‘Right decision’ – Sky Sports duo agree over potential penalty incident in Liverpool draw

Liverpool endured another night of frustration at Anfield on Wednesday as they failed to win for the third home match in a row. Having been dealt three-goal thrashings by Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven over the past fortnight, at least the Reds came away with a share of the spoils against a high-flying Sunderland side […] The post ‘Right decision’ – Sky Sports duo agree over potential penalty incident in Liverpool draw appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Daniel Sturridge says Arne Slot changed his plan and ‘doesn’t know his best XI’

Pundit puts pressure on Slot as Chiesa debate intensifies

Performances often shape debates in ways managers can’t control, and that has certainly been the case at Liverpool after another laboured outing at Anfield. Slot faces questions over Liverpool selection calls (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Adebayo Akinfenwa took to X to share his frustration with how our boss is using Federico Chiesa, saying: “I […] The post Pundit puts pressure on Slot as Chiesa debate intensifies appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Jamie Carragher slams ‘awful’ Liverpool performance against Sunderland

Carragher questions van Dijk after costly lapse against Sunderland Liverpool’s meeting with Sunderland produced a moment that will dominate discussion far longer than the 90 minutes played at Anfield. A single passage of play – arriving midway through the second half – left Jamie Carragher visibly exasperated on Sky Sports duty, with the former defender […] The post Jamie Carragher slams ‘awful’ Liverpool performance against Sunderland appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

What journalist noticed about Florian Wirtz after full-time summed up his ongoing frustration

Liverpool may have been playing against a team nicknamed the Black Cats on Wednesday night, but Sunderland’s visit to Anfield certainly didn’t bring Florian Wirtz the kind of good fortune associated with the animal fitting that description. The German playmaker is now 18 matches into his LFC career but his wait for a first goal […] The post What journalist noticed about Florian Wirtz after full-time summed up his ongoing frustration appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Arne Slot explains Cody Gakpo “struggle” in area that frustrates Liverpool fans

Carragher: Slot must beat Leeds to save his job at Liverpool

Pressure is never far away in elite football and Liverpool’s latest setback has ensured the conversation around Anfield is heading in only one direction this week. Carragher’s warning as Liverpool stumble towards Leeds test (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Jamie Carragher said last week that Arne Slot was entering a decisive period, with The Telegraph […] The post Carragher: Slot must beat Leeds to save his job at Liverpool appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Sunderland manager admits “surprise” at Arne Slot tactics – ‘We had time and space’

Sam Allardyce slams ‘pathetic’ Mohamed Salah criticism

Allardyce hits back at Carragher over Salah criticism When Sam Allardyce chooses to enter a debate, it is rarely to sit on the fence. The former Premier League manager has waded into the conversation around Mohamed Salah’s form and taken aim at Jamie Carragher, branding the Sky Sports pundit’s verdict on the Liverpool forward “pathetic”. […] The post Sam Allardyce slams ‘pathetic’ Mohamed Salah criticism appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

‘Forgot he was playing’ – ESPN pundit says one man for Liverpool was ‘invisible’ v Sunderland

Steve Nicol delivered a damning quip about one Liverpool player following the 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday night. It was yet another frustrating day at Anfield for the Reds, who needed a late Nordi Mukiele own goal and a heroic stoppage-time block from Federico Chiesa just to salvage a point against Regis Le Bris’ […] The post ‘Forgot he was playing’ – ESPN pundit says one man for Liverpool was ‘invisible’ v Sunderland appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Slot Talk: “It was Hard for Him”

Liverpool FC head coach Arne Slot explained his decision to substitute Cody Gakpo at half-time against Sunderland. Gakpo was taken off for Mohamed Salah, as Liverpool struggled to break down Sunderland’s low block. This is what the head coach had to say at the post-match press conference: “In my opinion, Cody struggled to dominate the […]

Not just Talbi’s goal: Virgil van Dijk did something else last night which infuriated Steve Nicol

Steve Nicol was highly critical of Virgil van Dijk for two moments in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday night. The visitors took the lead midway through the second half with a Chemsdine Talbi goal, with Jamie Carragher calling out the Reds captain for turning his back on the ball as the Moroccan winger […] The post Not just Talbi’s goal: Virgil van Dijk did something else last night which infuriated Steve Nicol appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Slot fires back in firm response to Anfield losing its ‘fear factor’

Performances often invite awkward debates, and our latest home setback has pushed Liverpool back into the spotlight for reasons that go far beyond a single result. Slot pushes back against claim Liverpool have lost Anfield advantage (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Speaking via Liverpoolfc.com after our 1-1 draw with Sunderland, Arne Slot was asked whether […] The post Slot fires back in firm response to Anfield losing its ‘fear factor’ appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

“Not even a chance” – Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland

Slot reflects on Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland after late drama at Anfield Liverpool were forced to settle for a single point after a tense Premier League contest with Sunderland ended level at Anfield. A deflected strike from Chemsdine Talbi handed the visitors a second-half lead, before Florian Wirtz’s effort – also diverted en route […] The post “Not even a chance” – Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

‘The most damning aspect…’ – David Lynch delivers withering three-word description of Liverpool

David Lynch summed up Liverpool’s woes this season with a damning three-word description as the Reds added yet another disapponting chapter to what’s been a dismal campaign thus far. After romping to the Premier League title last term and spending almost £450m on new signings over the summer, Arne Slot’s team were many people’s favourites […] The post ‘The most damning aspect…’ – David Lynch delivers withering three-word description of Liverpool appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

“A team without a clue” – Liverpool media question Arne Slot tactics again

Liverpool battling Premier League rivals for signing of "superb" £35m ace; they've sent scouts

Liverpool are reportedly tussling with Premier League rivals Chelsea for the signing of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez, according to a new update. The Reds’ centre-back woes have been well-publicised this season, with Ibrahima Konate’s performances leaving a lot to be desired. Even Virgil van Dijk hasn’t been immune to criticism, with the Liverpool captain […]

Sunderland boss gives damning Liverpool assessment after late luck needed again

Big moments are supposed to define champions, yet our latest outing left far more questions than answers after a frustrating evening that now demands a response. Le Bris’s revealing admission highlights Liverpool concerns (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Regis Le Bris praised his Sunderland side on safc.com and made a point that will not sit […] The post Sunderland boss gives damning Liverpool assessment after late luck needed again appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

‘Struggled’ – Arne Slot admits one Liverpool player found it ‘hard’ against Sunderland

Arne Slot admitted that one of his Liverpool players ‘struggled’ in their 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday night. Only three Reds players have started more Premier League games this season than Cody Gakpo, who’s among just four men in the LFC squad to have featured in all 14 top-flight matches (WhoScored). However, a disappointing […] The post ‘Struggled’ – Arne Slot admits one Liverpool player found it ‘hard’ against Sunderland appeared first on The Empire of The Kop.

Liverpool Player Ratings: Alexander Isak “non-existent” as Gakpo struggles