Virgil Van Dijk

Journalist takes aim at two Liverpool stars after Man United defeat

Salah and Van Dijk Under Scrutiny After Manchester United Defeat Oliver Brown of the Telegraph has pointed the finger at two Liverpool stars following the defeat to Man United. His assessment of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk struck a nerve precisely because it landed too close to home. These are Liverpool’s immovable figures. The...

Carragher questions Salah starting role

Carragher urges Slot to rest Salah amid Liverpool struggles Liverpool’s disappointing defeat to Manchester United has prompted strong words from Jamie Carragher, who believes Mohamed Salah should no longer be considered an automatic starter. Following the 2-1 loss at Anfield, Carragher has called for manager Arne Slot to make a bold selection choice as the...

Pundit questions Van Dijk performance

Liverpool Concerns Grow as Van Dijk Faces Fresh Scrutiny Virgil van Dijk has rarely been short of praise since arriving at Liverpool, yet even the most decorated defenders face uncomfortable evenings. The 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield was one of those nights, not just for the team but for their captain. Four consecutive...

Man of the Match: Cody Gakpo Shines in Defeat as Liverpool Fall to Manchester United

Cody Gakpo – Liverpool FC On a day where Liverpool’s frustrations continued to mount, there were few redeeming performances to note. Yet amid the disjointed patterns and misfiring attack, Cody Gakpo stood out as the one player in red who carried consistent intent and composure. The Dutchman struck the woodwork three times, scored a well-taken...

Player Ratings: Defensive Lapses and Missed Chances Cost Liverpool

The Premier League’s return after another tedious international break saw two titans of the English game come head to head, as United came trophy hunting at Anfield. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Giorgi Mamardashvili - 6.0 The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a superbly executed opening goal, however, he was alert and...

Liverpool Starting XI Confirmed for Man United Clash at Anfield

Confirmed: Liverpool Starting XI vs Manchester United The international break is finally over and what better game to come back to than Liverpool vs Manchester United! Arne Slot's side had a disastrous ten days prior to the break, suffering consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea. Despite their struggles though, Liverpool can move back within one...

Slot Faces Amorim in a Tactical Duel That Could Shape Liverpool’s Season

Liverpool vs Manchester United – Premier League Preview Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 16:30 BST The international break ends with a fixture that needs no introduction. Liverpool versus Manchester United remains the headline act of English football — a rivalry of history, ego, and identity. While the two clubs currently exist in contrasting realities, with...

“We aim to be at our best” – Liverpool captain sends positive message before United showdown

Virgil van Dijk Calls for Unity Ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United Rallying Cry from the Captain Liverpool return from the October international break to face Manchester United at Anfield in a fixture that rarely needs added motivation. Yet in his captain’s column, Virgil van Dijk has set the tone with a message of accountability and...

Mo Salah tipped to hit landmark goal tally this season despite early struggles

Liverpool Debate Continues Over Mohamed Salah’s Goal Output Slow Start Sparks Familiar Questions Liverpool are facing a familiar discussion surrounding Mohamed Salah, but this time the scrutiny is sharper due to his slower start to the current campaign. Last season delivered the finest individual return of his Liverpool career, with 57 goal contributions across all competitions...

Former star makes crazy decision in Liverpool vs Man United combined XI

Nicky Butt Ignites Liverpool vs Man United Debate With Bold Combined XI Liverpool against Man United rarely needs extra fuel, yet Nicky Butt has just poured petrol over the rivalry with his latest combined XI. Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, the former midfielder was tasked with picking a lineup from...