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20 Oct 2026 19:43:48
Hi all,

Virgil is in progressive talks with the club over a potential deal renewal. Iraola has made it clear he does not want to the let the skipper depart at the end of the season. However, nothing is guaranteed at the moment.

I lean towards an extension, personally.

20 Oct 2026 19:50:48
For me, our greatest-ever defender and an incredible professional who still has plenty left at the top level.

I really hope he stays for another two years or more and helps oversee the next generation coming through to eventually replace him.

20 Oct 2026 20:05:41
At the time of reading this, VVD has just had a mare!

20 Oct 2026 20:21:19
Red it was not a great header but if you watch it again it is not that far from Alisson's starting position but he moves towards Virgil something he would not have seen.
And fatspanishwaiter he is not better than Hansen.

20 Oct 2026 21:04:35
Disagree grino, vvd is better than Hansen mind you, Alan is 71.

20 Oct 2026 21:47:31
I would very much like VVD to move on. He is no longer good enough. He is not a good captain and his mistakes are costing us nearly every week.

20 Oct 2026 21:49:56
As much I hate to say it, VVD is done. He's all over the place at the back and Jacquet has been making him look good, not the other way around.

20 Oct 2026 22:09:04
Move over Kirkez, Wirtz and Barcola, the cross hairs are now aimed at one of the club's best CB's. One mistake and . BOOM, you're dead.

As I said last week, I don't have the UEFA Pro Licence and tend to focus on enjoying the match. I have to say I enjoyed it again and I reckon Araujo is on his way to becoming a little bit of a legend already (has someone on loan ever had their own song).

I believe that most of the people on the planet make a number of mistakes every day, especially me. Fortunately, I'm not under a microscope and I don't have forums dedicated in searching for faults I have or may have. We've lost one of eleven games and we end up talking about getting rid of the club captain who is still one of the best CBs in world football. If he wants to stay we should be honoured and proud to have him.

Anyway, bring on Brighton 👍.

20 Oct 2026 22:36:34
I haven't liked VVD's performances for a number of years. I actually think Barcola has done great since joining. No issues with Kerkez, and I think everyone would agree that Wirtz has been poor for last 18 months.

I like to watch and enjoy the matches but it is hard when your club captain is so lazy and laid back at the back. He doesn't seem to run anymore and he has not been playing well. It is not a case of moving cross hairs. My opinion is he is not the player he used to be and not a very good captain. Your opinion is different than mine, and that is fine.

20 Oct 2026 23:47:20
Yeah, as you say @inbeta, it's about opinions and there's a really good cross section going on here - long may it continue!

Just got myself all hot and bothered that we won an entertaining match and the first thing I saw when I came onto the board was a thread about getting rid of someone.

Anyway, like I say, bring on Brighton - should be a good test.

20 Oct 2026 23:52:10
I'm curious as to why people say VVD is not a good captain given that 90% of what a captain does is behind the scenes and no one sees it.

{Ed666's Note - I disagree that 90% of captaincy is off the pitch. In my humble opinion he’s not the best captain on the pitch..He hasn’t got enough oomph

20 Oct 2026 23:58:46
VVD has been outstanding.
It's absolutely fair to say his best days are behind him though, mistakes are becoming more regular and his does not react well to a mistake either.
Maybe one year extension but if I'm honest I quite like the idea of Zabaryni joining the reds.

{Ed666's Note - I would give him till the end of the season and give him the send off Bobby, Mane and salah didn’t get.

20 Oct 2026 23:58:47
I'll judge our defenders when they are given real support from the middle of the park, as they're exposed every game.

{Ed666's Note - I agree and Camara will change the dynamic of that midfield

21 Oct 2026 00:12:36
I would not be against VVD signing for another year, despite his brain fart tonight. I think a way to judge how important he is to the team, would be to stick him on the sidelines (providing Leoni and Nduwke are available) for a few games and see if we're better with or without.

20 Oct 2026 10:00:38
BBC recycling 'TAA assessing future' rumours and linking him to the club again. If it were to happen what welcome could he expect?

20 Oct 2026 10:21:59
The BBC aren't recycling anything, they just report on the daily rumours what other outlets are saying and they reference the source.

In this case the TAA rumour comes from Team talk so make of that what you will.

20 Oct 2026 10:24:12
If he where to return I've no doubt if he knuckled down and played well 90% of fans would forgive and forget. He would no. doubt be big help to us at rb, Frimpong has been very poor and Bradley injuries are a killer.

He would have to up his work rate, don't think any walking about will be tolerated this time.
Can't see it happening due to the fee Madrid would look for.

20 Oct 2026 10:25:28
Mixed reaction is the best I could put it. I don't agree with how he went about things but I also understand he is definitely a tarnished name here in Liverpool probably has to do near enough the impossible to gain any love again from the fans.

