Lessons Learned: Fulham

Well it wasn’t the prettiest but a win and a clean sheet shouldn’t be scoffed at. Liverpool have now won five league games on the bounce and their longest unbeaten run (seven games) since the end of last season. Another game with the new system, familiar faces shining and all with rotation in the...

Trent Alexander-Arnold: The Strangeness of Assists

Data correct prior to Liverpool’s home game with Fulham on Wednesday Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold seem to be engaged in a weekly battle to see who can equal, break and set new records most frequently at the moment. With his penalty against Tottenham, the former moved past Robbie Fowler and clear into sixth on...

Liverpool 1 – 0 Fulham – PL Player Ratings

Liverpool 1 - 0 Fulham - PL Player Ratings Alisson Becker – 8.0 Had to make an early save as Fulham started brightly, yet much of the first half was about receiving and recycling possession. Had little to do through much of the second period as control seemed more important to Liverpool. Needed to stay strong...

Liverpool 1 – 0 Fulham – PL Man of the Match

Liverpool 1 - 0 Fulham - PL Man of the Match Trent Alexander Arnold It is amazing how much of a turnaround season this world class talent has experienced. With his defensive and positional play under constant scrutiny (by both England and opposition supporters), it was looking tricky to see how the next period of his...

Real Madrid Bag Bellingham from Liverpool’s Grasp

Real Madrid appear to be on the brink of securing a deal for Jude Bellingham, as Liverpool withdraw from the pursuit, partly due to Los Blancos' keen interest in the young star. Spanish publication Marca suggests that the current UEFA Champions League titleholders are in the latter stages of sealing the England international's signature. It...

Four Targets To Make Robbo A Backup

All the talk in the last week or so has been regarding the positional change of Trent Alexander Arnold. With system alterations and strategic tinkering engulfing the white boards of the AXA Training Centre, it’s important to consider how other players will be directly affected by this change. As it stands, there is some...

Fabio Carvalho: A Rough Start, But Don’t Give Up

Fabio Carvalho, the 20-year-old Liverpool attacker, finds himself in a predicament as he struggles to secure game-time since the World Cup, according to a recent article by Neil Jones of GOAL.com. Despite these challenges, Jones argues that Liverpool should maintain their confidence in Carvalho's potential. In the whirlwind of excitement that followed Carvalho's signing from...

Liverpool’s Last Chance: Rebuild Reds Now or Witness An Exodus

The Champions League and Premier League winning team has reached the end of it's era and this summer must mark, in earnest, the beginning of a significant rebuild of the first team squad. This is not the type of rebuild that can be done in one summer, nor should it be attempted in one...

Three right-backs Liverpool should target in the summer

Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Liverpool could be in the market to sign a right-back in the upcoming summer transfer window to help tighten up their defence. These claims have arguably been backed up by the change of system by Jurgen Klopp, which has seen Trent Alexander-Arnold excel in a midfield role rather...

Liverpool v Fulham – PL Preview

This Wednesday evening sees the Reds welcome Fulham to Anfield, as part of their ultra busy few weeks of the Premier League schedule. I will always remember our opening day fixture, where Liverpool travelled to Craven Cottage for match week one of the 2022/23 season. The hope and expectation that followed the Community Shield...

Season-Ending Injury: Thiago’s Hip Surgery A Blow To Reds

Thiago Operation Booked This Week - Blow To Reds' Season Climax As Liverpool's season reaches its climax, their midfield maestro Thiago finds himself cruelly ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. The Spaniard has succumbed to a persistent hip injury, necessitating a minor surgical intervention to address the issue. Thus, Liverpool faithful must resign themselves...

Is Thiago really Klopp’s most disappointing midfielder?

Thiago hasn’t been Jurgen Klopp’s most disappointing midfielder. Sorry Tony, but using assists to judge creativity just isn’t for me. Ref. Tony Evans Column - Thiago is Klopp's Most Disappointing Midfielder I do, however, think our use of the Spanish playmaker has been one of the most disappointing things of the Klopp era at Anfield and...

Klopp Charged by FA for Paul Tierney Comments

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been hit with a charge by the Football Association (FA) after his recent comments towards referee Paul Tierney. The Liverpool manager found himself at the centre of a row with Premier League refereeing officials following his side’s hard-fought 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. The German tactician was given...

Liverpool vs Fulham: No UK TV Coverage – Streaming Guide

Why Liverpool vs Fulham WON'T be Televised in the UK Liverpool are set to host Fulham at last on Wednesday evening, 46 days after its original scheduled date, yet the match won't be broadcast live in the UK. It's the final late kick-off at Anfield for the Reds on Wednesday as they welcome Fulham (2000 BST)...

Klopp’s Angry Celebration: Tierney Regret

Jurgen Klopp has let slip that ref Paul Tierney was all set to give him the old heave-ho against Tottenham, but the fourth official, John Brooks, stepped in like a knight in shining armour and saved the day, convincing Tierney to show just a yellow card. The Liverpool boss, who went positively bonkers in front...

