Liverpool midfield

Rooney questions Salah work ethic and claims he looks ‘lost’

Wayne Rooney pinpoints tactical flaw behind Salah’s Liverpool struggles Liverpool’s early season slump has sparked intense debate over their tactical identity under Arne Slot, and Wayne Rooney has become the latest to offer his perspective. Following the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, the former England captain suggested that Mohamed Salah’s recent dip in form may...

Liverpool are in ‘identity crisis’ and Arne Slot needs to change things – Opinion

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...

Ryan Gravenberch sends strong message ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea

Liverpool Confident Gravenberch Can Inspire Stamford Bridge Response Responding To Setbacks Liverpool arrive at Stamford Bridge carrying the rare sting of back-to-back defeats under Arne Slot, but Ryan Gravenberch insists there is little room for self-pity. The Dutch midfielder acknowledged the frustration lingering after losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, yet his tone remained one of...

“It’s like they’ve never played together” – Liverpool face huge Florian Wirtz decision

Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s Tactical Balancing Act Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has already been one for the history books. A Premier League title in his debut campaign raised expectations sky-high, yet two consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have tempered some of that early-season enthusiasm. As Saturday’s trip to Stamford Bridge against Chelsea...

Arne Slot Urged to Scrap Liverpool Experiment for Title-Winning Trio

Liverpool’s Midfield Puzzle Ahead of Chelsea Clash Liverpool’s return to Stamford Bridge this weekend comes at a decisive moment. Two defeats, against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, have shifted the mood from early-season optimism to questions about tactical balance and squad rotation. Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut campaign,...

‘It’s fine, it’s part of it’ – Liverpool midfielder calls for calm after back-to-back defeats

Jones urges Liverpool to bounce back after defeats Curtis Jones has spoken with determination after Liverpool’s consecutive losses, insisting that the focus must be on responding rather than dwelling on setbacks. Jones reflects on European disappointment Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray followed the late reversal to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Two defeats in a row...

‘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...

‘This Liverpool team is soft’ – Fans react to ‘passive’ performance at Galatasaray

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...

Liverpool Starting XI vs Galatasaray: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

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...