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Virgil van Dijk Calls for Unity Ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester UnitedRallying Cry from the CaptainLiverpool return from the October international break to face Manchester United at Anfield in a
The Merseysiders begin the weekend a point off the top so there is no need to panic just yet. Slot will, however, be contemplating just how to get the best from his new-look attack, with Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz all having joined in the summer.
Momentum has swung back and forth between the adversaries and the rivalry has hit new heights in the Premier League era. United and Liverpool are good for at least two tantalising battles every single season, with drama never far from view.
The Georgia international goalkeeper has a major challenge on his hands to one day become Liverpool's No. 1, but give his tenacity and mental toughness, you wouldn't bet against him.
The Football Focus team looks at why Mohamed Salah is struggling for Liverpool this season, ahead of Manchester United's visit to Anfield
The Reds entered the international period in dreadful form after suffering three successive defeats for the first time in Arne Slot’s tenure, but club football’s hiatus has provided the reigning Premier League champions with some much-needed respite.
Former Premier League striker Fabio Borini has joined League Two side Salford City, who are owned by David Beckham and Gary Neville. The 34-year-old, who previously represented Chelsea, Liverpool, and Sunderland, scored 16 goals in 111 top-flight games.
He said: "I'm a northern bloke who grew up in Liverpool in the 80s - I've always been quite closed off...get your emotions, put them in a hole and build a carpark on top of them," he said. "Suddenly you cry on the telly in front of 10 million people, you feel a lot more open."
CB: Virgil van Dijk —Van Dijk has been offered little to no defensive support by his teammates this season, often tasked with acting as a one-man wall. At 34 years old, he can no longer single-handedly glue Liverpool’s backline together.