20 Oct 2026 10:40:59
Forgive and forget what @Digger? He's just a bloke doing a job who wanted a new Jon and new life experiences, The ones who can never forgive being jilted by their first true love will never forgive him.

20 Oct 2026 10:42:03
We could use his passing skills in attack, but i feel better with Araujo in defense. Up to Iraola to decide if he needs those offensive skills.

Personally, i wouldn't take him back. He strung the fans along for about 2 years. Even though it's his prerogative to decide where his future is once the contract is over. He misses and wants to come home? Join Everton. Or any other EPL team. Let's see if he still gets the free pass on his defense that we kept giving him.

20 Oct 2026 11:26:52
I'd take him on a free as a replacement for ping pong, but only if Madrid paid his wages.

20 Oct 2026 11:01:10
He'll be 29 next season and already looks rinsed. The rat can stay in Madrid, we should look forward not backwards. Particularly to a player (and family) who showed nothing but contempt for the club.

20 Oct 2026 11:09:18
He'd be welcomed back, as soon as he lands one on Iasks noggin all will be forgiven. can't rely on online influencer Jeremy Pingpong and Bradley who's made of wet soggy bog rolls. A World Class attacking fullback would be welcome. Anyone that makes our team better.

20 Oct 2026 12:17:18
29 at the start of next season. Cant see it. Think he would struggle back in this league and he's picked up injuries over the last coupla years which he never did at his peak. Quality player but he made his choice.

20 Oct 2026 12:07:09
I bet the rat is already learning to speak English.
Grrrrr.

{Ed025's Note - i know he never left on the best of terms Rigsby but thats just the life of a professional footballer with advisors mate, i get you dont like the fella but to be fair to him he has just had 2x 4G pitches built in Toxteth for the local community and he pays for the maintainance as well i believe, i met him once at the Whitechapel project for the homeless in Liverpool where he was making up bundles and he came across as a really nice guy, i was never his biggest fan as a footballer but i think hes a very good human being, how he left was a bit unsavoury but dont always judge a book by its cover i would suggest..

20 Oct 2026 12:33:59
There isn't a single player at Liverpool who can pass the ball like Trent, some of them can't pass it 5 yards. No one comes close to his crossing either.
And has anyone seen the state of the corners and free kicks lately?
I'm assuming it's not happening but i'd 100% have him back.

20 Oct 2026 13:15:43
He wanted to try new pastures, so had he announced it earlier he still would have been vilified. Damned if he did and damned if he didn't. I'd have him back at the right price.

20 Oct 2026 13:39:35
Everything about that move was done is such poor taste for me. From the silence of the player, lack of fee to the whole smirky attitude of him and his family. Realise people will disagree but that's just me.

Special player for us but for me his relationship with the club is over. Think money in that position could be better spent elsewhere because let's face it Trent is going to want big wages.

20 Oct 2026 13:41:28
I was disappointed in a few things in him the season he left, wdw but no doubt a wonderful footballer for us in the main.
Never been jolted so wouldn't know 😝.

20 Oct 2026 15:43:50
Ed025, I was joking because TAA can already speak English and he was villified for learning Spanish.
I liked him as a player & had no problem with him leaving us to play elsewhere; especially another country.


And, besides, I don't agree with dehumanising players. There will always be some I don't like but they are just doing a job and playing a game.
Sorry for the confusion, mate 😉.

{Ed025's Note - its not a problem Rigsby and you make a very good point about dehumanising players without actually realizing the bigger picture, of course it hurts when a player leaves for such a small fee (especially a local lad) but it is what it is i suppose mate..

20 Oct 2026 16:04:00
Can we stop using childish nicknames for our players, like Ping Pong and Gravy.

It's a bit disrespectful.

20 Oct 2026 16:55:56
Don't want him anywhere near the club. Forget how he left remember how he downed tools v Utd.

20 Oct 2026 17:54:49
Love to have him back, Kinda what YNWA is all about.
But his brother though . Yea that's a bit tough.

20 Oct 2026 18:38:27
Never want to see his face anywhere near our club again, as already said, he strung us along for a good while pretending he didn't know what to do regarding a new contract, fluent Spanish on his first Madrid interview said all that was needed, he's a rat and can lay in the dirty bed he made, no club needs that kind of clown and I believe he influenced konate to do exactly the same, wasn't as bad as a scouser doing it, obviously, he's in the same category as Owen now, not wanted by the majority.

Glad your career is on the rocks, grass is not always greener in the other side is it Roland.

