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Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch insists that despite mounting pressure, Arne Slot still has a unique chance to cement his legacy at Anfield. The transition from Jurgen Klopp’s era has caused friction and debate among fans regarding the tactical direction. However, Crouch believes the season is far from settled and a historic conclusion remains possible.

Liverpool will be without the services of Alisson Becker for Saturday’s early kick-off against Brighton. The 33-year-old shot-stopper did not travel with the rest of the Reds squad to the South Coast, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s plans as they look to keep up their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Federico Chiesa has ended his international exile by accepting a call-up to the Italy squad for next Thursday's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland. Gennaro Gattuso named his 28-man squad on Friday, with the Liverpool forward's inclusion the headline news after he had rejected several previous call-ups across various camps this season.

Liverpool have issued a scathing response following targeted attacks against their French centre-back Ibrahima Konate. The club is demanding immediate accountability from social media platforms to protect players from dehumanizing online hate.

Liverpool have been dealt a significant setback as head coach Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah will miss the upcoming trip to Brighton. The Egyptian forward sustained an injury during midweek Champions League action against Galatasaray, leaving the Reds to find a new attacking solution for the weekend.

UEFA and Liverpool have launched an investigation into the advertising hoarding that left Noa Lang requiring surgery after the Dutch winger suffered a serious injury to his right thumb during Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night. Lang was involved in a collision with the pitchside boards in the latter stages of the loss and had to be stretchered off.

Steven Gerrard has been brutally informed that his dream of managing Liverpool has “died”, with an emotional return to Anfield being ruled out. There was a point, when winning the Scottish Premiership title at Rangers, that Gerrard was considered to be a Reds boss of the future. Emile Heskey has told GOAL why that may no longer be the case for his former team-mate.

Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night proved painful in more ways than one, with both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang ending up in hospital after the 4-0 defeat that sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, the two attackers have since been making light of their shared misfortune, with Lang posting an Instagram story showing the pair on a video call together, both sporting bandaged limbs.

Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly preparing a compensation lawsuit after winger Noa Lang suffered a horrific thumb injury during yesterday's 4-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool at Anfield. The 26-year-old Dutchman sliced his digit open on an advertising hoarding as his side crashed out of the round of 16.

Liverpool produced arguably their finest performance of the campaign to date on Wednesday night, blowing away Galatasaray with a display of relentless energy. Despite the 4-0 victory, Virgil van Dijk warned his teammates not to "get carried away" after the victory.

Liverpool are facing a battle to keep hold of sporting director Richard Hughes amid interest from the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal are reportedly keen to try and tempt Hughes away from the Premier League and are willing to offer a lucrative package. Hughes joined Liverpool in 2024 and is currently contracted to the Reds until the end of the 2026-27 season.

James Milner appreciates that, at 40 years of age, he will soon be faced with a “really tough” decision regarding retirement. The former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder is still going strong at Brighton, having become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, but has told GOAL of the big career calls that must be made in the not too distant future.

Galatasaray’s Champions League dreams ended in a nightmare at Anfield as both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang were rushed to the hospital. The Turkish giants confirmed a forearm fracture for the Nigerian striker and a "serious" thumb injury for the Dutch winger.