Sunday’s Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea was a big victory for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in many ways. Having won the Champions League and the Premier League in successive seasons, the new look Merseyside team under Klopp went trophyless last season, following a dismal defence of their PL crown and a disappointing elimination in the UCL …
Mind games are simply a staple in modern football, as players can even resort to name-calling just to discourage their opponents for that extra edge. And when it’s time for spot kicks, these antics hit their peak. The shootout between Liverpool and Chelsea was no exception and a number of mind games were played for …
The prospect of a cup final certainly brings with it plenty of expectation, due to which teams often opt to play safe rather than go all in. Yesterday’s Carabao Cup final, however, was the exact opposite as Liverpool and Chelsea delivered 120 minutes of high octane football, which somehow ended up scoreless. And so it …
Sunday’s EFL Cup had quite the hype riding on it with a clash between two in-form Premier League teams at Wembley. While on paper it looked like the league’s best attack in Liverpool were going against the best defence in Chelsea, it was impossible to separate either side in a game that was fittingly decided …
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, at the mere age of 23, has already been through his fair share of trials and tribulations. Emerging from the youth system of one of the biggest clubs in the world is in itself challenging enough, and Arnold has even been the subject of constant doubting regarding his defensive capabilities. Despite all …
The inevitable has finally happened, Joel Matip has now successfully converted one of his attacking ventures. It occurred during Liverpool‘s 6-0 thumping of Leeds United. The Merseyside Reds were at their emphatic best on the night, and even Matip managed to grab a goal. The Cameroonian went off on one of his offensive forays before attempting a …
Under manager Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have turned into one of the masters of set pieces in modern football. With the quality of delivery from fullbacks Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson combined with their attacking ability, the Reds have the ability to outscore almost any opposition in Europe’s top 5 leagues. So then what’s their secret? Surely, …
The NBA x Football crossovers continue and are fairly common as of late. The latest one features the Big Dutchman Virgil van Dijk and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. The latter has recently started following the beautiful game and looks to be taking an interest in the Merseyside Reds especially. Last Friday, he took to …
Three stunning goals from Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, and Luis Diaz helped Liverpool claim a 3-1 win over Norwich City. Both the AFCON finalists scored monumental goals on their return. While Mane scored his 108th goal, Salah completed a total of 150 goals for Liverpool. After dominating the first half of the game, Liverpool were …
Trent Alexander-Arnold is living the dream. He has become one of the most pivotal players for Liverpool in their Champions League and Premier League-winning journeys. He has been part of some key moments that will live long in the minds of football fans. All of this and he is only 23. He invokes the kind …
It is clear that Liverpool are currently in the process of recruiting a backup attacking line that would take over from the successful trio of Salah, Mane and Firmino in the future. Diogo Jota was brought in during the summer of 2020 and has successfully secured a starting place in place of Firmino. Luis Diaz …
Despite all the manhandling and roughhousing that can transpire on a football pitch, size does not grant someone an immediate advantage, after all, skill remains equally important. Due to this, football stands apart from the likes of American Football and Basketball, as it does not require a certain physical profile, at least in terms of …
Following much criticism from fans for their lack of activity in the recent transfer windows, Liverpool finally brought in a new recruit in the form of Luiz Diaz. The Colombian international made his switch from FC Porto in the summer and initial signs suggest that the Anfield faithful will not need much time in getting …
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota had an evening to remember against Leicester City in the Premier League on Thursday. The Portuguese striker scored a brace for his side and ensured the 3 points of Liverpool. Aside from the highlights, he did have an unfortunate scare, one that could make viewers cringe a little. In a clip …
A few weeks ago, Liverpool’s home kit for the 2022/23 season leaked online in the form of a rendered concept. Its simplistic nature did rub some Reds the wrong way, however, the emergence of a leak showcasing the final product seems to have altered opinions. The design itself, as revealed by the render, is rather …
The Merseyside Reds returned to their rampant ways in the Premier League and kept by slim title hopes alive by notching up a 2-0 victory against Leicester City. Aside from a few goal scares, Liverpool were largely comfortable throughout the encounter. Also making a return was Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara after recovering from a hip …
Cameroon international and Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip is an undoubtedly underrated figure. Ask any Red and they’ll remark on and on about Matip’s solidity at the back. This was on display once again during Liverpool’s 2-0 victory against Leicester City. Paired alongside an equally stern Virgil van Dijk, the two put up a resolute wall, …