Dave looks at the news & gossip, as Unai Emery says Aston Villa have made a decision on loanee Harvey Elliott.
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Arne Slot Pre-Match Press Conference | Fulham vs Liverpool
Head Coach Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of Fulham vs Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
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A-EYE SCOUTED: LEEDS LESSONS, CHELSEA CIRCUS & FULHAM CLASH!
Dave and Karl lament last night's bore draw against Leeds, discuss the circus that is Chelsea Football Club, and then discuss the upcoming game against in-form Fulham, who have gone from relegation contenders to their natural home, bang in the middle of the table, and are just 3 points off 5th.
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Boring Midweek & Weekend Preview: The Two Footed Podcast
Dave looks at the midweek action on Thursday night with a boring set of games and results! He then looks at the upcoming weekend of Premier League action.
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Hari Sethi is joined by Dave Hendrick, Dan Kennett and Mo Chatra for Anfield Index's annual January transfer committee show. They take a look at three key areas of the Liverpool squad and run the rule over a wide range of potential targets from a scouting, data and financial perspective.
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Announcing Endo
So Liverpool have announced the signing of Stuttgart midfielder, Wataru Endo, for a fee in the region of £16million according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 30-year-old travelled to Merseyside on Thursday to complete his medical tests before the club publicly announced the deal on Friday at 1230 BST.
After Liverpool's failed attempts to sign Moises Caicedo...
Liverpool FC Confirm Wataru Endo Transfer From VfB Stuttgart
Wataru Endo: Liverpool's New Diamond from Stuttgart
Liverpool FC fans have something to celebrate about, and it's all down to the sensational Wataru Endo. As reported on the official Liverpool FC website, the Reds have welcomed the Japan international to their ranks.
Liverpool have secured the skills of Wataru...
Liverpool v Bournemouth - PL Preview
With a single point taken from Liverpool’s opening weekend trip to Stamford Bridge, it hopefully saw an unsavoury chapter close out (for now), one which saw the imminent destinies of the two sides intertwined with one another.
The Reds' Recruitment Saga
The Reds' recruitment team can now progress on with other...
Liverpool's Latest Acquisition: Wataru Endo
In the bustling world of football transfers, Liverpool is making headlines once again. The Merseyside club is on the brink of unveiling their latest signing, Wataru Endo, following a successful medical examination.
A Strategic Move for Liverpool's Midfield
Liverpool has reportedly settled on a fee in the ballpark of £15.5 million with...
Summer of 2023: Football's Financial Frenzy
In five years people will look back on the summer of 2023 and wonder what the hell was everyone thinking. More than £100 million for defensive midfielders? If Moises Caicedo is still playing for Chelsea in half a decade I’d be shocked. My best guess? He’ll be plying his...
Inside Liverpool's Training Ground Revolution: The "Melwood Arena"
In a bid to recreate the raw essence of "street" football, Liverpool's training ground has unveiled a fresh innovation: the "Melwood Arena". This state-of-the-art facility, situated at the AXA Training Centre, is designed to challenge players, pushing them to refine their skills in a unique environment.
A Nod...
Endo's Surprise Unveiling
It was a quiet evening, the sort where the majority of the Merseyside faithful are either engrossed in transfer rumours or reminiscing about Liverpool's glorious past. However, last night came the announcement that Wataru Endo, the 30-year-old dynamo from VfB Stuttgart, was Anfield bound in a deal reportedly worth £17m.
Quoted from an...
Liverpool's Gaze Falls on PSV’s Brightest Star, Bakayoko
In the bustling world of football, where loyalty waxes and wanes, Liverpool are weaving their narrative. Amid the constant buzz around Mohamed Salah's future, Liverpool’s discerning eyes have wandered towards PSV Eindhoven. Enter Johan Bakayoko, the 20-year-old sensation who's setting Europe alight.
The Rise of a Belgian Gem
There's...
Liverpool's Transfer Window: A Tale of Missed Opportunities
In the world of football, there's a German saying that goes, "Don't praise the day before the evening." Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's charismatic manager, echoed this sentiment after the club's audacious £111 million bid for Moises Caicedo. The initial excitement soon gave way to disappointment as Liverpool's transfer...