20 Oct 2026 19:36:19
😀😀 you say you've never been jolted @Digger? I'm shocked!

20 Oct 2026 19:07:13
Well said ed25.

20 Oct 2026 23:33:04
He was great for us. I defended him countless times against other fans. Would of been a legend, same as Coutnho. But both forced there exit abd will never be remember other than in passing

Id not take him back because of age, fee and wages.

Calling him a rat is a bit much in my opinion.
I also find ping pong a bit crude and mean. But Gravy? that's the best part of the roast, silly it's a compliment??

19 Oct 2026 14:36:45
Hi Diddly Ho,

Rio's team have had talks with Bayern Munich in the last few weeks.

Their expectation is that he renews here (LFC).

Diddly Out.

19 Oct 2026 14:58:48
Classic agent stuff. He would be better paid and played in Germany, which 'could' influence things.
Carra's message is part of the chess game.

19 Oct 2026 17:31:29
Agent wouldn't be doing their job if they weren't talking to other clubs. Rumour mill just likes a narrative. I doubt there is a player anywhere in the world who doesn't have a contingency or three in case things change with their current club. Agent would be stealing a living if not.

19 Oct 2026 18:55:38
Germany are well known for giving kids a chance.

What if we sent him on loan for a season? Or am I smoking my socks?

19 Oct 2026 20:49:37
JLC, it depends on how he settles and impresses AI this season. If he's already performing at a high level (subject to us signing a new contract with him) then I would just keep him with us, knowing he'll improve some more. Like City did with Foden, we did with Sterling and (currently) doing with Dowman (albeit there may be rules on loans of kids as young as him).

If he can continue to develop and learn, I have no issues with him dovetailing appearances with Munoz, who scored a very 'Salah-esque' goal at the weekend.

20 Oct 2026 00:07:33
To me there is no end product from Rio. When was the last time he scored a goal.

20 Oct 2026 00:10:17
He's been showing real signs of becoming much more effective over last couple of games compared to early season. I'd keep him.

20 Oct 2026 02:11:53
Would you still keep him if we lost to Brighton and / or Arsenal and he had a poor game?

I said at the start of the season that he hasn't really progressed over the last two seasons and that this season was a big one for him. He needs to show that he is (starting to be) heads up in bth attack and defence. If you look at his last two or three games he is showing the beginnings of signs that he might be up to it. It'll be great if he can carry on improving across the season and there's certainly no shortage of games for him to continue to build on his good start. Let's see at the end of the season.

{Ed666's Note - if I were Rio I would sign a new contract at Liverpool and learn some footballing IQ under AI. He’s clearly a better player he was under Slot. This is not a slight on Slot as hes naturally going to improve the older he gets at this stage. Sign a 5 year deal learn your craft at one of the biggest clubs in world football and the worlds your oyster at 22. At that age you still have 6 or 7 peak years to make filthy amounts of money that the man on the street can’t even comprehend. But if he wants to go good luck to the kid I hope he’s a success wherever he ends up.

20 Oct 2026 02:56:16
Sell him. Get 80 plus million for him. Or use as leverage for Olise to come the other way. Rio has a serious attitude problem for such a young guy, won't track back or make a tackle. The bit of flare he adds is heavily outweighed by his game without the ball.

{Ed666's Note - I’d do a Rio swap plus money for Olise. I think Olise covers two positions and he does both at a world class level. 2 for the price of 1

20 Oct 2026 04:21:39
Can't agree @666. Olive flatters to deceive imo. Plays well when his team is on top but is a passenger when things aren't going so well.

20 Oct 2026 06:23:05
So an 18 year old with a serious attitude problem, won't tackle or track back is going to bring in £ 80m with a year and a half left on his contract? This is what I've been saying for months. If LFC ever want big money for him he HAS to sign that contract.

20 Oct 2026 07:00:17
I thought rio was excellent against brentford when he came on, best I've seen him play. id certainly hope he stays no doubt in my mind a potential superstar if he puts his mind to it in the next few years.

20 Oct 2026 07:21:53
He's improving but hope he's not given an extortionate contract, his agent is obviously going to name other teams, I'd sell if he wants guaranteed playing time and massive wages.

20 Oct 2026 08:08:53
Definitely improving. Certainly ahead of what Olise was doing at the same age. Was yet to score his first goal for the mighty Reading.

20 Oct 2026 09:45:13
Who's to say Rio can't reach Olise levels by 24?
I think Rio has improved in the last few games, less stepovers and more actually running at defenders.
I think selling him or losing him for free would be a travesty.

20 Oct 2026 10:15:09
Massive L. if Liverpool let that wonder kid go. Bayern can go f. themselves.

20 Oct 2026 12:58:42
"Wonder Kid"??? Getting a tad carried away with yourself there I'd suggest.

20 Oct 2026 13:47:57
Making appearances for a Premier League team who play in the Champions League since he was 16. A team who were actually reigning champions. A first team regular by his 18th birthday. Actually the epitome of a wonder kid.

