Liverpool Defence

Arne Slot explains Liverpool’s right-back situation ahead of Chelsea clash

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...

Report: Real Madrid ‘abandon’ move for Liverpool star

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,...

Marc Guehi breaks silence on failed £35m Liverpool move

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...

Journalist says he would drop Liverpool star for crucial Chelsea clash

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...

Journalist: Liverpool Yet to Open Contract Talks with Defender

Andy Robertson’s Liverpool Future Hangs in the Balance – Contract Talks Looming Liverpool’s long-serving left-back Andy Robertson faces a crucial period in his Anfield career. According to Graeme Bailey’s exclusive for Rousing the Kop, the 31-year-old Scotland captain has entered the final year of his contract with no decision yet made over a renewal. Bailey reported,...

Report: Liverpool could sell 28-year-old star in January

Liverpool Face Gomez Dilemma Amid Transfer Speculation Liverpool could be heading towards a significant January decision, with reports from CaughtOffside suggesting Joe Gomez may be allowed to leave if the right offer arrives. AC Milan are believed to be preparing another approach for the versatile defender, having already shown strong interest in the summer. “Milan aim...

Lewis Steele: Liverpool woeful at the back and toothless in attack – Slot has problems to fix fast

Liverpool Concerns Grow After Istanbul Defeat Liverpool fell to a second defeat in four days, and as Lewis Steele observed on his YouTube channel, “they probably deserved it.” Arne Slot’s side were undone in Istanbul against Galatasaray, a result that has left questions about their defensive stability, attacking sharpness, and how the manager will respond...

James Pearce: Slot’s Liverpool shaped by defensive flaws and Wirtz dilemma

Liverpool’s Growing Pains Under Slot Demand Swift Solutions Liverpool’s bright start to the campaign has been checked by successive defeats against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. Arne Slot insisted after the loss in Istanbul that “we are not so far off the level,” but the evidence suggested otherwise. His side remain Premier League leaders, yet the...

‘Liverpool have a massive left-side issue’ – Fan reaction to ’embarrassing’ Champions League performance

Left side issue leaves Liverpool exposed after embarrassing defeat Liverpool’s 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Istanbul has raised serious questions, with Dave Davis on the Newsround podcast for Anfield Index describing both the performance and the problems in blunt terms. The defeat followed on from the late collapse against Crystal Palace and has left supporters...

Carragher: Wirtz ‘the obvious problem that stands out’

Carragher questions Wirtz role as Liverpool struggle for balance Liverpool’s defeat in Istanbul was more than just another setback. The 1-0 loss to Galatasaray at Rams Park exposed deeper issues in Arne Slot’s side, with Jamie Carragher openly questioning the team’s performances and the role of record signing Florian Wirtz. Carragher’s concerns over Liverpool performances Carragher was...