Anfield Index

Liverpool's Transfer Dilemma: Federico Chiesa's Uncertain Future Chiesa's Struggle for Form and Fitness at Anfield Liverpool's acquisition of Federico Chiesa was met with optimism last summer, as the club aimed to bolster its attacking options. However, the Italian international's journey at Anfield has been anything but smooth. Despite his potential, Chiesa has been limited to just...

Arne Slot Hints at January Transfer Moves for Liverpool Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided fresh insight into his thoughts on the current squad and hinted at potential moves during the January transfer window. Following a frustrating result against Nottingham Forest, questions about squad depth and defensive reinforcements have taken centre stage. Liverpool’s Recent Form Raises...

Diogo Jota Reflects on Frustrating Draw at City Ground Immediate Impact Yet Frustrated Ambitions In a spirited encounter at the City Ground, Liverpool's Diogo Jota expressed mixed emotions after the Reds' 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Introduced in the 65th minute, Jota wasted no time making his presence felt, heading in an equaliser from Kostas Tsimikas'...

Liverpool Eyeing Greek Prodigy Stefanos Tzimas Liverpool FC’s pursuit of young talent continues to intensify, with the club now linked to highly-rated Greek forward Stefanos Tzimas from 1. FC Nuremberg. According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, the Reds are preparing to make a move for the 19-year-old next summer, hoping to bolster their attacking options...

Can Carlos Baleba Make a Difference for Liverpool in 2025? Liverpool fans are no strangers to midfield rebuilds, and the latest name on everyone’s lips is Carlos Baleba. The Brighton midfield er has garnered attention, and the conversation on the Anfield Index Transfer Podcast, hosted by Dave Davis with stats expert Dr Phil Barter, dived deep...

Liverpool’s Tactical Struggles Against Nottingham Forest: Analysing the Panenka LFC Podcast Liverpool’s recent 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest has sparked debate among fans and analysts alike. On the Panenka LFC podcast, contributors shared detailed insights into the tactical battles at play, shedding light on why Arne Slot’s men struggled to break down Forest’s rigid low...

Liverpool's Missed Opportunity at City Ground: Van Dijk Reflects on Forest Stalemate Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed his disappointment as the Reds failed to secure a comeback victory at Nottingham Forest in Tuesday night’s enthralling Premier League encounter. Despite a spirited second-half performance and numerous chances created, Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1...

Elliott and Quansah: A Tale of Reduced Trust Under Arne Slot It is becoming increasingly apparent that Liverpool manager Arne Slot may not entirely trust Jarell Quansah and, more surprisingly, Harvey Elliott. While Quansah’s limited experience might justify some hesitation, Elliott’s situation raises more eyebrows, given his previous role as a dependable squad member. Let’s...

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool: Tactical Analysis with xfb Analytics Two Points Dropped in Nottingham: Liverpool’s Frustrating Midweek Draw Liverpool’s midweek clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw. Under the bright floodlights, the Reds sought to bridge the gap in the Premier League table. Yet, despite dominating possession and creating...

Diogo Jota’s Game-Changing Impact: Why He Must Start Against Forest In football, some players are built for the big moments, and Diogo Jota proved yet again that he belongs in that category. Against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool’s No. 20 demonstrated why he should be starting crucial matches, not warming the bench for experiments like the false-nine...