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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > slot-explains-why-one-liverpool-player-has-taken-a-major-step-forward-florian-wirtz

Slot explains why one Liverpool player has taken a major step forward

Slot explains why one Liverpool player has taken a major step forward7+ min ago   (567+ words) Arne Slot used his pre-Manchester City press conference to highlight Florian Wirtz as a clear example of how patience and trust can pay off during a difficult Premier League season. Speaking at the AXA Training Centre, the Liverpool head coach…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > liverpool-receive-reassurance-amid-renewed-talk-of-a-midfield-exit-alexis-mac-allister

Liverpool receive reassurance amid renewed talk of a midfield exit

Liverpool receive reassurance amid renewed talk of a midfield exit1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (485+ words) Liverpool have been given reassurance amid renewed speculation linking Alexis Mac Allister with a possible move away from Anfield, with the midfielder's father playing down reports of an exit. Recent claims suggested that Real Madrid could revisit their interest in…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > arne-slot-explains-how-liverpool-already-have-virgil-van-dijk-succession-plan

Arne Slot explains how Liverpool already have their Virgil van Dijk succession plan in place

Arne Slot explains how Liverpool already have their Virgil van Dijk succession plan in place1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (468+ words) Arne Slot has claimed that Liverpool are "not stupid" and are already laying the foundations for life after Virgil van Dijk at Anfield. LFC chiefs appeared to indulge in widespread future-proofing over the past month in particular by signing no…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > slot-addresses-curtis-jones-situation-after-recent-exit-rumours

‘We are all aware…’ – Slot frankly addresses Curtis Jones’ situation after recent exit rumours

‘We are all aware…’ – Slot frankly addresses Curtis Jones’ situation after recent exit rumours1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (563+ words) Arne Slot has said that it would've been a "strange' decision by Liverpool if they had sold Curtis Jones in the January transfer window amid speculation over a potential mid-season exit. The 25-year-old was the subject of reported interest from…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > the-minimum-arne-slot-has-to-achieve-otherwise-hes-sacked-ohara

The minimum Arne Slot has to achieve otherwise he’s sacked: O’Hara

The minimum Arne Slot has to achieve otherwise he’s sacked: O’Hara2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (529+ words) Arne Slot is facing growing external scrutiny over what would be considered an acceptable minimum outcome for this season, with Champions League qualification now being framed by some pundits as essential. Jamie O'Hara has become the latest former player to…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > liverpool-could-rival-london-duo-in-battle-to-sign-cruz-ibeh

Report: Liverpool could rival London duo in heavyweight battle to sign ‘standout’ teenage forward

Report: Liverpool could rival London duo in heavyweight battle to sign ‘standout’ teenage forward2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (462+ words) Liverpool could reportely vie with two London heavyweights in the battle to snap up teenage Middlesbrough forward Cruz Ibeh. The 17-year-old was handed his senior debut for the Teesside club in their FA Cup clash away to Fulham last month…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > arne-slot-teases-good-news-on-gomez-injury-ahead-of-man-city

‘We have hope…’ – Arne Slot teases good news on injury front for Liverpool ahead of Man City

‘We have hope…’ – Arne Slot teases good news on injury front for Liverpool ahead of Man City2+ hour, 58+ min ago   (436+ words) Arne Slot is hopeful that Liverpool could have Joe Gomez available for the Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday. The 28-year-old was forced off with injury after an accidental collision with Alisson Becker in the recent 3-2 defeat at…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > this-liverpool-transfer-exit-slipped-under-the-radar-as-the-window-closed-tyler-martin

This Liverpool transfer exit slipped under the radar as the window closed

This Liverpool transfer exit slipped under the radar as the window closed3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (569+ words) Liverpool have completed another piece of late-window business with academy forward Tyler Martin leaving for Stoke City on a permanent move. Stoke City's official club website confirmed that Tyler Martin, an 18-year-old forward, has joined the Championship club's under-21s on…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > darwin-nunez-transfer-twist-as-al-hilal-reportedly-accept-offer

Darwin Nunez transfer twist as Al-Hilal reportedly accept offer

Darwin Nunez transfer twist as Al-Hilal reportedly accept offer4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (446+ words) Darwin Nunez's future away from Liverpool is being debated again after a report in Saudi Arabia claimed Fenerbahce have asked to buy the striker from Al-Hilal. The 26-year-old Uruguay international, only left us in August and yet the latest update…...

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empireofthekop.com > 02/05/2026 > liverpool-reporter-hints-at-what-might-happen-with-hugo-ekitike-once-isak-returns-from-injury

Liverpool reporter hints at what might happen with Hugo Ekitike once Isak returns from injury

Liverpool reporter hints at what might happen with Hugo Ekitike once Isak returns from injury4+ hour, 30+ min ago   (520+ words) A seasoned Liverpool reporter firmly believes that Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike can play together in the Reds" attack. Opportunities to witness the two summer signings in tandem on the pitch have been all too rare, with the Sweden international…...