Liverpool FC Opinion

Tony Evans: Let’s Stick One Up The Saudi Sportswashers

Transfer Window Tensions Just six days of relentless bedwetting to go before the transfer window closes. And if things go wrong at St James’ Park, mattresses will be soaked like never before. Chelsea and Bournemouth both looked like mid-table teams. Newcastle United are a different proposition. They are equipped to exploit Liverpool’s flaws. Yet there’s no...

What Should Liverpool’s Midfield Be Against Newcastle?

Footballing Authorities Make a Decision Incredibly, the footballing authorities have decided to do the right thing for once by overturning Alexis Mac Allister's harsh red card against Bournemouth. Fortunately, Liverpool didn't drop any points at home to the Cherries last Saturday, but it was yet another reminder of the woeful officiating on show at the moment. Having...

Has Jürgen Klopp Finally Found His New Front Three?

Klopp's Forward Selection Dilemma Jürgen Klopp has five excellent senior forwards at his disposal, from which he must choose three to take the berths in the Liverpool attack. This gives him 10 potential trios that he can utilise. The Maths Behind the Choices Except that this is the maths of the situation, the theory behind his choices....

Liverpool’s Rising Star Talks Leadership, New Signings & Goals

Elliott's Ambitions for the Upcoming Season As Liverpool's young star, Elliott, embarks on what he hopes will be a defining season for him, he's not just focusing on his own development. The 20-year-old midfielder is keen on elevating his game and taking on a more prominent leadership role, especially after the exit of several key...

Jan Molby: Should Salah Step Down from Liverpool’s Penalties?

Jan Molby Unpacks Liverpool's Mo Salah Penalty Debate Liverpool's Storied Penalty Legacy Liverpool FC have seen a parade of penalty takers grace the Anfield turf. From the legendary Jan Molby, who netted 42 times from the spot, missing only thrice, to the Egyptian King, Mohamed Salah, who shares the record with Molby for 18 consecutive penalties....

Liverpool’s Curveball: Calculated Move or Simple Misstep?

A Summer of Uncertainty This summer has witnessed an intriguing game of musical chairs in Liverpool’s midfield department. Early acquisitions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, netting a cool £95m, painted a portrait of a recruitment team with both feet firmly on the ground. Yet, the unforeseen exits of stalwarts Jordan Henderson and Fabinho...

Opposition Analysis: Liverpool travel to Newcastle United

Liverpool travel to the North-East The Reds come into the game off the back of a 3-1 victory against Bournemouth, whilst the Magpies will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City. Both sides will be aiming to qualify for the UEFA Champions League by the end of the season, so this...

Statistical Analysis: Szoboszlai – Biggest LFC Upgrade Since Virgil

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool's New Engine Liverpool's Tactical Evolution with Szoboszlai In the ever-evolving world of football, few signings have made as immediate and profound an impact as Dominik Szoboszlai seems to have at Liverpool. The Hungarian midfielder, was the major talking point on this weeks' Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, with admiration the central narrative. Dan...

Liverpool’s Midfield Dilemma: Doucoure or Gravenberch?

Liverpool's Midfield Reinforcements: Doucoure in the Spotlight Liverpool are expected to bolster their midfield with another signing before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure heavily linked. The 23-year-old has been rumoured to be a major target for the Reds throughout the summer, with a defensive midfielder being a priority. Doucoure caught the eye...

Dominik Szoboszlai: Our Elite Level Playmaker

The Unexpected Deal: Dominik Szoboszlai's Arrival at Anfield Literally no one saw this deal happening, given the circumstances surrounding our owners' supposed willingness to sell the club. In addition to this, there was a hefty buyout clause in the players’ contract, which needed to be met prior to any official negotiations. As an attacking midfielder that...