Liverpool Match Posts

14 Dec 2025 09:07:44
V happy with the win
Hugo glides with the ball and with more composure could have assisted a couple and got his 3rd.

Salah did better, clearly playing for the team with more chasing back and unselfish passing

Wirtz is a joy, players are starting to show real faith in him now and Jones carried on his great form. He really has got it all, please stay fit Curtis

But we were on the ropes for 20min towards the end. We were desperate for some controlled football to slow the game and in times like that we lack leadership and needed an Endo or Henderson in there. One time we finally got possession only for Konate to hit it 30yds straight back! F me Ibou!

And we’re still so open at times in midfield - both halves. Brighton regularly found players in acres of space with simple 10-15yd balls.

I love technically gifted players like Macca but I’m really starting to question what he adds? When we’re dominant we don’t really need another of that type - Grav, Dom, Curtis and Wirtz can break the lines and make chances. And out of possession he seems either the wrong side, easy to get past and too slow to catch back up.

I do think we’re getting closer. Guehi and Semenyo in Jan will help. But please LFC can we also address the midfield? If we’re not in the market then play Dom in the middle where he can influence more or get Endo on.

14 Dec 2025 13:40:26
Us sitting back is the reason why we are on the ropes though. Everyone is back behind the ball defending with their lives but we have no outball to play to so the ball keeps coming back. And more often than not, we concede by doing so. Playing our natural game is way better when we have a lead to protect.

14 Dec 2025 14:42:00
Macca is pretty much the odd man out this year, he loves linking the play and advancing into the left half space, that is the space that Ekitike and Wirtz like to occupy. He's not the most mobile player off the ball, he can win the ball and get stuck in but it isn't his strength, he is still making those late runs in and around the box though, just isn't scoring whatever comes his way.

14 Dec 2025 02:23:30
Much better performance and win.

Not a coincidence that it comes about with us playing with a higher intensity?

We don’t score the first goal if we stand off them and do the half arse press we have been doing. CM Jones leading the press all the way to the GK, RB Gomez winning the 2nd ball at the edge of their area.

And the movement of the ball is so much faster instead of the side to side nonsense we had been playing.

14 Dec 2025 03:33:33
We are still prone to the side to side passing though Kaisuke but we did move the ball forward much better when we needed to. I still dislike that we sat back when we had the two goal lead as it just invited pressure onto our very fragile defence but it worked for us this game.

13 Dec 2025 17:59:36
Ed001,
Always love to hear your thoughts after a game?
Dreaded when Salah came on because I knew we’d switch to the 4-3-3. I was dying to see the diamond for a couple games in a row!

Anyway, what did you think?
More confidence? More luck? Or just better management and individual performances?

{Ed001's Note - lots of things - more confidence, players getting an understanding, better tactics, all lead to better individual performances for most players.}

13 Dec 2025 19:06:59
Yeah slot seems to be learning bit by bit mate.
Grav pushing forward in the game and leaving massive gaps in the middle drives me crazy though. What is the point of that? Leaves us so vulnerable at the back.
Just need a bit of luck now. Jones (brilliant again today) staying fit etc.

As I said a few weeks ago, it’s the hope that kills you,
Feel we have favourable fixtures the next 3 weeks to get us to January where we can bring in a few to bolster the squad. New singings from summer continue to get better, some January centre backs along with semenyo. Who knows what we could do and what run we could go on!

13 Dec 2025 19:34:08
It did seem that Wirtz had his best game.

Maybe a bold statement, but Kerkez may be the worst player i have ever seen in a liverpool shirt.

13 Dec 2025 20:23:29
Bmena-Red
I assume that you haven't been watching us for long then.

13 Dec 2025 20:31:10
Kerkez was in the best premier league eleven last PL season, without Gakpoo in front of him today he coped a lot better, in fact the whole team played better without Gakpoo, the four midfield players and change of formation is evidence of that, though Brighton did have 14 shots at our goal?

Worse Reds player ever? LMAO.

13 Dec 2025 21:48:46
Worst player ever is a bit over dramatic. Does give me flashbacks to Alberto Moreno though.

13 Dec 2025 23:10:35
I thought Kerkez did quite well today personally.

‘Gakpoo’? Seriously? How old are you 007? Or is your username the clue?

14 Dec 2025 00:47:51
Thought Kerkez was good today, think he's been good the last few games.

14 Dec 2025 01:48:53
Kerkez was generally very good today defensively, not sure what game you were watching? He wasn't bought for his defensive ability necessarily but he gives everything on that end, he was celebrating like he scored a goal every time he got the better of minteh, who is not at all an easy player to go one on one with.

14 Dec 2025 03:36:03
Kerkez was good this game and has been for the past couple of games too. Not sure why people are still holding his first few games for us against him. He has been getting better with each passing game even though he is now playing differently to how he was at Bournemouth.

