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Report: 23-year-old England international 'on the radar at Liverpool' for next summer

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been linked with a move away from the club, and Liverpool are keeping tabs on him. They are looking to bring in a quality central defender, and the 23-year-old has been identified as a potential candidate.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Palmer sidelined with groin problem as Liverpool handed Stamford Bridge boost

Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea this weekend takes on even greater significance after Enzo Maresca confirmed Cole Palmer will not feature due to a groin injury.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Mark Goldbridge pinpoints exactly why Liverpool are 'struggling'; it’s not what you think

For a team that is supposedly “struggling” as much as Liverpool, there are far less enviable positions for sides to find themselves in. Despite two consecutive losses across the Champions League (Galatasaray) and Premier League (Crystal Palace), the Merseysiders will head into a clash with Chelsea at the top of the league table.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Chiesa’s international situation could ease Liverpool concerns before Chelsea

Liverpool’s Champions League defeat in Istanbul left plenty of questions, but the latest update on Federico Chiesa offers at least one encouraging sign heading into Chelsea away.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Liverpool forward won’t need surgery after ligament damage as separate hamstring injury confirmed

Liverpool signing Will Wright won’t require surgery to address his ligament damage. The U21s star, whom the Reds beat Premier League rivals Arsenal to the punch in the summer, had to be stretchered off the pitch during a UEFA Youth League clash with Atletico Madrid in September.

Hugo Ekitike News / ESPN / October 2

Ekitike in France squad despite injury trouble

Hugo Ekitike has been named in Didier Deschamps' latest France squad despite coming off injured in Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Pat Nevin makes blunt Liverpool claim after Galatasaray defeat – ‘It could have been worse’

Liverpool’s Champions League defeat in Istanbul has raised further questions about our early-season form, with former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin warning that the 1-0 loss “could have been worse”.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

‘Absolutely flawless’ – Gary Neville sets his loyalties aside with glowing appraisal of Arne Slot

Gary Neville isn’t slow to take a cheeky swipe at Liverpool at any opportunity, but he’s set his allegiances aside to heap glowing praise on Arne Slot for the job the 47-year-old has done at Anfield.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Dalglish asked to choose between Hansen and Van Dijk – his answer says it all

Liverpool’s greatest centre-backs are often compared, but it is rare that someone who played alongside Alan Hansen is also asked to judge Virgil van Dijk.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

‘If that was Amorim…’ – Wayne Rooney suggests Slot may be getting off lightly after LFC defeat

Wayne Rooney has suggested that Arne Slot may be getting an easy ride from the media over some of his decisions in Liverpool’s defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Dalglish says Wirtz can 'open a can of soup' once connection clicks

Florian Wirtz has been handed advice from one of the club’s greatest ever figures as he continues his early days at Anfield. Florian Wirtz, who joined us from Bayer Leverkusen for £116m this summer, has already shown flashes of why he was so highly coveted.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 2

Liverpool transfer news: Decision pending over the future of defensive stalwart

Liverpool’s veteran left-back Andy Robertson now finds himself at a crossroads. With his current contract poised to expire in 2026, the club has yet to commit to a renewal, leaving his future at Anfield uncertain.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Supercomputer just predicted how far Liverpool will go in Champions League after Galatasaray defeat

Opta’s supercomputer has now ranked Liverpool’s chances of winning the Champions League after the 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray. The Merseysiders succumbed to their third competitive defeat of the season in Istanbul, with Victor Osimhen tucking away a match-winning penalty in the first half.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Alan Shearer: Liverpool have an ‘incredible’ player who’s ‘better than Haaland’ for three things

Alan Shearer has drawn favourable comparisons between one Liverpool player and a certain Erling Haaland this week. The Manchester City marksman scored both of his team’s goals in their 2-2 draw away to Monaco on Wednesday night, taking his tally for the season to 11 in eight matches for his club.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

Giovanni Leoni breaks social media silence after operation

Giovanni Leoni has now broken his silence after undergoing surgery, posting a message to supporters which shows his determination to return stronger. The 18-year-old, who joined us from Parma in the summer, sustained a devastating ACL injury during his debut in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

James Pearce delivers Alisson injury update late on Wednesday night

Liverpool are braced for worrying news after Alisson Becker sustained another hamstring problem in the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray. As reported by James Pearce for The Athletic, the 33-year-old was forced off in the 56th minute after rushing back to deny Victor Osimhen.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 2

‘No concerns’ – World Cup winner bites back at Florian Wirtz critics with emphatic statement

Florian Wirtz hasn’t quite hit the ground running at Liverpool since his £116m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, but a legend of German football is convinced that the 22-year-old will silence his critics at Anfield.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / October 1

Duolingo jokes about Liverpool transfer rumour with hilarious social media post

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks. The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract, and he has not renewed his deal with the Premier League champion yet.

Florian Wirtz News / Caught Offside / October 1

Liverpool signing told to not ‘get carried away’ and show the Premier League ‘what he’s made of’

Florian Wirtz has had a difficult time since joining Liverpool, and he has not been able to produce a strong performance for them. The German International is being criticised heavily for his performances, and it will be interesting to see if he can bounce back strongly and live up to the expectations.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 1

Mellor insists Liverpool didn’t deserve to lose after controversial decision

Liverpool’s Champions League setback in Istanbul has sparked debate, with former forward Neil Mellor suggesting the Reds were undone by officiating rather than being outplayed.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / October 1

Report: Serie A giants readying ‘fresh move’ for Liverpool stalwart; Reds are ‘open’ to selling

Liverpool could face renewed interest in one long-serving player when the transfer market reopens in January. Numerous members of Arne Slot’s Premier League-winning squad left the club over the summer, and Joe Gomez was widely tipped to be among that list, although he’s remained at Anfield for his 11th season with the Reds.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 1

Newcastle branded 'idiots' for splashing out on record striker

Having missed out on several high-profile targets to replace Alexander Isak, Newcastle turned to Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade in the final days of the transfer window.

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