World Cup qualifying preview: Plenty of Reds in action worldwide
It’s early days yet in the club season, but the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup are approaching their conclusion. A lucky handful of teams can already start planning for Russia in June, with many more out of the running and plenty of nations facing into a crucial six days which could determine whether or […]
Read MoreFoL on: Daniel Sturridge’s Future
The Daniel Sturridge debate has been one that has raged on ever since Jurgen Klopp’s arrival at Anfield and was intensified by the striker’s recent performances. With an injury record to rival Wilshere and Carroll and Klopp’s penchant for using him from the bench more often than not, it’s safe to say that his future […]
Read MoreThe Internal Battle for Optimism
Spartak was a one-off. They were poor and decided they’d sit off against us. They knew they couldn’t beat us by playing football due to a build-up of injuries, poor fitness levels and lack of confidence. We had plenty of chances but it was just an off night. Anyone can have them and they usually […]
Read MoreRoopa Reflects: Another poor performance puts dampener on league campaign ahead of the international break
Last time I said it was a terrible time for the international break given the form Liverpool were on, but now it’s the complete opposite as we all need a break from the poor performances we have been subjected to this past month. Before the last break, the Reds had come off the back of […]
Read MoreAwoniyi scores again, George has a howler, and Ojo faces time out
Taiwo Awoniyi – Royal Excel Mouscron Playing on Friday night, Taiwo Awoniyi bagged himself his third goal in Mouscron colours. The Nigerian striker made an excellent run to the near post and beat a defender and the goalkeeper to a well-positioned low cross. The hard work was already done and Awoniyi easily guided the ball […]
Read MoreAnother Coutinho moment of brilliance salvages point for Liverpool
In yet another Man of the Match performance from Liverpool’s number 10, Philippe Coutinho and his stunning strike stood out in a rather bleak affair at St James’ Park as Newcastle held the visitors to a 1-1 draw. It was another hugely frustrating afternoon for the Reds, who have now drawn three of their opening […]
Read MoreKey Talking Points From Liverpool’s 1-1 Draw in Newcastle
St James’ Park, Newcastle – In the direct aftermath of the disappointing 1-1 draw with Spartak Moscow in midweek, Liverpool found themselves with an immediate opportunity to get back on track. An away trip to beloved Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle side was a fantastic opportunity for The Reds to show that they are indeed capable of […]
Read MorePlayer Ratings: Newcastle United 1–1 Liverpool
Newcastle United Robert Elliot – 7 Was quick off his line to deny a Sturridge chance and commanded his area well but was beaten by a brilliant shot from Coutinho DeAndre Yedlin – 7 Constantly exhibited his pace – being one of the only full-backs this season to show he can keep up with Liverpool’s […]
Read MorePremier League week 7 roundup: Luck deserts Liverpool in latest disappointing draw
If goals were weighted according to their aesthetic beauty and pure quality, Liverpool would have comfortably beaten Newcastle on Sunday. Alas, it’s only the quantity of goals that truly matters, so the Reds were left once again reflecting on a 1-1 draw that, in the greater scheme of things, feels more like a defeat. Liverpool […]
Read MoreWasteful Reds Held Again
There was a sense of what should have been for Liverpool coming away from Moscow on Tuesday night. We were by far and away the better side, and had created most of the chances in the game. We had managed to score but nobody was talking about a deserved three points or a wonderfully worked […]
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