Liverpool’s focus shifted to Crystal Palace on Saturday as they aimed to secure the top spot in the Premier League before the October international break. Despite a 2-0 victory over Bologna in the Champions League, the Reds faced some challenges from the Serie A team. With a flawless record in the new Champions League format, Liverpool has only lost one match under new head coach Arne Slot, which was against Nottingham Forest. They are determined to maintain their position at the top of the league table, especially with tough matches against Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, and Brighton & Hove Albion approaching in the coming weeks.
In the midst of a busy schedule and their aspirations to be Champions League contenders and title challengers, Liverpool and Manchester City scouts were spotted in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, scouting 22-year-old Georgiy Sudakov from Shakhtar Donetsk. Despite the recent addition of Dominik Szoboszlai and the emergence of Trey Nyoni, Liverpool may be considering Sudakov to strengthen their attacking midfield options. The young playmaker impressed during the summer European Championships and Shakhtar is reportedly looking for a substantial offer to secure his services.
After Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Wolves, former Manchester United player Gary Neville expressed doubts about Liverpool’s ability to challenge for the title. However, former player Nedum Onuoha disagreed with Neville’s assessment, stating that Liverpool’s talent level is on par with City and Arsenal. He praised Liverpool’s impressive start under their new manager and predicted that they would be strong contenders for trophies by the end of the season.
The upcoming matches against top teams like Chelsea, RB Leipzig, and Arsenal will be crucial for Liverpool to prove their title credentials and continue their impressive run under Arne Slot. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Liverpool to see if they can maintain their form and compete with the best teams in the league.
