Maxence Lacroix – Liverpool’s January Transfer Solution?

Liverpool's Transfer Strategy: Anticipating the 2024 January Window Unpacking Liverpool's Recent January Signings For two consecutive January transfer windows, Liverpool have not only been active but also secured at least one major signing each year. Luis Díaz in 2022 and Cody Gakpo in 2023 were notable additions. As 2024 nears, the question arises: will Liverpool maintain...

Opposition Analysis as Liverpool Travel to Crystal Palace

Chasing the Top Spot Liverpool will be looking to continue their brilliant Premier League Form as they travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday. A victory for The Reds would provisionally send them to the top of Premier League, with Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester City playing later in the weekend. However, it will not be...

Dave Davis: “Liverpool 2.0 Are Relentless”

Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool: Facing Crystal Palace with Determination and Strategy Liverpool's journey in the Premier League has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, with manager Jürgen Klopp at the helm steering the team through highs and lows. As they prepare to face Crystal Palace, Klopp's tactics and team morale are under the spotlight. Dave Davis...

Jon Hanna: “We Went 4 Games Without a Shot on Goal”

Liverpool's Tactical Prowess Against Crystal Palace: An Insight from Rival Recon Liverpool's recent form, particularly in attacking prowess, has become a topic of discussion amongst football enthusiasts. The Reds' ability to navigate through Premier League fixtures, notably against teams like Crystal Palace, showcases their tactical depth and resilience. This was vividly depicted in a recent...

Klopp Eyes £25m French Defensive Reinforcement

Klopp's Defensive Dilemma: Seeking Stability Post-Matip Injury Liverpool's defensive line faces a significant challenge following Joel Matip's season-ending knee injury. The 32-year-old's ruptured ACL not only sidelines him for the remainder of the campaign but also raises questions about his future at Anfield, as his contract concludes this summer. This situation has compelled manager Jurgen...

Post Conference Presser: Crystal Palace Away

Dave Davis previews Jurgen Klopp’s pre Palace presser and covers: - Q&A’s including Matip and Transfer Focus - Sheff United Clues - Palace Threats including the 12:30 - Score and Scorer Prediction

Rival Recon: Crystal Palace v Liverpool 23/24

The Reds stifled any new manager bounce from Chris Wilder's return in their 2-0 win over Sheffield Utd on Wednesday evening, courtesy of goals from VVD & Szobo. Klopp's side now turn their attention to yet another early kick-off on Saturday as they take on a Crystal Palace side who've struggled of late, with...

Crystal Palace v Liverpool – The Premier League Preview

Time for a Three Match Winning Streak? As the Midweek Mayhem Ends, Match Week Sixteen Awaits for the Premier League and its jaded footballers. The dreaded (and much spoken about) 12:30 Kick-Off returns for the red men, as a trip to South London awaits on Saturday lunchtime. If Liverpool are to win this game, it...

Molby on the Reds’ Increasing Title Chances

On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby look back over three wins and ahead to the game against Crystal Palace. Along the way they discuss the usual myriad of topics, including: the state of affairs at United and whether or not Ten Haag is the man to...

Tony Evans: ‘Don’t make a d*ck of yourself Jurgen’

10K Up at Anfield Index Tony Evans' Column today marks article number 10,000 here on Anfield Index. There have many iterations of the website during that period and we are part-way through the latest rebuild, thanks to all the writers and editors who have contributed over the years and most importantly to all the readers...

The Postmortem: Sheffield United 0 – 2 Liverpool

Fighting Spirit Away From Home This was a rather disappointing matchup, all in all, certainly with regards to entertainment. The matchups between two clubs on opposite ends of the Premier League spectrum can often create a one-sided affair, one that possesses elements that could still send the result in either direction. Sheffield United had only...

Deep Dive: Wataru Endo’s Performance against Sheffield United

Liverpool's Convincing Victory Liverpool put in a convincing performance as they came out comfortable 2-0 winners against Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai were enough to secure a crucial three points on the road. The victory puts the Reds just one point off Arsenal at the top of...

Reds’ Could Go Top With Victory at Palace

Liverpool's Surge in Form: A Threat to Crystal Palace As the Premier League action intensifies, Liverpool, currently in a splendid vein of form, are set to face Crystal Palace this weekend. The Reds' recent triumph, a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, has propelled them to second place in the league, trailing Arsenal by a...

Liverpool Look to Benfica Wonderkid as Salah Replacement

Liverpool's Eye on Kyanno Lorenzo Silva: A Potential Successor to Mo Salah Liverpool Football Club, renowned for its strategic foresight in the transfer market, appear to be setting its sights on another promising talent, Kyanno Lorenzo Silva, as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. This interest emerges amidst speculation about Salah's future, following overtures...

Molby On The Spot – A BIT PRICKLY

On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby look back over three wins and ahead to the game against Crystal Palace. Along the way they discuss the usual myriad of topics, including: the state of affairs at United and whether or not Ten Haag is the man to...

