Alexis Mac Allister inspires Liverpool in 2-1 Atletico Madrid win
Anfield has always had a way of cutting through the noise. The endless chatter about contracts, dressing room moods and summer discontent tends to fade when the whistle goes, and in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, Alexis Mac Allister gave the perfect answer. He...
Alexis Mac Allister drives Liverpool comeback as Atletico Madrid beaten at Anfield
Anfield demanded a response and Liverpool gave it. That is always the starting point on European nights, and against Atletico Madrid it mattered. Falling behind early could have left the place edgy, but Andoni Iraola’s side kept their heads, trusted their football and...
Andoni Iraola Confirms Bradley Barcola Fitness After Liverpool Debut Scare
Liverpool have no Bradley Barcola injury problem. That is the short version, and for now it is the important one.
The £123million summer signing was forced off an hour into his full debut against Atletico Madrid, prompting the usual anxiety. Team-mates gathered around him, medical staff...
Forest Penalty at Liverpool Verdict Sparks Fresh Debate Over VAR Standards
BBC Football has provided the original reporting on the Premier League Key Match Incidents Panel verdict, and the conclusion is blunt enough. Nottingham Forest should not have had their penalty at Liverpool, but VAR still did the right thing by staying out of it.
That...
Antoine Semenyo Miss Could Define Richard Hughes’ Complex Liverpool Legacy
Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool with a record that will probably require years rather than months to judge properly. There was a Premier League title, enormous expenditure, several expensive disappointments and, perhaps most intriguingly, one transfer he wanted that Liverpool chose not to make.
Antoine Semenyo.
The Athletic’s...
Alexis Mac Allister Contract Situation Raises January Questions for Liverpool
Liverpool might have expected the closing of the transfer window to bring a little calm. Instead, Alexis Mac Allister’s contract situation has ensured that January already feels uncomfortably close.
Speaking alongside Trev Downey on an Anfield Index podcast, Dave Davis examined Mac Allister’s comments about his...
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Anfield Set for Another European Night
There are European games at Anfield, then there are European games against Atletico Madrid. They tend to come with noise, needle and a sense that every tackle matters a little more. Wednesday should be no different, with Liverpool stepping into a contest that will demand...
Alexander Isak Set for Liverpool Breakthrough Under Andoni Iraola
Alexander Isak looks ready to become one of the defining figures of Liverpool’s new era under Andoni Iraola. After a testing first season at Anfield, the Sweden striker has begun this campaign with far sharper rhythm, greater belief and, crucially, a style of service that suits...
Bradley Barcola Set for Bigger Liverpool Role as Andoni Iraola Weighs Atletico Madrid Start
Liverpool’s £123m investment in Bradley Barcola has already sparked plenty of debate, yet the early signs suggest Andoni Iraola may have landed one of the most exciting wide forwards in European football. The France international arrived from Paris Saint-Germain this summer...
Liverpool sporting director search heats up as Julian Ward, Pedro Marques and David Woodfine emerge as leading options
Liverpool are back at a familiar crossroads, and there is a sense that the route they choose next will shape far more than a single appointment. The departure of Richard Hughes, confirmed last weekend, has left the...
