Adam Lallana faces fight for first-team spot after slow start at Liverpool
After a muted first season and a poor performance against Stoke City, Adam Lallana could face losing his Liverpool spot, writes Jack Lusby.
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A Mark to Make: What next for Lazar Markovic at Liverpool?
Not named in the matchday squad for the opening game at Stoke City, Lazar Markovic’s future at Liverpool is in doubt a year after arriving for £20 million.
Exploring how Liverpool could replace Lucas Leiva this season
With Lucas Leiva rumoured to be on the way out this summer, Jack Lusby explores how Liverpool can replace the long-serving midfielder.
ANALYSIS: Use of James Milner vs. Stoke City points to Brendan Rodgers’ tactical vision
With a variety of systems on show in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Stoke City on Sunday, Jed Davies highlights the role of James Milner as pivotal.
Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez show Liverpool’s full-back solution at Stoke City
After Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez impressed against Stoke City on Sunday, Henry Jackson praises Liverpool’s defensively sound full-backs.
Stoke 0–1 Liverpool: 5 Talking points – incl. Lovren, Henderson and Rodgers’ tactics
Following Liverpool’s battling win over Stoke City on Sunday, Ben Twelves picks five discussion points from the opening weekend success.
Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool: Emre Can introduction sees Reds find their feet
With Liverpool leaving it late to win 1-0 away to Stoke City on Sunday, Jack Lusby cites the introduction of Emre Can as the turning point.
Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Liverpool FC player ratings in the 1-0 win over Stoke City in the Premier League.
Stoke City vs. Liverpool: The Reds’ top 5 wins against The Potters
With Liverpool returning to the Britannia Stadium on Sunday, the scene of their 6-1 humiliation last time out, Josh Sexton takes a look at 5 happier meetings at the Potters.
Brendan Rodgers must not repeat selection mistakes of last season or he’ll be out of a job
Brendan Rodgers must learn lessons over his team selection to ensure another disastrous campaign does not ensue with the sack a likely consequence.
Reds’ tough start leaves no room for tinkering
With an unforgiving start to the season, Andrew Ronan urges Brendan Rodgers to pick a consistent side and formation to help Liverpool through the tough fixtures.
5 reasons for optimism ahead of the new season, including Liverpool’s new look attack
With Liverpool’s pre-season done and dusted, Henry Jackson picks out five reasons why we should be feeling confident going into 2015/16.
Liverpool FC’s 5 Greatest No.9s Christian Benteke must emulate
With Christian Benteke confirmed as Liverpool’s new number nine, Henry Jackson selects the five best in the Reds’ great history.
Christian Benteke must still adapt to Liverpool despite goal-scoring debut at Swindon
Christian Benteke started his Liverpool career with a superb strike against Swindon, but there is still adapting for the Belgian to do to fit comfortably into Liverpool’s style of play, writes Ben Twelves.
Roberto Firmino proves the perfect fit for Liverpool’s attack with impressive display in Swindon win
New boy Roberto Firmino impressed on his non-competitive Liverpool debut against Swindon, and showed why he’s picture-perfect for the Reds’ new look attacking line up, writes Ben Twelves.
Swindon 1–2 Liverpool: 5 talking points from final friendly victory
After Brendan Rodgers’ Reds rounded off their pre-season schedule with a 2-1 win against Swindon Town, Ben Twelves picks a number of discussion topics from victory
Swindon Town 1-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Liverpool beat Swindon Town 2-1 at the County Ground on Sunday, and Henry Jackson rates each Reds player on the day.
HJK Helsinki 0–2 Liverpool: 5 Talking points from routine friendly win
Following the Reds’ comfortable 2-0 victory against the Finnish Champions, Ben Twelves picks a number of discussion topics from the penultimate warm up clash.
HJK Helsinki 0-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Following Liverpool’s 2-0 against HJK Helsinki on Saturday, Henry Jackson assesses each Reds player on the day.
Dejan Lovren: Last chance saloon as he battles to salvage his Liverpool career
After a difficult first season at Liverpool, Danny Gallagher looks at the task ahead to turn his Anfield career around facing Dejan Lovren.
5 Things Brendan Rodgers will be looking for from Liverpool’s last pre-season games
As Liverpool prepare for their final two games of pre-season, Henry Jackson selects five things Brendan Rodgers will be aiming to do in both matches.
Mario Balotelli’s Anfield misadventure and a glorious opportunity wasted
With the Mario Balotelli experiment expected to close this summer, Andrew Ronan ponders if the Italian realises the chance he had to become a legend at Liverpool.