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Gakpo’s header was initially ruled out for offside by the assistant referee, but the decision was overturned after a video assistant referee (VAR) review. That gave Liverpool a 2-0 lead against Bayer Leverkusen, as Luis Diaz had also scored two minutes earlier. UEFA released a graphic of the VAR review, which showed the Leverkusen defender’s left toe playing Gakpo onside. UEFA said: “Decision overturned: goal given. Goal awarded – not offside. Liverpool’s player, No. 18, was in onside position before scoring the goal.” That review gave Liverpool a commanding lead against the German champion at Anfield, and former Reds defender…
Frank Lampard has explained why Liverpool’s win over Bayer Leverkusen provided evidence that the club could still thrive even if Mohamed Salah does leave. The Reds recorded a 4-0 win over the German club in the Champions League on Tuesday night at Anfield. After a goalless first half, Liverpool responded with four goals after the interval including a Luis Diaz hat-trick to secure the points. Cody Gakpo was also on the score sheet as the Reds maintained their 100 percent start to the league phase of the competition to move to the top of the overall standings. Despite not finding…
Liverpool’s midweek Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen was arguably Arne Slot’s biggest challenge yet, and he smashed it. Despite another slow start, the Reds were able to emerge as 4-0 victors over a side that hasn’t lost away from home in 18 months. The line-up raised some eyebrows before kick-off, with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo starting alongside each other. Diaz would play through the middle and his performance will have given Slot the opposite of a selection headache, there is now a clear front three that will make Liverpool unstoppable. The Colombian showed just how good he can…
Arne Slot shared a few consoling words with Xabi Alonso after the former Liverpool star suffered a nightmare return to Anfield with Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso’s German champions held the Reds for just over an hour on Merseyside before the hosts took the game away from them in the final half an hour to win 4-0. Luis Diaz grabbed a hat-trick and Cody Gakpo scored his fourth goal in a week to leave Alonso floored, but the 2005 Champions League winner still heard his name sung by Liverpool fans in the closing stages of the match. The loss was just Leverkusen’s…
Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo admitted that everything changed against Bayer Leverkusen when Luis Diaz scored a stunning chip to open the scoring in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Anfield. The Reds stormed to a 4-0 win over Leverkusen on Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield, but the score didn’t reflect the opening hour of play. The first 60 minutes were extremely cagey, but once Liverpool opened the floodgates it looked as though they were impossible to stop. Curtis Jones played a perfect pass to Diaz who lifted the ball over Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky to put Liverpool ahead after 61 minutes,…
Liverpool continued their fine start to the season on Tuesday evening as they thumped Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in the Champions League. Arne Slot’s men are top of the Premier League table and now reside at the summit of the Champions League standings, too. Many were initially tentative about Liverpool’s chances of silverware this season and doubts emerged about whether Slot could continue what Jurgen Klopp had built. But he’s so far answering his critics emphatically and justifying FSG’s decision to appoint him from Feyenoord. Before the Dutchman accepted the job, Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso was being heavily linked to…
Alan Shearer couldn’t resist but take aim at Mark Clattenburg after he called a Liverpool decision wrong during their Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds were leading 1-0 thanks to Luis Diaz’s fine finish and looked to have added a second when Cody Gakpo headed home Mohamed Salah’s cross. However, not long after the ball hit the back of the net, the assistant raised his flag for offside. But following the VAR review, the goal was eventually given. But before the VAR verdict was given, Clattenburg was introduced by commentator Jon Champion to give his view on the…
On the evening Xabi Alonso returned to Anfield, Liverpool were very much looking to continue their good momentum this season. Slot made an interesting team selection ahead of the night with Luis Diaz coming in to play as a no.9 – almost as a false nine – similar to Dominik Szoboszlai’s role against Brighton. But the new look Liverpool attack didn’t reap many rewards, particularly in the first-half with Leverkusen proving to be the tough opponents many expected. In the end, there was a complete turnaround in the second-half as Liverpool took the lead and went on a quick rampage…
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was seen touching the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign and embracing Liverpool defender Andy Robertson before preparing to oversee the second half of Tuesday’s Champions League clash. Alonso, who played for Liverpool between 2004-09, was given a warm reception on his return to Anfield despite being stood in the opposite dugout to Arne Slot. The legendary soccer star appeared emotional on his return, touching the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign before walking onto the sideline just as he did for the first time 20 years ago. Keen to make the most of his opportunity, Alonso touched…
Gary Neville has consistently backed Arsenal as Premier League title favourites since the season’s start, but recent form has tested his confidence in the Gunners. Arsenal’s recent drop in points, including a defeat to Newcastle this weekend, adds pressure on Neville’s prediction. Previously, Neville had remarked that Liverpool weren’t yet serious title contenders compared to Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is well aware that his Arsenal side can’t afford to drop more points if they aim to keep pace in the title race. They caught a break this weekend as Bournemouth’s win over Manchester City helped maintain a manageable seven-point gap between…