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‘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.

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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.

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.

Soccer 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

Pearce: Liverpool defender will ‘certainly depart’ at end of current contract

Liverpool’s evolving defensive picture continues to sharpen into focus, and one familiar name now appears central to a decision we are quietly approaching.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Burnley draw prompts Van Dijk message Liverpool need to hear

Liverpool’s frustrating draw with Burnley may feel like two points dropped, but the captain’s words afterwards offered a far more revealing insight into where we really are.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Burnley boss shows why Liverpool need belief more than boos

Liverpool’s latest Premier League draw looks frustrating on the surface, but a deeper look at the Burnley result suggests the wider picture is being lost.

Wayne Rooney News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Rooney issues Liverpool warning as Anfield mood turns uneasy

Liverpool’s Premier League campaign continues to produce strong numbers on paper, but the feeling around Anfield is becoming harder to ignore. A frustrating 1–1 draw with Burnley extended our unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions, yet the reaction at full-time told its own story.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Hodgson stat that puts Slot in uncomfortable company

Liverpool’s recent run of results has been met with a newly shared statistic that adds an uncomfortable layer to the wider conversation around Arne Slot.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Former Premier League defender points to one Liverpool issue that keeps appearing

Liverpool’s ability to dominate matches without fully controlling outcomes has become a familiar theme, and the latest Anfield draw offered another example of how fine margins continue to hurt us.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Club legend questions something Liverpool no longer seem to have

Liverpool’s frustrating draw with Burnley has prompted a deeper conversation about what we are missing beyond tactics, structure and chance creation. Speaking pitchside at Anfield on The Reaction Podcast via Liverpool FC on YouTube, Phil Thompson delivered a brutally honest assessment of our performance and mentality.

Arne Slot News / ESPN / January 17

Slot 'understands' Liverpool fans' boos after draw

Arne Slot said he "completely understands" the frustration of the Liverpool fans who booed the team following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Not acceptable’ – Steven Gerrard doesn’t mince his words after Liverpool stumble yet again

Steven Gerrard didn’t mince his words after Liverpool dropped yet more points at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw at home to 19th-placed Burnley, simultaneously extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions and their winless sequence in the Premier League to four matches.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Hard to watch’ – Lewis Steele highlights one stat which sums up Liverpool’s ‘truly sorry’ season

Lewis Steele has lamented Liverpool as ‘hard to watch’ this season and highlighted an alarming statistic which sums up how ‘sorry’ their Premier League title defence has been.

Mohamed Salah News / HITC / January 17

How Mohamed Salah’s return could affect Liverpool’s Champions League plans

Salah’s Return aligns with Liverpool’s Champions League fixture Mohamed Salah is expected to be back from the Africa Cup of Nations in time for Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Marseille.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Should probably…’ – Shay Given calls out one Liverpool player over Marcus Edwards equaliser

Shay Given called out one Liverpool player over Burnley’s second-half equaliser at Anfield this afternoon. The Reds broke the deadlock shortly before half-time when Florian Wirtz crashed a shot past Martin Dubravka, and the home side continued to carve out chances shotly after the interval.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 17