Slot’s First Storm: The Reality Check Arrives
Following a third straight defeat — a run that now reads Crystal Palace away, Galatasaray in Istanbul, and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge — Arne Slot’s Liverpool project has entered its first period of turbulence. For a side that lifted the Premier League title just months ago, this stretch...
Konate Injury Adds To Liverpool Concerns After Chelsea Defeat
Slot Provides Konate Update
Liverpool’s trip to Stamford Bridge brought more than just another defeat. Arne Slot confirmed post-match that Ibrahima Konate was withdrawn due to injury, adding to a mounting list of absentees at a crucial point in the season.
The Liverpool manager explained that Konate felt...
Liverpool’s Full-Back Dilemma: Slot Balances Kerkez Integration with Tactical Demands
Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was more than just another setback in their inconsistent start to the Premier League season. It offered another glimpse into the delicate balancing act Arne Slot faces as he attempts to reshape the club’s defensive identity.
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Liverpool Leadership Tested Amid Form Concerns
Liverpool travel to Chelsea with renewed scrutiny on Arne Slot and his reigning Premier League champions. Consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have brought an unusually critical tone from pundits, including Jamie Carragher, who claimed Liverpool “don't appear a top team at present”. Slot, however, remains composed, publicly...
Liverpool Transfer Watch: Fabrizio Romano Highlights Dayot Upamecano Situation
Liverpool continue to be linked with Dayot Upamecano as Fabrizio Romano delivers a fresh update on the Bayern Munich defender's uncertain future. With the Frenchman entering the final year of his deal at the Allianz Arena, speculation is intensifying across England and Europe.
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David Ornstein Sheds Light on Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate Contract Talks
Liverpool find themselves in familiar territory with another key defender entering the final year of his contract. Ibrahima Konate’s current deal expires at the end of the season and, from January, he is permitted to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs. That possibility has inevitably...
Liverpool’s Right-Back Puzzle Under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s defence has been under scrutiny since the start of the 2025-26 season, particularly at right-back. Arne Slot’s summer signing of Jeremie Frimpong, for £29million, suggested a clear first-choice solution. Yet the situation is far from settled, with Conor Bradley also pushing for opportunities and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-standing role...
Real Madrid Cool Interest in Konate as Liverpool Edge Closer to Agreement
Liverpool’s contract talks with Ibrahima Konate have taken a positive turn after fresh reports suggest Real Madrid are stepping back from their pursuit of the French defender. According to TeamTalk, the Spanish giants have now shifted their focus towards Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano,...
Liverpool Move Slips Away for Guehi
By the final hours of the summer transfer window, Liverpool appeared ready to add Marc Guehi to their defensive ranks. The Crystal Palace captain had undergone a medical, agreed personal terms and was preparing for a five-year contract at Anfield. A £35 million fee was in place, with a...
Defensive Choices Facing Arne Slot Before Chelsea Test
Liverpool sit top of the Premier League but recent defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have raised questions over the balance of Arne Slot’s team. With Chelsea awaiting at Stamford Bridge, Lewis Steele speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index has suggested the biggest dilemma may centre...
