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Arne Slot Sends Strong Message To Mohamed Salah After Man United Loss

Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Manchester United made it four consecutive losses for the Reds this season. Liverpool is now 4th in the Premier League with 15 points, and their record is now five wins, zero draws, and three losses.

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Bayer says USMNT's Tillman out 2 more weeks

Bayer Leverkusen forward Malik Tillman will be out for another two weeks after returning from international duty with the United States with a thigh injury.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / October 19

Team news: Expensive Liverpool summer signing only on the bench against Manchester United

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has left Florian Wirtz on the bench for today’s big game against Manchester United at Anfield. The Reds spent big money on bringing in Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, though it’s now perhaps not too surprising to see him being dropped to the bench after struggling to make an impact.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Manchester United for October 19

Liverpool return to Anfield for game week eight, hosting Manchester United in what already feels like a statement fixture for Arne Slot’s side. The Dutchman will be demanding a response after a rough few weeks before the international break.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Football Espana / October 15

Real Madrid star poised to return as six-month injury absence comes to an end

Real Madrid have had their fair share of injury problems over the last 12 months, but those appear to be ending. In recent weeks, Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga returned from long-term absences, and Ferland Mendy will soon join them.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / October 14

1 goal, 1 assist: Liverpool star shows Slot is using him in wrong position with superb international performance

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been a bit unlucky to find himself playing a few games as a makeshift right-back so far this season. The Hungary international has shown plenty of quality in midfield or attacking midfield throughout his career, including in his first two seasons at Liverpool.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / October 14

Players To Watch at the U20 World Cup: Five Future Football Stars

This year’s FIFA U20 World Cup is guaranteed to crown a new champion, as reigning titleholders Uruguay failed to qualify for the tournament. The competition, being played in Chile, has already showcased an array of talented young players from across the continent – performances that are catching the attention of top European clubs.

Jurgen Klopp News / Caught Offside / October 12

‘He’s a once-in-a-century talent’ – Jurgen Klopp comes to the defense of Liverpool flop

Liverpool’s expensive signing Florian Wirtz has found himself at the centre of concern in recent weeks, following a largely quiet start in England. The

Bayer Leverkusen News / Sunderland on SI / October 11

Sunderland Rocked as Key Man Behind Their Success Makes Shock Exit

Sunderland has lost a key figure during the international break as a surprise to all fans and players, and it was none other than the person who managed to build the team's resurgence in English football, Stuart Harvey, now former Head of Player Recruitment.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 9

Liverpool ready to pay over €100m for top transfer target but he might cost even more…

Liverpool are reportedly ready to pay over €100m for the transfer of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, though he might cost even more than that. The Reds are keeping an eye on Olise, as confirmed by Christian Falk for his CF Bayern Insider column recently.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / October 8

Conte Pushed to Keep Anguissa at Napoli Last Summer

Frank Anguissa is off to another solid start at Napoli, but his permanence was far from certain last summer. The stalwart seemed to have decided to leave as a life choice in the final months of last season.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Bayern Munich Have Hit A Stand Still In Talks With Crucial Player

Highlights Talks have been ongoing since last season Sticking point reached No signs of a compromise as of now At the moment, Bayern Munich are the only club in the top five leagues to have won all of their league games so far this season.

Bayer Leverkusen News / HITC / October 6

Gary Lineker points out Liverpool player struggling most without Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool have not looked the same in attack since Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure. Despite sitting second in the table, Liverpool have not been playing well.

Arne Slot News / HITC / October 5

Jamie Redknapp urges Arne Slot to stick with one man at right-back for Liverpool

Arne Slot had more to consider at right-back after Liverpool were beaten by a last-minute goal from Chelsea. Coming off back-to-back losses, the Reds appeared to have fought back for a point at Stamford Bridge.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / October 5

Real Madrid plot shock swoop of Liverpool summer signing who is struggling at Anfield

Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool was billed as a major statement of intent, a top young talent recruited to add creativity to the team. Yet, less than ideal early returns in the Premier League have opened a window for speculation, and reports out of Spain suggest Xabi Alonso is quietly monitoring Wirtz’s situation, according to Defensa Central.

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Wayne Rooney News / Caught Offside / October 5

Wayne Rooney pinpoints Liverpool star who was targeted by Chelsea in dramatic win

Former England forward Wayne Rooney says Liverpool showed a vulnerability Chelsea were quick to exploit as the Reds slipped to a dramatic 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Florian Wirtz News / Extratime Talk / October 2

Florian Wirtz’s Form Must Improve for Liverpool To Win Premier League Title

Liverpool lost 2-1 against Crystal Palace amid the continuation of poor Florian Wirtz’s form to lose their perfect record this season. The Reds still lead the Premier League table with 15 points from six matches, which is two more than Arsenal’s tally.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / October 2

'Adjustment problems' – German legend explains the reasons for Liverpool summer signing’s bad start

Former German World Cup winner Rudi Voller has spoken out on Florian Wirtz’s poor start to life at Liverpool since his summer transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.

Florian Wirtz News / Total Apex Sports / October 1

Florian Wirtz Is Already Running England’s Creativity Race — And He Has Not Even Hit Top Gear

There is a reason everyone is talking about Florian Wirtz again. Opta’s widely shared graphic for this season’s all competitions chance creation shows a straight shootout at the top: 21 chances created by Wirtz and 21 by Jack Grealish, with Bryan Mbeumo on 18 and Bruno Fernandes on 17. That snapshot tells a bigger story than a viral post.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 1

'Hopes are still alive' for Liverpool deal that could pave way for another major transfer

Liverpool could be ready to sell Joe Gomez in the upcoming January transfer window as long as they can also secure a replacement. As reported here for the Daily Briefing, the Reds would ideally prefer to keep Gomez, but would be prepared to let him go if the money is right.