Paolo Maldini – Il Capitano

Captains

by Kabir Ali - October 8, 2019October 10, 2019

“My grandfather is Milan, my father is Milan, I’m Milan and my son is Milan. Forget it”. And that was that. The mere suggestion that his son could one day ply his trade somewhere other than Milan was so scandalous, that even Sir Alex Ferguson could not escape Cesare Maldini’s disdain.

High Risk, High Reward? The Liverpool Defensive Line Debate

Opinion

by Kabir Ali - August 31, 2019October 2, 2019

They say start as you mean to go on, and no one currently understands the importance of that more than Liverpool. The only remaining side with a 100% record in the Premier League, the Reds have followed up on their Champions League win by picking up the UEFA Super Cup,

Penny pinching or thinking ahead? Analysing Liverpool’s unusual transfer window

Opinion

by Kabir Ali - August 1, 2019October 2, 2019

Written by Kabir Ali Exactly two months on from their Champions League win, Liverpool is gearing up for the new season. Along with hopes of defending their continental crown, the Reds will look to launch another assault at the Premier League title. While these two competitions will be their bread and

Knocking on the door – Potential challengers to the Big 6

Opinion

by Kabir Ali - July 18, 2019October 2, 2019

By Kabir Ali Leicester City’s remarkable Premier League title win back in 2016 wasn’t just a footballing miracle, but a modern-day fairytale that transcends sport itself. The fact that at 5000/1, odds were shorter on Kim Kardashian becoming President and Elvis being spotted alive; showing the staggering scale of their success.

Werner on Liverpool’s radar – Should Klopp sign ‘Turbo Timo’?

News
Opinion

by Kabir Ali - July 13, 2019October 2, 2019

By Kabir Ali Timo Werner lives life in the fast lane. His rise through the ranks into German footballing stardom has been as rapid as his runs towards goal on the pitch. In keeping with this theme, it's fitting that 'Turbo Timo' is ready to take the next big step of

Matthijs de Ligt Transfer Column – A momentous summer ahead for the Dutch wonderkid

News

by Kabir Ali - May 21, 2019October 2, 2019

The 90s are making a comeback - from chunky sneakers to denim overalls, from Captain Marvel to talks of a Spice Girls reunion - throwbacks are aplenty to the mania of a time when the world was just a better place. And it’s not just in music, fashion or cinema

How Super Sadio became Liverpool’s main Mané in demand

by Kabir Ali - March 28, 2019October 2, 2019

Sadio Mané has been a man on a mission in 2019. Few players in the Premier League, or indeed Europe are going through as pronounced a purple patch as the Liverpool forward. Ice cool in front of goal amidst this red hot run of form, Mané has hit top gear

Revisiting the greatest knockout round Champions League comebacks

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by Kabir Ali - March 5, 2019October 2, 2019

Manchester United and Juventus are staring down the barrel of Round of 16 exits in the Champions League following their 2-0 defeats in the first leg. United look like a team reborn under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, the damaging first leg home defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain - the

Young Lions -Trent Alexander-Arnold

Young Lions

by Kabir Ali - January 31, 2019October 2, 2019

Every great side in football needs that one player. The player who eats, breathes and sleeps for their team. The player who has no greater goal in their career than to win with their club. Some names that instantly spring to mind are those of Iker Casillas at Real Madrid,

Klopp’s Midfield Conundrum

Opinion

by Kabir Ali - November 19, 2018October 2, 2019

Resident Liverpool FC contributor for EADF Kabir Ali weighs in on the selection dilemma Jurgen Klopp faces with respect to his midfield ahead of a tight festive period. It has been a strange start to the season at Liverpool, to stay the least. The blistering beginning to the Premier League campaign,

Andy Robertson – To Hull And Back

Player Profiles

by Kabir Ali - October 16, 2018October 2, 2019

Hatem Ben Arfa will be remembered by the beautiful game as another one of its prodigious talents that fell by the wayside. Those who have trouble remembering his one-off season with Hull City in the 2014/15 season can be forgiven, as the side were ultimately relegated and he barely featured.

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Match Preview

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by Kabir Ali - October 7, 2018October 7, 2018

City look to break Anfield hoodoo Competition: Premier League, Matchday 8, Venue: Anfield Referee: Martin Atkinson Timings: Sunday, 7th October 2018, 4:30 PM BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 11:30 AM EST, 8.30AM PT (USA), 9 PM IST (India), Telecast: Star Sports Select 1 The Premier League serves up an early season title six-pointer right before the international break

Fight or Flight: Breaking Down Liverpool’s Nightmarish Fixture List

News

by Kabir Ali - September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

After the bitter disappointment of last season, Liverpool have got their current campaign off to a flyer. Winning their opening four games for the first time in 28 years heading into the international break, it's out of the frying pan and into the fire for the Reds as their upcoming

Liverpool’s Transfer Window – Is This Their Year?

Opinion

by Kabir Ali - July 28, 2018October 2, 2019

“When I sit here in four years' time, I think we want at least one (Premier League) title." Jurgen Klopp gave a statement of intent if ever there was one in his first ever press conference as Liverpool boss when he slipped this solemn promise in between all the witty one-liners.