20 Oct 2026 14:39:22
We obviously have wholely different viewpoints FM. My idea of a proper "wonder kid" is say Lamine Yamal. These superlatives are being used much too often imo. akin to"Superstar" or "World Class" when anything but.

20 Oct 2026 14:51:00
Well if that's the case there's only one wonderkid in the game because Lamal is in a different level to all of them. very very high standards you go by. Lamal makes even Messi's stats at the same age look totally ordinary.

20 Oct 2026 15:46:58
He's no wonder kid, your just gettinga bit giddy there i think mate, wish he was and glad there's a few less step overs, needs much more end product before being described as great or even very good.
Hopefully he keeps his feet firmly on the ground and doesn't start thinking he's a world beater.
We need to get him signed to a long contract to deter cheap skate Madrid sniffing around or him doing another rat manover.


Hopefully we've learned out lesson now and that don't happen again without some sort of payment.
If players won't sign new contracts sell them off whilst still having time to get a good return.

20 Oct 2026 15:55:33
I agree fm, yamal is in a league of his own.
To me wonderkid is someone u18 who's plays like someone beyond his years.
There's been many over the years( as ed025 can attest to, Francis Jeffers, Wayne Rooney).
And let's not forget the original wonderkid Freddy adu.
Renato Sanchez's was another.
Not every wonderkid is Lamine yamal levels.

20 Oct 2026 17:11:16
He's not a wonder kid, he's just a very naughty boy :)

20 Oct 2026 23:33:23
As I said above, he's showing real meaningful contribution. How many of you are still saying sell him?
@mancalledhorse. Excellent😂😂.

18 Oct 2026 19:49:00
Thoughts on Liverpool going in for Kelleher if Alisson does decide to move away?

Bazza.

18 Oct 2026 20:17:27
No thanks.

18 Oct 2026 20:22:56
Lucca Brughmans is coming at the end of the current season since we already bought him.

18 Oct 2026 20:51:21
If Kelleher hadn't previously played for Liverpool no one would be saying this.

18 Oct 2026 20:57:38
Personally I don't want him, mamardashvili should move to no 1 and give him a chance.

{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..

18 Oct 2026 22:03:40
Kelleher is at a good club and I think he should stay there as long as he can.
He is too weak in the air to play regularly for a top club.

18 Oct 2026 22:11:31
No nothing of the Belgian lad we've bought so can't say whether he no.1 quality r not. Doesn't seem to be awful lot of outstanding goalkeepers about but must say been v impressed with suziki from villa+Japan on what I've seen from him. Good presence and excellent with his feet.

18 Oct 2026 23:02:50
I can see Mama being sold next season once Brughmans arrives. And I think Allison will stick around for a couple more years to help Brughmans settle in, he is only just 18 after all, too young to be our No.1 straight away.

19 Oct 2026 07:09:25
Love it if he did Johnny but I think his generation of the South American players whose families were all close have pretty much all moved on. He's one of those great servants of the club and as of such I'd respect any decision he makes on where he wants to land.

19 Oct 2026 07:46:35
Doubt Alli hangs around just to let the new guy who he doesn't even know settle.

19 Oct 2026 08:58:50
With the need to buy a commanding midfielder does anybody think Jordan Henderson should be brought back? Well, if we're being silly I thought I'd join in.

19 Oct 2026 10:59:42
No thanks.

19 Oct 2026 12:01:36
I hope we can convince Alisson to stay for a year or two to help Brughmans establish himself. Hopefully the change in sporting director improves the vibe around the club, and that he wants to stay.

I do get the impression he really enjoys having a little South American clique at the club and last year he would have seen Lucho and Darwin leave. Araujo and a rejuvenated Macca has probably helped that.

For a club that has had huge success with South Americans and boasts about its international scouting network, we have been really poor at recruiting from that market in the last 3 years. The recent signing of young Samuel Martinez is the first South signing since Macca in 2023, which is pretty surprising.

{Ed001's Note - it is his church that he is particularly invested in, which was pivotal for Bobby Firmino as well, as Alisson's arrival saved Bobby from spiralling down the Grealish path. Though I doubt Bobby would ever have fallen as low as signing for Everton....}

19 Oct 2026 12:34:23
Interesting that, Ed. Thanks!
Do you think Alisson can be convinced to stay?

{Ed001's Note - yes, I think he would be very happy to stay.}

19 Oct 2026 12:53:58
Hope so, Ed!

19 Oct 2026 14:30:33
Florian, I think you completely misinterpreted my comment about helping Brughmans settle in, it wasn't about Allison taking him on brunch dates and out shopping..

