Liverpool’s next match is on Thursday in the Europa League against LASK, which comes five days after the thrilling 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

With three wins from their first four group matches, Jurgen Klopp’s team has virtually advanced to the knockout round of Europe’s second tier club championship. They began their journey with victories against LASK, Union Saint-Gilloise, and Toulouse before losing their last game at Toulouse.

This implies that the Reds are nearly there. A victory against LASK will secure their position in the play-offs, at the very least, while a victory and a defeat of Union for Toulouse would secure the Reds’ top spot and a berth in the round of 16. This is Anfield’s most recent news.

Williams talks about the future

Nico Williams, a reported target for Liverpool, may have put an end to any transfer rumors by stating that supporters of Athletic Bilbao may be “relaxed” about his future.

Following his impressive performance in La Liga, the 21-year-old has been linked to a transfer to Anfield in recent months. This season, the winger has racked up seven assists and one goal in the league, drawing interest from several of Europe’s top teams, including Klopp’s Liverpool.

However Williams said: “I’m happy here in Bilbao. Athletic fans can be relaxed, no worries.” His brother Inaki, meanwhile, added: “Those things are done when both parties are happy and content, and I know that my brother is happy in Bilbao. We are fulfilling my parents’ dream, whatever has to be, will soon be.

“We are happy at home, and we hope so. We are from here and we have grown up in Athletic, which is the club that has formed us and has given us the opportunity to fulfil our dreams.”

Foster stands up for Alisson

Alisson was criticized by many after Liverpool’s goalie draw with City, but Ben Foster has spoken up for him.

After being challenged by Manuel Akanji, Alisson was unable to save the ball from a corner, and it finally fell to Ruben Dias, who scored at the back post. Liverpool was awarded a free kick by the referee, and VAR reviewed the play before deciding not to reverse it.

Replays revealed that there wasn’t much touch from Akanji, which led to some supporters criticizing Alisson. However, Foster has since backed the Brazil goalkeeper.

“What I have to say is it’s a foul, it’s as simple as that, it’s a foul,” he told his YouTube channel. “And I’ll explain why. Until you’ve been a goalkeeper, until you’ve taken your feet off the ground and you have your eyes on that ball, and you’re putting your hands up there, the second somebody not even grabs your arm, and I mean this, if somebody gives you a little nudge in your waist, in your leg, anything, your body just moves.

“It completely moves. And when you’re trying to catch a ball that’s travelling at 40, 50, 60, 70 miles an hour, the margin for error is so tiny. It’s minuscule.

“To actually be able to catch the ball at that moment in time when somebody’s touched you is near on impossible. It’s hard enough at the best of times to catch the thing. But when somebody’s nudged you as well, all bets are off.”

Mellor gives Arnold kudos.

Former Reds striker Neil Mellor has described Trent Alexander-Arnold’s crucial contribution as “outstanding” and lauded Jurgen Klopp’s team for their “impressive mentality” after their comeback against City.

After Erling Haaland scored the opening goal during the first forty-five minutes, Alexander-Arnold scored the equalizer in the second half to give Liverpool a point. Mellor said to the Review Show, “That was a decent point in the end, especially after another 12.30pm kick-off after the international break.” “The group’s struggle to win so many points from a losing position demonstrates an excellent mindset.

“What a goal it was from Trent! We all enjoyed that, didn’t we? And we enjoyed celebrating this one. Just before that, I’ve counted it and it’s 26 seconds from when Alisson denied Haaland to stop City going 2-0 up. We turned defence into attack very quickly and got the equaliser. Trent was outstanding, he really was. He sees the picture – 14 passes in the final third. A really creative player for Liverpool.”