Liverpool's Pre-Season Preparations: A Mixed Bag
Liverpool’s pre-season preparations for the 2023/24 campaign continued Wednesday with an entertaining 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich. While it’s pointless to read too much into friendlies, the same old positives (going forward) and negatives (the defending) from last season were in full effect.
In the Reds’ last five matches played,...
Doak's Praise for Salah
In a recent encounter with the Liverpool Echo, Scottish prodigy Ben Doak paid homage to Liverpool's wing maestro, Mohamed Salah, hailing him as one of the top footballers globally. This interaction followed a pre-season friendly clash where Doak featured alongside Salah, showcasing his admiration for the 31-year-old Liverpool forward. The young...
Klopp's Forward Selection Conundrum
Liverpool’s attack has been in fine form during the early weeks of pre-season, even if some of the defending has clearly been below the required standard. Jürgen Klopp has five senior forwards from which to select his front three, and the quintet all registered a goal and/or assist this summer by...
Potential Torchbearers: Who Will Take Up the Captain's Mantle at Liverpool?
In the heart of Anfield, whispers about Jordan Henderson, the revered Liverpool captain, potentially shifting his loyalty to the Saudi Pro League have stirred a cauldron of anxiety and speculation. Henderson's sterling record and influence in the Liverpool squad is no secret; he's been...
In recent years, Liverpool have watched multiple players leave the club on a free transfer at the end of their contract.
The likes of Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gini Wijnaldum and Divock Origi have all left the club on a free in the past two years.
Perhaps worryingly for Liverpool supporters, there...
Mo Salah Shines Bright in Liverpool's Pre-Season Training
The New "Fitness King" of Liverpool Emerges
The pre-season sessions at Liverpool have witnessed the emergence of a new "fitness king". Mohamed Salah, the club's prolific No.11, has been given a significant accolade from Jurgen Klopp. He's now the proud recipient of the 'James Milner Award' for acing...
It was right that on his 31st birthday, tributes and adoration should pour in for the Egyptian King. Ever since his arrival at Anfield, Mo Salah has been nothing short of brilliant, even in the downtimes like last season. As the elder statesman of the team, there are two important factors to consider for...
Many a downhearted fan will have you believe that Liverpool’s summer spending ended with the brilliant capture of Alexis Mac Allister, yet those dissatisfied supporters will soon be reveling in the next man to arrive at the AXA training ground. As gossip and speculation engulf the social media landscape, Jörg Schmadtke appears to be...
Low-key signings from mid-level clubs or the recruitment of undervalued players were once the bedrock of Liverpool’s recent success. To have won the Premier League in the era of Manchester City’s obscene money laundering, will one day be looked back upon with astonishment. After a steady and consistent approach to how Michael Edwards built...
