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Arne Slot backs Liverpool star for success after Wolves win

Liverpool edge Wolves as Wirtz delivers breakthrough moment Liverpool maintained momentum at Anfield with a 2-1 win over Wolves, a result that continued a good run of results. Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz proved decisive in a contest that demanded patience and control, with Wolves competitive throughout. While the result mattered, much of the...

Gerrard pinpoints what Liverpool must do to get back to their best

Steven Gerrard outlines simple fix for Liverpool revival Liverpool's results have steadied recently, performances less so, and frustration around Anfield has grown loud enough for questions to be asked about Arne Slot’s long term security in the dugout. For Steven Gerrard, however, the solution is far more straightforward than tactical overhauls or transfer market panic. Speaking...

Liverpool told to ‘bring back’ £35m midfielder

Liverpool urged to bring Harvey Elliott home as loan stalls There is a familiar unease when a young player’s momentum drains away in plain sight. Harvey Elliott left Liverpool in search of minutes and purpose, a short journey down the M6 that was meant to sharpen him. Instead, the loan to Aston Villa has dulled...

Liverpool set for injury boost ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash

Szoboszlai injury update offers cautious encouragement Liverpool’s win over Brighton came with an unwanted subplot as Dominik Szoboszlai was forced off late on, immediately raising anxiety around Anfield. The midfielder has been one of the few constants in a season of uneven rhythm, and his importance under Arne Slot has only grown as others have...

Jamie Carragher speaks on Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future after Brighton win

Carragher advice lands amid Salah uncertainty Jamie Carragher’s exchanges with Mohamed Salah over the past fortnight have been noisy, uncomfortable and impossible to ignore. For Liverpool supporters, they have stirred debate rather than settled it. As one of the club’s most recognisable voices, Carragher was always likely to respond forcefully to Salah’s pointed comments at...

Arne Slot praises the mentality of his Liverpool side after Inter and Brighton wins

Slot sees Liverpool form turning corner Arne Slot believes Liverpool’s recent improvement can be traced back to the fundamentals, effort, connection and a growing sense of belief. Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield delivered more than three Premier League points. It offered reassurance that there is substance behind the results and that Liverpool’s form...

Virgil van Dijk sends message to Liverpool teammates after Brighton victory

Van Dijk message sets tone for Liverpool push Virgil van Dijk has rarely been one to overstate momentum, and his message following Liverpool’s latest upturn was characteristically measured. Back to back victories have steadied Arne Slot’s side, but the captain was keen to stress that progress will only be meaningful if it is sustained. Liverpool followed...

Liverpool injury latest: Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai and more

Liverpool injury latest ahead of Tottenham test Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with victory over Brighton, but the result came at a cost. Arne Slot left Anfield with fresh injury concerns to manage as the calendar tightens and a demanding run of fixtures continues. With absentees already stretching the squad, the...

Report: Liverpool still in talks over deal for defender

Konate contract uncertainty frames defensive planning Liverpool’s contract talks with Ibrahima Konate continue to hover over a season that has otherwise leaned heavily on his availability rather than his best form. As reported by TeamTalk, the 26 year old has started all 16 Premier League fixtures and six Champions League matches, a level of trust...

Alan Shearer heaps praise on ‘brilliant’ Liverpool star

Alan Shearer raises doubts over Liverpool striker strategy Liverpool’s summer business delivered firepower and intrigue in equal measure, yet questions remain about whether the plan was always this clear. Hugo Ekitike’s early impact has been emphatic, goals, confidence, presence, while the parallel arrival of Alexander Isak continues to provoke debate. Alan Shearer, never one to...