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Defensive Midfield Void Threatens Liverpool’s Title Defence Hopes

Does Slot’s Open Midfield Need Baleba or Wharton The Soft Centre Exposed Liverpool’s opening-day win over Bournemouth provided drama, goals, and a glimpse of …

Contract Tensions Put Liverpool Defender on Barcelona Radar

Barcelona Circle Ibrahima Konate as Liverpool Contract Talks Stall Ibrahima Konate’s future has become one of the most closely watched stories of Liverpool’s summer. …

Liverpool Set Deadline for Alexander Isak Deal Amid Newcastle Stalemate

Liverpool Set Deadline for Alexander Isak Transfer Resolution Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. …

Liverpool Future Secured for Chiesa Following Talks with Arne Slot

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool Revival and Arne Slot’s Belief Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool story looked destined to be brief. With just 466 minutes played in his …

Arsenal star Zubimendi explains Liverpool snub and title ambitions

Arsenal’s £60m Midfield Signing Zubimendi Targets Liverpool in Title Challenge Mentality shift at Arsenal Journalist: Arsenal’s summer acquisition Martin Zubimendi has spoken openly about …

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Defensive Midfield Void Threatens Liverpool’s Title Defence Hopes

Does Slot’s Open Midfield Need Baleba or Wharton The Soft Centre Exposed Liverpool’s opening-day win over Bournemouth provided drama, goals, and a glimpse of …

Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk Praises Teenage Star Rio Ngumoha

Liverpool Future Shines with Rio Ngumoha and Virgil van Dijk’s Guidance Liverpool’s summer has been defined by marquee signings and bold recruitment, yet the …

Benzema blueprint could shape Liverpool’s plans for Ekitike

Ekitike’s early impact at Anfield Hugo Ekitike has made a seamless start to life at Liverpool, producing performances that suggest he could play a …

Sky Sports: Liverpool Told to Pay £40m to Sign Top Transfer Target

Liverpool Explore Move for Marc Guehi Amid Palace Valuation Credit to Sky Sports News for reporting that Crystal Palace value Marc Guehi at more …

David Lynch's 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 4-2 Premier League Win over Bournemouth

David Lynch's 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool's 4-2 Win against Bournemouth Liverpool opened their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth …

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Liverpool Premier League 25/26 Best Bets

Predicting the Premier League two seasons out? That's a tough one. So much can change; managers come and go, players get injured, new stars …

How Digital Currencies Are Reshaping Liverpool FC's Sponsorship Strategy

The integration of cryptocurrency into sports sponsorships is reshaping traditional models, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Football clubs like Liverpool FC are at the …

Arsenal Legend Claims Liverpool Have a Weakness Ahead of Premier League Opener

Liverpool’s Defensive Balancing Act After Summer Changes Liverpool head into the new campaign as reigning Premier League champions under Arne Slot, but questions remain …

Liverpool's Record-Breaking Summer Spending Spree Transforms Squad Under Arne Slot

Liverpool FC has broken its transfer records this summer, with over £300 million spent on new players after they won the Premier League title. …

Liverpool FC: Battling Back and Building for Glory

Liverpool FC: The Story Behind an Unforgettable Season The 2024–25 season was a wild ride for Liverpool FC. From cracking comebacks to tough injury …

Liverpool’s top four footballers that have changed the course of the club in the new Millenium

Liverpool is what it is today because of the club’s unique capability in using its resources in the best and most effective and most efficient way possible. And here we are talking about human resources - that is, the footballers! Liverpool has so many fans both inside and outside England, who follow the club and...

Max Aarons & The Need for Competition at Right Back

Max Aarons & The Need for Competition at Right Back For such an illustrious and successful club, we find ourselves in a position where there is now much to do, in order to regenerate a flagging empire. It is perhaps the unbelievable highs of recent times, which have made this season’s drop off so dramatic....

Tony Evans: Time For The Mentality Monsters to Step Up

This is where all the cliches ring true. It’s now or never. No hiding place. Take responsibility. No excuses. At the Etihad tomorrow everybody needs to show up. If anything is to come from this disappointment of a season, Liverpool need to take something from Manchester City. And let’s be honest, one point will probably not...