Liverpool’s Thiago Targeted by Barcelona

According to Football Correspondent Jacque Talbot, a source has informed him that Barcelona are considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara during the upcoming summer transfer window. The Spanish international, who made the switch from Bayern Munich to Anfield in 2020, is contracted with the Reds until the conclusion of the 2024 season. Thiago...

Salah-Diaz-Gakpo: OG Front Three Version 2.0?

When the sun does formally set on Bobby Firmino’s reign as our number nine, only Mo Salah will remain at Anfield from the OG front three under Jurgen Klopp. With recent chat around Darwin Nunez’s lack of minutes and Diogo Jota’s return to form including his winner on Sunday, the talk around our forwards...

Looking deeper into the feud between Jurgen Klopp and Paul Tierney

Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday was filled with passion and tension both and off the pitch, but also proved to be the tipping point between Reds boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester-born Premier League referee, Paul Tierney. Speaking after the game, Klopp claimed: "We have our history with Mr. Tierney, I really don't know...

Liverpool 4 Tottenham 3 – The Post-Mortem 

This was the same match-up that contested the Champions League final in 2019, where one ultra-organised and ruthless team was able to overcome a team built upon growth, desire, and team spirit. That contest became a chess match that Liverpool were able to game-manage with relative ease, absolute professionalism, and control in abundance. The...

Klopp’s Shock as Thiago Plays Tactical Whisperer

Yesterday, Anfield was the stage for a performance that had more twists and turns than an episode of Top Gear. Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's very own Stig, found himself flabbergasted by a peculiar touchline moment involving Thiago and Darwin Nunez during the Reds' thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Picture the scene: Liverpool's gaffer, with his...

Klopp’s Reaction: Frustration Fuelled by Inconsistent Officiating

Should Jurgen Klopp have galloped over to the fourth official to celebrate an injury-time winner right in his face? Probably not, no. Should that be the focus of every news and media outlet for the foreseeable future? Definitely not, no. Klopp’s reaction was unwarranted but it was human. How often is that defence used when...

Lessons Learned: Liverpool 4 Spurs 3

Christ, that shaved a few years off all our lives eh? What looked set to be a more than comfortable afternoon at Anfield nearly turned into a day of huge frustration. Fortunately, Diogo Jota via a cushioned Pedro Porro assists had other ideas for this one as Anfield shook at the end in a...

Liverpool 4 Tottenham 3 – Man of the Match

Luis Diaz This is a player that can elevate us and bring in moments of quality, that can get us over the line in the coming seasons. Before signing the former Porto man, he was looking like a recruit that would end up at White Hart Lane. That deal fell apart as soon as Liverpool entered...

Liverpool 4 Tottenham 3 – Player Ratings

Alisson Becker - 6.0 Our player of the season, he was always going to be vital to a positive result. Could do nothing for the opening goal, whilst making a key stop shortly thereafter. Was given little chance for the Son goal or the equalizer, but was able to make crucial moments count. Trent Alexander Arnold...

Graeme Souness Bids Farewell to Sky Sports

Graeme Souness departs Sky Sports after over a decade as a pundit Souness, the midfield dynamo who donned the shirts of both Rangers and Liverpool as a player and manager, has been a fixture on Sky Sports for over a decade; "I was given an opportunity to do this and it was absolutely brilliant," quips...

Klopp Slams Ref Tierney: “What Does He Have Against Us?”

Jurgen Klopp was not chuffed with Paul Tierney against Tottenham Liverpool's gaffer, Jurgen Klopp, has had a proper go at referee Paul Tierney following Sunday's win over Tottenham. The German suggests the official has been telling porkies about not having a problem with him and his club. Tierney was the man in the middle for...

How to Watch: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur – Steaming Guide

Is Liverpool vs Spurs on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch the Reds' Premier League match today Liverpool will be aiming for their fourth consecutive win in the Premier League when they take on Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Jürgen Klopp's side have won their past three matches against Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and...

Van Dijk Admits Inconsistency, Accepts Criticism

As friend of our channel and occasional Anfield Index podcaster Jonathan Northcroft recounted in The Sunday Times this morning, Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has faced an array of challenges in his football career. While he has achieved great heights, including winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2018-19, he has also had...

Liverpool Ready to Splash £53m on Ugarte

Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of the year again - the summer transfer window. And if you're a football fan, it's like Christmas come early. In the latest transfer news, Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with Sporting CP over a possible deal for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte. According to reports, the deal could...

Liverpool FC – Scouting Report: Manuel Ugarte

Sometimes there’s a move that a number of Reds are wishing for but in simple terms, there are no credible links. That’s what we had here until a few Friday afternoon and evening articles came out and sent social media into overdrive. Liverpool are desperately in need of new midfielders this summer and young...