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Salah: Liverpool must return to 'heavy metal' styl...

Mohamed Salah has hit out at Liverpool's style of play, saying the club need to rediscover their "heavy metal" brand of football.

Liverpool FC News / The42 / May 16

Mo Salah releases astonishing statement calling for Liverpool to rediscover 'heavy metal' football

Departing legend makes clear references to Jurgen Klopp as latest strain in relationship with Arne Slot laid bare.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Arne Slot provides Isak injury update after Villa absence

Isak’s first season at Liverpool has been frustrating for everyone involved, and his absence at Aston Villa only added to that feeling. The club-record signing has made just 22 appearances in all competitions, which puts him in a similar range to squad players, injury-hit options and back-up goalkeepers.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Carragher tears into Liverpool recruitment after Villa defeat

Liverpool’s problems this season have often been aimed at Arne Slot, but Jamie Carragher believes the issue goes deeper than the head coach. The 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa only strengthened concerns around a side that looks too easy to play through, too fragile defensively and still not guaranteed Champions League football.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Joe Gomez admits Liverpool cost themselves after Villa defeat

Joe Gomez has admitted Liverpool only have themselves to blame after another damaging result in the race for Champions League football. The 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa means our final home game against Brentford now carries pressure, instead of being purely about saying goodbye to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Liverpool ‘crumbled’ after Villa setback: Ray Houghton

Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa has left the final day feeling very different to how it should have done. Instead of simply saying goodbye to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson, we now head into Brentford at Anfield still needing to make sure Champions League football is secured.

Arne Slot News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Slot ‘has to go’ after Villa defeat says ex-Red

Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa has pushed frustration around Arne Slot to another level. We had all but secured Champions League football weeks ago, yet repeated stumbles mean the final day against Brentford now comes with pressure rather than simply being about saying goodbye to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

John Aldridge left flabbergasted by Liverpool after Villa defeat

Liverpool’s defeat at Aston Villa was another damaging night in a season that keeps finding new ways to frustrate supporters. We had all but secured Champions League football weeks ago, yet repeated stumbles mean the final day now carries nerves instead of simply being about farewell tributes to Mo Salah and Andy Robertson.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Liverpool Champions League chances drop again after Villa defeat

Liverpool should have been preparing for a final day built around saying goodbye to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. Instead, after a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa, we now face Brentford with Champions League qualification still not guaranteed.

Andy Robertson News / Empire of the Kop / May 16

Robertson sends emotional message after final Liverpool away game

Andy Robertson didn’t play a minute at Villa Park, but the Scot still showed more leadership than most after another damaging Liverpool defeat. The 4-2 loss to Aston Villa means our final day against Brentford is no longer just about celebrating Robertson and Mo Salah, it’s now wrapped in Champions League nerves.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 15

Journalists now saying the same thing about Arne Slot sack after Aston Villa destroy Liverpool

Multiple Liverpool journalists were in agreement that a change of the head coach may be required to coax a serious improvement out of the Reds. That followed a dire 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa – a scoreline that rather flattered Arne Slot’s woeful Reds, who were played off the park in Birmingham.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 15

How Arne Slot reacted to ’embarrassing’ Alexis Mac Allister antics as Jamie Carragher disgusted

Arne Slot looked visibly frustrated with Alexis Mac Allister as the Argentine lay on the turf in the Liverpool box. The Dutchman was spotted motioning for the Argentine to get up after he’d collapsed following light contact with Ezri Konsa during a corner kick situation.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 15

Forget Rio Ngumoha: He’s not been close to Liverpool’s best player on the pitch vs Aston Villa

Alexis Mac Allister was Liverpool’s highest-rated player in the first half of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa. The Argentine international picked up the highest score on the pitch for the visitors, as the Reds pushed to confirm Champions League qualification.

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Liverpool kit accidentally sold before official release

Liverpool’s new adidas home kit appears to have been sold before its official release date. Supporters are still waiting for the club’s full launch on Tuesday May 19, but one fan in Norway seems to have already managed to buy the shirt.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / May 15

Sources: Liverpool accelerating efforts to sign £35m Chelsea transfer target

Liverpool are facing the prospect of losing goalkeeper Alisson Becker to Juventus this summer and have identified Robin Roefs as their top target to replace him.

Wataru Endo News / Empire of the Kop / May 15

Endo message suggests Liverpool comeback could be close

Wataru Endo has given Liverpool fans hope that we could see him again before the season ends. The midfielder has been out since suffering a foot injury against Sunderland on February 11, but his inclusion in Japan’s World Cup squad already hinted that a comeback may not be too far away.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 15

Curtis Jones explains new Liverpool role after right-back switch

Curtis Jones has become the latest Liverpool player asked to fill an unfamiliar role during a season full of positional compromises. With Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong and Joe Gomez all struggling for rhythm, fitness or form at different stages, the Toxteth midfielder has recently been used at right-back.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 15

Villa team news confirmed before Liverpool clash

Aston Villa have now confirmed their team news ahead of Friday night’s meeting with Liverpool at Villa Park. This is a huge game for both sides in the race for Champions League football, even with Unai Emery’s team also preparing for next week’s Europa League final.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / May 15

Talks held in recent days to resolve future of Liverpool & Chelsea transfer target

Tottenham have held talks in recent days over Luka Vuskovic as they look to secure his future amid transfer interest in the talented young Croatian defender.

Arne Slot News / Caught Offside / May 14

Journalist makes ‘huge U-turn’ claim involving Arne Slot and Liverpool hierarchy

Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool has become a major talking point after a season that has fallen well below expectations. After winning the Premier League last year, Liverpool’s drop-off has been sharp, and that has naturally led to questions about whether Fenway Sports Group could make a change in the dugout.