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Let’s just put it behind us now, shall we? Yes, Liverpool lost at home against Nottingham Forest, and yes, it was an insipid and disjointed display that was a far cry from the slick and stylish football that has been on show throughout the first month of Arne Slot’s reign. But Slot’s Liverpool won’t be built in a day. It will take time to get things up and running at the level he desires. We’d do well to remember that. The Dutchman might have inherited an elite-class squad but Liverpool weren’t exactly without their flaws last season, were they? Anyway,…
Arne Slot has admitted that Federico Chiesa will not start for Liverpool against AC Milan. The winger signed for the Reds from Juventus on the penultimate day of the summer transfer window. But Chiesa was omitted from the match-day squad for the 3-0 victory over Manchester United and last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. That was despite the ex-Fiorentina man using the international break to build fitness. Having been frozen out at Juve, Chiesa arrived at Anfield lacking sharpness. The Italy international will definitely be on the bench as Liverpool raise the curtain on their Champions League campaign against…
Liverpool had an injury crisis in the early part of 2024 last season, meaning that academy players were drafted in. The young talents who came into Jurgen Klopp’s side excelled, especially in the 2024 Carabao Cup final, which saw six academy players born after 2003 on the pitch at the end of extra time. The Reds have always been renowned for having a stellar youth system, producing iconic players such as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen in the 1990s. There was a lack of stars coming through in the 2000s prior to Klopp, but in his nine-year tenure, 40 academy…
Liverpool supporters are still awaiting the debut of summer signing Federico Chiesa, who has not yet featured in the 2024/25 campaign. His absence is understandable given his extended involvement in the European Championship with Italy earlier this year, which has delayed his competitive minutes for the Reds. The highly anticipated arrival of the former Juventus star has yet to materialise on the field, leaving fans eager for his first appearance. However, Liverpool’s recent 1-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest may prompt manager Arne Slot to consider introducing Chiesa to the fold soon, especially with a critical Champions League clash…
There has been a hole in Liverpool’s midfield ever since Fabinho departed for Saudi Arabia last year. Arguably the gap was apparent even before he left. The Brazilian was steadily declining from his status as one of Europe’s best defensive midfielders began ever since the bid to claim an unprecedented quadruple failed in 2022. As the Merseyside giants slipped from being one of the most feared teams in the world to an elite side that is more than a match for any opponent on their day, the importance of having a top quality enforcer who could shut down attacks became…
A rivalry which began in the Jurgen Klopp era looks like it might well have been reignited, and the December 1 fixture is already marked in red on the calendar. By then a pattern should’ve emerged in the Premier League and there should be a better idea of which clubs have staying power this season, albeit the campaign still won’t have reached the halfway point. Certainly, the 2024/25 season offers every player the chance to really emerge for their side, and Liverpool have a young player that they have very high hopes for it seems. “Rio Ngumoha is the sensational…
It was one of the most infamous press conferences in Liverpool history. Rafa Benitez, sitting down to preview a routine Premier League match against Newcastle in November 2007, would answer almost every question with the same line “I am focused on training and coaching my team”, leaving the assembled press shocked and confused, and his Anfield bosses furious. Benitez’s press conference was one of the first signs of the cracks growing behind the scenes at Liverpool before a fully-fledged civil war involving the manager and owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. And it was actually an AC Milan player who…
Federico Chiesa is part of Liverpool’s 23-man travelling squad for Tuesday’s Champions League opener with AC Milan. The forward is among those players who departed John Lennon Airport on Monday afternoon as the Reds get ready for their visit to San Siro on matchday one. Arne Slot’s men began their journey to Italy shortly before 4pm UK time, with a press conference scheduled for later this evening. The head coach will be joined by a member of his squad at the top table to preview the fixture with I Rossoneri. Liverpool travelling squad: Alisson, Gomez, Endo, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz,…
Liverpool are very close to announcing the signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia and ahead of the move becoming official, the goalkeeper has been pictured in a kit belonging to the Premier League club. The 23-year-old is one of Europe’s most highly-rated goalkeepers and Liverpool have decided to secure his services early, despite the Merseyside club planning to keep Alisson Becker as their number one for the 2024/25 and beyond. Everything is signed for the Georgia international to become a Liverpool player this summer officially, however, Mamardashvili won’t play for the Premier League giants until 2025. The Valencia shot-stopper will…
The Arne Slot era was off to a perfect start when the Reds started the season with three wins in three games, without conceding a goal. They started the season with wins against Ipswich, Brentford and Manchester United. With the Merseyside club heavy favourites to win at Anfield against Forest, Callum Hudson-Odoi’s 72nd minute winner came as a huge surprise and stunned the Reds. It was the first goal conceded by Alisson for Liverpool this season, upsetting the Brazilian goalkeeper. After the defeat, the goalkeeper blamed some of his teammates for their poor performance. “We didn’t manage to play better…