Liverpool’s Greatest Premier League Eleven

After the weekend (which saw several Liverpool legends assemble), I had a little thought about which one I could possibly write about. One of my colleagues has written about the next steps of Steven Gerrard (available this week on Anfield Index), whereas I have chosen to compile what I believe to be the best...

Top 10 Best Football Players in Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC is one of the most popular football clubs in the world, with an illustrious history filled with legendary players who have achieved great success with the club. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 best football players in Liverpool FC history. Introduction Liverpool FC has a rich history filled...

Scouting Report: James Ward-Prowse

What do Gini Wijnaldum, Andy Robertson and Xherdan Shaqiri all have in common? They’re all Jurgen Klopp signings who’ve done well and crucially, been bought from clubs that were relegated. Value is value wherever you find it though and if the rumours are to be believed then Liverpool may potentially be looking to repeat...

Stevie G: What Next For The Living Legend?

Steven George Gerrard MBE (noun): to evoke warm and incredible memories of a time when a demi-god captained your football team and no matter who was alongside him, you believed anything was possible. Also see: big match winning performances and generational talents. A genuine Reds legend, he showed at the LFC Foundation game against...

Manchester City v Liverpool – The PL Preview

This used to be a game I would relish, in the knowledge that Liverpool would take the fight to their most recent domestic rivals. Though the silverware count is very much in favour of Pep Guardiola and City, so is the amount of Premier League charges that have come their way. If not for...

April: All or Nothing

Come the 1st August, Liverpool will be desperately hoping they’re not looking like fools as they get set to face Manchester City after the international break. With the business end of the season now read to swing into gear, there can’t be anymore false dawns if what has been a shitshow of a season...

Levi Colwill & The Left Sided Addition

The evolution of systems and formations come about every few years. Some coaches will persevere with their trusted ideologies, whereas others will fall on their sword, in a desperate bid to stand their ground. During this disastrously poor season for Liverpool FC, transition is the word that has been uttered nearly as much as...

Scouting Report: Evan Ndicka

Jurgen Klopp is known to be a fan of working with a smaller squad, so players that can offer versatility in multiple positions have always been popular with him. FSG love value, so if there’s no transfer fee then even better for them. In this scouting report, we look at a player that can...

Scouting Report: Adrien Rabiot

Some players' reputation can proceed them. Whether it’s positive previous performances or worrying off-the-field activities, it can be difficult to change some fans' pre-judgements. In this scouting report, we look at a player that on the surface appears great value and possesses many of the attributes that Liverpool will be looking for come the...

Should Jordan Henderson Retire from International Football?

In terms of modern-day football and essentially when representing an elite footballing club, it’s important to know when to manage the rigours of top tier competition. The likes of Jamie Carragher, Paul Scholes, and James Milner, all brought their international tenures to an early halt in order to add longevity to their domestic careers....

Renewing James Milner Is a Step Backwards

Another year goes by, which brings us to the moment where James Milner is primed to be given yet another 1 year’s contract extension. I’m a fan of James Milner, as I believe he has a superb attitude for football, can offer vast experience (to younger players) and can be a senior presence on the...

Which Of England’s Current Squad Should LFC Target?

With the international break just about at a close, it has perhaps offered a little more insight into how England will build for the next major tournament. The European Championships are in June 2024; therefore the next 15 months will be about players solidifying their spots in that future squad. Some players, like Trent...

Scouting Report: Perr Schuurs

For all the talk of the desperate need for midfield numbers, most reds are keen to see at least one defensive reinforcement come through the door at Anfield this summer. With Joe Gomez and Joel Matip both less than certain of their places with Jurgen Klopp, a centre back option is high on the...

Could Michael Edwards Be Part of INEOS / United Bid?

Investment, transfers and off-the-field matters are dominating discussion during another turgid international break and it’s understandable as to why. With talk of FSG and Liverpool seeking or being close to a minority investment, the rest of the football world has been casting its eyes down the East Lancs road and watching developments closely. Whilst...

