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A seven-game run with the potential to take Liverpool’s early season progress way off course is instead being navigated almost perfectly for Arne Slot after the halfway stage now. Having followed up victories over Chelsea and RB Leipzig with a draw at Arsenal on Sunday, the Reds edged the first of two clashes with Brighton this week with a 3-2 triumph to move into the last eight of the League Cup for what is now the fourth successive season. It’s making a mockery of suggestions these games in between October and November’s international breaks would be season-defining for a Reds…
The goalkeeper was handed a chance to impress in the Reds’ Carabao Cup tie against Brighton & Hove Albion. With Alisson Becker absent with a hamstring injury, Caoimhin Kelleher has been first choice between the posts. But Kelleher was handed a rest and Jaros given his first start, having come off the bench to replace Alisson in a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace earlier this month. Liverpool enjoyed a 3-2 victory in a thrilling encounter with Brighton at the AMEX Stadium, with Cody Gakpo firing a double and Luis Diaz scoring to move the Reds into the quarter-finals of the…
The League Cup has long represented an opportunity for Liverpool’s fledgling goalkeepers. And here it was the turn of Vitezslav Jaros. Having made a surprise Reds debut from the bench at Crystal Palace earlier this month, Jaros was a beneficiary of the policy to start deputy goalkeepers in the competition. And it took less than 10 minutes for the 23-year-old to justify his selection, standing strong to deny Tariq Lamptey after the Brighton right-back was sent scurrying clear. The regularity with which Liverpool’s defenders were content to involve Jaros in the build-up underlined confidence in his ability with the ball…
Ryan Gravenberch was afforded the night off by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot – but it didn’t stop him following proceedings as the Reds beat Brighton 3-2 in the Carabao Cup. The Dutchman watched from his phone while on a ‘date night’ with partner Cindy Peroti, who commented “always, it doesn’t matter where he is”. Indeed, it’s behaviour many Liverpool supporters could relate to, with fans on social media praising Gravenberch for his dedication to watching his team-mates in action. The victory sets up a Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at Southampton, with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal…
Former Liverpool striker is back: the 34-year-old journeyman has landed a short-term contract with Serie A strugglers Genoa for the rest of the season. Balotelli’s team spent 20 days securing the move. He will earn between €400,000 and €500,000 (approximately $433,000 to $541,000). Genoa announced the deal with a “Super Mario” themed announcement video. Balotelli spent last year with Adana Denispor in Turkey, scoring seven times in 10 league starts (16 appearances). He was without a club for the past four months and will return to Serie A for the first time since the 2019-20 season. The nomadic striker has…
Any manager would be thankful to inherit a squad containing Alexis Mac Allister. The midfielder has been a key part of Arne Slot’s Liverpool, and the Dutchman will be hoping it stays that way. His £35m arrival in summer 2023 sparked an upturn in performances – the Argentine proving his versatility to aid the team’s attacking and defensive efforts. But under a new coach he has not been forced to stick to one or the other, with a deeper midfield role that offers the freedom to roam when in possession. Except now, with Liverpool engaging in a thrilling battle with…
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been urged to make a stunning return to English football by re-signing for boyhood club Sunderland. The 34-year-old left the Black Cats in 2011 to move to Liverpool in a deal worth £20m. He became the Reds’ most successful captain as he lifted six different trophies – including the Champions League and Premier League – before making a controversial move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq in July 2023. Henderson’s time in the Middle East was short-lived, however, as he lasted just six months with Steven Gerrard’s side before returning to Europe with…
Brighton & Hove Albion have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Carabao Cup tie with Liverpool, with captain Lewis Dunk set to miss Wednesday night’s clash at the Amex. The Reds will travel to the South Coast in midweek to continue their Carabao Cup defence, following a 5-1 victory over West Ham United in the third round. It is the first of two meetings between the two sides this week, with Brighton set to visit Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. And head coach Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed the Seagulls will be without their skipper for at…
Liverpool walked away from negotiations with Manchester United managerial candidate Ruben Amorim due to differences in philosophies and playing style. Amorim, 39, recently agreed a deal with the Old Trafford hierarchy, barely 24 hours after Erik ten Hag was dismissed from his role and Ruud van Nistelrooy was placed in temporary charge. The Sporting Lisbon manager has an outstanding reputation having won two consecutive Primeira Liga titles. When Xabi Alonso ruled himself out of the Liverpool role, Amorim was the next favourite and even held talks at Anfield. However, his vision clashed with that of the United hierarchy, who did…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted fitness issues continue to plague summer signing Federico Chiesa, but denied rumours the winger could be loaned out in January. Having been frozen out by Juventus, Chiesa sealed a £10m move to Anfield in the summer, but he has seen just 78 minutes across three appearances so far this season and has not featured in a matchday squad for over a month. Reports in Italy recently suggested Liverpool could send Chiesa back to Italy on loan in the January transfer window and, while Slot firmly brushed off the speculation, he acknowledged Chiesa is locked…