Theo Squires
@theotheosquires.bsky.social
Senior Football Journalist, Sports Writer and Content Creator for Liverpool ECHO, Daily Mirror etc.
Report on Liverpool FC. Host of the Blood Red Podcast 🔴⚽️✍🎙️
Report on Liverpool FC. Host of the Blood Red Podcast 🔴⚽️✍🎙️
🟨 Dominik Szoboszlai has been one yellow card away from having to serve a suspension since #LFC's loss to #MCFC at the start of last month.
He's now poised to sidestep an FA ban but it's bittersweet for Arne Slot after the Reds' latest injury blow.
He's now poised to sidestep an FA ban but it's bittersweet for Arne Slot after the Reds' latest injury blow.
Liverpool star could sidestep FA ban as Arne Slot handed bittersweet boost
Dominik Szoboszlai was forced off with an ankle injury in Liverpool's win over Brighton but once again managed to avoid a suspension
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December 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
💰 Arne Slot was mocked for bemoaning #LFC's squad depth after the Reds spent £450m in the summer.
Yet they are down to the bare bones after a handful of injuries, with such woes only worsening against Brighton.
With the January transfer window looming, it presents an obvious solution.
Yet they are down to the bare bones after a handful of injuries, with such woes only worsening against Brighton.
With the January transfer window looming, it presents an obvious solution.
Mocked Slot proved right as January transfers become unavoidable for Liverpool
Arne Slot saw his squad depleted further by enforced absences during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton
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December 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
💰 Arne Slot was mocked for bemoaning #LFC's squad depth after the Reds spent £450m in the summer.
Yet they are down to the bare bones after a handful of injuries, with such woes only worsening against Brighton.
With the January transfer window looming, it presents an obvious solution.
Yet they are down to the bare bones after a handful of injuries, with such woes only worsening against Brighton.
With the January transfer window looming, it presents an obvious solution.
🔴 Hugo Ekitike wasn't satisfied with his brace vs Leeds, and the frustration continued despite his best performance yet vs Brighton.
Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah, he will be right at the heart of #LFC's next attack as the Reds are given a new reason to act when the transfer window re-opens.
Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah, he will be right at the heart of #LFC's next attack as the Reds are given a new reason to act when the transfer window re-opens.
Ekitike frustration speaks volumes as injury hands Liverpool transfer motivation
Theo Squires with the big Liverpool talking points following the 2-0 Premier League win at home to Brighton & Hove Albion
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December 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🔴 Hugo Ekitike wasn't satisfied with his brace vs Leeds, and the frustration continued despite his best performance yet vs Brighton.
Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah, he will be right at the heart of #LFC's next attack as the Reds are given a new reason to act when the transfer window re-opens.
Overshadowed by Mohamed Salah, he will be right at the heart of #LFC's next attack as the Reds are given a new reason to act when the transfer window re-opens.
🗣️ What Mohamed Salah said in Anfield mixed zone
🤔 Arne Slot 'drops' another player from squad
🙏 #LFC star forced to apologise to team-mate
👕 Classy James Milner moment before swapping number 20 shirt with Reds star
🧐 Moments you might not have spotted during the win over Brighton.
🤔 Arne Slot 'drops' another player from squad
🙏 #LFC star forced to apologise to team-mate
👕 Classy James Milner moment before swapping number 20 shirt with Reds star
🧐 Moments you might not have spotted during the win over Brighton.
What Mo Salah said in Liverpool mixed zone as Arne Slot 'drops' another player
Moments you might not have spotted during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in the Premier League
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December 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🗣️ What Mohamed Salah said in Anfield mixed zone
🤔 Arne Slot 'drops' another player from squad
🙏 #LFC star forced to apologise to team-mate
👕 Classy James Milner moment before swapping number 20 shirt with Reds star
🧐 Moments you might not have spotted during the win over Brighton.
🤔 Arne Slot 'drops' another player from squad
🙏 #LFC star forced to apologise to team-mate
👕 Classy James Milner moment before swapping number 20 shirt with Reds star
🧐 Moments you might not have spotted during the win over Brighton.
