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Manchester City announcement contains subtle hint as to when Mo Salah could return for Liverpool

Liverpool fans hoping to see Mo Salah back in action for the club in midweek may have been given indirect encouragement by one of the Reds’ biggest rivals.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

BBC journalist asks uncomfortable Slot question Liverpool must confront

Liverpool’s position in the Premier League may look stable on paper, but a broader question about our head coach is beginning to frame the wider conversation.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Ex-PGMOL chief calls for retrospective punishment after what he witnessed at Anfield on Saturday

Former PGMOL chief executive Keith Hackett was incensed by one thing he witnessed during Liverpool’s latest Premier League fixture. The Reds were given a glorious opportunity to take the lead after half an hour against Burnley at Anfield when referee Andy Madley awarded the home side a penalty for a foul by Florentino Luis on Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Deal done: Liverpool confirm January signing of electric winger with 24 goals

Liverpool Women have signed Aurélie Csillag of SC Freiburg in the January transfer window, the club has confirmed. The winger joins Anna Josendal (Hammarby) and Martha Thomas (on loan from Tottenham) in bolstering Gareth Taylor’s side.

Arne Slot News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

‘Really would prefer…’ – Journalist outlines Liverpool’s stance on sacking Arne Slot mid-season

Arne Slot is highly unlikely to be removed from his position as Liverpool head coach before the end of the season, but his long-term fate at Anfield is far from secure.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Stats expert sets Liverpool benchmark ahead of Marseille clash

Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Marseille has taken on added significance after a fresh statistical breakdown underlined just how fine our current margins really are.

Arne Slot News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Watch: Fan footage captures heated in-game discussion between Slot and Jones at Anfield

Arne Slot and Curtis Jones appeared to have been involved in a heated discussion with one another during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Burnley on Saturday.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Micah Richards says Slot must start ‘hungry’ Liverpool player with 0 minutes in last 7 games

Micah Richards has called for Mo Salah to be restored to the starting XI the moment he returns to Liverpool. The Egyptian international is set to make his way back to Merseyside after Egypt lost their third-place playoff clash against Nigeria.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Opta prediction sets Liverpool target ahead of Marseille trip

Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League visit to Marseille has been framed clearly by fresh Opta modelling, offering us a precise statistical target on the road in France.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

‘Hurtling towards a black hole’ – Journalist rages over ‘humiliating’ treatment of Harvey Elliott

Having won the Premier League with Liverpool and a second successive European Under-21 Championship with England last year, Harvey Elliott could hardly have been in a better place football-wise…or so it seemed.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Liverpool reality emerges as Champions League maths becomes clear

Liverpool’s season may yet hinge on Europe rather than the domestic picture, with the latest Champions League permutations offering clarity on what we actually need.

Ibrahima Konate News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Insider drops Ibou Konate contract claim which suggests Liverpool renewal is far from imminent

With Ibrahima Konate now into the final six months of his contract at Liverpool, the defender is facing a significant career crossroads. David Ornstein

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

‘Passed his medical’: Liverpool transfer saga ends as Man City set to seal 5.5-year Guehi deal

Marc Guehi will soon be officially announced as a Manchester City player after having passed his medical with the Sky Blues. Ben Jacobs reported on the process after Pep Guardiola’s side agreed to pay an initial £20m for the Crystal Palace player.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

‘I completely disagree…’ – Neil Mellor believes one criticism of Arne Slot is totally unfair

Neil Mellor has voiced his disagreement with one oft-heard criticism of Arne Slot, with the Liverpool head coach coming under increasing pressure during a difficult sophomore season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Captain message looms after Van Dijk plans Liverpool meeting

Liverpool’s response to another frustrating afternoon may not come on the pitch, but behind closed doors as our captain prepares to address the squad. With draws beginning to shape the narrative around our season, Virgil van Dijk is expected to hold a players’ meeting at the AXA Training Centre following the 1–1 with Burnley.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

‘What happens now?’ – Alan Shearer thinks Arne Slot could soon have a huge dilemma to ponder

Alan Shearer believes that Arne Slot will soon be faced with a significant selection dilemma at Liverpool. Having missed the Reds’ last seven matches due to Egypt’s participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Mo Salah could potentially be available for his club for the Champions League clash away to Marseille on Wednesday night.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Liverpool facing Curtis Jones crossroads amid Paul Joyce update

Liverpool’s wider squad picture is beginning to raise uncomfortable questions, and one homegrown name sits quietly at the centre of a growing midfield debate.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Joyce assessment of Tsimikas exposes Liverpool dilemma

Liverpool’s squad picture is beginning to narrow into uncomfortable clarity, and one familiar name sits right at the centre of a growing left-back dilemma.

Marc Guehi News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

‘Liverpool hoped…’ – Anfield naivety over Marc Guehi transfer laid bare by Paul Joyce report

A weekend report by Paul Joyce has laid bare just how naive Liverpool had been with their transfer stance on Marc Guehi. Four-and-a-half months on from having a £35m deadline-day move for the Crystal Palace captain cancelled at the 11th hour, the Reds have now seen the England international agree a £20m deal to join Manchester City in recent days.

Milos Kerkez News / The Trivela Effect / January 18

Milos Kerkez is quietly turning his Liverpool career around

Liverpool signed young left back Milos Kerkez this past summer to a lot of fanfare, and while he ended up being overshadowed by moves for Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike, many were excited to see the Hungarian international in 2025/26.

Cody Gakpo News / The Trivela Effect / January 18

Liverpool are coming to a sad Cody Gakpo realization

Liverpool are having a rough second season under Arne Slot, because even though they won the Premier League in his first chapter as the Reds manager and then the club went ahead and had the most aggressive summer transfer window of any team in the world, they have regressed quite significantly in 2025/26.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18