Liverpool 2 - 1 Fulham - Reds Comeback vs Fulham
This was very much a game of two halves, as the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final tie ended in a narrow home win. Liverpool was forced to rotate accordingly, with so many players missing due to either injuries or international commitments. The only...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Fulham - EFL Cup Semifinal 1st Leg Man of the Match
I recall writing an article almost a year ago, where I was hoping to see Curtis Jones ushered into the side, one which was struggling and falling apart. So many former Liverpool midfielders were looking old and tired, therefore, I...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Fulham - EFL Cup Semi-final 1st Leg Player Ratings
The quick turnaround in games for Liverpool meant that Jürgen Klopp was forced into some solid rotation for this EFL semi-final first leg tie. The injuries have gradually mounted up for the Anfield side, yet the depth in quality was still apparent,...
Liverpool's Tactical Shift Secures Edge Over Fulham
In a gripping Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, Liverpool staged a commendable comeback to secure a slender lead against Fulham. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage without key players Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's tactical acumen and depth proved decisive.
Fulham's Surprising Upper Hand
Fulham, under the astute guidance...
Arsenal 0 - 2 Liverpool - The FA Cup 3rd Round Postmortem
This was a game that could have been largely dismissed by Liverpool’s manager, Jürgen Klopp, given that the reds are playing on Wednesday night, in the EFL Cup semifinal. That two-legged encounter against Fulham sees the first tie undertaken at Anfield, which gives...
Konate's Ascendancy Amidst Liverpool's Defensive Saga
As Liverpool grappled with the unexpected absence of Virgil van Dijk due to a late illness, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted towards Ibrahima Konate and the relatively untested Jarell Quansah. Against a formidable Arsenal side boasting the impressive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba, Liverpool's backline was under intense scrutiny.
Quansah,...
A Post-Match Analysis
A thrilling third-round encounter unfolded at Emirates Stadium, pitting Liverpool against a formidable opponent. The initial half saw both teams demonstrating their might, with the woodwork denying each side a lead. However, Liverpool, under the expert guidance of their manager, showcased remarkable adaptability and determination. Klopp spoke about the difficult first half:
“No,...
Liverpool's FA Cup Mastery: Overcoming Arsenal with Finesse
Liverpool's Strategic Triumph in the FA Cup: Post-Match RAW Podcast
Liverpool's 2-0 win against Arsenal in the FA Cup 3rd Round at The Emirates yesterday was a display of tactical brilliance and resilience. The insights from Anfield Index's post-match podcast with Jim Boardman, Hari Sethi and host Trev...
Man of the Match: A Display of Power and Physicality
Ibou Konate
The early evening man of the match was a showing pure power and physicality, with every ounce of desire exuded by the giant Frenchman defender. Whenever I see a team sheet without the name Virgil van Dijk on it, I hesitate and nervously consider...
Unforgettable Victory at The Emirates
Well that was some cup tie eh lads?!?! If you’d have said we’d have gone to The Emirates last season and won 2-0 with Van Dijk and Salah they’d have rang for the white coats. These purples are very different though and the subs again played their part as we...
