Ben Doak

LFC Globe’s Ben Doak article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.

  • Virgil van Dijk excited about Darwin Núñez’s potential after recent goal rush

    Virgil van Dijk excited about Darwin Núñez’s potential after recent goal rush

    Virgil van Dijk believes striker Darwin Nunez is starting to realise the potential which persuaded Liverpool to spend a possible club-record transfer fee on him. The Uruguay international endured a testing start to life at Anfield and although he scored 16 goals, the feeling remained he had underperformed. He has already played a significant part…

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  • Summary of Jürgen Klopp’s Post-Match Press Conference vs. LASK

    Summary of Jürgen Klopp’s Post-Match Press Conference vs. LASK

    Jürgen Klopp met with the media for a short presser after Liverpool’s 3-1 win over LASK to open Europa League play. The boss gave his assessment of the match, discussed the impact of young players and reaching his record 50th European win. Klopp Pleased With the Result Even though Liverpool were trailing at halftime, Klopp…

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  • Match Report – LASK 1 Liverpool 3: Reds Surge Past LASK In Second Half

    Match Report – LASK 1 Liverpool 3: Reds Surge Past LASK In Second Half

    Liverpool found themselves down 1-0 at halftime to LASK, but just like the last match vs. Wolves, they scored 3 goals in a much brighter second half to beat the home-standing Austrian side 3-1 to open Europa League Group E play. First Half  Liverpool earned a corner in the fifth minute, but the chance was…

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  • Confirmed Lineups LASK vs. Liverpool

    Confirmed Lineups LASK vs. Liverpool

    Ryan Gravenberch makes his first start in a Liverpool shirt vs. LASK as does Ben Doak. Jürgen Klopp has basically inverted his lineup, letting the bench players start and the starters come off the bench. Also of note is that each side gets additional substitutes in Europa League play, so there is the potential for…

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  • Liverpool Name Europa League Roster

    Liverpool Name Europa League Roster

    The Europa League is almost here and even though it isn’t the Champions League, Liverpool are bringing plenty of firepower to the pitch. Most of the household names like Mohamed Salah made the 23-man roster and a few of the younger players such as new signee Ryan Gravenberch, made the cut as well. The group…

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  • Watch Summery of Jürgen Klopp’s Pre-Match Press Conference vs Aston Villa

    Watch Summery of Jürgen Klopp’s Pre-Match Press Conference vs Aston Villa

    Jürgen Klopp met with the media to discuss Liverpool’s September 2nd matchup with Aston Villa. The boss discussed a variety of topics including the moves the club made in the transfer window, Aston Villa’s attacking prowess, and the evolution of Liverpool’s midfield since last season. Window Shopping  The Reds have been busy during the transfer…

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  • Match Report – Same Old Story: Liverpool & Chelsea Settle For Another Draw

    Match Report – Same Old Story: Liverpool & Chelsea Settle For Another Draw

    The match between Liverpool and Chelsea ended as many in the series have before: In a draw. The Reds got on the board in the 18th minute after a beautiful beautiful build-up led to a Luis Diaz goal before Chelsea equalized on a first-half strike of their as the clubs had to settle for sharing…

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  • Match Report: Liverpool Dominant In Final Preseason Fixture

    Match Report: Liverpool Dominant In Final Preseason Fixture

    Liverpool scored two of their three goals from corner kicks with three attacking players finding the back of the net as Liverpool beat SV Darmstadt 98 3-1 in the final preseason match Monday evening at Deepdale Stadium. Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz all found the back of the net with Dominik Szoboszlai providing…

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  • Liverpool Fall Thanks To Stoppage-Time Goal

    Liverpool Fall Thanks To Stoppage-Time Goal

    Bayern Munich got a stoppage-time goal from Frans Kratzig to stun Liverpool 4-3 on Wednesday at Singapore’s National Stadium. Liverpool had a 2-0 lead in the first half but could not hold it suffering their first loss of the preseason. First Half Liverpool got off to a great start as Cody Gakpo converted the Reds’…

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  • Match Report: First Half Flurry Lead Liverpool Past Leicester City

    Match Report: First Half Flurry Lead Liverpool Past Leicester City

    After a slow first quarter-hour against Leicester City in Singapore, Liverpool dominated the rest of the match winning 4-0. The Reds scored 3 goals in 9 minutes during a first-half flurry to put the game away. First Half Liverpool fired the first salvo of the game as Diogo Jota forced a save in the 9th…

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