19 Oct 2026 19:13:50
What's the Grealish path?
Personally I'd be very happy for Ali to stay for another few years. Keeper longevity is far more than most outfield players, unless your a freak like Milner or Ronaldo. Wouldn't want him to go until we have a nailed on suitable replacement. I don't hate Mama as much as some on here, but I don't think he's it regardless.

19 Oct 2026 21:08:43
Jonny your talking a lot of sense, hoping Ali stays on for another season at least,
dont think Marmalade is good enough to be our No1,
once Ali does leave, then his replacement would have to be
someone who is regarded as a Top Keeper.

19 Oct 2026 22:10:27
Why did we buy a keeper who can't use his feet?
We have Jaros who is a far better keeper than Mama.

20 Oct 2026 00:42:56
that reason starseeker was because we had an incompetent DOF at the imte, you may recall the name of Dickie Hughes.

{Ed666's Note - you spelt Dickie incorrectly mate

20 Oct 2026 02:16:01
Isn't Jaros still out injured. I have to say the little I have seen of Jaros and Marma, Jaros inspires more confidence and looks like he has the potential whereas with Marma there us a little voice in my head that starts shouting 'get tid of it' any time he has the ball.

{Ed666's Note - Ive seen very little of Jarod besides that CL game (could be wrong) he came on when I think Alison or Kelleher got injured and he made about 400 saves…wether it was a lucky night or he’s actually the real deal I can only opine by seeing him more.

18 Oct 2026 12:19:30
I also stated in the summer that Rio is viewed as the 'heir' to Salah on the right.

Got a fair bit of flack for that, hopefully you're all now seeing the plan.

He will also be offered the number 11 shirt from next season.

Have a lovely weekend.

Ta.

18 Oct 2026 12:34:13
You called it Carra.
Any incomings planned for January?

18 Oct 2026 12:26:17
Cheers carra

Is there any truth in us looking to bring in lamine camara in January?

18 Oct 2026 13:00:57
Wouldn't say you got many likes for that comment Carra.😀Personally I think, and have for some time the boy will be a star.
Not a sentiment that's shared on here.

18 Oct 2026 13:13:35
Because no one knows how it will work out / if he will be a star or not. He's not Sterling or Owen where it was obvious. Some decent games, some not so decent games. Having Munoz on the right though and keeping Gakpo means maybe the priority isn't a right winger anymore.

Maybe its a combative, tackling midfielder who can cover a load of ground so we can play 2 of Wirtz/Szob/Macca in a midfield 3 and a right back albeit if they still think Bradley is the future then they will continue to plug the gap until he is back.

18 Oct 2026 13:26:33
Cheers Carra, Rio looked a lot stronger on the ball yesterday, that was one of Salah's elite traits.

18 Oct 2026 13:56:09
He is adapting quickly to playing on the right, it's very promising.

18 Oct 2026 13:57:32
Wasn't obvious with Sterling until the 2913/14 season War. His break out year, when he turned 19.until then he had 2 Premier League goals. The same amount as Rio. People remember incorrectly. At Rio's age Sterling had done very little, in a much weaker squad.

18 Oct 2026 14:36:59
Cheers Carra. Your info is pretty solid as always mate.

18 Oct 2026 16:30:36
How likely is Alex Scott? We've been getting linked with him quite a bit.

I would take Camara personally since he's the cheaper option and gives us more room to fix the squad but I can understand if we're hesitant about how he adapts to the league. Also, we need to fix the situation with HG spots.

18 Oct 2026 17:50:21
I'm not in this Rio fanfare camp as you know and although he had a decent cameo yesterday he'd want to be extra productive between now and seasons end for me to think he's the future RW for LFC. Talented, but he's nothing special. IMO only of course.

18 Oct 2026 18:47:53
Fair do's Florian, you got a better memory than me. I just remember loads of hype getting him from QPR wasn't it and then he was in the team and the speed he had and his trickery at getting passed defenders.

But he couldn't shoot and wasn't ever a massive goal scorer was he? . But I've realised at my age i have prob forgotten more seasons than i can now remember.

18 Oct 2026 19:11:58
I think Rio has a lot of improvements needed to his game but I think he looks and sounds like he has the right attitude and work ethic.
So with them traits I think AI will improve him as we have seen at Bournemouth.
Last season was was waisted because of Slot.

18 Oct 2026 20:04:54
It will be nice if he makes it with us. I like the lad and love to see an academy lad make it.
For me though he's just still so young and raw. I'd still be bringing in someone to slot right in on the right in the January window if possible, or summer.

You can do that and Rio will ready in a few years time. The thought of him being first choice right now is quite scary to be honest.

