Arne Slot seemed bemused by an accusation from Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane that Dominik Szoboszlai was ‘disrespectful’ over the error which led to the Tykes’ goal at Anfield on Monday night.
Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane has criticised Dominik Szoboszlai for being "disrespectful" in Liverpool's 4-1 victory over his side after the midfielder tried to backheel the ball inside his own penalty area.
Arne Slot has appeared to downplay any concerns over an injury to Rio Ngumoha after Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Barnsley on Monday night. The 17-year-old was handed his chance from the start in the FA Cup third round for the second year in succession and he gave the visitors’ defence plenty to think about at Anfield during his time on the pitch.
Liverpool have gone with an unusually strong line-up for the FA Cup third round as they host Barnsley tonight, and the Reds have also been boosted in terms of the options available off the bench.
Liverpool commence their FA Cup campaign for 2025/26 with a third-round tie at home to Barnsley on Monday night, with the winners earning a home tie against Brighton next month.
Liverpool’s FA Cup journey brings familiar narratives back into focus as Barnsley prepare to return to Anfield with history, belief and opportunity all in play.
Liverpool’s FA Cup meeting with Barnsley comes with familiar themes of belief, history and emotion resurfacing around Anfield once again. The draw has handed us a League One opponent, but also a side carrying deep Liverpool connections, something that has been openly acknowledged ahead of Monday night’s game.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool are ‘really pushing’ to sign Marc Guehi. However, the Reds are facing stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and, in particular, Manchester City.
Liverpool have been urged to look at signing Givairo Read after Conor Bradley sustained a long-term injury. The Northern Ireland international was cruelly ruled out for the rest of the 2025/26 season after picking up a significant knee injury in the 0-0 stalemate with Arsenal at the weekend.
Liverpool’s season has reached a point where perspective matters, and the message from inside the club suggests tonight offers more than just progression to the next round.
Liverpool’s FA Cup journey begins tonight, but the message coming from inside the camp suggests this is about far more than simply progressing to the next round.
Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round tie has been framed as routine, but the subtext surrounding this Anfield night suggests something far more delicate. Chris Sutton, writing for BBC Sport, has delivered a pointed assessment of what awaits us against Barnsley and why complacency would be costly.
Liverpool’s campaign continues to be defined by fine margins, shifting momentum and a growing sense that repeating last season’s ease was never going to be straightforward.
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to break the British transfer record once again in an extraordinary attempt to sign Jude Bellingham, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Liverpool have been dealt a severe blow to their defensive options for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. The club has confirmed that right-back Conor Bradley requires surgery to repair significant ligament and bone damage, effectively ending his season.
Liverpool’s FA Cup plans are beginning to take shape, even if some of the most important clues are hidden within cautious language. Speaking via Liverpoolfc.com ahead of Monday night’s third-round tie against Barnsley, Arne Slot offered a series of fitness updates that subtly framed how seriously we are taking the competition.
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