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How Florian Wirtz is influencing Liverpool’s performances: Slot

How Florian Wirtz is influencing Liverpool’s performances: Slot

Florian Wirtz continues to show his influence on our team even when the goals aren’t coming, as Arne Slot outlined after the 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Anfield.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 5
Slot confirms Joe Gomez injury amid Conor Bradley fitness update

Slot confirms Joe Gomez injury amid Conor Bradley fitness update

Liverpool will be bolstered this weekend as Conor Bradley is set to return to the squad for our Premier League trip to Leeds United. The Northern Ireland international has missed the past four matches but is now back in training and ready to feature after Arne Slot confirmed his availability at his pre-match press conference.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 5
Kelleher admits leaving Liverpool was emotional but 'easy'

Kelleher admits leaving Liverpool was emotional but 'easy'

Caoimhin Kelleher has reflected on the decision to leave Liverpool, opening up about the personal and professional factors that influenced his exit from the club where he spent a decade.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 5
Carragher questions Salah call as he hints Liverpool shift has begun

Carragher questions Salah call as he hints Liverpool shift has begun

Liverpool’s selection choices continue to draw national attention even though the broader story around our attack remains more nuanced than it first appears.

Liverpool FC News / HITC / December 4
Liverpool eye £70m UCL winner ‘open’ to England move as potential Luis Diaz successor

Liverpool eye £70m UCL winner ‘open’ to England move as potential Luis Diaz successor

Luis Diaz has been noticeably absent since Liverpool sold him to Bayern Munich. The Reds have a strong track record in the transfer market, but even the best can make missteps.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
BBC voice points to key Liverpool moment and it centres on Chiesa

BBC voice points to key Liverpool moment and it centres on Chiesa

The wider direction of our season continues to be debated even though small details on the pitch are beginning to tell a more encouraging story. Ian Kennedy

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
‘I think…’ – Gary Neville and Roy Keane agree on their predictions for Leeds v Liverpool

‘I think…’ – Gary Neville and Roy Keane agree on their predictions for Leeds v Liverpool

Gary Neville and Roy Keane were in agreement with their predictions for Liverpool’s next Premier League clash away to Leeds on Saturday. The Reds go to

Mohamed Salah News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Sturridge questions calls around Salah as he tells Liverpool what really matters

Sturridge questions calls around Salah as he tells Liverpool what really matters

The long-term picture around Liverpool’s attack continues to dominate discussion even if the short-term details tell a very different story. Daniel Sturridge offered a strong defence of Mo Salah on Sky Sports as the scrutiny around our No.11 intensified following another reduced role.

Ibrahima Konate News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
‘In the balance’ – Ibou Konate contract claim emerges with Real Madrid ‘cooling their interest’

‘In the balance’ – Ibou Konate contract claim emerges with Real Madrid ‘cooling their interest’

Ibrahima Konate has just seven months remaining on his current contract at Liverpool, and his future remains firmly in the balance. The Frenchman has been

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Former club chief argues Van Dijk is being exposed by teammates as debate intensifies

Former club chief argues Van Dijk is being exposed by teammates as debate intensifies

Liverpool’s defensive discussion refuses to slow down, even if the evidence suggests a far more complex picture than some are making out. Darragh MacAnthony told Sky Sports News that too much focus is being placed on Virgil van Dijk individually, insisting that our captain is “dealing with a lot around him” during a difficult spell.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Lewis Steele shares positive news on injured Liverpool duo as targeted comeback date cited

Lewis Steele shares positive news on injured Liverpool duo as targeted comeback date cited

Lewis Steele has shared positive updates on two Liverpool players who are nearing a comeback from their respective injury problems. Arne Slot has had to

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
'It’s hard to see…' – What insiders have said about Salah’s future after dropping to LFC bench

'It’s hard to see…' – What insiders have said about Salah’s future after dropping to LFC bench

The long-term future of Mo Salah has again swung into focus after he was omitted from the starting XI for Liverpool’s last two matches. Having been an

