Kostas Tsimikas Faces Liverpool Exit as Deadline Looms
Future clouded by competition for places
The story of Kostas Tsimikas at Liverpool looks set to reach its conclusion before the transfer window closes. Signed from Olympiacos in 2020, the left-back has served faithfully in the shadow of Andy Robertson, but his role has been reduced even further...
Liverpool’s Masterclass in Transfer Market Strategy
How Liverpool created the ‘Liverpool tax’
There is a phrase gaining traction in Premier League boardrooms: the ‘Liverpool tax’. It refers to Liverpool’s consistent ability to maximise transfer fees, extracting value from deals that other clubs could never dream of achieving. As Lewis Steele wrote in the Daily Mail, “Liverpool...
Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Faces Crucial Twist
Liverpool’s push to sign Alexander Isak is hanging on a knife edge, with developments in Newcastle United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa potentially holding the key. As reported by Craig Hope of The Daily Mail, the Swedish striker’s future appears tied directly to whether Eddie Howe’s side secure...
Liverpool Handed Major Rodrygo Boost Amid Real Madrid Uncertainty
Liverpool’s pursuit of Rodrygo has been given fresh encouragement, with the Real Madrid forward increasingly unsettled in Spain and Manchester City no longer in the frame for his signature.
Rodrygo’s Shifting Role at Real Madrid
Rodrygo played a remarkable 50 times across all competitions last season, starting 38...
Hugo Ekitike Stakes His Claim in Liverpool v Bournemouth Opener
Debut Goal and Assist Make Their Mark
Liverpool’s 4–2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield offered a glimpse into the Arne Slot era. With four new signings in the starting eleven, attention naturally turned to debutants. But none stood out more than Hugo Ekitike. On the Positional...
Frimpong Impresses and Kerkez Struggles in Liverpool v Bournemouth Clash
Frimpong’s Physical Output Catches the Eye
Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season provided plenty of discussion points on Anfield Index’s Positional Play podcast. Hosts Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter focused in detail on debutants, tactics and the...
Florian Wirtz Shines in Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth
Individual Brilliance Fuels Liverpool’s Opening Day Victory
Liverpool’s 4–2 win against Bournemouth marked a promising start to the Premier League season under Arne Slot. The latest Positional Play podcast on Anfield Index, hosted by Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter, dissected the game in forensic detail, focusing on...
Liverpool Step Up Alexander Isak Chase as Richard Keys Weighs In
Liverpool’s Pursuit Intensifies
Liverpool’s determination to sign Alexander Isak has dominated the summer transfer window. The Swedish striker has already agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions, and reports suggest he has left his Newcastle home while refusing to train with Eddie Howe’s squad....
Liverpool Defence Under Spotlight After Bournemouth Win
Konate’s Uncertainty Raises Questions
Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield showcased the attacking firepower of Arne Slot’s champions, yet it also underlined the defensive issues threatening to undermine their title defence. Federico Chiesa and Mo Salah scored late goals to seal the points, but it was the manner...
Does Slot’s Open Midfield Need Baleba or Wharton
The Soft Centre Exposed
Liverpool’s opening-day win over Bournemouth provided drama, goals, and a glimpse of the attacking riches Arne Slot now has at his disposal. Hugo Ekitike’s debut strike, Cody Gakpo’s sharp finish, Federico Chiesa’s impact cameo, and Mohamed Salah’s clinical late goal all underlined the quality...
