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Mac Allister says Liverpool had lost their way under Slot

Alexis Mac Allister says Liverpool’s struggles in Arne Slot’s second season reflected a problem within the group, while crediting successor Andoni Iraola with changing the team’s approach. His comments followed Liverpool’s 4-3 Champions League comeback win over Villarreal.

Isak Strikes Again as Liverpool Beat Brentford for Third Straight Away Win

Alexander Isak scored the winner as Liverpool won at Brentford, making it three consecutive Premier League away games in which he has decided the match. All three of Liverpool's league wins this season have come on the road and all have been sealed by Isak. The Swede now has five goals in eight games after managing just four in 22 outings last season, with his expected goals (xG) total already at 4.1 and his xG per shot up from 0.15 to 0.21.

Injuries and suspensions have left Liverpool stretched ahead of the Brentford match, and Andoni Iraola is turning to youth, with Trey Nyoni in line for a first Premier League start.

Iraola says Leoni will return to Liverpool training in November after knee setback

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni is a month behind schedule in his recovery from a serious knee injury sustained on his debut last September and now expects him to start first-team training in the November international break.

SC Cambuur fans suffer burns and eye injuries after Feyenoord supporters throw fireworks at Eredivisie clash

SC Cambuur say five supporters suffered burns, hearing damage and eye injuries after Feyenoord fans lit red flares and threw fireworks into home sections at the Kooi Stadion on Sunday, forcing a 10-minute stoppage. Feyenoord and head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst apologised, while the KNVB said it will review its disorder protocols.

Iraola faces injury crisis and Wirtz dilemma ahead of Manchester City showdown at Anfield

Andoni Iraola heads into Sunday’s Super Sunday clash with Manchester City at Anfield with key injury doubts over Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Jeremy Jacquet, a demanding run of seven games in three weeks, questions over £116m Florian Wirtz’s form, a work-in-progress midfield and the chance for a statement win to kick-start his Liverpool reign.

Dylan Lawlor says Brian Barry-Murphy and Craig Bellamy share same detailed approach

Cardiff City defender Dylan Lawlor says Cardiff head coach Brian Barry-Murphy and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy have a similar detailed, us-focused outlook, making it easy to switch between club and country. The 20-year-old also spoke about his knee injury, missing Wales Nations League games, and his hope to face Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland in November.

Bayern rule out reviving Wirtz pursuit as Rummenigge admits surprise at Liverpool struggles

Bayern Munich supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed the Bundesliga champions are unlikely to reignite their interest in Florian Wirtz, despite the Germany star's continued struggles at Liverpool since his €137m move to Anfield.

From the streets of Senegal to Anfield: Inside Liverpool's global raid to rebuild their academy talent pool

Liverpool have spent more than £300m on established stars in the past two summers, but behind the scenes the club is investing aggressively in global youth recruitment. Senegal teenager Mor Talla Ndiaye leads a new wave of signings including Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Samuel Martinez, as the club restocks a talent pool that has banked more than £230m in sales since 2020 and navigates the post-Brexit premium on young English players.

Liverpool appoint Julian Ward as sporting director in second Anfield stint

Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their new sporting director, replacing Richard Hughes who left the role in September after just over two years. Ward, 45, returns to a job he previously held during the 2022-23 season and says he is 'incredibly excited' to take it on again.

Cody Gakpo has opened up on a "very tough" summer, confirming Liverpool reversed their decision to let him join Manchester City in an £80m deal that collapsed in August. The Dutch forward, who scored a stoppage-time equaliser for the Netherlands against Germany, also revealed the personal tragedy of losing his second son during pregnancy.

Jürgen Klopp has named an expanded 44-player Germany squad for the upcoming internationals, beginning with Thursday's Nations League opener against the Netherlands and new boss Xavi Hernández. The Guardian previews two parallel revival projects as two of the game's most decorated managers take their first steps on the international stage.

Van Dijk commits to Netherlands until Euro 2028 after 10-second Xavi meeting

Virgil van Dijk says a brief meeting with new Netherlands head coach Xavi convinced him to stay on internationally until Euro 2028, where he will be 37. The Liverpool defender also expects a return to a back four and is set to face former boss Jurgen Klopp when the Netherlands host Germany in Nations League.

Florian Wirtz’s second season at Liverpool has begun under intense scrutiny after a quiet start and criticism from Jamie Carragher, with Opta data showing flashes of creativity alongside concerns over efficiency and impact at Bournemouth.

'We didn't care about football': Robertson reveals Jota's death derailed Liverpool's title defence

Andy Robertson has revealed Liverpool's players 'didn't care about football' in the aftermath of Diogo Jota's death, admitting the squad 'lost the edge' as they grieved their close friend. Jota died alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident on July 3, 2025, weeks after helping Portugal win the Nations League, and Liverpool's title defence collapsed as they finished fifth — although Champions League qualification was salvaged on the final day.

Lewis Koumas emerges as Liverpool breakout star ahead of Wales Nations League opener

Liverpool attacking prospect Lewis Koumas has impressed new boss Arne Slot early in the season and now carries heightened expectations for Wales as they begin their Nations League campaign against Portugal, Denmark and Norway.

Germany, Netherlands, Italy and France all begin Nations League action under new high-profile managers Jürgen Klopp, Xavi Hernández, Roberto Mancini and Zinedine Zidane, while 17 World Cup coaches have already left their posts since North America.

Long-distance managers: How Lampard, Mourinho and Pulis make the commute to the dugout work

From Frank Lampard splitting time between London and Coventry to Tony Pulis racking up 400-mile round trips, BBC Sport examines the realities of managing a football club while living far from it. Pulis opens up on the benefits of the drive home and why he never felt he was letting his club down.

Alexander Isak's second-half strike, set up by Cody Gakpo, gave Liverpool a 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Andoni Iraola's first return to his former club. The result came after a season-shaping summer in which Iraola swapped Bournemouth for Liverpool following Arne Slot's exit, bringing an intense, high-pressing philosophy and a commitment to youth development to Anfield.