Predicted Lineup For Liverpool’s clash with Crystal Palace

Liverpool's Title Challenge Liverpool's title challenge received some extra encouragement as the Reds moved four points clear of Manchester City on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp's side put in a comfortable performance to emerge as 2-0 winners against Sheffield United, while Pep Guardiola's team fell to a 1-0 away defeat at Aston Villa. Those results leave Liverpool just one...

Trent Alexander-Arnold: The Game Changer in Stats

Liverpool's Strategy and Performance: Insights from Anfield Index Liverpool's recent game against Sheffield United brought to the fore several key insights. Bence Bocsák noted the team's overall performance, stating, “Liverpool weren’t spectacular but they got the job done.” This reflects a pragmatic approach where results are prioritized over style, a crucial factor in title races. Trent...

Hendrick on Palace Recently: “Rubbish, Absolute Rubbish”

Assessing Liverpool's Upcoming Clash with New CB Insights In their latest podcast, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provided key insights into Liverpool's upcoming game against Crystal Palace. Hendrick began by reflecting on Liverpool's recent performance against Sheffield United, highlighting their controlled dominance and full-deserved win. Matchett agreed, noting Liverpool's occasional sloppiness but...

MEDIA MATTERS: Stat Me Up! – Sheffield United Away

Dave Davis is joined by Bence Bocsák to discuss: - The Sheffield United Game and Thoughts - Trent and Ibou Performance and Stats - ⁠The Loss of Matip and January Window Impact

AEye Scouted: Palace Preview, CB in Jan?

Dave and Karl look ahead to the game against Crystal Palace at the weekend as the reds travel to London to take-on Crystal Palace for the dreaded 12:30 kick off. They go through the game in usual detail with a look at the potentially underperforming eagles? They also look at the other Premier League...

Weeks Ahead, DM, January – Daily Red Podcast

On today's episode (December 7th 2023) Dave looks at the game against Sheffield United last night, then looks ahead with Palace, Union & Man United in the coming week. He then looks at what we could potentially do in January, with his ideal DM possibly not being available until the summer. 

Liverpool Building: Need For Non-Drip Dross

Liverpool's Road Ahead: Navigating Crucial Away Games For the great majority of Reds who are still recovering from Sunday's encounter, the focus will naturally be on watching four incredible goals that secured the three points at Anfield. However, amidst all the madness and celebrations from this one, there will be a few who have already...

Trev Downey: “Virgil van Dijk the master of his craft

Liverpool's Strategic Edge in Sheffield United Victory - Insights from Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW Podcast In a detailed episode of Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Trev Downey, alongside Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, dissected Liverpool's 2-0 win against Sheffield United. Their discussion provided a tactical and player-centric analysis of the match, highlighting Liverpool's strategic...

Key Stats from Konate’s Dominant Performance

Liverpool's Defensive Linchpin in Matip's Absence Konate's Rising Importance Amidst Defensive Challenges In the dynamic landscape of Premier League football, certain players unexpectedly find themselves under the spotlight due to unforeseen circumstances. This is the case for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, as highlighted in an insightful piece by James Pearce for The Athletic. The French defender's role...

The Darwin Núñez Problem Liverpool Must Resolve

Fulham Chaos Sometimes rational analysis in the cold light of day belies a football match. Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Fulham was a strange, chaotic, glorious beast of a thing. You had the Reds scoring four in a league game without a forward getting any of them for the first time in 11 years. There were two...

Jarell Quansah Set for Liverpool Test

Matip’s Season-Ending Injury Thrusts Quansah into Limelight At the start of last summer, there is no doubt Liverpool were looking into buying a centre-back. While the focus was on midfield recruitment, the club were exploring defensive options as well. But then came an unprecedented window, with twists and turns and the sudden emergence of a...

Klopp: “You Can Joke, You Are Completely Ignorant”

Jurgen Klopp's Resolute Stance on Early Kick-Offs Jurgen Klopp, the mastermind behind Liverpool's recent footballing successes, recently found himself in a somewhat heated exchange with Amazon Prime presenter Marcus Buckland. This interaction followed Liverpool's commendable 2-0 triumph over Sheffield United, a match that once again highlighted Klopp's tactical prowess. The Crux of the Discussion: Liverpool's Next...

Matip Suffers Season-Ending ACL Rupture

Joel Matip's Season Ends in Injury Liverpool's defence suffered a significant blow as Joel Matip, their seasoned centre-back, is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury occurred during a high-octane match against Fulham on the 3rd of December, which Liverpool narrowly won 4-3. The injury...

Report: Liverpool to Outbid Juventus for €35m Midfielder

Liverpool's Midfield Reinforcement: Khephren Thuram on the Horizon Liverpool's Assertive Move for Thuram The transfer buzz is alive with the latest reports linking Liverpool to French midfield maestro Khephren Thuram. Italian outlet Tutto Juve have disclosed Liverpool's firm intention to outmaneuver competitors for Thuram's signature. Financial Play: Liverpool's Strategic Offer It's all about the numbers in this high-stakes...

Post Match Raw: REDS DON’T CRACK

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman reflect on a deserved if less than comfortable 0-2 away win at Bramall Lane. As ever, performances are assessed and key moments analysed as the lads discuss many topics, including: the selection of Endo and Gomez at left back; the dominance without incision...