Liverpool 1 – 0 Brentford – The Post-mortem 

Liverpool 1 - 0 Brentford - The Post-mortem  Someone said to me after this game, how are Liverpool winning all these match ups whilst playing so poorly at times. My thoughts and response were clear, in that it takes time to move away from the horrendous form we showed earlier in the season, with performances...

Darwin Núñez and Clear-Cut Chances

You know the problem with Mohamed Salah? He’s ruined realistic expectations for the rest of time. When an attacking player signs for a new club and casually delivers 44 goals and 14 assists in their debut campaign like it’s the easiest thing in the world, what hope does anyone who follows in their footsteps have?...

Liverpool Eye Goalkeeper Zieler for Homegrown Boost

Liverpool FC Targets Homegrown Boost with German Goalkeeper Zieler Following a somewhat disappointing season, Liverpool FC and manager Jurgen Klopp are looking to strengthen their homegrown numbers. Klopp is expected to make significant changes to his squad this summer as they aim to bounce back from an underwhelming campaign in the Premier League. Although they've...

Jones and Bajcetic: Real Options For Next Campaign

The world of football can look very different for Liverpool fans when they’re on a six-game winning streak and their top four rivals appear to be stuttering. Trent Alexander-Arnold looks reborn as an inverted full-back or part of the double pivot if you wish to describe it that way as the formation change has...

Thiago Must Stay For Leadership & Brilliance in Transition

I keep reading this last week how Barcelona is expressing a desire to recruit their former player, Thiago Alcântara. Having left the Nou Camp in 2013, he did so in order to fully establish himself as one of Europe’s leading midfielders. As an academy product, he had the world class trio of Xavi, Andrés...

Honigstein Breaks Down LFC’s Schmadtke & Bellingham Links

Honigstein Talks Jorg Schmadtke and Jude Bellingham with Anfield Index As the football season edges closer to its climax, Liverpool fans eagerly anticipate the club's summer transfer activity. A club with a rich history, and the recent successes under Jurgen Klopp, the Reds are always seeking to improve and evolve. The latest buzz in the...

Soccer Rivalries: Liverpool. Vs. Manchester United

The Northwest Derby is one of the biggest rivalries in British soccer. The cities are just 35 miles apart, and they have been competing in every aspect of life since the Industrial Revolution. Liverpool has been creating a strong finish this season, which is very much needed after the less-than-strong start. While Manchester United was...

Schmadtke to Sign 3-Year Deal with Liverpool, Not a Consultant

Reds Closing in on Jorg Schmadtke as New Sporting Director, Advanced Talks Underway to Bring Schmadtke on Board Liverpool FC are in advanced talks to appoint Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director, hoping to have him in place before the start of the critical summer transfer window. The search for a suitable candidate to replace...

Liverpool Seek Away Start for 2023/24 EPL Season

Reds Request Opening Away Fixture Amid Anfield Road Stand Expansion Stadium Expansion Progress at LFC As the current Premier League season nears its end, Liverpool FC have set their sights on the future, with ongoing renovations to the Anfield Road Stand. The Athletic reports that the Reds have submitted a formal request to the EPL for...

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...