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Journalist: Liverpool could be set for double injury boost after international break

Liverpool Confident Over Alexis Mac Allister Recovery Timeline Alexis Mac Allister has endured a stop-start beginning to his second season at Liverpool, raising understandable concern among supporters who witnessed his consistency throughout last year’s title-winning campaign. However, according to James Pearce of The Athletic, there is no sense of panic inside the club regarding his...

James Pearce provides update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Marc Guehi

Liverpool’s Centre-Back Dilemma Demands Smart Thinking Liverpool’s title-winning momentum under Arne Slot has not dulled the need for realism. Defensive depth has become a pressing concern and James Pearce of The Athletic has laid bare the situation surrounding Marc Guehi’s future. Liverpool had agreed a £35m deal to sign Guehi last summer, only for it...

James Pearce names three players that could solve Liverpool’s centre-back issues

Centre-Back Questions Loom As Liverpool Weigh Up January Strategy Liverpool’s impressive defensive consistency under Arne Slot has hit its first major test. Giovanni Leoni’s ACL injury in the Carabao Cup tie against Southampton has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign, removing one of the club’s promising rotational options. As it stands, Slot...

James Pearce urges Liverpool not to panic after worrying performances

Liverpool urged to stay calm as Slot navigates early challenges Context over crisis Perspective is often the first casualty of modern football. One defeat feels like the end of an era, two mean the walls are closing in, and three become the cue for full-scale panic. Yet, as James Pearce in The Athletic outlined, the last...

Journalist Unpacks Arne Slot’s ‘biggest test’ as Liverpool falter

Arne Slot Faces His Defining Liverpool Test After Difficult Run Slot’s Revolution Stalls at a Crucial Juncture For Arne Slot, the timing of Liverpool’s current slump could hardly feel more precarious. Three consecutive defeats, for the first time in his managerial career, have stripped away the gloss from what began as an ambitious second season. The...

David Ornstein: World-Class Liverpool star set to miss six weeks through injury

Alisson’s Injury Leaves Liverpool Facing Major Questions Credit to David Ornstein and The Athletic for reporting the news that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is expected to be sidelined until after the November international break with a hamstring problem. At 33, the Brazilian has faced his share of injuries, but this setback could hardly come at...

James Pearce: Liverpool star’s future is ‘unclear’ after recent talks

Konate Contract Talks Highlight Liverpool’s Defensive Concerns Liverpool’s defensive depth has again come under scrutiny, with James Pearce of The Athletic providing insight into the future of Ibrahima Konate. The French centre-back, now 26, finds himself in the final year of his deal at Anfield, and the uncertainty surrounding his situation could shape the club’s...

James Pearce: Liverpool midfielder could return to club despite £35m transfer

Harvey Elliott’s Liverpool departure and uncertain Anfield future Elliott’s move shaped by ambition and opportunity When Liverpool confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak late on deadline day, the knock-on effect was Harvey Elliott’s switch to Aston Villa. The move was not taken lightly. Elliott had grown up dreaming of playing at Anfield, and every appearance in...

David Ornstein: Deadline Day Liverpool Transfer at Risk of Collapsing

Guehi to Liverpool Transfer Hangs in the Balance Credit to David Ornstein of The Athletic for reporting that Marc Guehi’s long-anticipated move to Liverpool is suddenly under serious threat. Despite an agreement in principle between the clubs and a medical already being conducted in London, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is holding firm until he...

ORNSTEIN: Isak’s Newcastle Career Over as Liverpool Prepare Next Move

Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Intensifies as Striker Refuses to Play for Newcastle Again Liverpool’s headline pursuit of Alexander Isak has taken a dramatic turn, with The Athletic reporting that the Swedish striker has made it clear he will never represent Newcastle United again. For the Premier League champions, who have already tested Newcastle’s resolve with a...