Following an impressive opening run of five consecutive wins, the Reds then endured a difficult spell, suffering defeats at the hands of Manchester United, Manchester City, Brentford and Nottingham Forest. ..Continue Reading
Their 2-0 victory over Brighton, courtesy of a brace from Hugo Ekitike, should provide renewed confidence as they look to capitalise on the 2025/2026 season.
Up next in the Premier League is a challenging trip to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham have likewise been inconsistent and will be determined to bounce back after a heavy 3-0 loss against Nottingham Forest.
With the demanding festive schedule approaching, Slot will be eager for his side to continue picking up points despite the absence of key figure Mohamed Salah, who will be on AFCON duty.
Mohamed Salah is said to be heading to Saudi Arabia ahead of AFCON, with his long-term future still unclear after his heated comments in the mixed zone following the Leeds United match.
Despite that, he returned to action against Brighton and Hove Albion, providing the assist for Ekitike’s second goal.
According to Saudi outlet Al-Riyadiya, Salah is set to fly to Jeddah before linking up with his Egypt teammates in Morocco.
The trip is mainly to complete the Umrah pilgrimage, though discussions with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism could also take place.
Liverpool’s under-16 player Kai Morrall has confirmed his departure from the club after spending eight years in the academy setup.
He initially arrived as an under-9s player and later went on to earn international recognition with Ireland.
Announcing the news on Instagram, the teenager wrote: “After 8 years at Liverpool, it is time for me to say goodbye.
“I would like to thank all the staff and the coaches that helped me develop into a better player and a person.
“I will miss the memories and friends I made along the way; however, I am looking forward to starting a new chapter and hopefully more things to come.”
