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Federico Chiesa is yet to start a meaningful Premier League game since joining Liverpool Federico Chiesa still wants to make a go of his Liverpool career, despite being the subject of interest ahead of the January transfer window. Chiesa has looked bright during a lot of his appearances this season, but most of those appearances have come as a substitute – despite the poor form of some of Liverpool's attacking players. Some observers might have thought that the struggles of t

Arne Slot Liverpool legend Ian Callaghan, who is the club's record appearance maker, has laughed off recent talk that Arne Slot's job should be under threat — and backed the Reds to re-enter the Premier League title race. Callaghan played a remarkable 857 times for Liverpool during his 18 years at the club, won almost every trophy available — including five league titles and two European Cups — and was only ever booked once. It is fair to say he has seen and experienced it a

Alex Ferguson Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once publicly called out Jordan Henderson for his running style. The legendary Red Devils boss had been keeping an eye on the then-promising youngster while he played for Sunderland and considered signing him. But after sending scouts to watch Henderson in action, Ferguson opted against doing so due to his gait, claiming Henderson “runs from his knees”. Ferguson brutally said in his autobiography: "We looked at

Luis Diaz Jamie Carragher has defended Liverpool’s decision to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich in the summer. The Colombia international joined the Bavarian giants in a deal worth up to £65.5m and he has enjoyed an explosive start to life in Germany. Diaz has returned 12 goals and six assists from his first 19 appearances for Munich. He is also yet to taste defeat, failing to win only once, with Vincent Kompany’s side’s only loss of the season so far coming against Arsenal l

Arne Slot Arne Slot has admitted that Mohamed Salah was not happy to be left out of his Liverpool starting XI for the victory over West Ham United as he also revealed when the Egyptian will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations. The 33-year-old was left as an unused substitute as goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo earned a 2-0 win at the London Stadium on Sunday. Salah had been an ever-present in the Premier League as Liverpool won the title last season, with their tri

Virgil van Dijk Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his team needs to kick on again after it beat West Ham United to secure a first Premier League victory in a month. The traveling fans in the away end made their feelings clear on Arne Slot , chanting his name loudly throughout the contest, Liverpool won with goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo , and the Reds skipper is keen to build on an improved performance. Van Dijk "Very important," "I don’t think that’s any iss

Alexander Isak celebrates his first Premier League goal Alexis Mac Allister says he was delighted to see "amazing" Alexander Isak get off the mark in the Premier League after Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday to move into the top half of the table . Mac Allister also feels talk of his fitness issues this campaign have been overplayed, claiming the debate has raged simply due to the run of poor results Liverpool have been on for the last two months. Isak, scored th

Arne Slot acknowledges the Liverpool fans Arne Slot has praised the “special” support that backed Liverpool on their way to morale-boosting victory at West Ham United. Second-half goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo earned the Reds a 2-0 Premier League win at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. It was Liverpool's first away league win in more than two months and ended a run of three successive defeats in all competitions. A poor run of nine losses in the previous 1

Xabi Alonso is keeping the faith in Trent Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has reassured Trent Alexander-Arnold he is important to his squad, despite a slow start to life in Spain. The England full-back left Liverpool for Los Blancos in the summer but has yet to show his best self for Real. A hamstring injury curtailed his progress in September, meaning Alexander-Arnold has made just five starts so far this season. But the former Reds defender has received the full backing of Li

Alexander Isak celebrates Ibrahima Konate Alexander Isak has reacted to scoring his first Premier League goal for Liverpool - admitting it had been a 'long time coming'. The £125m man broke his duck to set the Reds on their way to a badly-needed 2-0 victory at West Ham United. Isak side-footed home in the 60th-minute with a finish that reminded everyone why Liverpool smashed the British transfer record for his signature from Newcastle United in the summer The Sweden internat

