Liverpool FC Articles

The Leadership Debate at Anfield: Who Fills The Henderson Gap?

The Wait and the Departure A day feels like a long time in the wait for confirmations around outgoings and tangible links the other way right now. With Jordan Henderson and Fabinho seemingly set to depart at any given second, the players will soon have a decision to make about who they appoint the next...

England Midfielder Scratched Off Liverpool’s Transfer Wishlist

Liverpool Are Not Pursuing Kalvin Phillips Liverpool FC, well-regarded for their tactical prowess, seems to be altering their game plan concerning their midfield assembly. The central figure of  speculation? Manchester City's own Kalvin Phillips. The buzz was that Liverpool might want to have this 27-year-old maestro on board, given the potential exits of Fabinho and...

Jordan Henderson Medical Latest as Liverpool Exit Nears

Jordan of Arabia: Captain's Liverpool Career Almost Over After an illustrious 12-year journey with Liverpool, it seems that Jordan Henderson is ready to script a new chapter in his football career. Not many would've predicted it, but the Liverpool captain appears set for a fresh challenge in the Saudi Pro League. Deal Details Contrary to initial expectations,...

Rating Liverpool’s List of Midfield Targets (Part Two)

Liverpool's Midfield Search: The Contenders Liverpool are currently in the middle of a search for another midfielder, due to the expected departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabia. Part One Recap In part one we looked into Southampton's Romeo Lavia, Benfica's Florentino Luis, Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips and PSG's Marco Verratti. The New Names on the...

Rating Liverpool’s List of Midfield Targets (Part One)

Liverpool's Search for New Midfield Talent Liverpool are reportedly looking at a long list of defensive midfielders to further bolster their squad before the start of the 2023-24 season. With the departures of both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho beginning to look imminent, the need for a defensive midfielder has become even more crucial to Jurgen Klopp. In...

Analysis – Liverpool’s Attack Will Have An Intriguing New Dimension in 2023/24

The Rise of Analytics in Football The rise of analytics in football has changed the sport forever. Shrewd use of data has enabled clubs to overhaul and improve their scouting, with Liverpool having proven themselves to be the smartest people in this all-important room. Numerical information helps on the pitch too. The data team at Liverpool...

Why Marco Verratti to Liverpool makes no sense

Liverpool's Interest in Marco Verratti Liverpool are considering joining the race for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, according to yesterday's reports by L'Equipe. Atletico Madrid and Al-Hilal are currently leading the race for the 30-year-old, with PSG reportedly wanting approximately £70 million for the midfielder. The Italian has become a legend in Paris, making 416 appearances and...

Rating Liverpool’s Defensive Midfield Targets

The Current State of Affairs Once again, the rumblings of discontent are building within the Liverpool fanbase, as the reds continue to navigate their way through a summer of much needed recruitment. The projected sales of both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson appear to be nearly over the line, however, I suspect each will be confirmed...

Liverpool’s Captain Faces The Ultimate Question of Sincerity

Jordan Henderson's Complex Liverpool Legacy From Ally to Enigma: The Henderson Conundrum Jordan Henderson has long been lauded as the heart and soul of Liverpool, representing a captain who goes above and beyond - one who is meticulous in both speech and action. He has taken to the role of leader not just on the field...

Henderson’s 2021 Liverpool Contract – Masterstroke or Misstep?

Liverpool's Regret? The 2021 Jordan Henderson Contract Extension The 2021 decision to extend Jordan Henderson's contract at Liverpool is proving to be one of contention, especially now as he departs for Al Ettifaq with a £12m price tag attached. Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph doesn’t pull any punches when he states that "the folly of...