Virgil Van Dijk

Deal or No Deal: Two Years or Less – Tread Carefully

Deal or No Deal? There’s been a bit of a developing habit with Liverpool around players whose contracts have run down in recent years. We’ve all seen, enjoyed and been emotional at the send-offs for Bobby, Milly and co before, whilst we’ll steer away from the departure of others. The same issues are on the...

Report: Matip Mulls Over New Deal as “Liverpool Back Up”

New "Back Up" Deal In the corridors of Anfield, whispers are circulating about the future of Liverpool’s seasoned defender, Joel Matip. The 32-year-old centre-back is reportedly in the early stages of discussions regarding a potential contract extension with the Reds. However, it seems that Matip’s continuation at Liverpool is contingent upon his willingness to embrace...

Postmortem: How the Reds Dominated Despite Slow Start

Liverpool 3 - 1 West Ham - The Postmortem  This was the first fixture back after the reds travelled to Austria, where they overcame an industrious LASK side (1-3), to secure a solid win in their opening Europa League group stage game. That match-up saw Jürgen Klopp make eleven changes from the team which overcame...

Salah Breaks PL Record as Reds Go Second

Salah’s Historic Achievement In a riveting encounter at Anfield, Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over a resilient West Ham, with Mohamed Salah making headlines by equalling a Premier League record. The match unfolded with a blend of skill, strategy, and a dash of drama, highlighting key moments and players that are worth discussing. Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s...

Awkward for Antonio as Reds Demolish Hammers

Liverpool’s Unbeaten Journey Continues In a compelling Premier League encounter, Liverpool successfully extended their unbeaten streak to 18 games across all competitions, overcoming a spirited West Ham side with a 3-1 victory. The Reds showcased their resilience and tactical prowess, ensuring their dominance in the league remains unchallenged. Against the flow of the game, Mohamed Salah...

Klopp’s Squad Shines: The Post-Mortem 

Europa League Opener This was the first game of the Reds' 2023/24 Europa League campaign, with a trip to Austria to kick off their Thursday night journey. The home side recorded a crowd of 19,080 in attendance, which was a bouncing and excited arena for football. I am sure there was an awful lot of...

Reds Start Strong: LASK vs Liverpool Player Ratings

LASK 1 - 3 Liverpool - EL Player Ratings   Matchday 1, as the reds embarked on their 2023/24 Europa League campaign. Their first game saw Liverpool on their travels to take on last season’s 3rd placed Austrian Bundesliga side. The lineup to this Thursday evening showdown was as follows.   Our line-up to face LASK tonight in...

Match Report: Reds Just Keep On Coming Back

Another Comeback Victory In a thrilling commencement to their Europa League journey, Liverpool showcased their resilience and tactical prowess by overturning a deficit to secure a victory against LASK Linz. A Stumbling Start The match unfolded with LASK midfielder, Florian Flecker, delivering a stunning opener from the periphery of the area at the 19-minute mark, setting the...

Molby: “Reds’ Tactical Versatility is Impressive”

Jan Molby Insights: A Closer Look at Liverpool's Strategies Liverpool’s Tactical Shifts and Performances Jan Molby, a name synonymous with Liverpool, recently shared his insights on Liverpool's strategies and performances in a candid conversation with Trev Downey on Molby on the Spot. The discussion, brimming with analytical acumen, delved deep into Liverpool’s tactical shifts, player performances,...

Van Dijk: “We Weren’t Good Enough for Champions League”

Virgil Van Dijk’s Press Conference Insights Van Dijk’s Return to the Field Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool’s esteemed captain, recently shared his thoughts in a press conference ahead of the UEFA Europa League match against LASK. Van Dijk’s return to the field has been highly anticipated, and his insights into Liverpool’s journey and aspirations in the Europa...