Liverpool Leadership Void Exposed in 2025/26
Liverpool’s 2025/26 campaign has revealed a problem that feels both tactical and emotional, a shortage of authoritative voices when pressure bites. Credit is due to Rousing The Kop for surfacing a discussion that has steadily gathered pace, leadership, or more precisely, the lack of visible senior leadership beyond Virgil...
Liverpool weigh January decisions as Chiesa and Gomez futures come into focus
Liverpool are approaching the January transfer window with a growing sense that decisions delayed in the summer may soon need to be addressed. Internal discussions are ongoing around both recruitment and potential departures, with particular attention on Federico Chiesa’s lack of minutes and...
Alisson underscores value of Liverpool’s gritty win at Tottenham
Liverpool’s latest Premier League victory may not have been comfortable, but it was significant. Speaking after a demanding 2-1 win away at Tottenham, Alisson offered a grounded assessment that reflected both the intensity of the contest and the realities of winning in England’s top flight.
The result...
Liverpool plot long-term defensive succession as Bastoni future monitored
Liverpool’s recruitment team are continuing to map out life beyond Virgil van Dijk, with growing awareness that Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni could be open to exploring a move away from Serie A in the coming years. While no formal approach is imminent, sources with knowledge of...
Arne Slot’s Transfer Plans: A January Dilemma Amid Defensive Concerns
Arne Slot’s tenure at Liverpool has been defined by ambition, particularly in the club’s lavish summer spending spree. However, with the January transfer window approaching, Slot finds himself navigating a delicate balance between squad depth and financial prudence. Despite the £450 million spent in the...
Tottenham and Liverpool collide amid shifting narratives
Tottenham and Liverpool meet this weekend with both clubs searching for rhythm as the season stretches into winter. Liverpool arrive with momentum building again under Arne Slot, their unbeaten run across competitions offering quiet reassurance rather than headline grabbing certainty. Tottenham, meanwhile, remain caught between promise and fragility,...
Liverpool weigh Schlotterbeck move as Van Dijk succession planning gathers pace
Liverpool’s long-term defensive planning is beginning to sharpen into focus, with Nico Schlotterbeck emerging as a serious candidate as the club assesses how best to manage the eventual transition away from Virgil van Dijk.
Multiple factors are converging at Anfield. Contract situations, squad balance and...
Liverpool’s centre-back planning remains active
Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Marc Guehi has moved back into focus as January approaches, with fresh reporting from Lewis Steele indicating that Anfield remains a viable destination for the Crystal Palace captain. While no deal is described as imminent, the sense from those close to the situation is that Liverpool’s...
Liverpool Shaped by Slot as Jones, Ekitike and Konate Drive Standards
Liverpool’s steady progression under Arne Slot continues to be defined by clarity rather than noise. There are no grand proclamations or sweeping declarations of dominance, just a clear-eyed assessment of performance, process and improvement. Recent comments from the Liverpool head coach offer a revealing...
