Liverpool's Champions League Man of the Match
Bradley Barcola
Liverpool travelled to Austria looking to put the disappointment of the Manchester City defeat behind them, but even the most optimistic supporter would have struggled to predict a nine-goal thriller.
My pre-match prediction was LASK 1–2 Liverpool. The Reds had other ideas.
A 6–3 victory was emphatic, entertaining and,...
LASK 3-6 Liverpool: Champions League Player Ratings
The Champions League return saw a trip to LASK, with the aim of erasing the weekend loss to visiting Manchester City.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Allison Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was a surprise starter and until the raft of changes in the second half...
Andoni Iraola Under Pressure as Liverpool Search for Cohesion Before LASK Clash
Liverpool head to Austria this week needing more than a response. They need a shape, a purpose and, above all, a bit of evidence that this team is actually becoming something under Andoni Iraola.
The 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield did not...
Andoni Iraola Demands Liverpool Finish the Job Against LASK in Champions League Test
Liverpool have started their Champions League campaign properly, with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but that only counts for so much if they follow it with a sloppy result in Austria. That is the point Andoni Iraola is making...
Steven Gerrard Urges Liverpool to Help Florian Wirtz Rediscover His Confidence
Steven Gerrard has offered a sympathetic assessment of Florian Wirtz's struggles at Liverpool, suggesting the German playmaker needs greater support from those around him as his difficult start to life at Anfield continues.
Gerrard believes Wirtz possesses the talent to succeed at Liverpool, although his...
Ifeanyi Ndukwe’s first Levante goal highlights value of Liverpool loan spell
For a young player on loan, progress rarely follows a straight line. Ifeanyi Ndukwe’s first start for Levante offered a particularly dramatic illustration, beginning with a costly mistake and ending with a goal that rescued a point.
The Liverpool teenager scored in a 3-3 draw...
Florian Wirtz at Liverpool: Is Time Running Out for the German Star?
Florian Wirtz is facing increasingly serious questions over his Liverpool future, with David Lynch admitting that he is struggling to see how the German midfielder can turn his difficult Premier League start around.
Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch...
Ryan Gravenberch red card sparks debate as Carragher and Neville question Liverpool dismissal
For Liverpool, the decisive passage arrived in a matter of minutes. Ryan Gravenberch was dismissed, Manchester City found their opening and a competitive contest quickly became a defeat that left questions about both the refereeing and the response.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville...
Florian Wirtz Under Pressure as Andoni Iraola Weighs Liverpool Selection Call
Liverpool’s 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City has intensified scrutiny on Florian Wirtz, with the attacking midfielder coming under renewed pressure after another difficult afternoon at Anfield.
There were mitigating factors around the result. Injuries to Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai left Andoni...
Liverpool 0–3 Manchester City – Premier League Man of the Match
VÃctor Muñoz
Liverpool FC
Liverpool were beaten 3–0 by Manchester City at Anfield, but the scoreline should not overshadow the performance of one young Spaniard who gave the home supporters genuine reasons for excitement.
VÃctor Muñoz was Liverpool’s outstanding player.
In the first half, the summer signing was...
