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- ‘There is no reason’ – Virgil van Dijk sends message to Liverpool teammates ahead of Arsenal clash
Virgil van Dijk has insisted his Liverpool teammates should be looking forward to Thursday night’s clash with Arsenal at the Emirates. Despite the Premier League champions being 14 points adrift of league leaders Arsenal at the moment, the Netherlands international believes there is ‘no reason’ to not be excited ahead… Read more » - Florian Wirtz VAR decision results in Fulham contacting PGMOL
Fulham have contacted the PGMOL to understand the reasons why Florian Wirtz’ goal was allowed to stand during their 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday. Marco Silva’s side were leading 1-0 heading towards the final third of the game at Craven Cottage when Wirtz found the back of the net,… Read more » - BBC pundit says Liverpool ‘badly missed’ one player against Fulham in ‘lacklustre display’
Chris Sutton has claimed Liverpool ‘badly missed’ Hugo Ekitike during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Fulham. The Reds thought they had earned all three points thanks to Cody Gakpo’s effort in stoppage time – only for the hosts to equalise in quite remarkable fashion via Harrison Reid’s long-range strike in the… Read more » - ‘We understand…’ – Sky Sports share Chiesa transfer update as Serie A duo eye January move
With nearly a week of the January transfer window having elapsed, the future of Federico Chiesa remains a topic of intense speculation. The forward has been left largely reliant on substitute appearances again this season, making just two Premier League starts in his first 17 months at Anfield, even with… Read more » - European outlet drops ‘bombshell’ Arne Slot claim as ‘fed up’ Anfield chiefs seek ‘drastic change’
Reports from Spain have sensationally claimed that Liverpool could dismiss Arne Slot from his job as head coach within the next week. The Dutchman has been enduring a difficult second season in charge at Anfield, with any hope of retaining the Premier League title long since extinguished despite an unprecedented… Read more » - ‘He would suit Liverpool’ – Ben Foster names Premier League wizard who’d be ‘perfect’ for the Reds
Ben Foster has named one current Premier League player who he believes would be a ‘perfect’ signing for Liverpool this year. Although the Reds have been enduring a poor season by their standards, sitting fourth in the table and already out of the title race, their travails have been miniscule… Read more » - ‘He was a joke’ – One ‘top, top player’ at Liverpool left a lasting impression on Jonjo Shelvey
Jonjo Shelvey was left in awe of one former teammate at Liverpool who he described (in the best way possible) as ‘a joke’ of a footballer. The 33-year-old – who’s now playing in the United Arab Emirates with Arabian Falcons – spent the best part of three years at Anfield… Read more » - ‘Fantastic’ midfielder’s return to Liverpool is confirmed as official announcement made
One player who’d been out on loan from Liverpool has officially returned to Merseyside after his temporary spell away from Anfield was cut short. James Balagizi joined National League club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan deal last August, but the midfielder made just 10 appearances for Robbie Savage’s… Read more » - BBC pundit’s prediction should serve as perfect motivation for Liverpool ahead of Arsenal clash
Liverpool face what appears to be one of their most daunting tasks of the season when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Premier League leaders Arsenal on Thursday night. While the Gunners have been buoyed by extending their advantage over Manchester City to six points in the past… Read more » - James Pearce hints Liverpool will veto widespread January interest in ‘important’ midfielder
Liverpool could plausibly allow some of their fringe and academy players to depart on loan this month, but others are expected to be kept at Anfield. The Reds currently have multiple names out on loan elsewhere, ranging from established first-teamers in Harvey Elliott and Kostas Tsimikas to up-and-coming talents such… Read more »
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