Madrid’s Defensive Calculus Turns Towards Konaté
Real Madrid’s long-term defensive planning has been subtly reshaped by William Saliba’s new Arsenal contract. As ESPN, the France international’s extension until 2027 has shut one door and forced another to creak open — with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté now under consideration.
Saliba’s Renewal and Madrid’s Adjustment
Saliba was not just another...
Konate Responds to Carragher Criticism with Assured France Display
Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate has found himself at the centre of scrutiny in recent weeks, with questions over his future and his form drawing attention both in England and abroad. Yet, just as doubts threatened to linger, the centre-back delivered a performance in France colours that may...
Liverpool Receive Major Boost as Konate Returns to Training
Defender’s Positive Update After Arsenal Scare
Liverpool have been handed a timely lift with Ibrahima Konate returning to full training with France just days after his injury scare in the 1-0 win over Arsenal. The centre-back was substituted in the 79th minute at Anfield, watching from the...
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...
Real Madrid Insistent on Signing Liverpool Star in 2026 with Plans Already in Place
As Trent Alexander-Arnold's time at Liverpool continues to dwindle with each passing day, Real Madrid are already planning to deal another hammer blow to the Reds next summer.
That blow could come as a move to sign Ibrahima Konate, as his contract...
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Crucial Premier League Showdown Awaits
Liverpool's visit to Arsenal feels pivotal, even if it's only the ninth league game of the 2024-25 Premier League season. With Liverpool's impressive early form, sitting a point ahead of Manchester City, they’ve positioned themselves as serious title contenders under new head coach Arne Slot. Winning seven...
Slot’s Master Plan: Counting Early in Arsenal Match
Arne Slot's tactical calculations are at the forefront as Liverpool prepare to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Reflecting on last season, Slot’s approach emphasises how crucial these head-to-head clashes are. “If you look last season, it was seven points in between Arsenal and Liverpool,”...
Are Liverpool Title Favourites If They Beat Arsenal…?
It seems a very divisive statement to proclaim that Manchester City’s tenure as the Premier League’s overwhelming force is numbered. A day does not go by where I am not greeted with a story regarding which world class player they may sign (to replace the injured Rodri),...
Arsenal v Liverpool - Premier League Preview
Date - 27th October 2024
Venue - Emirates
Kick Off - 16:30
The Premier League appears to have a three-horse race already determined by the pundits of the English top tier, as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, strive to separate themselves from the chasing pack below them. With Pep Guardiola’s City...
Arsenal’s Defensive Conundrum: How Arteta Can Compensate for Saliba’s Absence Against Liverpool
William Saliba’s towering presence has become synonymous with stability in Arsenal's backline. Mikel Arteta’s reliance on Saliba, who is indisputably one of the most impactful defenders in the Premier League, has shaped the Gunners' defence into a formidable unit. Yet, when Saliba is...
