Real Madrid eyes Ryan Gravenberch as the ideal heir to Toni Kroos' legacy, a smart play as questions linger over Tchouameni and Camavinga's potential
Harry Kane is "being taken for granted", according to former England international Joleon Lescott, with the Bayern Munich striker only managing a 13th-place finish at the 2025 Ballon d'Or. The Three Lions captain finished outside of the top 10, as Ousmane Dembele was named the best player on the planet, despite netting 41 goals last season and breaking his trophy duck with a Bundesliga title triumph.
Florian Wirtz shocked fans by spotlighting a standout Liverpool star who's wowed him since his blockbuster £117m Bayer Leverkusen move. This Bundesliga genius, with 57 goals and 62 assists, drove Xabi Alonso's unbeaten champions to glory in 2023-24
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has picked Alexis Mac Allister as his favourite midfielder over Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez and even Ryan Gravenberch, but hailed Rodri as the king of the position. Mac Allister, who moved to Anfield from Brighton in 2023, established himself as a starter first under Jurgen Klopp and then retained his place once Arne Slot took charge last season.
Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard dubs Alexis Mac Allister his premier midfielder pick over Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez, and Ryan Gravenberch, though Rodri reigns supreme. Mac Allister, arriving from Brighton in 2023, swiftly became a key starter under Jurgen Klopp and held his spot with Arne Slot
Liverpool's £125 million recruit was outshone by his fellow forward as the Reds claimed a 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby. Alexander Isak had to make do with a spot on the bench and, for the time being, he may have to play second fiddle to the on-fire Hugo Ekitike, who found the back of the net once again.
In a thrilling Merseyside derby, Liverpool's £125 million star was eclipsed by his teammate as the Reds edged a 2-1 win over Everton. Alexander Isak stayed on the bench, while Hugo Ekitike's red-hot streak continued with another clinical strike
Although Liverpool was disheartened by Martin Zubimendi's unexpected U-turn last summer, the twist has ultimately propelled the club to thrilling new heights
Gravenberch vividly recounts the mental strain at Bayern, calling it "hell." He details his struggles for consistent play under Julian Nagelsmann, a stark contrast to his dream move from Ajax. Just one season in Munich, and he found his solace in Liverpool, a transition he describes as moving "from hell to heaven.
