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AI Special: Florian Wirtz Officially  Signs For Liverpool!

AI Special: Florian Wirtz Officially Signs For Liverpool!

Breaking Anfield Index pro plus podcast as Jack McIndoe reacts to the news that Florian Wirtz is officially a Liverpool Player, contract signed, sealed and delivered! Happy Reds? What a signing as Liverpool smash clubs' official record transfer fee to bring the German attacking midfielder from Leverkusen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lewis Steele Reveals The Latest On Liverpool Player Sales This Summer!

Lewis Steele Reveals The Latest On Liverpool Player Sales This Summer!

Welcome to the latest Media Matters podcast preview as Dave Davis is joined by Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail as he gives the latest insight into possible outgoing transfers of Liverpool this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lewis Steele Reveals Latest On Guéhi, Wirtz, Kerkez & Isak Possible This Summer?

Lewis Steele Reveals Latest On Guéhi, Wirtz, Kerkez & Isak Possible This Summer?

Welcome to the latest Media Matters podcast preview as Dave Davis is joined by Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail as he gives the latest insight into possible incoming transfers to Liverpool this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MEDIA MATTERS SPECIAL: Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Ármin Pécsi Expert Analysis!

MEDIA MATTERS SPECIAL: Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Ármin Pécsi Expert Analysis!

On the latest Media Matters, Jack McIndoe speaks with Hungarian football journalist Aron Aranyossy, who shares his expert insight into Milos Kerkez and Szoboszlai's ability to play in a deeper role. With New Liverpool GK Ármin Pécsi and what Reds fans should expect in the coming years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curtis Jones Could Be Liverpool’s New 16/17 Lallana

If you polled people to ask them the words they most associate with Liverpool's midfield, the descriptions you would mostly see would be "functional, stodgy, obstinant, no-frills." While not always the easiest on the eye -- although, when asked to play progressively, they can weave pretty patterns and pass through opponents with the build-up to...

Klopp gives measured take on Reds’ 6-0 win over Blackburn Rovers

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp was happy with the run-out his side got against Blackburn Rovers in their behind-closed-doors friendly at Anfield on Thursday. Klopp's men won 6-0 in the fitness-focused game with Championship side Blackburn. The goals were scored by Sadio Mané, Naby Keita, Takumi Minamino, Joël Matip, Ki-Jana Hoever and youngster Leighton Clarkson. Liverpool scored...

Adama Traore: A risk worth taking?

Liverpool have had almost everything their own way during a relentless surge towards Premier League glory, with 82 points out of a possible 87 proof of that. While not every victory has necessarily been a stroll in the park, the Reds sealed wins against all 19 of their league opponents in 2019/20, as they threaten...

Robertson earns high praise from former Liverpool left-back

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has been described as the "complete player" by former left-back Fábio Aurélio. Robertson signed for the club in 2017 from Hull City for just £8 million. Since then, he has gone on to become one of the most consistent attacking full-backs in Europe. The Scotland international, now 26, has also earned the...

Tactical Analysis: How to beat Klopp’s Liverpool

Liverpool may no longer be unbeaten in the Premier League, but it's abundantly clear that they still are the team to beat. A coronavirus induced hiatus has given rival managers more than ample time to ponder how they could set up their side to tactically overcome Liverpool. Whilst Atletico Madrid and Watford are the two...

Willian Could Be Liverpool’s Second Milner

With the global COVID-19 pandemic already having a major impact on football finances, the free transfer and loan markets could be used extensively as clubs look to strengthen their squads from a place of diminished monetary power. Liverpool, who will lose on out on both matchday revenue -- with fans, like in every other stadium,...

Liverpool midfielder in line for new contract extending until 2024 at least

Contract talks have reportedly begun between Gini Wijnaldum's representatives and Liverpool as the midfielder enters the final year of his current deal. Following on from yesterday's news that Adam Lallana has signed an extension to stay with the club until the current campaign is completed, the potential for a new Wijnaldum deal will please Reds...

How James Milner became an unexpected Liverpool hero

This week marked the five year anniversary of James Milner's arrival at Liverpool, making the switch from Manchester City on a free transfer. After weeks of speculation as to where the Yorkshireman would end up, it was former boss Brendan Rodgers who managed to persuade Milner to choose Anfield over any other potential destination. While securing...

An Ode To Alisson; Liverpool’s Gargantuan Goalie

Given, Monday, June 1st was the one year anniversary of Liverpool's sixth European Cup final victory, social media is awash with videos, photos, and stories of the Reds' momentous achievement. There are video's of Divock Origi smashing the late, game-sealing goal past Hugo Lloris; photo's of captain Jordan Henderson and manager Jurgen Klopp's emotional embrace;...

Reds reported to have enquired about Wolves star

Liverpool are reported to have enquired about the potential availability of Wolves star Adama Traoré with Jürgen Klopp a huge admirer of the 24-year-old. In January, the former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough winger gave Liverpool a torrid time and was unlucky to end up on the losing side as The Reds won 2-1 at Molineux....

Werner and FSG: Why It’s Okay To Be Somewhere In The Middle

It has been a while. With no football on the radar during the COVID-19 shutdown, Liverpool supporters have been reduced to reminiscing about lifting their ninteenth league title in July. With the Reds looking certain to win the Premier League at a canter this season after thirty years of hurt, the other positive developments for...

A year since Madrid for Klopp’s Liverpool

It’s been just over a year since Liverpool lifted their sixth Champions League title in Madrid. And it’s fair to say that it’s been an absolutely unbelievable year in a number of respects. On the field, Liverpool have all but secured their first Premier League title, ending the 30-year drought for the big one. But...

Should Liverpool cash in on Harry Wilson?

