Steven Smith
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PSG 2 – 0 Liverpool – Champions League Postmortem After another night on the European stage, Liverpool delivered a performance that felt less like resistance and more like resignation. This was not a contest of equals, no matter what the Reds head coach thinks. It was a team unsure of itself, its structure, and its […] The post Final Thoughts: Arne Slot’s tactics backfired in Liverpool’s defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

PSG 2 – 0 Liverpool – Champions League Man of the Match For a team that once again fell short on the biggest stage, there was at least one performer who emerged with real credit. Giorgi Mamardashvili stood tall in Paris, producing a display that not only kept Liverpool in the tie, but also hinted […] The post ‘Exceptional’ Liverpool star was the only positive from the defeat to PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Player Ratings: Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Liverpool The Champions League saw the Reds emerge from the FA Cup humiliated against Manchester City, with Arne Slot fighting to save his Anfield future even more so. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/2041983112691712189?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Giorgi Mamardashvili – 7.0 The giant Georgian stopper was unable to stop a […] The post Player Ratings: Five 4/10’s as Liverpool are beaten by PSG appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Manchester City 4 – 0 Liverpool – FA Cup Postmortem By Steven Smith After an international break that was supposed to reset the tone, Liverpool instead delivered one of their most lifeless performances of the season. Against Manchester City, this FA Cup tie became less about progression and more about survival, for both the players […] The post Liverpool Collapse at City as Pressure Builds on Arne Slot appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Manchester City 4 – 0 Liverpool FA Cup Player Ratings The FA Cup saw the Reds emerge from the international break with Arne Slot fighting to save his Anfield future. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Sack him, for the love of God! — Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) April 4, 2026 Giorgi Mamardashvili – […] The post Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool Player Ratings as Reds Collapse Again appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Alisson Becker’s Season Ends in Misfortune Liverpool’s season has suffered another blow as Alisson Becker has been ruled out with injury. At 33, the Brazilian remains one of the world’s elite goalkeepers, capable of single-handedly changing games with a save or a precise distribution. His presence between the sticks has been central to Liverpool’s defensive […] The post £30m summer signing set for huge opportunity after Liverpool’s latest injury blow appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

The Critical Few Weeks of Arne Slot There is something quietly decisive about an international break. The noise fades, the fixtures pause, and behind closed doors, decisions begin to take shape. For Liverpool, this was not a period of rest—it was a moment of reckoning. During this break, senior figures at the club reportedly convened […] The post Arne Slot Faces Defining Two Weeks as Pressure Mounts at Liverpool appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Manchester City vs Liverpool – FA Cup Preview Date: Saturday, 4 April 2026 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 12:45 GMT After the brief illusion of revival under the Anfield lights against Galatasaray, Liverpool are once again confronted with reality — and this time, it arrives in the form of Manchester City. A loss against Brighton saw an […] The post Match Preview: Liverpool eyeing a return to Wembley ahead of Man City clash appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

The End of an Era: Replacing Mohamed Salah There are moments in a football club’s life where evolution is not a choice but a necessity. The expected departure of Mohamed Salah at the end of the season feels like one of those moments. A generational player, a record-breaker, and a symbol of Liverpool’s modern dominance […] The post Liverpool must take golden opportunity to sign world-class Chelsea star – Opinion appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Quiet Signals Point Toward a Planned Reset There are moments in a football season where the noise becomes too loud to ignore — not from the stands, but from the subtle shifts behind the scenes. Right now at Liverpool, those signals feel impossible to dismiss. The growing belief that Arne Slot will depart at the […] The post Opinion: Liverpool are already planning for life under Xabi Alonso appeared first on anfieldindex.com.