Liverpool’s Striker Situation Remains Unresolved
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Arne Slot has made no secret of the lack of depth up front after the departures of Luis DÃaz and Darwin Núñez, and the tragic death of Diogo Jota in July. Despite this,...
Does Slot’s Open Midfield Need Baleba or Wharton
The Soft Centre Exposed
Liverpool’s opening-day win over Bournemouth provided drama, goals, and a glimpse of the attacking riches Arne Slot now has at his disposal. Hugo Ekitike’s debut strike, Cody Gakpo’s sharp finish, Federico Chiesa’s impact cameo, and Mohamed Salah’s clinical late goal all underlined the quality...
Liverpool 4 - 2 Bournemouth – PL Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to start their Premier League title defence in confident fashion, Anfield played host to a lively encounter against an ambitious Bournemouth side. The home crowd expected a routine evening, but what followed was a reminder that even champions can be pushed to the brink...
Liverpool’s Arne Slot Prepares for Premier League Return with Transfer and Team Selection Decisions
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is set to begin the defence of his Premier League title on Friday night when Bournemouth visit Anfield. Speaking at the AXA Training Centre, Slot addressed transfer speculation, team news and tactical focus ahead of the season...
Liverpool Weigh Double Move for Guehi and Leoni
Liverpool’s summer rebuild shows no signs of slowing, with defensive reinforcements next on the agenda for Arne Slot and the recruitment team. The Premier League champions have already secured Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, but a new centre-back remains a priority before the window closes.
Marc Guehi has...
Liverpool Weigh Midfield Options Ahead of Bournemouth Opener
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence begins under the Anfield lights, with Bournemouth the first test in a season that promises both expectation and scrutiny. After a summer of statement signings and boardroom stability, the challenge now shifts from recruitment to results.
The champions have strengthened smartly, building a...
Has Liverpool Found a Long-Term Midfield Option in Trey Nyoni?
As the 2025/26 season kicks off with Liverpool looking to defend their Premier League crown and attain number 21, the conversation is shifting from not just winning again — but sustaining success across the next cycle and beyond. Much of the summer focus has been...
Liverpool 2 - 2 Crystal Palace - Community Shield Player Ratings
The community shield headed to penalties after the in game score draw, with a lively encounter ensuing within an excited Wembley setting. The reds would lose the shootout with some weak penalties.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 9.0
The giant Brazilian...
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Community Shield Preview
Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
The curtain-raiser to the English football season sees Premier League champions Liverpool face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley. Both sides are looking to lay down an early marker for the 2025/26 campaign.
For Arne Slot, this will be...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Conundrum: Eyes on Leoni but Patience Required
Liverpool’s defensive depth is once again under scrutiny as the new season looms, and recent comments from Lewis Steele, speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, have given insight into where things currently stand. With Jarell Quansah’s departure to Bayer Leverkusen already confirmed, and Joe Gomez...