18 Oct 2026 20:52:59
Nice to hear from you Carra. Cheers for the update.

Been steering clear of here a bit lately as it's constant doom and gloom and getting a little sick of it.

19 Oct 2026 06:49:45
Cheers carra appreciated as always.

19 Oct 2026 08:13:25
Cheers mate for the info.

Still think there are two players in front of him for that position. I really like Munoz and his style of play, he also seems a lot more productive in the final third. Would be sad to see his place go to Rio just because he has potential, we need results now not potential. Hopefully in a few years he gets to half the level of Salah and makes the spot his, i can see him doing it but he is a long way off at this stage of his development.

19 Oct 2026 09:43:11
I wasn't sold on Rio playing from the right, but he is adapting to to well from his last couple of appearances. Still lots of development to go though.

19 Oct 2026 15:11:46
Cheers Carra. Any truth to the rumour that you're an effing legend? I'm sure you've got connections. 😊.

18 Oct 2026 10:54:52
A win yesterday, but not a good one, we were bang average when it was 11 v 11. The side lacks identity and are easy to play through. I see little difference in our style of play from last season. I'm not convinced, we got lucky that their player was stupid enough to throw his head in. I'm desperate for wirtz to be the player we signed but as the weeks go on I just don't think it's going to happen.

You can throw all the stats you want at me but watching him play, he is not a 116 million superkid. I don't know how it will wash out but I don't see AI lasting two seasons unless things change.

18 Oct 2026 11:21:19
Really? Andoni has got the sht end of a shtty stick. It'll take time.

He's without some players. I agree I'd bin Flo if an offer comes in. He's not a fit. Play Mac, Nyoni and Szob.

18 Oct 2026 11:38:27
They haven't lost at home for 8 months

Got to give us credit where it's due.

18 Oct 2026 11:48:21
What an absolute load of rubbish. He's inherited a squad that is weak in several key areas, which the club stupidly didn't address in the summer. It's going to take time to implement his desired style of play and we obviously need signings to speed this along. If you seriously can't see any improvement from last season, then you need to choose a different sport.

18 Oct 2026 12:11:26
So we are lucky because their thug of a player headbutted Jaquet, but you chose to ignore that an accurate result yesterday would have been 4 or 5-1?! With 5 or so starters missing as well, I don't remember Alisson making a single 'difficult' save yesterday.

{Ed025's Note - if thatso called head butt could knock an athlete over then im a monkey,s uncle ASB, #shithousery of the highest order from Jaquet imo..

18 Oct 2026 13:03:20
We were lucky. Wouldnt have won against 11.But we did win. Iraola is not the problem he will do well. Doing better than he should be.

18 Oct 2026 13:19:17
I personally thought we were all over them for first 30 mins probs and then they got a foothold in the game, threatened without really creating anything. Went 1-0 up agains that run of play generally. Would have not had a great deal to complain about had one of those penalty shouts been given.

We also had a golden chance that Barcola missed, Barcola hit the bar, and we fluffed a chance towards the end on a counter attack.

Meanwhile other than their good headed goal, I don't recall Alisson ever really being tested?

18 Oct 2026 13:19:49
You probably pass out of that vicious headbutt ed025 🤣🤣🤣 soft ofcourse but still guilty your honour 🙏.

{Ed025's Note - anyone who thinks that was a head butt ASB...has never had a bevy in the Eagle and Child in Huyton mate.. :)

18 Oct 2026 13:50:31
How's Iraola "doing better than he should be? Just because your expectations appear to have been exceeded doesn't mean he's doing better than he should be. I'd bet that if you asked him he'd say we should be doing better.

18 Oct 2026 13:54:03
People lack the ability to apply context these days. Liverpool have played twice since Brentford last played a game and Brentford have lost 3 home league games in a year. It's an exceptionally hard away game and people are disappointed we didn't see champagne football.

18 Oct 2026 14:15:23
Maybe I'm wrong WDW. Was just looking at it from the viewpoint of having zero RB's, basically zero midfielders suited to played in a two, zero actual right wingers and on top of that Injuries to Ekitike, Isak, Gakpo and Dom in his first coupla months at the club.

From a squad that finished 5th last year. Maybe your right, maybe we should be flying high at the top of the league.

18 Oct 2026 15:16:38
To the OP, are we even watching the same team? It's night and day compared to what we were last year, just because we aren't scoring 5 goals a game doesn't mean that the style of play isn't drastically different, this team is always trying to be positive and to move the ball forwards as quickly as they can, the pressing isn't as coordinated as we would like but you can see what they are trying to do when it comes off.

