Anfield Index

Liverpool's Set-Piece Success: Behind the Brain Waves The recent Carabao Cup victory by Liverpool, crowned by a decisive header from Van Dijk off a Tsimikas corner, was more than just a display of physical prowess and tactical acumen. As reported by James Pearce for The Athletic, this success has deeper roots in the ground-breaking collaboration...

Liverpool's New Target: The Rising Serbian Star Liverpool remains a beacon for emerging football talent, consistently attracting some of Europe's most promising youngsters despite a roster brimming with established stars. With a reputation for nurturing potential and competing at the highest levels, it's no surprise that the Reds are now linked with another exciting prospect. Scouting...

Legendary Clashes: The Significance of Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield Liverpool's tradition of hosting legendary football matches at Anfield is set to continue, with plans for an exciting clash against Chelsea's legends well underway. James Pearce of The Athletic reports that discussions are nearing completion, with an official announcement expected soon. The potential matchup, earmarked...

Analysing Liverpool's Preparedness for Premier League Restart As Liverpool's players reconvene at Kirkby for training, there's a notable shift in the atmosphere with key figures returning sooner than anticipated, as reported by James Pearce for The Athletic. Mohamed Salah, an early returnee, has been rested from Egypt's lineup against Mauritania, underscoring a strategic move to...

Liverpool's New Defensive Strategy: Replacing Van Dijk Liverpool's search for a defensive stalwart to eventually replace Virgil van Dijk seems to have zeroed in on a surprising candidate, Loic Bade, despite a previous unremarkable stint in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest. Crediting Mundo Deportivo for the original scoop, it’s reported that the Reds see...

Harvey Elliott’s Return Can’t Come Soon Enough: A Vital Option for Szoboszlai’s Rest Well that was a set of welcome photos on a Monday night eh. In a season that’s rapidly intensifying for Liverpool, the return of Harvey Elliott couldn’t come at a better time. With a punishing schedule looming, his availability is crucial not...

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Left-Back Dilemma: A Tactical Oversight? The ongoing debate about how to best utilise Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to confound many, especially following his recent performance for England in an unconventional left-back role against Finland. Dave Hendrick, speaking on Anfield Index’s ‘Daily Red Podcast’, summed up the thoughts of many when he remarked, "Trent played...

Liverpool’s Four Stars Shine Bright in World Rankings Liverpool’s resurgence under Arne Slot has captivated fans and pundits alike, and it’s no surprise that FourFourTwo has recently named four Reds among the top 20 footballers in the world. As the only club with this impressive quartet, Liverpool fans have reason to celebrate as Mohamed Salah,...

Liverpool's Future in Flux: Contract Talks with Key Players Reveal Uncertain Path Ahead As the clock ticks toward the summer of 2025, Liverpool faces potential exits that could reshape the squad under manager Arne Slot. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are all approaching the final year of their contracts, a situation that...

Manchester City’s Court Case and Media Coverage: David Lynch's Take Manchester City’s ongoing court case has sparked considerable debate in the football world. On the Anfield Index podcast, David Lynch shared his candid views on the case and expressed frustration over how certain journalists have reported on it. Lynch described the media coverage around City’s...