Liverpool FC Analysis

How Liverpool Overcame Southampton’s Low Block to Secure Vital Points

Southampton 2-3 Liverpool: Tactical Analysis Liverpool's clash against Southampton wasn’t without its challenges, but the Reds emerged victorious, securing a crucial three points. On a weekend when Manchester City faltered spectacularly against Spurs, the victory gave Liverpool an eight-point cushion at the summit of the Premier League table after 12 rounds. The energy in this game...

Alisson vs Kelleher: What do the Numbers Really Tell Us? – Analysis

Crunching the Numbers: Arne Slot's Goalkeeping Decision The past few weeks have been quite awkward for Liverpool's new head coach, Arne Slot. With key injuries to the likes of Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota, the Dutchman has still managed to guide the Reds eight points clear at the top of the table. In the absence of...

Salah’s Man of the Match Performance Helps Liverpool Secure Vital Win Over Southampton

Mohamed Salah Delivers Match-Winning Performance in Liverpool’s 3-2 Victory Amid the ongoing saga regarding Mohamed Salah’s unsigned contract extension, the record-breaking goal scorer continued to add to his goal contributions and apply pressure on the Anfield hierarchy, with fans hoping for a signature soon. The Red’s Sporting Director, Richard Hughes, as well as his Sporting...

Salah and Gravenberch Shine: Liverpool vs Southampton Player Ratings

Southampton 2 - 3 Liverpool - Premier League Player Ratings The Premier League schedule resumed with a Sunday afternoon match on the south coast. After Manchester City lost 0-4 at home to Tottenham the day before, the outcome of this match was crucial for Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations. https://twitter.com/lfc/status/1860712557440295201?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Below are the line-up and subsequent player...

Michail Antonio on Van Dijk: ‘He always knows where to be’

Michail Antonio's Admiration for Virgil van Dijk Michail Antonio, the outspoken forward and podcast personality, has often sparked debate among Liverpool fans. Known for his bold opinions, he once admitted, “I don’t like to see the Reds winning,” drawing ire from the Merseyside faithful. However, when it comes to Virgil van Dijk, Antonio's tone shifts...

Liverpool, City, and Arsenal Grapple with Injuries Before Key Matches

Liverpool’s Injury List: A Challenge Ahead for Southampton Clash Liverpool, still nursing injuries in key areas, head into the weekend with mixed news on player fitness. Alisson Becker and Trent Alexander-Arnold are edging closer to full recovery following hamstring injuries. However, the duo remains unavailable for Liverpool's Sunday fixture against Southampton. In brighter news, Federico...

Fabrizio Romano: Transfer Tug-of-War As Liverpool Target Premier League LB

Liverpool’s Pursuit of Milos Kerkez: A Smart Move for the Future? Liverpool’s interest in Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez has been confirmed by respected transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, sparking debate about the club’s plans to reinforce their left-back position. At just 21 years old, Kerkez represents an exciting prospect, fitting the mould of Liverpool’s recent youth-focused...

Analysis: How Liverpool Can ‘Exploit’ Southampton’s Major Weakness

Liverpool vs Southampton: Premier League Insights from Anfield Index's AI Scouted As Liverpool prepare to face Southampton in the Premier League, Anfield Index's podcast "AI Scouted" hosted an in-depth discussion between Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett. With insights on both teams' performances, the episode offers a compelling preview of what fans can expect from Sunday’s...

Brundish: “Curtis Jones looks like a complete midfielder with no weakness”

Liverpool’s Fitness, Form, and Tactical Roles: Insights from Under Pressure Podcast Liverpool’s tactical evolution under Arne Slot has been a team-wide effort, but individual performances have been pivotal. In the latest episode of the Anfield Index: Under Pressure podcast, contributors Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat dissected the roles and fitness...

Game-State Control and Defensive Solidity Define Slot’s Liverpool

Liverpool’s Tactical Evolution Under Arne Slot: Insights from the Under Pressure Podcast Liverpool’s resurgence under Arne Slot has been a fascinating story of tactical ingenuity and evolution. On the latest episode of the Anfield Index: Under Pressure podcast, contributors Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr Phil Barter and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat explored the intricacies of Slot’s methods....