Isak’s First Liverpool Goal Signals Intent Across All Fronts
Early Statement at Anfield
Alexander Isak needed little time to show why Liverpool pursued him so intently. His first goal for the club arrived in Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup victory over Southampton, a 2-1 win that maintained Arne Slot’s perfect start across the Premier League, Champions League...
Federico Chiesa Steps Up for Liverpool in Southampton Clash
Liverpool’s narrow 2-1 win over Southampton in the EFL Cup has sparked fresh debate about squad rotation, young talent and, crucially, the role of Federico Chiesa. On the latest episode of the Daily Red podcast, Guy Drinkel delivered an in-depth look at what was, in his...
Alexander Isak Savours First Liverpool Goal Against Southampton
Liverpool’s latest attacking addition, Alexander Isak, has already made his mark at Anfield. The Sweden international found the net in a 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Southampton, giving him his first goal in a Liverpool shirt.
Isak’s Breakthrough Moment
The forward struck late in the first half to open...
Liverpool Face UEFA Rule Dilemma After Giovanni Leoni Injury
Liverpool’s flawless start to the season has been overshadowed by concerns over Giovanni Leoni, whose injury against Southampton could force the club into a decision shaped by UEFA’s latest rule changes.
Giovanni Leoni setback raises questions
The Reds secured another win on Tuesday evening in the EFL Cup,...
Chiesa Embraces Fierce Competition at Liverpool
Federico Chiesa has made it clear that Liverpool’s squad depth is not something to fear, but a challenge to savour. The Italian forward, who arrived last summer as the club’s only signing, insists that competition is part of the fabric at Anfield – and that walking away was never...
Liverpool face anxious wait after Fabrizio Romano’s update on Giovanni Leoni injury
Liverpool’s progression in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night should have been a straightforward positive, yet the victory over Southampton was overshadowed by a worrying sight. Giovanni Leoni, the Italian defender who had only just been handed his debut by Arne Slot, left...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Southampton – EFL Cup 3rd Round Postmortem
With the sting of last season’s final defeat still lingering, Liverpool set out to begin their League Cup campaign in earnest. Arne Slot rotated completely, handing chances to fringe players and youth alike, but the third-round tie against Southampton was anything but straightforward and...
Ekitike red card highlights needless emotions in Liverpool win
Needless suspension raises questions
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victory over Southampton should have been remembered as another sign of progress under Arne Slot. Alexander Isak’s first goal for the club provided the headline, yet Hugo Ekitike managed to shift the focus with a needless red card that has...
Ekitike’s emotions spark red card drama as Isak opportunity arises
Celebration turns sour for Liverpool striker
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup progress was marked by jubilation and frustration in equal measure. Hugo Ekitike provided the winning goal against Southampton, only to see his evening collapse in the haze of a red card.
The forward, who had entered the pitch...
Slot awaits Leoni injury update after Carabao Cup scare
Debut ends in disappointment
Giovanni Leoni’s first appearance in Liverpool colours lasted just over 80 minutes before ending with the teenager being carried away on a stretcher. Signed from Parma in the summer, he was trusted to start against Southampton in the Carabao Cup, with Virgil van...