I don't feel like my team is going to concede with every counter attack anymore, the opposition need to create a very good chance and pull off a low percentage finish to get a goal because we aren't going to leave the door wide open for them anymore (and even if it is open Jacquet will probably close it again himself). We were bang average in the first half? I don't know if we were watching the same game, because I think we were overall the better team in the first half, we just didn't manage to go ahead.

18 Oct 2026 15:57:42
The Egale n child sends Chivers down my spine. Seen 3 proper fights in there in less than 30 mins once. The for the grand finally an old women ( 60s) hit her husband in the head with a glass. Got up swearing and walked out.

He sat there finished his pint with blood dripping down his face. Then got up and walked out. The other punters didn't even seem to notice. I was only about 18 but remember it as clear as day.

{Ed025's Note - it was some pub that Chrisy ..

18 Oct 2026 18:42:51
There really is just no pleasing people. Our fans have become spoiled it's sad just support the team.

18 Oct 2026 10:40:25
Hello all,

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Tijuana for the transfer of Gilberto Mora and the player has accepted a move to LFC.

Fee will be upwards of £38M, he will join the summer of 2027.

Ta.

18 Oct 2026 10:45:49
Thanks for the update mate 🙏.

18 Oct 2026 10:56:45
Nice on Carra, thanks for the info and it's good to see you back.

18 Oct 2026 10:56:51
Thanks for sharing! I don't know anything about him, but do we need another AM who can play on the left? Again I know nothing about him so only going off what positions he currently plays.

18 Oct 2026 11:01:57
Wow! Thanks Carra. That's big news! I don't know the man whatsoever but I obviously have read the hype about him. It seems like a bit of a coup for LFC knowing what other teams were after his signature. I hope it works out for all parties!

18 Oct 2026 11:30:44
Fun fact he will be our smallest player at 5 ft 6 inches since Shaqiri who was half an inch shorter if online records are to be believed.

Hopefully has room to grow though.

18 Oct 2026 11:49:12
Thanks Carra. Mora is awesome.

18 Oct 2026 11:53:38
Early days yet but he does kind of remind me of Modric, in the Mexican national team he has to do his fair share of defensive work too so he is developing on the other side of the ball as well.

18 Oct 2026 12:47:17
That news hit me like a big pizza, because that's a Mora.

{Ed025's Note - nice Willo..

18 Oct 2026 13:04:44
Videos of him giving thumbs up to LFC fans doing the rounds. Seems nailed on alright.

18 Oct 2026 13:22:53
This is because we lost out on the young German über-talent. or did we?

18 Oct 2026 15:27:04
Cheers, Carra.

18 Oct 2026 17:33:48
Waste of time and money and the wrong signing

Whether he costs 1 pound or the 30 odd million so where's he going to play then? Number 10? Are we stocking up on the same type of players. Jesus.

17 Oct 2026 20:30:13
Great result against a tricky away side. Performance was not great atall.
The performances have improved from slots but that just shows you how bleak we were last season.
It's not great stuff we're conjuring atall at in the league atm. We look a top 6 side at best in the league.
Our central midfield needs reinforcements in January.
I'd urge everyone to watch the goal we conceded.

Macca stands and moves his hips slightly and away from the ball. That was his attempt at stopping the Incoming cross into the box to which they scored.
That's criminal. If that was a youngster, he'd have been yanked off the pitch.
I'm hearing we're after a LB in January. That's great, but we have an average midfield. This midfield is hindering us. We need real quality with pace and power in there.

17 Oct 2026 20:56:43
I agree. The midfield is the biggest issue, then the defence, then the forwards. But the midfield first. Never liked MacA. Not really sure what Gravenberch is? Sometimes looks like a world class midfielder and sometimes looks like he should play for Bolton. Szobo is probably our best but I am not even sure I like him. Massively overrated but still decent. I think a DM coming in gives the manager so much more options with the luxury players.

I personally think we have too much mediocrity and all seem to only want to play the same position. And it's funny how Nyoni is putting them all to shame. Good to see, but Wirtz has been a bad bad signing. We could have used Szobo there and bought a DM and a really good right back for the Wirtz money. The sporting director was awful over the last load of years.

17 Oct 2026 21:15:25
I think we've a very good defense. It'd be even better with a top 6 Infront of it.

17 Oct 2026 22:00:36
2 full backs and a proper no6 is what this team is missing IMO

Seen links to a lad called bajanqui at right fullback he looks(albeit YouTube ) very talented likes to run and very physical not sure if anyone more itk than me knows if it's anything in it.

I've not give up on Kerkez yet but he has a lot to improve on

Weve never replaced Fabinho in my eyes and would love the club to go out and get that proper no6 we've been crying out for I think it will bring the best out in other players like wirtz and a Kerkez say.

Not sure who that is btw if their is a modern day / ngolo kante regen anywhere can we please sign him.