How Liverpool Players Can Boost Their Mental Agility Outside the Game

Whether on or off-season, football teams are known to go to lengthy heights in order to prepare for upcoming seasons and strenuous games. Throughout history, athletes of all different nationalities and sports have been known for these strategically timed preparations, and the unique methods that they utilize to boost their mental agility. Although sometimes overlooked...

Scouting Report: Ryan Gravenberch

Youthful, energetic, highly-touted for some time, playing in the Bundesliga and looked at by all of the big clubs in Europe. It’s not only Jude Bellingham that fits that description of midfielders that Liverpool are rumoured to be looking at currently. Having previewed Manu Kone in the past, this scouting report looks at a...

Are Liverpool FC Running Players into The Ground

Are Liverpool FC Running Players into The Ground I can only the imagine the pressures that come with representing a worldwide sporting team. The money and prestige are an indication of such success, yet it is still a pathway that can overwhelm any sportsperson, regardless of the wealth garnered. During over 40 years as a...

Scouting Report: Florian Wirtz

They’re coming through at some pace now as the summer months draw closer. Talk of investment and a potential new Sporting Director gathers speed and so naturally does the rumours around players being linked to Liverpool. This time we look at a player whose been suggested for a move to Anfield for some time...

Tony Evans: Missing Out On Bellingham Could Be A Blessing

The international break gives everyone a chance to take stock. Where do Liverpool go in the final third of the season? The ideal scenario would be to knock Manchester City out of the title race and then bring them back into play by beating Arsenal – dispatching Chelsea on the way. It is a tricky...

The Return of Thiago, A New Hope

When Liverpool signed Thiago Alcántara from Bayern Munich, any games where we struggled, pundits would start making all sorts of weird claims. Despite needing an elite controlling midfielder, he would commonly be accused of slowing down our play, or some other strange rhetoric. What his arrival actually did, was enable far more invention against...

Klopp Must Be Banned from The Recruitment Process

Much of the Reds' recent success has been garnered due to the brilliance of Jürgen Klopp. His galvanising of a footballing squad is key to his methods, whilst his coaching abilities helped to revolutionise the way we view modern football. There is no doubt that he was right manager at the right time (when...

Trent Alexander Arnold & Lacklustre Attitude

When Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool were at their rampaging best, they were the world's most feared football club. The system and its components were designed to undertake their bespoke tasks, with opponents commonly beaten into submission. Whenever the Reds lost the ball, they would merely take it back and resume their assault. There was a...

Potential Ward Replacements: Dave Fallows

In our final instalment of the series (https://anfieldindex.com/53170/potential-ward-replacements-paul-mitchell.html) which has seen us scour world football far and wide, the latest news and rumours see us looking internally for a solution to Liverpool’s Sporting Director search. With recent reports coming out of Holland suggesting that Julian Ward has all but practically agreed to replace Marc...

Which Italian Players Would Improve the Reds?

With yet another international break upon us, I was keen to look at which countries players could improve this Liverpool team. I chose to concentrate on England’s upcoming opposition, Italy, who they face this coming Thursday. Their trip to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona will be an intriguing watch, with two European giants often...

How Liverpool Should Prepare for Manchester City

With this seasons Champions League run now officially over, the Reds have a short break in which to recalibrate their stuttering form. Though the international break will take many of the players away from the club, it can still be a moment for the coaching team to really evaluate and establish a way of...

Potential Ward Replacements: Tim Steidten

It’s all gone a bit quiet on the western front in regards to this one. With recent news suggesting that Julian Ward is now the front runner for the Sporting Director role at Ajax, we revisit our series on potential candidates for his role at Anfield. The latest name which has come from nowhere...

Bellingham Blow-Up: Hold….For Now…

For anyone familiar with tune, the Boomtown Rats had it right when news comes through in the morning like it does. If you’d believed that the international break would be a quiet and calmer period after all the turbulence of the current campaign, David Ornstein did his best to dispel that myth with his...

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