13 Dec 2025 18:32:49
The most important thing for me, besides getting 3 points, is that we are showing progress. I still think we give away way too many chances but there is improvement and that is encouraging.

13 Dec 2025 18:15:42
Hey guys and Eds

So happy for another win. It looks like the new players are finally finding their feet a bit however not 100% there yet though but positive signs.

I think Kerkez had a fairly good game, Gomez with another assist, Hugo doing his job well, Salah was very unlucky but you can see he is second guessing himself but a nice performance, Wirtz is trying too hard I know he is quality but too much in his own head but he is getting there, Jones put in a good shift and shown lovely skills, I just felt Wirtz should have been playing where Mac was playing, Salah should have started with szobs in the center where he is more effective.
I still feel AB1 just gives the whole team that confidence that flows through the whole team.

13 Dec 2025 18:02:25
Great result but this quote from slot I'm bewildered by.
"Very well. But I think I can see the players we have brought in this season have progressed. They are getting stronger and stronger and fitter and fitter. I can see them getting stronger in the duels they play"
I find it soo bizzare 5 months in, players are deemed to be just regaining the "fitness" required to play PL football.

That includes players that played in the Premier league.
It goes under the radar how many times slot has eluded to lack of fitness to professional footballer 5 months into a Premier league season. Shouldn't "journalists" and fan pressure be asking WHY. We'll be in March and slot will be saying "yes now you can see they're sharp". Like wtf 😂😂.

13 Dec 2025 18:29:38
Can we just enjoy the win.

{Ed025's Note - you should do John..

13 Dec 2025 18:57:34
I can you’ve scraped the barrel to find something to knock Slot for this week Batman.

Some fans would rather be right than for us to do well.

13 Dec 2025 18:57:51
Bloke can say what he wants, we won.

14 Dec 2025 03:37:26
I had my doubts that Batman was Harry but it does seem like it's him. The laughing emojis are a dead giveaway.

13 Dec 2025 17:35:59
Finally had time to watch a game after missing the last couple

Have to say u can clearly see a mote togetherness within the group.

Overall I thought u could see more of tactical set up with players understanding the roles more and actually fighting for those second balls, I am hoping that inter and this result is going to bring back some much needed confidence in these players after trying to force them to play that doesn't suit them.

Gutted for Joe he really just csnt seem to stay fit hope his injury is just a knock.
Im not wrong in saying that salah definitely had his best game for us this season, none of us have any idea of what has been said behind closed doors and a lot of speculation but I feel like he was definitely on a mission today to prove any doubters wrong so I wish him all the luck in afcon and in this moment of him being sidelined and making an error in the press has hopefully shown him it's not all about him and that the team and club come first, so more of the same when he returns please.
The performance and with some slightly better final balls I think we could have easily scored 5. These players need thei confidence back whether or not slot is eventually replaced be it in the coming weeks or at the end of the season all we ask for as liverpool fans is effort, and eith that effort will come unending support.

More of the same in the next match please.

13 Dec 2025 17:56:50
Yes Scouserinfrance you picked up on what i have noticed for a while poor final pass we had several today were they should of scored from it could do with being picked up by coaches and put into training. YNWA.

13 Dec 2025 18:23:51
Just enjoy the win Batman! I have been really critical of players and Slot this season but it maybe he has a point. A disjointed preseason for obvious reasons, varying player fitness causing issues all over the park and new players trying settle into a new club that is grieving. We can all moan and find fault in our performances and manager but let's just enjoy today for what it is.

3 points and another clean sheet. I have full confidence we will get top 4, is it what we all wanted? No. But this is our club and we need to be with it through good and bad. We are suppoters. let's support!

13 Dec 2025 21:23:50
I think the poor final ball has been really stemming from this lack of confidence that had crept in and hopefully they will see that if they make the runs someone will find them.

Im just enjoying this win with a few beers after work.
A special note to our French palindrome we may have found a proper gem albeit with a hefty price tag. I'm loving his touch his little back heels and trying to find tgat extra pass to create a space but also his confidence to say I'm gunna take this on by myself doesn't seem to let the miss get him down.

13 Dec 2025 17:16:32
V good win that, played some excellent football for long periods, last 15-20mins not great but Brighton good side and never simple against them.
Our final ball/ shot was poor otherwise we would've had 4r5.
Brighton also got threw too handy at times and should've had couple themselves.
Konate, kerkez, Jones, grav, wirtz and ekitike all played well I thought.

13 Dec 2025 18:01:25
And Salah played well.

13 Dec 2025 18:09:02
The whole team played well Digger 10 which is nice to say after what we have had to watch.
YNWA.

13 Dec 2025 20:35:08
Yeah I thought mo was v good until last 15 r so, bit like the team. Good energy about him and I get the impression he's ready to put all this behind him and have a good ending to season with lfc. Macca poor I thought.

