Liverpool Daily News Roundup
Liverpool draw 1-1 with Burnley at Anfield after missing a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty. Michael Edwards cancels out Liverpool’s opener as profligacy costs Slot’s side vital points.
Liverpool Women sign Denise O’Sullivan from North Carolina Courage for a club-record fee, around £300,000. The 31-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder brings 128 caps and captaincy experience.
Senegal boss Pape Thiaw urges ex-Liverpool forward Sadio Mane to reconsider international retirement, calling him vital before the AFCON final against Morocco.
Liverpool miss out on Marc Guehi, who is set for a Manchester City move, and turn focus to Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck, valued around £50m, amid defensive injuries.
Ex-Red Stephane Henchoz and Sam Allardyce back a free move to re-sign Fulham’s Harry Wilson, citing value and fit. The winger, out of contract in summer, impressed with 7 goals and 4 assists.
Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties for AFCON bronze as Stanley Nwabali saves from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush after a 0-0 draw, a setback for Liverpool’s forward during the shootout.
Arne Slot says he ‘completely understands’ boos after 1-1 vs Burnley. Liverpool had 32 shots, xG 2.95 and 73% possession but dropped points again from a winning position, staying fourth by one point.
Wolves’ Joao Gomes draws interest from Manchester United, Napoli and Atletico Madrid, while Liverpool’s earlier interest has cooled. A summer move is likelier due to cost.
Liverpool’s academy sides beat Arsenal and Newcastle, with a winger impressing to remind Arne Slot of his first-team claims.
Wirtz scores after Szoboszlai’s missed penalty but Liverpool draw 1-1 with Burnley. He says he is ‘very disappointed’ and shifts focus to Marseille as Slot rues draws despite players’ development.
Liverpool face a selection call on Mohamed Salah on his AFCON return after a fresh setback for Arne Slot, creating an immediate dilemma in attack.
Virgil van Dijk laments ‘something lacking’ after 1-1 vs Burnley. Wirtz scored following Szoboszlai’s missed penalty, Edwards equalised. Liverpool booed, four league draws in a row, seven points off Villa.
