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- Winter Is Coming – Are Liverpool Preparing To Overhaul Their Line-up?
The mounting pressure on Arne Slot eased a little as Liverpool battled to an away win in Milan against Inter last week, lifting the Reds to ninth in the Champions League standings. In the midst of last season’s Premier League title success, many associated with the club were worried that… Read more » - One thing that Mo Salah did in Liverpool win on Saturday disproved Wayne Rooney’s criticism
All eyes were firmly on Mo Salah when he came on for the injured Joe Gomez just 25 minutes into Liverpool’s win over Brighton on Saturday, with the Egyptian making his first appearance since his incendiary public comments a week previously. The home fans at Anfield made their feelings clear… Read more » - Micah Richards outlines what he noticed about Salah after coming on against Brighton on Saturday
When Mo Salah replaced Joe Gomez 25 minutes into Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Saturday, it was no ordinary substitution. It was the Egyptian’s first time on the pitch since his explosive public outburst a week earlier which led to borderline character assassination from some pundits and much speculation… Read more » - ‘A clue for me…’ – Dermot Gallagher claims Pawson made big error in Liverpool win on Saturday
Dermot Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd agreed that Liverpool would have every right to feel aggrieved about one refereeing decision at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds’ 2-0 victory over Brighton was a hugely satisfying one, with Hugo Ekitike netting both goals and Mo Salah getting a rousing reception when he came… Read more » - Lineker highlights Anfield reaction that protected Salah legacy
Liverpool’s win over Brighton carried a wider significance that went beyond the scoreline, even if that was not immediately obvious. Gary Lineker admitted he “really enjoyed the Liverpool game” not for the football itself, but for how the Mo Salah situation was handled, speaking on The Rest is Football podcast.… Read more » - Former Liverpool manager edges closer to move that says plenty about modern football
The wider picture around former Liverpool managers continues to evolve quietly, with one familiar name now edging closer to a significant decision. Brendan Rodgers is close to reaching an agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah, according to reporting from David Ornstein, Mario Cortegana and others for The Athletic.… Read more » - Van Dijk singles out teammate after week that tested Liverpool
The wider narrative around Liverpool’s season shifted subtly again this weekend, even if the league table barely moved. Virgil van Dijk spoke after our 2-0 win over Brighton, and his words focused less on momentum and more on how we respond when things are not perfect. The Liverpool captain was… Read more » - Former Liverpool keeper explains why cup final moment meant everything
Sometimes the Liverpool story reveals itself far away from Anfield, through moments that quietly remind us who we are and what this club gives people. Shamal George, once part of our academy setup on Merseyside, delivered one of those moments after helping St Mirren beat Celtic to lift the Scottish… Read more » - Henderson’s Jota celebration says everything after first Brentford goal
Jordan Henderson found the net for Brentford in a 1-1 draw with Leeds, but it was what followed the goal that immediately mattered most. The former Liverpool captain sat cross-legged on the turf, mimicking the game-controller celebration made famous by Diogo Jota at Anfield, and the meaning was impossible to… Read more » - Carragher takes aim at Ferdinand as Salah moment cuts through the noise
A familiar Liverpool moment at Anfield ended up triggering a debate that revealed far more about perspective than provocation. Jamie Carragher found himself pulled into a public exchange with Rio Ferdinand after Mo Salah’s name rang out from the Kop during our 2-0 win over Brighton. The former Manchester United… Read more »
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