boards of the AXA Training Centre, it’s important to consider how other players will be directly affected by this change. As it stands, there is some...
Over the last couple of games, we have seen quite a significant change in the shape Liverpool are taking up when in possession and it has led to some unusually high possession numbers for the Reds. They had 74% of the ball against Leeds, and 82% against Nottingham Forest, as they racked up back-to-back...