17 Oct 2026 22:10:34
Injuries to in form big name players hasn't helped either. Even with everyone fit we would be short but at the moment it seems we're patching a makeshift team together for every game and the performances have matched that. What has impressed me though is despite all the problems Iraola is grinding out results and instilling a style of play;as far as without the ball goes anyway).6 wins 3 draws and 1 loss from the first 10 games is very decent under the circumstances.

17 Oct 2026 22:10:50
So, to summarise, the midfield isn't very good then? Is that right @Ron? Can we take that as read then or are you back on your once a day routine of saying the same thing over and over again?

17 Oct 2026 22:34:57
I'm not saying he's the answer but Macca was really good today.

Nyoni looked goosed from midweek as the game wore on.

17 Oct 2026 22:40:05
Camara incoming I've heard.

{Ed666's Note - I’d take Titi Camara right now

17 Oct 2026 23:08:50
The thing is Florian, if Arsenal or City get injuries they have a ready made replacement who is just as good. We don't even have their quality of starters when all our squad is fit. That is just the rubbish facts of the matter.

We aren't a million miles away. DM and 2 proper full backs could be the difference. Keep Kerkez and Frimpong for the bench and rotate Grav and MacA. Also think that maybe Wirtz should just be used for CL until we sell him for a huge loss.

18 Oct 2026 02:05:45
If you could tell me who the City replacement for Haaland is that would be great. None of the strikers Arsenal have are as good as Isak or Ekitike. Liverpool missing 6 first team players went toe to toe with a Sham City team missing virtually no one for 60 minutes until a red card changed the game.

18 Oct 2026 08:15:16
True FPF. but apparently his hips do lie as he failed to stop a cross with his hips. so, maybe he wasn't that good .apparently!!

18 Oct 2026 10:48:13
Shakira Mac Allister!

18 Oct 2026 09:58:13
I'm with you ed but I Trump you with Aztec just because I'm a comedy genius with wobbly glasses.

{Ed666's Note - Aztec Camara 🤣

18 Oct 2026 13:09:30
Agree what your saying about our squad Inbeta despite fifth picking out the one position we're the strongest in the league in😂.its why I've said all along I'd be happy with Champs league places and progression this season.

18 Oct 2026 13:25:39
I agree with Neil from TAW regarding Dom S: "If he is your best player, you know you've got a problem."

Right-back and number 10 against physical sides are probably his best positions. He's also an excellent set-piece taker with a great engine.

Beyond that, I'm yet to be convinced that he's a genuinely world-class player.

18 Oct 2026 14:44:09
And yet who in our current squad is a better player than him FSW? And please don't say Wirtz.

18 Oct 2026 15:37:17
Dom has a lot of qualities, and is probably elite at direct free kicks, he leads the press with the best of them when he's on it, he can be very good driving with the ball from the center of the park, and he is always a goal threat around the box. He has very good passing range but his delivery is inconsistent in open play, though it is better from right back when he has more time to pick a pass. He is not a particularly good crosser but a more than decent corner taker. In the final third he can be very conservative with his passing and doesn't have the vision or wherewithal to try something riskier.

His biggest demerit is his below average duel winning rate and general lack of a tackling or ball winning game. He can be an exceptional and intelligent presser in terms of blocking passing lanes and harrying the opposition but he doesn't often come away with the ball (though that isn't the primary purpose of pressing anyway). He is also not especially good in the air.

Overall a very good player who can be influential on his day but not consistently a game changer who stamps his authority on games outside of free kicks.

If I'm thinking about who our 'best' player may be, they would have be somebody you can depend upon to put in a very good performance every single week, sometimes more than once a week. Right now you'd have to say it's probably Jacquet or Virgil. That's in the immediate present moment though, could change as our attack starts flowing and our forwards start picking up form.

I also have to say that Macca has quietly been very good since getting back in the starting 11 and has been our best midfielder this season.

17 Oct 2026 18:03:06
Heard it on the grapevine frimpong if off to Germany in January. sources close to the club.

17 Oct 2026 18:24:46
Do we have to wait until Jan? Can't we appeal to the league to get dispensation for him to go now 😆.

17 Oct 2026 18:47:29
I question my character and mindset for saying this but I am kinda happy he is out
Horrible thing to say but the lad makes djimi traore look like prime maldini.

17 Oct 2026 20:39:47
Thank you Marvin Gaye!

17 Oct 2026 22:07:53
Yeah a former Liverpool player made the same hint on the radio the other day, can't remember who it was but he said "somebody might be going back to Germany", obviously it's pingpong, Wirtz will likely follow in the Summer.

17 Oct 2026 20:01:38
Yeah, spot on, always good to see a lad injured.