A global break disrupts Liverpool’s October schedule, a month when the standard of opposition will increase from these early weeks of the season.
The Reds have completed September high of the Premier League, to not point out successful their Champions League opener and progressing to the Carabao Cup fourth spherical.
Life beneath Arne Slot couldn’t be going significantly better, however October threatens to be a extra taxing month throughout three competitions.
Listed here are the important thing dates…
October 2 – Bologna (H)
Regardless of an early scare, Liverpool cruised to a 3-1 win at AC Milan to start their Champions League marketing campaign impressively.
Subsequent up is Wednesday’s go to of Bologna as Anfield hosts a sport in Europe’s largest competitors for the primary time for the reason that 5-2 defeat to Actual Madrid in March 2023.
Bologna are languishing in thirteenth place in Serie A after six matches, successful simply as soon as in that point, so a Liverpool win is to be anticipated.
Sealing progress to the knockout phases as quickly as doable will solely assist the Reds within the home competitions.
October 5 – Crystal Palace (A)
When the brand new season received underway, the journey to Crystal Palace appeared like some of the awkward video games within the first couple of months.
The Eagles have didn’t construct on their glorious finish to 2023/24, nevertheless, even shedding 2-1 away to Everton final weekend!
Journeys to Selhurst Park could be robust on their day however Liverpool haven’t misplaced their since November 2014, and Slot’s males might be dealing with them at simply the suitable time.
Whereas overconfidence can be reckless, the Reds need to consider they’ve sufficient high quality to select up three extra beneficial factors.
It’s an early kick off…
Worldwide Break – October 7-15
Sorry to destroy your day, however sure, there’s one other worldwide break on the horizon.
The second of the season thus far arrives after this weekend’s Premier League motion, disrupting the season simply because it will get going.
Reminder: there’s one other one in November, too!
UEFA Nations League matches will happen, in addition to 2026 World Cup and AFCON qualifiers – right here’s hoping everybody stays match!
October 20 – Chelsea (H)
A field workplace conflict arrives after the break, with a powerful Chelsea facet making the journey to Anfield, possessing a dangerously in-form Cole Palmer.
The Blues have shone beneath new supervisor Enzo Maresca thus far, sitting fourth within the desk and simply two factors behind Liverpool.
In Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea have nice high quality and depth in assault, so they may pose a menace.
This might be Slot’s largest check but as Liverpool head coach and victory would additional counsel that his facet are the true deal.
October 23 – RB Leipzig (A)
The brand new-look Champions League format continues with a visit to RB Leipzig on October 23, with the Bundesliga facet nonetheless a powerful crew.
They’re third within the league desk six video games in, one level forward of Xabi Alonso’s reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Leipzig misplaced 2-1 at Atletico Madrid of their Champions League opener, although, so they may know the significance of a minimum of avoiding defeat to Liverpool.
As for the Reds, the hope is that they may head to Germany with two wins out of two in Europe, so one other win would put them in an especially wholesome place.
October 27 – Arsenal (A)
This one seems like a monster of a conflict.
Man Metropolis have already proven that they’re weak with out Rodri, giving each Liverpool and Arsenal additional perception within the Premier League title race.
Some really feel that this might be the Gunners’ 12 months, having come shut the final two seasons, however the Reds can dent their hopes.
Final season’s 3-1 loss on the Emirates nonetheless stings, notably Alisson and Virgil van Dijk‘s mix-up, and this shall be one other large check for Liverpool.
A win in north London would really feel vital, however on the flip facet, defeat might show damaging come the tip of the marketing campaign.
It’s uncommon that any draw feels enough for Liverpool however it definitely wouldn’t be a foul outcome away to Arsenal.
October 30 – Brighton (A)
Liverpool’s October schedule ends with the Carabao Cup fourth spherical assembly in opposition to Brighton on the Amex Stadium.
The Seagulls have dipped after a terrific begin to the season however this shall be an actual check for the Reds, who’re more likely to be much-changed.
That is the least of Slot’s priorities however the Dutchman will pay attention to the significance of silverware in his first season.
Liverpool fixtures in October
First Crew
Bologna (H) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 2, 8pm (BST)
Crystal Palace (A) – Premier League – Saturday, October 5, 12.30pm
Chelsea (H) – Premier League – Sunday, October 20, 4.30pm
RB Leipzig (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 23, 8pm
Arsenal (A) – Premier League – Sunday, October 27, 4.30pm
Brighton (A) – League Cup – Wednesday, October 30, 7.30pm
LFC Girls
U21s
U18s
Bologna (H) – UEFA Youth League – Wednesday, October 2, 2pm
Crystal Palace (A) – U18 Premier League Cup – Saturday, October 5, 11am
RB Leipzig (A) – UEFA Youth League – Wednesday, October 23, 3pm
Sunderland (H) – U18 Premier League – Saturday, October 26, 1pm
