Ekitike Return & Liverpool’s FA Cup Plans Under Slot: Team News

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January 11, 2026 12:19 pm

Ekitike Return & Liverpool’s FA Cup Plans Under Slot: Team News

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Here’s a breakdown⁤ of the details‌ from the text:

Match Details:

* ⁣ Teams: Liverpool vs. Barnsley
* ⁢ ⁢ Competition: FA Cup
* date: Monday, ⁢January 12th
* Time: 2:45 PM ET
* Location: Anfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom
* TV‌ Channel: ESPN Select

Key Points & Context:

* Past Upset: ⁤Barnsley previously defeated Liverpool at Anfield in the ⁣FA Cup in 2008, during rafa Benitez’s time as liverpool⁣ manager.
* ‍ Slot’s Lesson: Liverpool’s manager, Arne ⁢Slot, learned from a previous FA Cup upset last season against Plymouth Argyle. He made significant team changes for that match (10 changes) prioritizing other competitions, and it backfired.
* ⁣ Serious Approach too FA Cup: Slot indicates he is ‌taking the FA Cup seriously this year, viewing it as a potential trophy opportunity. He plans to field a strong lineup, similar to the team that played against‍ Arsenal.
*‍ Odds: Liverpool are heavy⁤ favorites (-600), with a draw at +600 and a Barnsley win at +1100.

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Full Name: Carlos Mendes Role: Editor, Sports Category: Sports Location: Lisbon, Portugal Education: BA in Sports Journalism, University of Lisbon Experience: 13+ years in sports reporting and editorial management Expertise: Football (soccer), Olympic sports, athlete interviews, sports analytics Awards: European Sports Media Award 2021 Professional Affiliations: Member, International Sports Press Association Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (conversational) Bio: Carlos Mendes is a passionate sports journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering football, Olympic sports, and major international competitions. He holds a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Lisbon. Carlos is known for his insightful match analysis, exclusive athlete interviews, and dedication to fair play in sports reporting. As Editor of the Sports section at World Today Journal, he brings readers closer to the action with expert coverage and behind-the-scenes stories.