#liverpool

#liverpool

Liverpool knew Kayode's aerial bombardments were coming. It's the only thing we did yesterday [in preparation] on the training pitch, an exasperated Slot told the written media afterwards, and in the team meeting today. But prior knowledge does not always mean a solution. When Kayode winds up there is a genuine sense of anticipation, a stoppage in time. Unless, that is, you or your team are tasked with defending against his throws.

After last week's defeat by Manchester United, Slot seemed mildly outraged that Ruben Amorim's side had been so direct. This Saturday, there was a marked change of tone but the problem was the same. They're a very good team in winning duels and second balls, he said, and you have to give them credit for that. It's also difficult to win a game of football if the set-piece balance is in their favour.

Liverpool attacker Federico Chiesa is likely to be sold in the coming months. According to a report from Fichajes, manager Arne Slot does not view him as a key player in his system and is ready to let the Italian International leave. The report claims that Chiesa could be sold in January or at the end of the season. Meanwhile, recent reports have also claimed that Liverpool could look to keep Chiesa at the club.

Liverpool did not have the best of days against Man United recently. The team that they always want to beat the most caused them heartbreak late into the match, and that is an accountability that the Liverpool players must now live with. However, the good news (if you can call it that) is that this result should be what spurs Liverpool on to do better.

The French international will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he will demand premium wages from any club hoping to sign him. Dayot Upamecano wants massive wages According to a report via SportWitness, the Bundesliga star could demand wages of around 16 million per season. It would be a huge task for any club, and it remains to be seen whether his suitors are willing to pay up.

Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez is reportedly now determined to leave the club after last night's 4-0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal. The Argentina international has been a world class performer during his time at Atletico, having previously struggled for playing time during a spell at Manchester City where he nonetheless showed some potential too. According to Sport, Alvarez is on Barcelona's radar, though he'd likely cost as much as 200m if he leaves his current club.

Arsenal central midfielder Martin Zubimendi is having a superb impact since joining the Gunners this summer, and he had arguably his best game for the club last night. Zubimendi ran the show from midfield as Arsenal thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in a stunning Champions League performance, and it's earned him big praise. Football stats expert Statman Dave posted on X to show just how good Zubimendi's numbers were in last night's game, with the Spain international excelling in every department.

Sunday's 2-1 home league defeat against Manchester United -- their first Anfield loss against United since January 2016 -- has put Liverpool on the brink of their worst run of results for 72 years and midfielder Szoboszlai said that Arne Slot's players have been trying to talk themselves out of the nosedive they have been in since a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace last month sparked their losing run.

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Liverpool's preparations for their Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany have been disrupted by their flight being grounded at Liverpool John Lennon Airport due to a "technical issue." Arne Slot's team, who face Frankfurt on Wednesday attempting to avoid the ignominy of suffering a fifth successive defeat for the first time since September 1953, were due to fly from Liverpool on a chartered flight after training at 4 p.m. BST.

Ange Postecoglou's brief second act in the English top flight is over, while Manchester United might be re-emerging as a force after a wild weekend of Premier League action. Champions Liverpool are in a free fall after they were humbled by United at Anfield. The Red Devils broke a near decade long hoodoo, and also shook a monkey off manager Ruben Amorim's back.

A poor performance, a bad result and 4 losses on the bounce. Not many LFC fans would believe you if you had said that the Reds would be in this predicament, even one month ago. Arne Slot and his men fall to a 2-1 defeat at Anfield, allowing their biggest rivals to win their first successive games this season. It was an entertaining watch, with a lot of goalmouth action, some of which would not have been appreciated by the LFC fans and coaches.