Liverpool Defence

“They’ll be back” – Pep Guardiola hits back at Liverpool critics

Liverpool Receive Unexpected Endorsement in Title Race Liverpool and Manchester City have defined the Premier League for much of the past decade, often pushing each other to remarkable standards. Rivalry usually breeds guarded comments, yet Pep Guardiola has opted for a different tone, offering words of support for Liverpool’s prospects in this season’s title race....

Arne Slot explains Milos Kerkez decision despite recent struggles

Liverpool Left Side Debate Continues Under Slot Liverpool supporters have become accustomed to healthy competition for places, yet few positions carry as much current scrutiny as the left side of defence. Milos Kerkez has been Arne Slot’s preferred choice at left back since his summer arrival, with Andy Robertson often watching on from the sidelines....

Roy Keane names Liverpool’s biggest problem so far this season

Liverpool Defence Under Spotlight After Keane's Verdict Liverpool may have delivered an emphatic 5,1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, however questions continue to hover over their defence. Roy Keane has been particularly vocal about the Reds challenges at the back, offering a firm assessment of what he considers the club's main obstacle...

“He’s not good enough!” – Paul Scholes takes aim at Liverpool star

Scholes raises concerns over Liverpool’s back line Speaking on Stick to Football, Scholes questioned both the structure of Liverpool’s defence and the suitability of certain personnel. His comments reflected a growing sense of unease around the team’s defensive balance, particularly on the left flank. “They need another centre-half, don’t they?” Scholes said. “I thought Konate was...

Andy Robertson sends message to Liverpool teammates after Frankfurt win

Robertson’s View on Liverpool’s Performance in Frankfurt For a side that had endured four successive defeats, the message was clear: the performance mattered as much as the result. Robertson revealed that the team’s focus, shaped by Slot’s instructions, was to rebuild confidence through structure and intensity. “When you’re on a losing streak, you just want to...

We stick together” – Virgil van Dijk sends strong message as Liverpool beat Frankfurt

Van Dijk leads by example in dominant response In a match that began with early tension, Liverpool found themselves trailing once again before Hugo Ekitike restored parity against his former club. From that point, the visitors took full control. Headers from Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate before half-time underlined the captain’s influence on both ends...

Liverpool line up ‘next Zabayarni’ for January

Richard Hughes Targets Another Defensive Gem for Liverpool Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes may be plotting another masterstroke, with reports suggesting that the Reds are eyeing Dynamo Kyiv defender Taras Mykhavko as their next long-term investment. Following in the footsteps of Ilya Zabarnyi, another Hughes discovery from Ukraine, Mykhavko has emerged as one of Europe’s...

Journalist: Liverpool set for ‘tricky’ Eintracht Frankfurt test

Liverpool Search for Stability Ahead of Frankfurt Clash Liverpool’s 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United marked their fourth consecutive loss, and with it, the first serious wobble of the Arne Slot era. After sweeping to a Premier League title in his debut campaign, Slot now faces the kind of test that defines managers at Anfield...

Journalist: Arne Slot is making this Liverpool player ‘look daft’

Milos Kerkez and Liverpool’s Left-Back Puzzle: Are Expectations Outpacing Development? Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield marked their fourth consecutive loss in all competitions, a sequence that has brought both frustration and introspection. Among the many talking points, Milos Kerkez’s adaptation to Arne Slot’s system has drawn particular attention. David Lynch, speaking to...

Journalist takes aim at two Liverpool stars after Man United defeat

Salah and Van Dijk Under Scrutiny After Manchester United Defeat Oliver Brown of the Telegraph has pointed the finger at two Liverpool stars following the defeat to Man United. His assessment of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk struck a nerve precisely because it landed too close to home. These are Liverpool’s immovable figures. The...