Liverpool’s push to climb away from the bottom end of the Women’s Super League has entered a new phase.
The pressure is real. Every match now feels like a must-win. Points are no longer just about the table.
They are about belief, direction, and restoring confidence in a squad that has struggled for consistency.
The team has lacked sharpness in the final third. Chances have come, but goals have not followed often enough.
The wide areas have not produced enough threat, and defenders have been able to predict Liverpool’s next move too easily.
That has made games harder than they should be.
This is why this week’s debut matters. It is not just about one player stepping onto the pitch.
It is about a clear shift in intent.
Liverpool want more pace, more direct play, and more hunger in attack.
They want someone who can run at defenders and force mistakes.
They want someone who is not afraid to shoot.
The timing also matters. The WSL is ruthless.
There are no easy fixtures. Teams around Liverpool are strengthening. Staying still is not an option.
Change is now a necessity, not a luxury.
That change now has a name.
Aurélie Csillag is the player handed her Liverpool debut vs Tottenham Hotspur after joining the club on January 19, 2026.
The 23-year-old Switzerland forward arrived as part of Gareth Taylor’s winter rebuild.
The goal is simple: move this team away from the bottom of the table.
Csillag joins from SC Freiburg after scoring four goals in 14 games this season.
Before that, she built her reputation at FC Basel, where she scored 16 goals in 49 appearances.
Her rise began at Grasshopper Zurich, where she scored five times in eight games as a teenager.
She is a versatile forward who can play on either wing or through the middle.
At 172cm, she brings strength and speed. In Germany, she ranked in the 90th percentile for shots per game.
She also averaged over nine touches in the box per match, placing her among the top attackers in Europe.
Csillag called the move a “childhood dream.” She said she “didn’t hesitate for a second” when Liverpool called.
She also pointed to the club’s history and the quality of the AXA Melwood Training Centre as key reasons.
Liverpool now hope her energy can spark a turnaround.
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