Jan Molby: Liverpool’s Race To The Finish Line

Molby On The Spot Podcast: Liverpool's Race To The Finish Line With Jan Molby & Trev Downey As the Premier League season draws to a close, Liverpool FC find themselves in a position not many would have predicted just a few weeks ago. In the midst of an exciting finale, Jan Molby and Trev Downey...

Cody Gakpo Interview: Embracing Challenges at Anfield

Gakpo Finding His Groove at Anfield Whilst Adapting to Different Roles Since joining Liverpool in January, Cody Gakpo has been proving himself as a versatile asset for Jürgen Klopp's team. In the recent 1-0 Premier League victory over Brentford, Gakpo played in a deeper role behind the forward line, showcasing his adaptability and willingness to contribute...

With Milner Set to Leave, Who Takes on The Famous Number 7 Shirt…

It has been all but confirmed this week, that James Milner will be heading to Brighton at the end of the current campaign. As a 37-year-old that has played 225 games for Liverpool, he clearly has ambitions to play on for as long as possible. With 852 career games (of which 615 have come...

Scouting Report: Goncalo Inacio

When you need to recruit a new centre-back it makes sense to look towards Portugal for the English league, according to French reports anyway. For all the focus that’s been around the midfield, recent performances have drawn the attention back towards our fallibility in the back line. The source is a slight cause for...

Firmino Leaving Could Help This Prospect

Liverpool are set to lose an all-time club legend in Roberto Firmino this summer after eight years on Merseyside, but one player in Jurgen Klopp's squad could benefit from his departure. This player would be Fabio Carvalho, who has struggled for minutes in the second half of the 2022/23 season. A major factor behind Liverpool's late...

Reds’ Champions League Dreams Hinge on Rivals’ Missteps

As Liverpool teeter on the brink of Champions League qualification, one cannot help but ponder what must be going through Jurgen Klopp's mind behind closed doors. The Reds' hopes were revitalised on Sunday after their 1-0 triumph over Brentford, coupled with Newcastle United and Manchester United's losses to Arsenal and West Ham United, respectively. The...

Spirit of Shankly Slams LFC for Playing Controversial Anthem

Anfield resounded with boos as 'God Save the King' was played, prompting Spirit of Shankly, the Liverpool FC supporters union, to criticise the club's decision to air the national anthem. Despite conceding that the club faced a nearly impossible dilemma, the union believes Liverpool FC should have opted against playing the anthem. Spirit of Shankly...

Jorg Schmadtke, Sure Why Not?

It's probably fair to say that Matt Law and Sam Wallace dropping a Saturday night exclusive about Jorg Schmadtke being the new frontrunner for Liverpool's soon to be vacant Sporting Director came as a bit of a surprise. In part because it wasn't one of the local patch journalists who had the story, but...

Scouting Report: Youssouf Fofana

Another day for Liverpool fans and another link to a potential midfield addition for the summer. This time it’s a face that we’ve been linked with in previous windows and the same publication has doubled down on their original take. A reduced price because of a contract, a consistent performance level and competition from...

The Guide to Getting Liverpool FC Tickets

Liverpool FC is one of the most famous and well-supported football clubs in the world, and the team has a rich history and a global fan base. Unsurprisingly, Liverpool tickets are notoriously hard to get a hold of. Still, there are some things that you can do to increase the odds of securing a...

Is There a Place For Trent At The Leadership Table?

For the entirety of Jürgen Klopp’s reign as Liverpool manager, Jordan Henderson and James Milner have acted as the captain and vice-captain of this glorious football club. With our former Leeds midfielder about to leave the club (for Brighton), it will leave an opening for that vice captain’s position. In seasons gone by, there...

Lessons Learned: Brentford

There’ll be typical non-headlines about the booing at Anfield but all that mattered was a sixth win on the trot to keep the pressure on. Champions League qualification looks a forlorn hope, but Liverpool are finishing the season strongly and that’s important for a number of reasons. There were the familiar faces doing the...

Liverpool Eye Monaco’s Fofana as Affordable Midfield Option

Liverpool's interest in acquiring Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana this Summer appears to remain, at least according to The Daily Mail. The Reds were the first Premier League club to express their admiration for the 24-year-old, followed by Chelsea's entrance into the fray. However, Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool continue to be in the mix. A considerable part...

Nunez Struggles Continue, But Hope Lies Ahead

As Darwin Nunez's face contorted in pain, a collective groan echoed through the hallowed Anfield stands, akin to the aftermath of a botched decisive penalty. On the sidelines, close comrade Curtis Jones crumpled to the ground, his head buried in his hands. Trent Alexander-Arnold, the architect of Nunez's golden opportunity, could only stare at the...

Klopp’s Confidence Soars in Pursuit of Liverpool’s Targets

With a sense of pragmatism and insight, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expresses his "pretty confident" belief that the club will successfully secure their top targets during the summer transfer window, even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. It's worth noting that the Reds have already withdrawn their interest in Borussia Dortmund's Jude...

Schmadtke to Liverpool: Odd Couple or Genius Move?