👀 Curtis Jones has shut down his #LFC critics and revealed how a telling off from Steven Gerrard has helped shape his Reds career.
He's also shared what Mohamed Salah told the squad after his explosive comments at Leeds.
He's also shared what Mohamed Salah told the squad after his explosive comments at Leeds.
Jones shares Salah’s message to Liverpool squad and shuts down critics
Curtis Jones was interviewed after making his 200th appearance for Liverpool in their victory over Brighton & Hove Albion
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
👀 Curtis Jones has shut down his #LFC critics and revealed how a telling off from Steven Gerrard has helped shape his Reds career.
He's also shared what Mohamed Salah told the squad after his explosive comments at Leeds.
He's also shared what Mohamed Salah told the squad after his explosive comments at Leeds.
👏 Speculation about Mohamed Salah's future will continue, but his Anfield departure ahead of AFCON duty appeared more in appreciation than a final farewell.
Arne Slot's call to bench him has been justified. But impressing against Brighton, now is not the time for his #LFC reign to end.
Arne Slot's call to bench him has been justified. But impressing against Brighton, now is not the time for his #LFC reign to end.
Liverpool supporters prove Salah vs Slot theory wrong as feelings made clear
Liverpool ran out 2-0 winners over Brighton as Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half
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December 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
👏 Speculation about Mohamed Salah's future will continue, but his Anfield departure ahead of AFCON duty appeared more in appreciation than a final farewell.
Arne Slot's call to bench him has been justified. But impressing against Brighton, now is not the time for his #LFC reign to end.
Arne Slot's call to bench him has been justified. But impressing against Brighton, now is not the time for his #LFC reign to end.
😏 Of course Mohamed Salah was going to play a decisive role when handed an #LFC recall after this challenging week.
But what a performance from Hugo Ekitike! 🤩
My player ratings from another positive win from the Reds as they make it five unbeaten.
But what a performance from Hugo Ekitike! 🤩
My player ratings from another positive win from the Reds as they make it five unbeaten.
Salah among three 8/10 stars as two goal Liverpool hero Ekitike shines
Player ratings as Liverpool earned a 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League at Anfield
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December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
😏 Of course Mohamed Salah was going to play a decisive role when handed an #LFC recall after this challenging week.
But what a performance from Hugo Ekitike! 🤩
My player ratings from another positive win from the Reds as they make it five unbeaten.
But what a performance from Hugo Ekitike! 🤩
My player ratings from another positive win from the Reds as they make it five unbeaten.
GOAL! EKITIKE AGAIN! The Frenchman rises highest to head home Mohamed Salah's corner at the far post!
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield
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December 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
GOAL! EKITIKE! What a start that is for Liverpool! Gomez heads down a poor Brighton clearance to Ekitike in the box. He takes a touch then rifles home. Great finish!
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Nearly time for kick-off at Anfield. Follow LIVE updates with me and @ptgorst.bsky.social 👇
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Nearly time for kick-off at Anfield. Follow LIVE updates with me and @ptgorst.bsky.social 👇
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
#LFC #LIVBHA 🔗
🚨 #LFC starting XI vs Brighton: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Isak, Salah, Chiesa, Robertson, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.
Salah on the bench. Two changes.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Isak, Salah, Chiesa, Robertson, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.
Salah on the bench. Two changes.
Liverpool vs Brighton LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield
liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🚨 #LFC starting XI vs Brighton: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Isak, Salah, Chiesa, Robertson, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.
Salah on the bench. Two changes.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Isak, Salah, Chiesa, Robertson, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.
Salah on the bench. Two changes.
December 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🗣️ Andy Robertson has revealed what Mohamed Salah told his #LFC team-mates after falling out with Arne Slot and being dropped from the squad following his explosive comments against the club and Dutchman.
What Salah told Liverpool team-mates after being dropped from squad and Slot row
Andy Robertson has spoken out on the ongoing fallout following Mohamed Salah's comments against Liverpool and Arne Slot
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🗣️ Andy Robertson has revealed what Mohamed Salah told his #LFC team-mates after falling out with Arne Slot and being dropped from the squad following his explosive comments against the club and Dutchman.
