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Van Dijk rallies against ‘lazy criticism’

Van Dijk Responds to Rooney Criticism After Liverpool’s Crucial Win Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has responded firmly to comments made by former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who accused him and Mohamed Salah of lacking leadership during the club’s recent struggles. The defender’s reply came shortly after Liverpool ended their poor run of form...

Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks silence on Liverpool return

Mixed Emotions as Trent Alexander Arnold Faces Liverpool Return Football revels in narrative, and occasionally fate scripts contests rich with sentiment and scrutiny. Trent Alexander Arnold returns to Anfield in Real Madrid colours, a moment that still feels surreal for many Liverpool supporters. Once the local prodigy who embodied the club’s philosophy and ambition, he...

Arne Slot drops major Liverpool lineup hint ahead of Real Madrid clash

Slot weighs Liverpool midfield options ahead of Real Madrid test Liverpool stand at a moment where fitness and form intersect with European ambition. Arne Slot’s side, crowned Premier League champions in 2024-25, know there is little room for hesitation when Real Madrid arrive, a club whose Champions League pedigree can feel like folklore brought to...

Wirtz question still lingers despite win

Liverpool’s tactical shift sparks debate over Wirtz role under Slot Arne Slot’s latest selection against Aston Villa was as much a nod to Liverpool’s recent history as it was a glimpse into his ongoing tactical evolution. In opting for familiarity, the Dutchman restored the structure and balance that underpinned much of last season’s Premier League...

Liverpool icon says they mustn’t ‘rest on their laurels’

Gerrard urges caution as Slot’s Liverpool finally find relief Liverpool’s long-awaited Premier League win over Aston Villa may have offered a timely reprieve, but Steven Gerrard has reminded Arne Slot that the pressure at Anfield never truly fades. A 2-0 victory at home to Unai Emery’s Villa, secured through goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch,...

Alan Shearer makes prediction ahead of Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Scene Set for Liverpool vs Aston Villa Showdown Pressure has an unmistakable way of clinging to clubs with history, and Liverpool carry it like a heavyweight belt. Arne Slot, fresh from delivering the Premier League title in 2024-25, now finds himself trying to drag his side out of a slump that has seen six defeats...

Real Madrid pushing to hijack Liverpool’s move for Premier League star

Real Madrid Attempt Power Move In Race For Marc Guehi The scramble for elite defenders, particularly those nearing contract expiry, has become a strategic battleground across Europe. With financial prudence now shaping recruitment at top clubs, opportunities like this come along rarely. Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, approaching free agency, has drawn heavyweight interest from Liverpool,...

“I’ll be there” – Liverpool star drops major fitness hint ahead of Aston Villa clash

Gravenberch eyes Liverpool lift in pivotal week Liverpool find themselves in one of those periods where football judgement hardens. Form dips, scrutiny rises, and narratives sharpen like studs on a frosty November training pitch. Yet inside the AXA Training Centre, there is calm purpose, not panic. Ryan Gravenberch believes his return can help Liverpool steady...

Bayern Munich star backs Florian Wirtz for success at Liverpool

Kimmich backs Wirtz to silence doubters after slow Liverpool start Liverpool’s £116 million signing Florian Wirtz has endured a testing start to life on Merseyside, but international teammate Joshua Kimmich insists the midfielder will come good in time. Kimmich offers calm amid early uncertainty Liverpool’s campaign has not gone as planned. Despite a summer outlay approaching £450...

Arne Slot breaks silence on Liverpool contract talks

Slot Focuses On Recovery Despite Contract Talk Noise Liverpool find themselves in that familiar period where speculation swirls louder than the Kop in full voice. This time the spotlight falls on Arne Slot, his contract talks and a wobble in form that has turned the Premier League title race from parade planning to hard graft....