Liverpool
Southampton re-signing their former star would be a brilliant homecoming for a talented midfield player
Why Southampton should plan to re-sign Adam Lallana in January
According to a report from Liverpool Echo, Liverpool are willing to listen to offers for midfielder Adam Lallana in 2020.
Adam Lallana, 31, has made just one appearance for the Reds so far this season – against MK Dons in the Carabao Cup, and appears to be a long way down Jurgen Klopp’s pecking order.
This season, he has played just ten Premier League minutes, while he racked up just 13 top-flight showings last term, registering no goals and no assists.
Even in the 2017/18 campaign, the England international managed just 12 appearances in the league, again failing to muster up a single goal or assist. He is out of contract at the end of the season, but the club have the option to extend his deal by 12 months.
Even if the Reds block a January departure, Southampton should at least make an approach to re-sign Adam Lallana.
Southampton are currently struggling in the lower reaches of the Premier League table and will be aiming to avoid their worst run in a year and a half when they return to action against Wolves on Saturday.
Ralph Hasenhuttl worked his magic in the second half of last season and helped the Saints avoid relegation. However, he is yet to get his team up and running in the new campaign.
The Saints need reinforcements in January if they are to avoid the dreaded drop from the top-flight. Che Adams is yet to open his account for the new club and Hasenhuttl will have a lot of concerns regarding his summer signings’ struggles in front of goal.
Nathan Redmond, Danny Ings and Moussa Djenepo have performed well but Southampton have lacked creativity in the midfield. That’s why Hasenhuttl could do with Adam Lallana in his squad. Lallana spent 14 years at Southampton, making his professional debut back in 2006.
He scored 60 goals in 265 appearances across all competitions, establishing himself as a fan favourite at St. Mary’s. The 31-year-old is a quality player who is creative, smart and possesses the vision to play those defence-splitting passes.
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He has volumes of top-flight experience, which should come handy for a struggling Southampton side. Now 31, Lallana has a few more years at the top level and his acquisition would benefit all parties, and certainly bring the best out of Adams and Ings.
Verdict
Lallana’s creativity and intelligence in the final third is fantastic, which should definitely help improve Southampton’s play in the final third. All in all, Hasenhuttl should seriously consider a move for the Englishman if he becomes available in January.
Arsenal Women look to bounce back from consecutive frustrating results when they host bottom-of-the-table Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have drawn their last two WSL matches and sit fourth, eight points behind leaders Manchester City, while the Reds remain winless with just two points from eight games.
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports Football
Form Guide
Arsenal held Tottenham to a goalless north London derby at Brisbane Road on November 16, dominating possession but failing to convert 13 attempts into goals.
Three days later, they came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League at Meadow Park, with Alessia Russo scoring twice after Caroline Weir’s opener.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield before the international break, their second consecutive draw following a 1-1 stalemate with Brighton. The Reds sit bottom with two points and have lost all three away fixtures, scoring just once on the road this season.
Team News
Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly is a major doubt after lasting just 20 minutes of England’s 2-0 win over Ghana on Tuesday, clutching her knee following a blocked cross. Sarina Wiegman confirmed Kelly “felt something with her knee that didn’t feel right” but could walk off. Her availability for Saturday remains uncertain.
Captain Kim Little could return after missing international duty, though Lia Walti remains unavailable. Leah Williamson continues recovering from her Euro 2025 knee injury. Katie Reid (ACL), Lina Hurtig, Laura Wienroither and Manuela Zinsberger (ACL) are all long-term absentees.
Liverpool captain Grace Fisk is ruled out for 10 days after suffering a calf problem during England training. Risa Shimizu also remains sidelined. Sophie Roman Haug and Marie Hobinger are long-term casualties with ACL injuries suffered days apart in October.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Walti, Little; Foord, Maanum, Mead; Russo
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Laws; Parry, Clark, Matthews, Hinz; Holland, Nagano; Lundgaard, Daniels, Enderby; Olsson
Liverpool
Injury to Key Defender on International Duty Frustrates Liverpool Boss Gareth Taylor: “Has Come at a Really Bad Time”
Liverpool captain Grace Fisk will miss at least 10 days after suffering a calf injury during England duty, ruling her out of Saturday’s crucial WSL clash against Arsenal.
Head coach Gareth Taylor expressed frustration at the timing, particularly given the club’s limited defensive options with Risa Shimizu already sidelined.
Grace Fisk’s Calf Injury Leaves Liverpool Boss Gareth Taylor “Frustrated” Ahead of Arsenal Clash
Fisk withdrew from England’s squad on Monday after picking up the injury in training ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against Ghana at St Mary’s Stadium.
The 27-year-old was an unused substitute during England’s 8-0 demolition of China at Wembley on Saturday, having earned her first senior call-up following Katie Reid’s ACL injury in October.
Taylor Faces Selection Headache
Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Taylor confirmed Fisk’s absence compounds existing defensive problems. With Shimizu unavailable and Lucy Parry restricted to limited minutes, the manager faces difficult decisions ahead of fixtures against Arsenal, Aston Villa and West Ham before the winter break.
Injury-Hit Squad Struggles
Liverpool remain winless in eight WSL matches this season, collecting just two points while sitting bottom of the table.
Recent draws against Brighton and reigning champions Chelsea showed improvement, but the club has been decimated by injuries across the squad. Sophie Roman Haug and Marie Hobinger both suffered ACL injuries days apart, while Alejandra Bernabe has managed only seven minutes all season following her own injury return.
Steph Houghton has urged Liverpool to reinvest the £1 million received from Olivia Smith’s summer sale to Arsenal during January’s transfer window to boost their survival chances.
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Grace Fisk has been forced to withdraw from the England squad after suffering a minor calf injury, ruling the Liverpool defender out of Tuesday’s friendly against Ghana at St Mary’s Stadium.
The 27-year-old centre-back was an unused substitute during England’s 8-0 demolition of China at Wembley on Saturday but has since picked up the injury that will see her return to Liverpool for treatment. England head coach Sarina Wiegman confirmed the news during Monday’s press conference.
Grace Fisk Withdraws From England Squad After Picking Up Calf Injury Following China Win: No Replacement Called Up
Wiegman has opted not to draft in a replacement for Fisk given the squad are nearing the end of the current international camp. The decision makes sense with just one fixture remaining before players return to their clubs for the busy festive period.
However, there will be one new face in the squad. Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has been recalled after recovering from injury, replacing Manchester City’s Khiara Keating in the setup. The Aston Villa keeper’s return provides welcome depth between the posts for Wiegman.
Homecoming Series Finale
Tuesday’s match against Ghana at Southampton brings England’s ‘Homecoming Series’ to a close. The Lionesses have recorded victories over China (8-0) and Australia during the series, with their only defeat coming against Brazil earlier in the schedule.
The fixture represents the final international engagement of 2025 for Wiegman’s side, who will be keen to sign off another successful year with a positive result on home soil. Tickets remain on sale for the 7pm kick-off at St Mary’s Stadium.
Fisk’s Liverpool Season
The injury comes at an awkward time for Fisk, who has been a regular for Liverpool this season despite the club’s struggles near the bottom of the WSL table. Matt Beard’s side desperately need points when domestic action resumes, making Fisk’s fitness crucial to their survival hopes.
Liverpool have endured a nightmare campaign so far, sitting bottom after eight matches with just four points. They face Arsenal on their return to WSL action in early December, followed immediately by a tricky clash against Aston Villa , two fixtures where Fisk’s defensive solidity will be vital if she can recover in time.
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