Liverpool weigh changes for LASK as Barcola seeks lift
Liverpool are monitoring Villarreal's Alberto Moleiro as cover and competition for Florian Wirtz, but Arsenal and Manchester City are also in the race for the €50m-€60m playmaker.
Bradley Barcola has no goal or assist in six Liverpool appearances. The £123m forward missed a chance to impress against Manchester City, but the piece says it is still too early to write him off.
Rio Ngumoha said adapting to Liverpool's schedule and intensity has been 'tough', but the 18-year-old's fearless approach has helped him settle into first-team football.
Liverpool face fresh competition for Michael Olise, with Arsenal reportedly making an inquiry as Bayern Munich value the winger at up to €200m (£169m).
A player's father has revealed his son nearly joined Liverpool before his breakout Champions League start. The Reds' previous offer is central to the story.
Bradley Barcola heads to LASK seeking a Liverpool kick-start, with the £123m forward aiming to make his mark in the Champions League.
Liverpool have learned Kevin Schade would cost more than £59m in January, but the piece argues the Brentford winger is not the right fit given the Reds' need for creativity and a right winger.
A court heard Antoine Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racial abuse from a Liverpool fan at Anfield in 2025. The defendant denies racially aggravated behaviour.
Liverpool have stepped up contacts for Gilberto Mora and are serious contenders for a January deal after the Mexican midfielder turned 18, though Club Tijuana want £30m.
Liverpool have shortlisted Pierre Kalulu and Wesley Franca at right-back as Andoni Iraola seeks more reliability, with Jeremie Frimpong unconvincing and Conor Bradley still out injured.
Didi Hamann said Liverpool are 'a collection of individual players' and blamed Andoni Iraola for a lack of cohesion after the 3-0 defeat by Manchester City.
Liverpool round-up centres on a damning verdict on Bradley Barcola's price tag and Florian Wirtz being tipped for a transfer after the first defeat of the season.
Dominik Szoboszlai missed the Manchester City defeat and Liverpool's trip to LASK with a hamstring issue. A doctor said caution now could prevent a 6-month lay-off.
The piece argues Ryan Gravenberch was not Liverpool's best player in the 3-0 defeat by Manchester City, citing his red card and lack of discipline in midfield.
Liverpool writers urge rotation against LASK after the 3-0 defeat by Manchester City, with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai absent and chances for Florian Wirtz, Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, Bradley Barcola and Lewis Koumas.
Alessandro Florenzi said Roma's 2018 Champions League exit to Liverpool showed why 'clear VAR was needed', citing two key refereeing errors in the second leg.
Glen Johnson urges Liverpool to fix both full-back spots after the 3-0 defeat by Manchester City, saying Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have become a major problem for Andoni Iraola.
Real Madrid sent scouts to watch Florian Wirtz and Alexis Mac Allister during Liverpool's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City, with Wirtz's future again under scrutiny.
Liverpool's youngsters came from behind to beat LASK 4-2 in the UEFA Youth League, with Will Wright scoring a second-half hat-trick in Austria.
Virgil van Dijk is set to captain Liverpool for the 200th time against LASK after training fully, a landmark that places him alongside Steven Gerrard and other Anfield captains.
Jason Cundy labels Florian Wirtz the Premier League's 'biggest waste of money' after Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Manchester City, with doubts raised over his physicality, personality and future.
Liverpool reportedly see Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as a 'prime target', with Andoni Iraola needing midfield depth after injuries and suspension.
Liverpool are urged to revisit Martin Zubimendi if Arsenal let him go, with the Spaniard framed as the ideal holding midfielder for Andoni Iraola's 4-2-3-1.
