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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Opta figures reveal eye-opening statistic which sums up how Arne Slot’s reign has deteriorated
It doesn’t take the most forensic of analysis to deduce that Liverpool’s fortunes under Arne Slot have plummeted from last season to this, but one eye-opening statistic has come to light which neatly sums up the extent of the drop-off.
Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Liverpool find out key Xabi Alonso hiring deadline – there’s still hope they can sign him
Liverpool know they may have until the World Cup before Chelsea look to finalise a deal to sign Xabi Alonso as their next head coach. Ben Jacobs reports that ‘positive talks’ have taken place between the Blues’ hierarchy and the free agent.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Liverpool given renewed hope of Xabi Alonso plot twist despite ‘weeks’ of contact with Chelsea
Liverpool fans who’ve been clamouring for Xabi Alonso to take over as the Reds’ head coach for next season have been offered renewed hope of getting their wish.
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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
'I don’t know…' – Joe Gomez casts uncertainty over Liverpool future with ‘honest answer’
Joe Gomez has cast uncertainty over his future with Liverpool in admitting that he’s unsure whether or not he’ll still be at the club next season. The
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Liverpool may get second chance at signing PL-proven defender after Sky reporter’s update
Liverpool could potentially get a second chance at signing a defender who they wanted in January, according to the latest information from a reporter for Sky Sports.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Liverpool hurtling towards losing Ibou Konate for free as David Ornstein shares worrying update
Ibrahima Konate is now into the final 50 days of his current contract at Liverpool, and we’re no closer to knowing whether or not he’ll still be at Anfield next season.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Jamie Carragher names double-winning coach who’d ‘love to manage Liverpool’ if given the chance
Jamie Carragher has claimed that Xabi Alonso ‘would love to manage Liverpool’ and would jump at a return to Anfield if he felt there was a chance of it happening.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Fabrizio Romano confirms Premier League stance on Anthony Gordon transfer
Anthony Gordon will not be pursued by Barcelona in the summer, with the La Liga outfit considering him too expensive. Fabrizio Romano reports that the race is between Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and unnamed Premier League clubs.
Jamie Carragher News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
‘My worry is…’ – Jamie Carragher fears Liverpool may be sleepwalking into Man United precedent
Jamie Carragher has voiced his concerns that, by sticking with Arne Slot, Liverpool could find themselves in a similar situation to where Manchester United were a couple of years ago.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
Liverpool forward has announced that he’s changing his international allegiance
One young player at Liverpool has announced a change of international allegiance, opting to follow in the footsteps of his father. Reds academy gem Keyrol
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 12
‘As I understand it…’ – David Ornstein drops Xabi Alonso update as Liverpool stance outlined
David Ornstein has issued an update on whether Liverpool are likely to move for Xabi Alonso this summer, amid reports that the 44-year-old is wanted by Chelsea.
Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / May 11
Sadio Mane story perfectly highlights what Arne Slot is getting badly wrong at Liverpool – opinion
Arne Slot’s tenure at Anfield was supposed to be a seamless transition into a new era, but the 2025/26 season has instead been defined by friction and a crumbling dressing room culture.
Liverpool FC News / The42 / May 11
Liverpool share images of Forever 20 sculpture tribute to Diogo Jota and brother 
The brothers were killed in a car accident in July last year.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
Liverpool timeline opens door for Andoni Iraola twist as future plan emerges
Andoni Iraola could position himself to have a crack at the Liverpool head coach role in the middle of the 2026/27 season. As things stand, the Spaniard is believed to be Crystal Palace’s top choice to replace outgoing boss Oliver Glasner this summer, according to the BBC.
Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
‘He has to step it up’ – Frimpong sent warning by ex-Red
Bolo Zenden has delivered a brutally honest assessment of Jeremie Frimpong’s first Liverpool season, with the former Red admitting the Dutchman is nowhere near the same type of player as Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Xabi Alonso News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
Owner u-turn: Xabi Alonso hiring push underway after jaw-dropping afternoon revelation
Chelsea’s ownership may be prepared to grant Xabi Alonso greater powers of control behind the scenes at the club. Mark Douglas reports for the iPaper that the former Real Madrid head coach could be tempted to take over the vacant head coach position at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
‘Noise from within Anfield’ – Journalist makes Slot sack prediction with Reds ‘drifting aimlessly’
One journalist has said that, given Liverpool’s current trajectory, it’d be an ‘achievement’ if Arne Slot remains as the Reds’ head coach six months from now.
Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
‘Why not?’ – Boudewijn Zenden names ‘influential’ player he sees as Liverpool’s next captain
Boudewijn Zenden has named the ‘influential’ player who he can envisage as the next Liverpool captain after Virgil van Dijk. In the likely event that our
Arne Slot News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
‘It’s lacking energy and that’s bad’ – Slot’s friend on Liverpool decline
Sander Westerveld believes Liverpool have lost the “perfect balance” which made Arne Slot’s first season such a success, with the former goalkeeper delivering one of the strongest criticisms yet of the Dutchman’s tactics.
Xabi Alonso News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
Xabi Alonso to Liverpool doubt emerges over unexpected potential internal concern
Xabi Alonso’s potential popularity at Liverpool could be a reason why the club’s decision-makers opt not to bring him back to the club, Melissa Reddy suggested.
Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 11
Liverpool summer signing hits career milestone in derby triumph prior to potential title decider
Liverpool had a Saturday to forget at Anfield, but one youngster who’s coming to Merseyside this summer had a weekend to remember. Towards the end of the January transfer window, the Reds agreed a deal to sign Ifeanyi Ndukwe, a teenage centre-back playing with Austria Vienna who turned 18 in early March.
Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / May 11
‘I can guarantee’ – Romano issues monumental update on the Liverpool manager situation
Just a year after the excitement of lifting the Premier League trophy, Arne Slot finds himself navigating an increasingly turbulent storm at Anfield. The
Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / May 11
Just In: Liverpool defensive target has delayed contract talks at Premier League club
Tottenham Hotspur’s contract negotiations with star defender Micky van de Ven have abruptly hit the brakes. Initially, club hierarchy had mapped out a clear strategy to sit down with the 25-year-old’s representatives before the season’s end to reward him with a lucrative new package.
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