Liverpool FC Analysis

Dr Phil Darter: Liverpool Must Stop PSG’s Midfield Dominance

PSG’s Central Control: The Champions League Challenge Facing Liverpool Paris Saint-Germain’s midfield dominance will be Liverpool’s biggest concern when the two sides meet at Anfield. That was the stark warning from Dr Phil Barter, speaking on Anfield Index’s Stat Me Up podcast with Dave Davis. “Slots got to make a decision on that,” Dr Barter emphasised....

David Lynch: “You really, really notice when Mac Allister isn’t on the pitch”

Mac Allister: Liverpool’s Most Important Midfielder Liverpool’s midfield has seen plenty of rotation this season, but one thing remains constant—when Alexis Mac Allister is on the pitch, the team looks transformed. His intelligence, work rate, and technical ability have made him arguably Liverpool’s most important midfielder under Arne Slot. In the latest episode of Media Matters...

What Are The Chances of Liverpool Winning The Treble?

Slot’s Liverpool March On After Southampton Win Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Southampton may not have been their most polished performance, but as manager Arne Slot put it, "the first of three finals" ended in success. With a commanding 16-point lead in the Premier League, the Reds are firmly in control of their domestic campaign while...

Video Analysis: Arne Slot’s Tactical Tweaks That Secured Liverpool’s 3-1 Win

Liverpool’s Tactical Evolution: How Arne Slot’s Adjustments Broke Southampton’s Resistance Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title continued with a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield. But while the result suggested a routine win, the performance was anything but straightforward. A sluggish first half saw the Reds struggle against a disciplined Saints side before...

Nike Deal Earnings Revealed as Adidas Switch Looms

Liverpool's Earnings from Nike in 2023/24 Confirmed Liverpool have learned exactly how much they generated from their partnership with Nike during the 2023/24 season following UEFA’s latest European Club Finance and Investment Landscape study. The figures, published this week, confirm that the Merseyside club brought in a substantial £122.8 million from their collaboration with the American...

Liverpool’s Midfield Metrics – Questions Over Ryan Gravenberch’s Elite Six Status

Ryan Gravenberch: The Liverpool Midfielder Who Keeps Surprising Liverpool’s season has been full of unexpected twists, but perhaps none more so than the rise of Ryan Gravenberch as a pivotal figure in midfield. On the Stat Me Up! podcast for Anfield Index, host Dave Davis sat down with data analyst Dr Phil Barter to dissect...

Statistical Analysis: Szoboszlai’s Off-the-Ball Metrics Will Blow Your Mind

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s Key Man in The Middle Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has been a fascinating watch, and one of the standout figures in the midfield has undoubtedly been Dominik Szoboszlai. His impact has been dissected in great detail on Stat Me Up!, the Anfield Index podcast, where Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter...

Liverpool aim to secure long-term deal as contract talks progress

Liverpool Keen to Secure Conor Bradley’s Future Amid Squad Uncertainty Bradley’s Rise Earns Him a New Contract Offer Liverpool have opened contract negotiations with Conor Bradley as the club looks to reward his rapid rise into the first-team setup. The Liverpool Echo reports that discussions are ongoing between Bradley’s representatives and the club, with the 21-year-old...

Alexis Mac Allister: The Best Midfielder in Europe – The Stats Prove It

Alexis Mac Allister: The Beating Heart of Liverpool’s Midfield Liverpool’s midfield has seen significant shifts over the past few seasons, but one constant this campaign has been the influence of Alexis Mac Allister. The Stat Me Up! podcast from Anfield Index, featuring Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter, delved into the numbers behind Mac Allister’s...

Data Shows Liverpool Should Look Beyond Alexander Isak and Sign Bundesliga Star Instead

Alexander Isak - The Big Gamble Liverpool Should Not Take It seems that at the moment the Swedish ace is the player every supporter wants to see at Anfield next season to replace Darwin Nunez. On paper, it makes sense Isak is one of the best players in the Premier League and he is a pure...