Liverpool FC News / HITC / December 4
Why Arne Slot should consider Daniel Sturridge’s bold tweak to Liverpool’s attack

Why Arne Slot should consider Daniel Sturridge’s bold tweak to Liverpool’s attack

Arne Slot’s decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench again against Sunderland raised a few eyebrows among Liverpool fans. Salah has been struggling for form this season and was left out of the starting XI during the win over West Ham.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 4
'He’s not happy' – Dressing room source on Mohamed Salah transfer plans after Liverpool snub

'He’s not happy' – Dressing room source on Mohamed Salah transfer plans after Liverpool snub

Mohamed Salah is not happy with his situation at Liverpool after being dropped by manager Arne Slot for the team’s last two Premier League games in a row.

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Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Redknapp claims Liverpool decision on Salah could 'end badly' under Slot

Redknapp claims Liverpool decision on Salah could 'end badly' under Slot

Results always bring scrutiny, and Liverpool’s latest setback has once again placed one of our most important players at the centre of a national debate.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
‘Right decision’ – Sky Sports duo agree over potential penalty incident in Liverpool draw

‘Right decision’ – Sky Sports duo agree over potential penalty incident in Liverpool draw

Liverpool endured another night of frustration at Anfield on Wednesday as they failed to win for the third home match in a row. Having been dealt three-goal

Diogo Jota News / ESPN / December 4

Liverpool pay tribute to Jota on 29th birthday

Liverpool have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on what would have been his 29th birthday.

Federico Chiesa News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Pundit puts pressure on Slot as Chiesa debate intensifies

Pundit puts pressure on Slot as Chiesa debate intensifies

Performances often shape debates in ways managers can’t control, and that has certainly been the case at Liverpool after another laboured outing at Anfield.

Florian Wirtz News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
What journalist noticed about Florian Wirtz after full-time summed up his ongoing frustration

What journalist noticed about Florian Wirtz after full-time summed up his ongoing frustration

Liverpool may have been playing against a team nicknamed the Black Cats on Wednesday night, but Sunderland’s visit to Anfield certainly didn’t bring Florian Wirtz the kind of good fortune associated with the animal fitting that description.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Carragher: Slot must beat Leeds to save his job at Liverpool

Carragher: Slot must beat Leeds to save his job at Liverpool

Pressure is never far away in elite football and Liverpool’s latest setback has ensured the conversation around Anfield is heading in only one direction this week.

Alexander Isak News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Analyst blasts Isak's performance vs Sunderland: 'Forgot he was playing'

Analyst blasts Isak's performance vs Sunderland: 'Forgot he was playing'

Steve Nicol delivered a damning quip about one Liverpool player following the 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday night. It was yet another frustrating day at Anfield for the Reds, who needed a late Nordi Mukiele own goal and a heroic stoppage-time block from Federico Chiesa just to salvage a point against Regis Le Bris’ side.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Not just Talbi’s goal: Virgil van Dijk did something else last night which infuriated Steve Nicol

Not just Talbi’s goal: Virgil van Dijk did something else last night which infuriated Steve Nicol

Steve Nicol was highly critical of Virgil van Dijk for two moments in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday night. The visitors took the

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 4
Slot fires back in firm response to Anfield losing its ‘fear factor’

Slot fires back in firm response to Anfield losing its ‘fear factor’

Performances often invite awkward debates, and our latest home setback has pushed Liverpool back into the spotlight for reasons that go far beyond a single result.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 3
Report: Liverpool place fan favourite on the market, transfer could be sorted soon

Report: Liverpool place fan favourite on the market, transfer could be sorted soon

Liverpool are prepared to cash in on Mohamed Salah during the January transfer window. According to a report from Fichajes, they have placed the Egyptian International on the market following his disappointing start to the season.

Liverpool FC News / Last Word On Sports / December 3
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland for December 3

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland for December 3

After a much-needed 2–0 win at West Ham, where Florian Wirtz finally looked like the world-class player Liverpool paid for and Alexander Isak opened his league account for the club, the Reds return to Anfield bearing a slightly lighter mood.

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