Liverpool’s Soft Midfield and Passive Performance Under the Spotlight
Liverpool’s defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League prompted a searing debate on the Post Match Raw podcast on Anfield Index, where Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman dissected another lacklustre display. The focus was clear: a team criticised as too soft, too passive, and...
How to watch Liverpool in Champions League clash with Galatasaray
Liverpool’s Champions League journey continues with a trip to Istanbul, where they face Galatasaray in their second group stage fixture. The setting is RAMS Park, a stadium renowned for its noise and atmosphere, and the stakes are already significant.
Context of the tie
Arne Slot’s side edged...
Liverpool predicted lineup for Champions League trip to Galatasaray
Liverpool arrive in Istanbul with momentum from Europe but shadows from the domestic scene. The late win over Atletico Madrid reminded everyone of their resilience, while the defeat to Crystal Palace exposed frailties that Arne Slot cannot ignore. Tonight brings a visit to Galatasaray, a club...
Liverpool Forward Hugo Ekitike Determined to Move Past Costly Red Card
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has publicly admitted that his red card in the Carabao Cup was “not smart”, expressing regret over the incident that left him suspended for the weekend’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old watched from home as his side...
Liverpool’s Champions League Plans Disrupted as Arne Slot Explains Federico Chiesa Absence
Liverpool’s preparations for their crucial Champions League clash against Galatasaray have been overshadowed by the unexpected absence of Federico Chiesa. The Italian forward, who has become a fan favourite since arriving at Anfield, was not included in the 21-man travelling squad for the...
Liverpool focus on Champions League trip to Galatasaray
Liverpool travel to Istanbul this week looking to regain momentum after the late heartbreak at Crystal Palace. Arne Slot’s team will want to show that defeat was nothing more than a blip, and the Champions League fixture at Galatasaray offers the chance to reassert authority on the...
Slot Faces Big Midfield Call as Mac Allister Struggles
Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has started brightly on paper. The Reds are top of the Premier League, through to the Champions League group stages with early wins, and advancing in the League Cup. Yet beneath those encouraging results lies a growing problem in midfield that...
Liverpool’s Wirtz Question Grows After Palace Defeat
Liverpool’s first loss of the season, a late 2-1 collapse at Crystal Palace, left more than just points behind at Selhurst Park. It sparked a wider debate about how Arne Slot is using Florian Wirtz, and whether one of Europe’s most celebrated young talents has yet found a...
Liverpool captain demands swift response after Crystal Palace setback
Liverpool’s defeat at Crystal Palace has come as an untimely reminder that no team can take anything for granted, not even the reigning Premier League champions under Arne Slot. With a decisive Champions League trip to face Galatasaray just days away, Virgil van Dijk has called...
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...
