Liverpool

Why Van Dijk Should Win Player Of The Year

Such has been the almost unblemished ascent Liverpool have enjoyed to what increasingly looks like an inevitable league title, a lot of the suspense has been removed from the domestic season for the Reds' faithful. With collective honours a near formality, many fans have instead debated who among the reigning European Champions' squad will win...

Joe Gomez hopes Atleti defeat will provide motivation for Reds to bounce back in best way possible

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez believes The Reds will respond appropriately after suffering a rare defeat on Tuesday night at Atletico Madrid. Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 after going behind to an early goal from Saul Niguez. The second leg will be at Anfield in three weeks as The Reds will be battling to protect their...

From Magic to Misery in Madrid

Eight and a half months ago, Liverpool Football Club and its supporters enjoyed one of the best nights of their lives at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. The Reds bringing home the club’s sixth European Cup left everyone with memories to cherish for a lifetime. So, when the draw for the first knockout round...

Main Mané: Why Sadio shouldn’t be overlooked for Player of the Year

When Liverpool signed Sadio Mané back in 2016 for £34 million, many onlookers scoffed at the price tag. I must admit, although I didn't quite scoff, I was unsure if the Senegalese was worth the hefty investment. He looked like a promising player, but I wasn't sure if he'd have the desired impact at Anfield. Fast...

Liverpool defender insists Champions League dream is far from over despite defeat in Madrid

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk says Reds should still be "full of confidence" despite losing 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-sixteen clash in the Champions League. Van Dijk and co conceded a sloppy early goal to Diego Simeone's side and it was enough for the home team to cling onto for...

Frustrating Liverpool Fall To Narrow Defeat In Madrid

Liverpool have it all to do in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid after falling to a 1-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitana stadium.  An early Saul Niguez goal gave the hosts a victory borne out of defensive solidity and gamesmanship with the Reds unable to prize open...

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool – Player Ratings as Reds go down in Spain

Atletico Madrid. Peak Atletico Madrid. Early goal, defend for their lives, win cheap fouls, and the antics of Diego Simeone on the touchline. This is what we expected when the draw was made, that is what we got. Liverpool went down 1-0, after Saul Niguez's fourth-minute goal was followed by a scrappy game, that...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face Atletico Madrid tonight in Spain?

Liverpool play Atletico Madrid tonight in the last sixteen of the Champions League. We've had a look at what team Jurgen Klopp is likely to select for this huge clash. The Reds have never lost a tw0-legged European tie under Klopp's leadership but this last-sixteen clash with Diego Simeone's well-structured Atleti team could provide the...

Norwich 0-1 Liverpool: Tactical Breakdown

 "It's like a free shot tomorrow because we have to deliver in the following 11 games." The comments of Norwich City manager, Daniel Farke, epitomised what lies ahead for Liverpool FC. No team expects to beat Liverpool, but every single team craves to be the one that finally fells the mighty red behemoth. Liverpool, on...

“What a player” – Gomez praises match-winning cameo appearance from Sadio Mané

Liverpool's Sadio Mané came off the bench to keep The Reds' Premier League winning streak going at Carrow Road on Saturday evening. Daniel Farke's Norwich had provided stern opposition for the bulk of the game until Mané changed things with a brilliantly taken goal. Liverpool's number 10 had only been on the field 18 minutes...