The Enigmatic Schmadtke: An Unlikely Alliance with Klopp? In the tumultuous world of football, there are times when seemingly unrelated paths converge, and unexpected partnerships form. In a recent article by German sports writer Raphael Honigstein, he delves into the curious connection between Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and the enigmatic Jorg Schmadtke, a man whose...

Klopp Ally Schmadtke to Transform Liverpool’s Strategy

It appears as though Liverpool may have unearthed their next sporting director in the guise of Jörg Schmadtke. Here's what may transpire if he joins the club this summer. Liverpool's quest to find a successor for Julian Ward has spanned several months since the former sporting director declared his intention to step down from his...

Liverpool Reignite Pursuit of Napoli’s Zielinski

Liverpool have found themselves back in the pursuit of Napoli's central midfielder, Piotr Zielinski, as the summer transfer window approaches. The Reds had previously set their sights on the Polish international in 2016, but Jurgen Klopp ultimately decided to bring Gini Wijnaldum from Newcastle United to Anfield instead. Nevertheless, the rumours surrounding Liverpool's interest in Zielinski...

King of Anfield: Salah Equals Gerrard’s 186-Goal Record

Mohamed Salah's determination to keep shattering records for Liverpool was evident as he reached three significant goalscoring milestones during his side's 1-0 triumph over Brentford. In the 13th minute, the 30-year-old Egyptian's near-post finish not only marked his 100th Liverpool goal at Anfield, but also placed him alongside Steven Gerrard on 186 goals for the...

Schmadtke in Pole Position for Liverpool Director Role

Well, well, well, it seems Liverpool are having a chinwag with the German football whiz, Jorg Schmadtke, about taking the reins as their sporting director. The 59-year-old chap has rather astonishingly become the front-runner for the job, as Liverpool scurry about to find a replacement for Julian Ward, who's decided to take a breather from...

Liverpool 1 – 0 Brentford – Man of the Match

Liverpool 1 - 0 Brentford - Man of the Match Mohamed Salah This was far from a perfect performance, yet the former Chelsea forward was the difference between the sides at Anfield. Thomas Frank was looking to become the first manager (of an English side) to record two wins against Klopp, in a singular season. His team...

Liverpool 1 – 0 Brentford – PL Player Ratings

Liverpool 1 - 0 Brentford - PL Player Ratings Alisson Becker - 7.0 Had a first half scare with the disallowed goal and a few aerial balls that needed catching, but was comfortable for much of the opening exchanges. Once again, the second half needed him to be assured with his handling, as Brentford refused to...

Potential Destinations for Our Departing Reds

Potential Destinations for Our Departing Reds With so much talk regarding who we should sign in the coming months, it is sometimes easy to forget those that will be leaving Anfield at the end of this season. I can only imagine the pride and happiness of a player and his family, when such an historical...

Liverpool vs Brentford: TV Coverage and Streaming Guide

How to watch Liverpool vs Brentford from anywhere Liverpool have came through their past seven Premier League bouts unscathed and stand poised to diminish the gap to fourth-placed Manchester United to a mere point, should they triumph over Brentford at Anfield on Saturday, 6th May. A first-half penalty netted by Mohamed Salah sufficed for the Reds...

Liverpool’s Search for the Next Van Dijk Begins

Liverpool's Search for a Centre-Back: Top Candidates to Reinforce the Reds' Defence Liverpool's summer transfer window plans aren't limited to midfield reinforcements; the club is also in need of a new centre-back as Joel Matip is likely to depart. With Joe Gomez experiencing a challenging season, Jurgen Klopp's team may require an additional defender. Neil...

Scouting Report: Devyne Rensch

For all the midfielder talk, it’s good to see that a few defenders are starting to be named as on the radar by credible sources. The thing about this one is that it throws up questions over the position of a main player and other targets of a similar nature who we’ve been linked...

Liverpool’s Klopp: No Ransom for Summer Signings

Klopp adamant Liverpool won't be held hostage by other clubs this transfer window Jurgen Klopp has issued a stern warning that Liverpool will not allow themselves to be held hostage by opposing clubs during this summer's transfer period. The German manager is keen to strengthen his midfield, with Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton, Chelsea's Mason Mount,...

Liverpool v Brentford – PL Preview

Liverpool v Brentford - PL Preview On the morning after Anfield bound midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, scored a 99th minute penalty against Manchester, it has perhaps made this Saturday evenings matchup even more interesting. With Brighton winning that enthralling home game against Manchester United, it placed them just four points behind Liverpool, with two games...

Transfer Special: Relegation Options (Final Part)

With the return of The Anfield Index Transfer Podcast with Trev Downey and Dave Davis, we look at the teams who are bang in trouble and where Liverpool could swoop in. With the need for serious reinforcements this summer and a history of picking up bargains from a similar situation (Robertson, Wijnaldum etc), it...

Liverpool 1 – 0 Fulham – The Post-Mortem 

This was the return fixture after the Reds drew 2-2 on the opening day of the season. That game at Craven Cottage appeared to open the eyes of all our enemies that our lack of physicality and tired bodies were there to be gotten at. As we approach the end of our rather dismal...