🗣️ Mohamed Salah was calculated when speaking out against Arne Slot. He gambled on things getting worse while at AFCON.
Admitting he was prepared to say goodbye to supporters vs Brighton was a shrouded threat.
#LFC can't give him what he wants. It makes little sense to recall him on Saturday.
Admitting he was prepared to say goodbye to supporters vs Brighton was a shrouded threat.
#LFC can't give him what he wants. It makes little sense to recall him on Saturday.
Slot can't give Salah what he wants after Liverpool made Arsenal mistake
As the fallout from Mohamed Salah's comments against Liverpool and Arne Slot continues, Theo Squires argues it makes little sense to recall the Egyptian against Brighton & Hove Albion
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🗣️ Mohamed Salah was calculated when speaking out against Arne Slot. He gambled on things getting worse while at AFCON.
Admitting he was prepared to say goodbye to supporters vs Brighton was a shrouded threat.
#LFC can't give him what he wants. It makes little sense to recall him on Saturday.
Admitting he was prepared to say goodbye to supporters vs Brighton was a shrouded threat.
#LFC can't give him what he wants. It makes little sense to recall him on Saturday.
❌ If Mohamed Salah were to leave #LFC in January, he won't be joining Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians' sporting director, Max Eberl, has emphatically dismissed the possibility of moving for the Egyptian, insisting it would make 'absolutely no sense'.
The Bavarians' sporting director, Max Eberl, has emphatically dismissed the possibility of moving for the Egyptian, insisting it would make 'absolutely no sense'.
Sporting director rules out Mo Salah transfer as Liverpool fallout continues
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has dismissed the possibility of the Bavarians trying to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool in January
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
❌ If Mohamed Salah were to leave #LFC in January, he won't be joining Bayern Munich.
The Bavarians' sporting director, Max Eberl, has emphatically dismissed the possibility of moving for the Egyptian, insisting it would make 'absolutely no sense'.
The Bavarians' sporting director, Max Eberl, has emphatically dismissed the possibility of moving for the Egyptian, insisting it would make 'absolutely no sense'.
🤔 Jarell Quansah has defended Mohamed Salah but refused to be drawn on his relationship with Arne Slot as he insisted he has no regrets about his decision to leave #LFC last summer.
Jarell Quansah speaks out on Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot after Liverpool row
Former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has spoken about Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot following the pair's high-profile falling out
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December 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🤔 Jarell Quansah has defended Mohamed Salah but refused to be drawn on his relationship with Arne Slot as he insisted he has no regrets about his decision to leave #LFC last summer.
😡 The Inter Milan squad were raging after #LFC were awarded a penalty in last night's win at the San Siro.
A number of their players have spoken out, unable to contain their anger, while Fabio Capello called the decision 'scandalous' and 'shameful'.
A number of their players have spoken out, unable to contain their anger, while Fabio Capello called the decision 'scandalous' and 'shameful'.
Inter Milan stars rage at 'scandalous' and 'shameful' Liverpool decision
Inter Milan were not happy after Liverpool were awarded a controversial penalty in their 1-0 victory at the San Siro on Tuesday
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
😡 The Inter Milan squad were raging after #LFC were awarded a penalty in last night's win at the San Siro.
A number of their players have spoken out, unable to contain their anger, while Fabio Capello called the decision 'scandalous' and 'shameful'.
A number of their players have spoken out, unable to contain their anger, while Fabio Capello called the decision 'scandalous' and 'shameful'.
😬 Steven Gerrard believes Mohamed Salah was wrong to claim he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ by #LFC.
And he has called on Virgil van Dijk to attempt to play peacemaker as he sent an ominous warning when offering his take on the explosive saga.
And he has called on Virgil van Dijk to attempt to play peacemaker as he sent an ominous warning when offering his take on the explosive saga.
