Virgil van Dijk Sets the Tone Ahead of Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
As Liverpool prepare for their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield, captain Virgil van Dijk has made clear the sense of focus and ambition within the squad. The Dutch defender addressed the media with the calm authority that has come to...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to maintain their perfect start to the season after the international break, a trip to Turf Moor was always likely to be a test of patience more than anything else. Burnley, as expected, parked themselves into a rigid low block, challenging Arne Slot’s...
Konate’s Liverpool Future Under the Spotlight
Liverpool’s flawless start to the Premier League season has only added to the sense of momentum around Arne Slot’s side. Four wins from four against Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Burnley suggest the champions are wasting no time in building on last year’s title triumph. Yet, while the football...
Slot’s Pragmatic Approach to Alexis Mac Allister at Turf Moor
Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Burnley may not be remembered as a classic, but it did underline the careful balancing act Arne Slot faces with his midfield options. At the centre of it was Alexis Mac Allister, withdrawn at half-time in what initially seemed a worrying...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool
Ryan Gravenberch – Man of the Match vs Burnley
A Midfield Display of Control and Purpose
In a game where Liverpool needed patience, intelligence, and the kind of discipline that often goes unheralded, Ryan Gravenberch emerged as the quiet conductor. Turf Moor is not an easy venue for a side aiming to...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after the international window was always going to present a next step challenge, as the transition of a slightly altered team continued against a resolute opposition.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was in command...
Slot Ready to Raise the Bar After Title-Winning Start
This is an abridged version; the full article is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page:
Arne Slot’s debut season at Anfield delivered more than anyone expected, with Liverpool crowned Premier League champions. But the Dutchman is still reflecting on the missteps. The loss to...
Liverpool’s Defensive Evolution and the Guehi Question
Liverpool’s start to the new Premier League season has been nothing short of emphatic. Arne Slot has taken charge with the confidence of a man who already belongs at Anfield. Three straight victories over Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Arsenal underline a team that looks refreshed and ambitious. Central...
Liverpool Talents Impress on International Duty
Szoboszlai and Kerkez Feature for Hungary
Liverpool’s international contingent were once again in the spotlight, with several players making their mark for their respective nations. Dominik Szoboszlai played a decisive role for Hungary in their World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The midfielder created his country’s...
Liverpool’s New Weapon of Speed Leaves Teammates Stunned
Liverpool may have claimed the Premier League crown with ease last season, but even champions can find room for refinement. For all the dominance Arne Slot’s side displayed, there were moments when the Reds looked short of that extra burst to stretch the pitch.
Darwin Núñez, Mohamed Salah...
