09 Jan 2026 13:08:09
I know that the 0-0 yesterday wasn't the most exciting game and Liverpool were toothless up front but, at least for me, the performance overall was far better.
We've complained all season about a lack of defensive nous, yesterday I thought Arsenal had almost nothing but for one or two good runs in the first 20 minutes. Kerkez has been slandered all season, yet I don't see what he ever really does wrong. He offers genuinely good one on one defensive work (barring the occasional silly dive in) and offers so much down the left flank in terms of energy and drive. Gakpo really needs to be replaced, he is so poor with general link up that he hampers the whole attack down the left. I think he's a pretty competent player but is in a horrible run of form, and could do with some genuine competition.
I understand the frustration at a lack of clear cut chances, but once again we have a massive lack of firepower due to injuries and AFCON. The spaced in behind Arsenal's team was apparent, Frimpong found it constantly. There was just no focal point in the middle to also make those runs and get on the end of the crosses. I think with Isak or Ekitike in that side we really give Arsenal a run for their money.
The general fight and energy levels were much better, especially in the second half where Arsenal were seemingly devoid of confidence and were penned in. They are so poor in general play it is a wonder they are so far out in front in first place. Gyokeres is a shocking signing; Konate and Van Dijk won't come up against an easier opponent all season. They will win the league comfortably and yet have been one of Liverpool's easier opponents this year in the PL.
I think this Liverpool team should comfortably be able to get top 5 this season, but another injury to the backline could derail the season. If Bradley's injury is bad (suspected to be season ending), then Liverpool need to bring the summer plans forward and sign a defensive player. They can't afford to sit on their hands. If Chiesa is also sold to Juve they need a genuine quality forward option to replace who Slot trusts to be used.
Lets wish Bradley well in his recovery, I was very disappointed with Martinelli's reaction - thankfully he has apologised.
Lets get behind the lads for the upcoming fixtures.
09 Jan 2026 14:37:16
My fear is Gomez coming in to play right back, getting injured and us having to stick Dom in at right back for most of the rest of the season. Please let us buy at least another defender, preferably two.
09 Jan 2026 14:38:52
"Thankfully", he didn't really have a choice it was a such blatantly awful thing to have done.
09 Jan 2026 15:04:31
I agree Wassa, I just prefer to give him the benefit of the doubt as I choose to believe that surely someone isn't that much of a scumbag. An apology is better than nothing at all.
09 Jan 2026 15:12:48
Patrik, I too have the same worry. It would be ludicrous to not look to the market, Konate and Gomez are incredibly injury prone and will no doubt end up with an injury at some stage. We are light as it is in the squad anyway, another long term in Bradley with a risk of Gomez getting injured would compound the issue even further.
Whilst I don't want to look at Arsenal as a benchmark, their squad is incredibly deep (I don't think it's sustainable long term) . Realistically this Liverpool team could do with at least a CB coming in and potentially another attacker in January, but that won't happen.
Hopefully Bradley's injury is better than anticipated, although I don't hold out much hope sadly. If it truly is a season ender then it won't be until late this year/ next we see him, meaning we lose a starting fullback until this time next season. A signing only makes sense in that regard, and I'm sure Hughes and Edwards would see that.
09 Jan 2026 15:15:23
Martinelli is honestly just covering his own arse, it would be a PR disaster for him if he didn't come out to say anything. It's still shocking watching the incident again, dragging him off the pitch like that could have made a bad injury considerably worse.
09 Jan 2026 15:50:35
Were worrying about Gomez breaking down injured before he's even in the team. This is why i've been saying he should have been sold 2 or 3 years ago. Been a nice likeable bloke should not get you a career at Liverpool if your incapable of staying fit.
09 Jan 2026 16:30:25
I think he can probably capably start a game here and there Florian, it's just he can't be expected to play week in week out anymore. Still a very capable player when called upon though.
09 Jan 2026 17:15:45
Easy to say sorry after the fact martineli should of walked i bet if it was a lfc player he would of walked and that was a 100% pen on Wirtz all day long . So we did not have a shot on target but we run them ragged in second half .
They never really troubled Ali in our goal .
5 points we have taken off them let's hope it helps man city catch them up . YNWA.
09 Jan 2026 20:40:25
Pretty sure Gomez is playing with regular injections in his knee. No way will see out the rest of the season at right back but I certainly don't want Szobo playing there either.
09 Jan 2026 20:52:05
Yeah sod Martinelli. Too much 'hold hands and be respectful' BS in football these days, a PR spin of an apology and everyone's clapping him.
The lads a known diver, Arsenal wasted time all game and then he acts like that. Should have been sent off.
I'll never wish injury on a player, but next time he goes down I won't bat an eyelid.
09 Jan 2026 21:57:39
I'm fairly sure we will line up against Martinelli again, if it was me I'd ensure that I'd have a plan to ensure he remembers the experience.