Steven Gerrard sends ominous Mohamed Salah Liverpool warning - 'If this goes on'
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has offered his take on Mohamed Salah's explosive comments about Arne Slot and the club
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
😬 Steven Gerrard believes Mohamed Salah was wrong to claim he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ by #LFC.
And he has called on Virgil van Dijk to attempt to play peacemaker as he sent an ominous warning when offering his take on the explosive saga.
And he has called on Virgil van Dijk to attempt to play peacemaker as he sent an ominous warning when offering his take on the explosive saga.
🚨 Mohamed Salah took part in #LFC open training today, but is reportedly unlikely to be part of the travelling squad to face Inter Milan.
Arne Slot could be left short in attack, with Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa both absent from training. Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong also not involved.
Arne Slot could be left short in attack, with Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa both absent from training. Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong also not involved.
Mohamed Salah takes part in Liverpool open training after bombshell interview
Breaking news from the AXA Training Centre as Mohamed Salah trains with the Liverpool squad ahead of their Champions League clash at Inter
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨 Mohamed Salah took part in #LFC open training today, but is reportedly unlikely to be part of the travelling squad to face Inter Milan.
Arne Slot could be left short in attack, with Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa both absent from training. Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong also not involved.
Arne Slot could be left short in attack, with Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa both absent from training. Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong also not involved.
⚽️ Florian Wirtz equalises for #LFC! Great strike from the German! Jones plays him in, he drops his shoulder to beat two men in the box then powers home to equalise. He finally has his first goal for the club!
#LIVSUN 🔗
#LIVSUN 🔗
Liverpool vs Sunderland LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield
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December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🚨 Liverpool starting XI vs Sunderland: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Endo, Kerkez, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Ekitike, Nyoni, Ngumoha.
#LFC
Subs: Mamardashvili, Endo, Kerkez, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Ekitike, Nyoni, Ngumoha.
#LFC
Liverpool vs Sunderland LIVE - goals, score, commentary stream
Live coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield
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December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 Liverpool starting XI vs Sunderland: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Subs: Mamardashvili, Endo, Kerkez, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Ekitike, Nyoni, Ngumoha.
#LFC
Subs: Mamardashvili, Endo, Kerkez, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Ekitike, Nyoni, Ngumoha.
#LFC
🤔 After benching Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot will make headlines again whether he recalls him or not vs Sunderland.
But leaving the #LFC forward unused was an ever bolder call. Slot might have downplayed the decision, but it is only the fourth time it has happened to Salah in his entire Reds career.
But leaving the #LFC forward unused was an ever bolder call. Slot might have downplayed the decision, but it is only the fourth time it has happened to Salah in his entire Reds career.
Salah decision spoke volumes but Slot just made an even bolder Liverpool call
Arne Slot downplayed his decision to bench Mohamed Salah against West Ham United but leaving the Liverpool forward unused was an even more rare occurence
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December 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🤔 After benching Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot will make headlines again whether he recalls him or not vs Sunderland.
But leaving the #LFC forward unused was an ever bolder call. Slot might have downplayed the decision, but it is only the fourth time it has happened to Salah in his entire Reds career.
But leaving the #LFC forward unused was an ever bolder call. Slot might have downplayed the decision, but it is only the fourth time it has happened to Salah in his entire Reds career.
💰 Few predicted the success Roberto Firmino would have at #LFC after a slow start, but Gary McAllister was in no doubt he would be a success after seeing him in training.
He is just as confident that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak will thrive too. Sometimes, it just takes a little patience.
He is just as confident that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak will thrive too. Sometimes, it just takes a little patience.
You could see Firmino was special in Liverpool training - Wirtz will be the same
Liverpool legend Gary McAllister was part of extensive Liverpool transfer overhauls both as a player and as a coach and is confident that Arne Slot's recent recruits will come good at Anfield despite ...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
💰 Few predicted the success Roberto Firmino would have at #LFC after a slow start, but Gary McAllister was in no doubt he would be a success after seeing him in training.
He is just as confident that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak will thrive too. Sometimes, it just takes a little patience.
He is just as confident that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak will thrive too. Sometimes, it just takes a little patience.