Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.
Alexis Mac Allister has dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Liverpool, admitting he is "very, very sad" that the club have not offered him a new contract. The Argentine midfielder, who played a pivotal role in the club's recent Premier League success, also revealed that he had concrete options to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United have struck a significant blow against their fiercest rivals by raiding the Liverpool academy for one of their most promising young talents. The Red Devils have successfully secured a deal for teenage sensation Isaac Konde, further demonstrating their commitment to harvesting the best emerging stars in English football.
Liverpool have officially announced a monumental shift in their commercial operations, securing a record-breaking £300 million sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines that will see a new name grace the famous red jersey. The agreement marks the end of a long-standing partnership with Standard Chartered and signals the club's intent to compete at the very top of the financial rankings in European football.
There is “only” one move that Trent Alexander-Arnold would consider if he fancied heading back to the Premier League, ex-Liverpool full-back Stephen Warnock has told GOAL, with the Real Madrid defender seeing an Italian job in Serie A speculated on. The buccaneering England international is into his second season at Santiago Bernabeu, having bid farewell to Anfield in 2025.
Julian Alvarez has been included in Atletico Madrid's travelling squad to face Liverpool in their Champions League opener at Anfield on Wednesday. The Argentine forward recently returned to competitive action following intense transfer speculation over the summer, as Diego Simeone's side prepares for another demanding European test on Merseyside.
Dominik Szoboszlai believes that Liverpool must rediscover the ferocious tempo that defined their previous success if they are to overhaul Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Hungarian midfielder, now serving as one of the club's vice-captains, insists that recapturing that relentless energy is the missing ingredient for the current squad.
Mohamed Salah has proven that class is permanent by shattering a long-standing Turkish Super Lig record during his sensational debut campaign with Trabzonspor. The Egyptian forward, who ended his iconic nine-year association with Liverpool this summer, has hit the ground running in the Black Sea region despite his new club's turbulent start to the season.
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Graeme Souness has once again voiced his concerns over Declan Rice’s credentials as an elite midfielder, delivering a scathing review of the Arsenal star's tactical approach. Despite Rice’s instrumental role in the Gunners' recent successes, the Liverpool legend remains entirely unconvinced by the England international’s positioning on the pitch.
Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman has challenged Dominik Szoboszlai to step up following the summer departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. The Hungarian midfielder has been named vice-captain under new head coach Andoni Iraola alongside Alisson Becker and Joe Gomez.
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher engaged in a heated debate over whether Arsenal forward Kai Havertz can replicate the vital role Roberto Firmino played for Liverpool. The discussion escalated when Neville accused his colleague of disrespecting the Brazilian, firmly rejecting the idea that Havertz operates at the same exceptional level as the former Anfield favourite.
Milos Kerkez has urged his Liverpool team-mates to maintain their concentration as the club enters a relentless period of fixtures across three different competitions. The Hungarian defender believes the momentum from Friday's victory at Ipswich Town is vital with Atletico Madrid set to arrive at Anfield for a massive Champions League showdown.
Former Chelsea forward Demba Ba has shared the fascinating origin story behind Jurgen Klopp's famous high-intensity tactical system. Ba explained how an aggressive, breathless performance by Hoffenheim completely altered Klopp's approach to the game, laying the absolute foundation for his immense future European successes and legendary modern football legacy.
Andoni Iraola has revealed why he took a ruthless approach with Jeremy Jacquet during Liverpool's hard-fought victory over Ipswich Town. Despite the young defender flirting with a red card, the Reds boss insisted that the Frenchman needed to endure the pressure to aid his long-term development at Anfield.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes new signing Bradley Barcola faces a daunting task to break into the starting XI following Cody Gakpo's sensational display against Ipswich Town. Despite the Frenchman's record-breaking arrival, he had to settle for a place on the bench before coming on as a substitute, while his rival for a starting spot dominated proceedings at Portman Road.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has dismissed any lingering concerns over Cody Gakpo's commitment following the late collapse of his proposed transfer to Manchester City. The Dutch forward quickly put the disappointment behind him, immediately bouncing back in style by providing two crucial assists in the Reds' recent 2-0 victory over Ipswich.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has admitted his journey to peak fitness at Anfield has been a grueling process after his match-winning brace against Ipswich Town. The Swedish striker struck twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a 2-0 victory, marking a turning point following a difficult debut campaign on Merseyside.
Andoni Iraola has hailed the impact of Alexander Isak after the Swedish striker’s clinical first-half double guided Liverpool to a 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town. The win marks Iraola’s first three points since taking the reins at Anfield, moving the club past a stuttering start to the new Premier League campaign.
Liverpool finally picked up their first win of the Premier League campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory at Portman Road, dispatching Ipswich Town following back-to-back draws in their opening two games. Alexander Isak was the star of the show, delivering a devastating first-half display that justified his record-breaking price tag and set the tone for a dominant afternoon in Suffolk.
Liverpool duo Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are quickly becoming the Premier League’s most feared partnership after another devastating display at Portman Road. The Dutchman provided both assists as his strike partner netted twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a vital victory for the Reds.
Alexander Isak continued his impressive start to the season with Liverpool, adding another two goals to his tally against Ipswich Town. The Swedish forward, who arrived at Anfield with a record price tag, appears to have firmly moved past the injury frustrations of his debut season.
Bradley Barcola was heavily linked with Arsenal during the summer transfer window, but ultimately ended up at Liverpool after completing a £123 million ($167m) move from Paris Saint-Germain. That deal has raised a few eyebrows, and concerns, with ex-Gunners and France defender Bacary Sagna discussing the financial state of football during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Liverpool are implementing a major tactical shift under Andoni Iraola as they attempt to replace the legendary Mohamed Salah. By moving their primary attacking threat to the left flank with Bradley Barcola, the Reds are exploring a completely new dynamic to supply striker Alexander Isak.