Arne Slot, pictured speaking with Federico Chiesa Arne Slot claims it is "almost impossible" to change his Liverpool masterplan at present and has backed himself to once again bring the best out of his struggling players. The Reds are in the midst of their worst run of form in 72 years after suffering a dreadful 4-1 Champions League reverse at home to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday evening. It was a ninth defeat in 12 games in all competitions with Liverpool having slumped into

Arne Slot gives instructions to Wataru Endo Arne Slot has explained his decision to continue overlooking Wataru Endo from the Liverpool starting line-up despite the Japan international being the only traditional defensive midfielder in his squad. Endo has been restricted to just 36 minutes of action across four substitute appearances in the Premier League this season with his only starts coming in the League Cup . With Liverpool's porous midfield contributing to the concessi

Arne Slot, pictured speaking with Federico Chiesa Arne Slot claims it is "almost impossible" to change his Liverpool masterplan at present and has backed himself to once again bring the best out of his struggling players. The Reds are in the midst of their worst run of form in 72 years after suffering a dreadful 4-1 Champions League reverse at home to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday evening. It was a ninth defeat in 12 games in all competitions with Liverpool having slumped into

Arne Slot Arne Slot has vowed to "fight on" with the backing of the Liverpool hierarchy despite a dismal run of form that has prompted increasing scrutiny over his role as head coach. The Reds suffered their joint-heaviest home defeat in European competition when they were humiliated 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven in their latest Champions League clash on Wednesday evening. It was a ninth loss in 12 games for Liverpool in all competitions, their worst such run since the 1953/54 seaso

Curtis Jones and head coach Arne Slot. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says he and Curtis Jones are on the same page after the Reds midfielder gave a passionate interview following his side's 4-1 home defeat to PSV. In the Champions League , Liverpool has generally been better this season than in the Premier League . However, this midweek, it fell to a third successive three-goal loss after being well beaten 3-0 by both Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. Slot replied "Yo

Arne Slot Arne Slot insists he is not worried for his future as Liverpool boss despite the shock 4-1 thrashing to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Liverpool has now lost nine of its last 12 matches across all competitions and was well beaten by the Dutch side at Anfield , just days after Nottingham Forest's comfortable victory in the Premier League. The defeat has added to the pressure on the Liverpool boss, who lifted the title just months ago. And while he is expecte

Arne Slot reacts during Liverpool's defeat to PSV Arne Slot is under increasing pressure at Liverpool , as the latest collapse saw them thrashed 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield in the Champions League . The Reds are in crisis, with nine defeats in their last 12 matches across all competitions, bringing about plenty of concern. Discussions surrounding whether Slot should be sacked continue among the fanbase, with a squad that is clearly underperforming where they should be

Stephen Gerrard Steven Gerrard has been tipped to one day become Liverpool manager by fellow 2005 Champions League winner Vladimir Smicer. the legendary captain has also been told he has the right mentality to succeed at a club with the scale of ambition that exists at Anfield , with Smicer insisting: "He would be a very good manager of Liverpool". Smicer, who famously scored in the iconic 2005 Champions League final comeback against AC Milan. Smicer played alongside Gerrard

Jarell Quansah Bayer Leverkusen stunned Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, holding an Erling Haaland and Phil Foden-less scoreless in a 2-0 victory. Former Liverpool youngster Jarell Quansah started at right centerback for Leverkusen on Tuesday — his third in the Champions League this season — after his £35 million ($46 million) move over the summer. The win moved his Leverkusen side up to 13th in the Champions League table, an impressive feat considering the

Peter Bosz Peter Bosz has backed Arne Slot to turn around Liverpool’s fortunes as the PSV Eindhoven boss prepares to make his first visit to Anfield. The Reds have lost eight of their last 11 matches ahead of Wednesday night’s clash with the Eredivisie outfit. Bosz has locked horns with Slot five times in the past, suffering defeat just once and winning three times - including in last season’s final Champions League league phase match. PSV ran out 3-2 winners on that occasion