13 Dec 2025 12:27:41
Hopefully a win today. We beat an average Inter Milan team with a soft penalty. Brighton in the PL will be a different story.

13 Dec 2025 14:04:28
I don't think Brighton at home can be considered levels above playing away at the San Siro under the lights to the champions league finalists, who are a point off top in Serie A, and have an impressive home record especially in Europe. Be yeah today will prove to be a different challenge indeed.


I expect and hope for another Benitez show today. We will be compact. Focus on clean sheet and control. Then Weve a pumped up Mo and fresh Isak for the final 30.
Not ideal but that's where were at.

13 Dec 2025 14:18:02
"average inter Milan side"

They were one point off the top of the Serie A when we played them and have been unbeaten at home in Europe in god knows how long. Wirtz went down easily but it was a penalty. Like it or not, I felt we deserved that win.

13 Dec 2025 14:44:11
Mo. Did not look happy.

13 Dec 2025 09:27:22
Predictions for today gents?

I'm going for a solid/ boring 2-0 win with Mo coming on for the last 20 mins and 'appearing' to wave goodbye to the kop at the end.

13 Dec 2025 14:26:43
That would do us Ernest.

I think there’s more solidity in the team with one more offensive, and one more defensive fullback. Hopefully Curtis plays as well as he did against Inter as that will help the midfield balance. I’m also glad Ekitike retains a place, although Isaks carrying a knock I think he shouldn’t be starting at the moment. Also glad to see Wirtz back in.

I think Arne is adapting and learning, I’ll be offline until full time wishing for a win.

13 Dec 2025 14:58:02
I think we can all agree Isak has been nothing short of a disaster so far, can't wait until he starts firing as he can be a real difference maker in a game.

10 Dec 2025 08:07:40
Much needed win, better performance and i thought the ref's in England were bad! Take it though 😁.

10 Dec 2025 11:27:43
I just think the refs interpret things differently in Europe compared to the premier league.

I remember when Blatter said a player who buys a penalty by diving was “being clever”.
The ball striking Hugo’s arm had a material effect on the flight of the ball and it would not have fallen to Ibou - hence hand ball.

Wirtz exaggerating contact in the box - which was definitely there - is just “being clever”.

In the premier league I’m not sure the goal would have counted but I suspect the penalty would not have been given.

10 Dec 2025 21:32:10
Law 12 states shirt pulling is a blatant foul, the referee was only applying the letter of the law, it's not our fault opposing players don't know the rules of the game?

11 Dec 2025 09:58:21
Interesting one 007.
Do you know what the exact rule says?

We've all heard, on multiple times during a PL game, that pens have not been awarded because there was not "significant force in the shirt pull itself". or something along those lines.

Wirtz made the most of that challenge, yet the pen was given.

We'd be fuming if it was against us.

Anyway, the pull wasn't really "forceful", and I doubt it would be given in the PL.

These rules need to be made more clear. with less opportunity for them to be opened up to perception. That i am afraid, will only happen in a perfect world.

12 Dec 2025 12:22:06
JLC, look Wirtz shirt was pulled and if he did make a meal of it why shouldn't he how many times this season have you seen players fall on the floor screaming like their leg has been blown off then when pen given up they get right as rein Wirtz had every right to make the most of the incident it was a shirt pull and it was var gave it remember VVD when he touched the players boot on the white line and how he dived screaming and var gave the pen swings and roundabouts.

YNWA.

10 Dec 2025 07:33:31
Great result last night, certainly something to build on. Dodgy penalty aside Wirtz looked like he's finally settled, Jones also had the odd moment as an attacking threat that I don't think we've seen enough of before.
If anyone watched the Bayern game the young lad Lennart Karl looks a real talent.

I'm not suggesting a signing just a great watch.
Isak needs a kilo or two of muscle adding, hold up play isn't good enough but im hopeful he will start showing his class soon.

10 Dec 2025 09:55:24
Isak has never been a big target man who backs into defenders but he can keep possession with his touch and skill. That seems to have deserted him at the moment and it all looks a bit rushed. Even his shooting is way off which is not like him at all.

He makes the wrong runs most of the time too as he peels away to the back post for the ball to be hung up and we go low across the box so he needs to get in front of the defender.

This will all come as he gets to know his team mates more and more. He’s just over thinking things a bit right now.

10 Dec 2025 21:41:45
"Ha-Ha-land" would also struggle at LFC for goals, the boring method of play sideways and backwards is not conducive to a plentiful number of chances/ crosses to score goals.

Hopefully Alonso gets the Christmas sack from RM as was Xabi first choice last season, and Slot second choice for the manager's job?