Liverpool’s Pre-Season Fixtures Begin Amid Mourning and Memory
There are moments in football that defy rhythm and rupture the script. A pre-season that ought to be marked by sweat, tactical diagrams and ill-fitting training gear is, for Liverpool, overshadowed by a grief that has no timetable.
The return to the AXA Training Centre this week comes...
Liverpool Friendly vs Preston to Be Broadcast Live on TV — If It Happens
Emotional Weight Surrounds Liverpool’s First Outing
Liverpool’s scheduled pre-season friendly against Preston North End this Sunday is delicately poised. The fixture, due to kick off at 3pm BST, may yet be played or postponed, with final decisions resting on how players and...
Liverpool’s Grief Casts Shadow Over Preston Friendly Decision
In what should have been a standard return to pre-season training, Liverpool find themselves navigating uncharted emotional territory following the devastating loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. The tragic news has left a profound scar across the squad, the club, and supporters around the...
Grief brings pause to pre season routines
Liverpool players will return to training this Tuesday after their pre season schedule was paused due to the tragic death of teammate Diogo Jota. Originally, a small group including some younger players and those not involved in international duty were due to report back to the AXA Training...
Jordan Henderson Leads Heartfelt Tributes to Diogo Jota at Anfield
The return of Jordan Henderson to Anfield on Friday was marked not by celebration, but by sorrow. The former Liverpool captain—usually the heartbeat of jubilant Champions League nights and rallying cries in the tunnel—was seen laying flowers outside the stadium, visibly shaken, tearful, and mourning...
Liverpool Prepare for Pre-Season Without Elliott and Morton
Liverpool are on the verge of beginning their 2025-26 pre-season with a rare luxury: almost the entire squad reporting on time. The only exceptions are Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, both granted extra leave after helping England win the European Under-21 Championship last weekend.
That leaves Arne Slot,...
Liverpool Move for Freddie Woodman Adds Depth Behind the Scenes
Liverpool have taken another calculated step in bolstering their squad ahead of the new campaign, agreeing to sign goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on a free transfer. The 28-year-old will link up with Arne Slot’s title-winning side when pre-season begins at the AXA Training Centre next month,...
Early return signals serious intent
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Liverpool’s decision to start pre-season a week before Arsenal is no accident. It is a clear message from Arne Slot. Every day matters in elite football. The early return is not just for...
Ibrahima Konate Hints at Liverpool Stay with Instagram Message
Konate’s Contract Future Sparks Optimism
There is something quietly reassuring about Ibrahima Konate. Amid the swirl of speculation that typically surrounds Liverpool at the start of a summer window, his message to supporters landed with the composure of a centre-back unbothered by pressure.
“Next season, we go again,”...
Liverpool International Roundup: Diaz Stuns Argentina While Alisson Keeps Brazil Steady
Diaz Magic Lights Up Buenos Aires
On international duty, few moments match the electricity of a solo goal away from home, especially when it's against the world champions. Luis Diaz, with pace, poise, and precision, gave Liverpool fans a timely reminder of his brilliance as...
