Craig Burley has criticised Florian Wirtz’s first season at Liverpool, warning the club may eventually have to sell the £116m signing if his performances do not improve. Speaking on ESPN FC after Liverpool’s defeat to Galatasaray, Burley questioned whether the German playmaker has met expectations.“Let’s stop beating around the bush with Florian Wirtz. I’m fed … Read more
Liverpool have not secured a pre-agreement with Xabi Alonso to take over from Arne Slot for the 2026/27 season. That’s the verdict from TEAMtalk, though it remains to be seen just how patient the club’s hierarchy will remain should the Reds fail to secure Champions League football. The Merseyside giants currently sit outside of the top … Read more
Alexis Mac Allister has confirmed that at some point in his career, he would love to return to Argentina to play more football for one of his former sides — even though he can’t guarantee it will happen. “I’d love to go back to Argentina,” the Liverpool midfielder said. “But, well, I became a father, … Read more
Liverpool could be forced to cope without Alisson Becker for a little longer after a fresh injury prediction suggested the Brazilian may not return immediately. The goalkeeper missed the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray earlier this week after suffering discomfort in training. That setback forced Arne Slot to turn to Giorgi Mamardashvili in Istanbul, with … Read more
Arne Slot reached a notable but unwanted milestone as Liverpool fell to a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. The Reds were beaten in Istanbul, with Mario Lemina scoring the only goal of the game in the seventh minute. It marked Liverpool’s second defeat against … Read more
Giorgio Mamardashvili (5) Started in place of the injured Alisson and while there was little he could do about Gala’s opener, he was lucky to get away with completely misjudging a left-wing cross from Noa Lang. Made a decent save from Davinson Sanchez soon after but never looked convincing, particularly with the ball at his … Read more
(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Tottenham manager Igor Tudor offered a brief and somewhat evasive response when asked about facing Liverpool following Spurs’ heavy Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The North London club suffered a difficult night in Spain, losing 5-2 at the Metropolitano in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie. Attention quickly … Read more
(Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) The Liverpool hierarchy remains fully behind Arne Slot, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, despite the club’s recent 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. The loss in Istanbul has intensified pressure on the Dutchman during what has been a turbulent second season at Anfield, but the club’s leadership is reportedly … Read more
Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney couldn’t hide his delight as Liverpool slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Galatasaray in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie on Tuesday night. The early 5.45pm kick-off in Istanbul saw Mario Lemina’s header seal a shock win for the Turks, exposing more cracks in Arne Slot’s side amid a season … Read more
(Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) UEFA have provided an official explanation for the VAR decision that ruled out Ibou Konate’s goal during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. The Reds thought they had found an equaliser midway through the second half in Istanbul when the ball ended up in the net following a corner. However, … Read more