Now that Harry Wilson has extended his loan spell with Bournemouth, the question has to be asked whether the Reds should cash in on the 23-year-old come the end of the season? Now, whilst the news wasn’t the least bit surprising, it has once again brought Wilson’s future at Anfield into the spotlight. The winger’s...

Liverpool’s next three Premier League fixtures confirmed

With the Premier League edging ever-closer to a return, the fixture schedules for the first few rounds of games back have been confirmed. Liverpool's pursuit of a 19th league title gets back underway on Sunday, June 21st in the Merseyside derby against Everton. That game kicks off at 7pm and is live on Sky Sports. Jürgen...

Liverpool FC should officially apologise for its treatment of Patrice Evra

The tragic killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the consequent protests that followed led Liverpool FC's players, reportedly at the request of Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil Van Dijk, to share an image of them taking a knee, together, in symbolic protest to that killing and the wider treatment of black people within society. https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1267480682663682051 It...

Herculean Hendo

If there's anyone who's had to earn appraisal and recognition the hard way, it's Jordan Henderson. Leave alone pundits and experts, the midfielder was often on the receiving end of flak from the supporters of his own club. His tenure at Liverpool FC has been rocky to say the very least. After joining the...

The FSG perspective: Why signing Werner was never going to happen

In the two years of nearly unbridled on-the-pitch success that have hailed since the devastation of the Champions League final in Kyiv, the phenomenon of the LFC transfer saga meltdown is one that has been a distant and bitter memory – serving solely as a timely reminder of just how sweet the present-day existence...

The Time for Timo Werner is over

Liverpool’s love affair with Timo Werner seems to be over. The £50m transfer looked to be nailed on just a few months ago, with Liverpool prepared to spend the money on a player who was worth every penny of it. Werner was the dream transfer, the player who could offer an alternative to the current front...

Gomez reflects on five years at Anfield and believes the future is bright for Klopp’s crew

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is celebrating five years at the club this month and is looking forward to many more years at Anfield. The former Charlton Athletic star signed for The Reds in 2015 during the last few months of Brendan Rodgers' reign. In recent years, Gomez has proved himself to be one of the best...

Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid could be perfect for Liverpool

Since the return of the Bundesliga, all eyes have been on Kai Havertz and Timo Werner. Despite the increased scrutiny, the two Germans have responded well to this. The former has four goals in two matches while the latter netted a hattrick against Mainz after putting on a creative clinic against SC Freiburg.  They’ve justified...

What to Expect From the Premier League When It Returns In June

There has been suspended in the top-flight since March 2020, with all sport put on hold due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic. However, the Premier League's return is now confirmed, with all 20 clubs welcoming their squads back to training and setting a date for its resumption. Here’s what to expect from the...

Former Red delighted to see level current Liverpool squad is at under Klopp

Former Liverpool player Yossi Benayoun says The Reds' current squad under Jürgen Klopp is "amazing" and he is delighted with how they have developed under the German's leadership. Benayoun spent three years at Anfield during Rafa Benitez's reign at the club between 2007 and 2010. The former Israel international also spent time at West Ham,...

Why Red Bull Fountain Is Perfect To Quench Liverpool Thirst

The rumour's linking Red Bull Leipzig's Timo Werner with a transfer to Liverpool shows no signs of slowing down. After the rapid forward fired a hattrick in Leipzig's 5-0 crushing win away to Mainz on Sunday, journalist Raphael Honigstein -- the author of the Jurgen Klopp biography, Bring The Noise -- confirmed that Klopp was in touch...

Werner still Klopp’s main target this summer – Reds hoping to negotiate lower price with RB Leipzig

Liverpool are still in the hunt for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner in what has turned into one of the more drawn-out transfer sagas in recent years. Jürgen Klopp has, according to reports in The Guardian, told the LFC board that Werner is a perfect fit for his first-team squad. It is no secret that Anfield...

Why Kai Havertz is Roberto Firmino’s heir

Kai Havertz is no stranger to Liverpool fans. The Germany international has, if reports are to believed, been on the club’s radar for three years now. But with the Bundesliga now the only top-five league back in action, more eyes than ever before are on the 20-year-old. He was given a decent platform to...

Liverpool FC now the Most Powerful Premier League Club for Sponsors

Unlike in most American sports, English football teams operate on a principle of utility maximisation. This means that they focus first on sporting success, placing profit maximisation second. As a general rule, money follows success in football. If you’re winning trophies you will be attractive to sponsors who want the increased exposure and to be...

A Fabinho & Keita post-lockdown masterclass?

In 2018, if Liverpool fans had been asked who the Reds' most important midfielders would be by the time 2019/20 ended, Fabinho and Naby Keita would likely have come out on top. The pair arrived during the summer of that year, with both considered elite footballers who could take Jurgen Klopp's ever-improving side to that...

Premier League Statement means Reds could be back in competitive action in mid-June

On Thursday evening, the Premier League released an official statement which is sure to excite football fans, Liverpool supporters especially. June 17th has been chalked down as the targeted return date for Premier League action in England. The statement read: Premier League Shareholders today agreed to a new provisional restart date for the 2019/20 season of Wednesday...

Why Timo Werner is perfect for Liverpool

Everyone knows all about Timo Werner.  He’s been perpetually linked with a move to Liverpool ever since his debut season with RB Leipzig. Over recent weeks, the noise has increased and it feels as though it’s a matter of when and not if the German international makes the switch to Merseyside.  However, many aren’t appreciating just...

Reds refuse to pay Timo Werner release clause fee

Liverpool are reportedly refusing to pay Timo Werner's £50 million release clause fee to secure the Germany international's signature. The RB Leipzig forward has been the central figure in an ongoing transfer saga between The Reds and RB Leipzig of the Bundesliga for many months now. Werner has a £50 million clause in his current RB...