Liverpool fans woke up to a wholesome moment this week as the club sent warm wishes to Indian cricket star Sanju Samson, who has started a new chapter with his team in yellow as he officially joins CSK for INR 18 crore.
The message quickly reached supporters across two sports, reminding everyone just how global the Liverpool family has become.
Samson’s connection with the Reds is not new. The Indian wicketkeeper has spoken many times about his passion for Liverpool, and he has followed the club since his teenage years.
He once said during an event in Mumbai that football shaped many happy memories from his childhood. Even now, in the middle of a busy cricket career, he finds time to watch Premier League matches.
Most importantly, he made his loyalty clear with one line that has stayed with many Liverpool fans: “Yeah, definitely a very big fan of football and the Premier League… Yeah, a very big Liverpool fan. I really love the way they play. So, yes, supporting them all the way through.”
Samson starting his new journey brought a chance for Liverpool to acknowledge a superfan who proudly carries the club’s identity on another field of sport.
And the message was received with great joy, especially at a time when the club itself is navigating a rough patch.
But there’s another story brewing for the Liverpool
As Liverpool celebrate Samson’s milestone, the men in red are dealing with issues of their own. The current campaign has not gone as planned, and the club is trying to steady itself after a tough run of form.
Apparently, the struggles have surprised many inside the camp, especially after a strong finish to the previous season.
From injuries to missed chances, the Reds have found themselves under pressure in nearly every part of the pitch. Fans often joke that Liverpool do not need “VAR drama” to feel stressed — the matches alone have been enough.
What makes this phase worrying is not one single issue, but the combination of several small problems that have grown into larger concerns.
Liverpool’s ongoing struggles this season
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Defense | 17 goals conceded in 11 league games; only 3 clean sheets; injuries to center-backs. |
| Team Intensity | Pressing numbers reportedly down from 177 to 141 per match. |
| Injuries | Several key players unavailable at different times, including defenders and forwards. |
| Attack | Salah’s lower goal tally; new signings not yet at expected levels. |
| Tactical Instability | Regular changes in shape and rotation affecting rhythm. |
| Away Form | Four straight away defeats hurting league position. |
These issues have pushed Liverpool down to eighth place, with the team losing five of their last six league fixtures. For a side used to fighting at the top, the fall has been surprising — and concerning.
Yet, in true Liverpool style, fans continue to hope the team will “turn the corner quicker than Trent turns a switch-of-play pass.”