Liverpool's Transfer Conundrum
In the heart of Merseyside, Liverpool FC's transfer window has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. With the departure of Fabinho, the Reds have been on a relentless quest for a defensive midfield dynamo.
Late Thursday evening, the Anfield side thought they had struck gold. A record-breaking £110m agreement with Brighton for the...
The Warning Signs Were There
"Don’t praise the day before the evening," a German saying, was the cautionary note from Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool's record-breaking £111million bid for Moises Caicedo. The euphoria of such a bold move quickly turned to despair as Liverpool faced setbacks in their transfer pursuits.
The Chelsea Conundrum
Liverpool's ambitions were thwarted not...
Gravenberch: The Bayern Prodigy
Ryan Gravenberch, the 21-year-old sensation from Bayern Munich, is reportedly considering his options. Despite joining the German giants from Ajax on a five-year deal just last year, his limited starts in the Bundesliga have left him yearning for more regular game time. With Bayern's midfield brimming with talent and the recent...
Thiago's Comeback to Anfield
Liverpool's midfield maestro, Thiago Alcantara, has made a much-anticipated return to full first-team training. This comes just in time as the Reds prepare to kick off their 2023/24 campaign in front of a brimming Anfield audience.
The Road to Recovery
Thiago's journey back to the training ground hasn't been without its challenges. After...
Under Pressure Podcast
The Under Pressure Podcast, affectionately known as UP, has returned with a bang for the commencement of a fresh Premier League season. Hosted by the astute Dan Kennett, the podcast features a panel of seasoned football analysts including Daniel Rhodes, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter. Their latest episode dives deep into Liverpool's...
Wataru Endo: Liverpool's Latest Midfield Target
In the ever-evolving world of football, Liverpool Football Club seems to have pulled another rabbit out of the hat. The Merseyside giants are reportedly on the brink of securing the services of Wataru Endo, a name that might not ring a bell for many Premier League aficionados. But if...
Anfield Embraces Safe Standing: A New Dawn for Liverpool Fans
In a significant move for football enthusiasts, Liverpool has joined the ranks of Premier League clubs embracing the safe standing initiative. This development comes after a meticulous two-year trial, culminating in the club's application for a safe standing licence on June 30.
The Green Light from...
Doucoure, Thuram, and the LFC Midfielder Search
In the heart of Merseyside, the clock is ticking. With the summer transfer window nearing its close, Liverpool's quest for a midfield maestro is becoming increasingly urgent. The Premier League opener at Chelsea was a testament to the Reds' resilience, but it also highlighted a glaring need: a...
The Merseyside Move for Wataru Endo
In the bustling world of football transfers, Liverpool are on the brink of securing a significant addition to their squad. The Reds are reportedly nearing an agreement with Stuttgart for their midfield dynamo, Wataru Endo.
The Deal's Intricacies
From the heart of Germany, whispers suggest that a deal, hovering around the...
The Midfield Conundrum
The Anfield giants tasted bitter disappointment as both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia were spirited away by Chelsea. The Lavia saga, in particular, was like salt on an open wound. Anticipation had been brewing, hopes rising with every passing day. Liverpool had imagined Lavia in their iconic red, orchestrating plays. But then,...
Under the floodlights of Anfield, the echoes of "You'll Never Walk Alone" are not just sung but fervently believed. And one player who seems to truly embody that sentiment is Liverpool's stalwart goalkeeper, Alisson Becker.
Merseyside Over Riyadh: No Sands Shifted Here
Let's set the record straight: the dust swirling in the wind emanated from the...
The Opening Day
At the weekend we saw Curtis Jones begin the game as one of the Reds' substitutes, on the opening day of Liverpool’s 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The theory is that Jürgen Klopp preferred to have at least one central midfielder on the bench (with Harvey Elliott more of an attacking asset), in...
Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Brighton for the signing of LOSC Lille midfielder, Carlos Baleba, after missing out on the acquisitions of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
With Chelsea completing the signings of Caicedo and Lavia for a combined fee of around £180million, both clubs are making the signing of a defensive midfielder their...
Anfield Whispers: Beyond The Rumours
When you stand at the heart of Anfield, you can't help but hear the whispers. Rumours, stories, half-truths, and legends - it's all part of the beautiful game. And recently, amidst the jubilant Kop roars, a new whisper emerged: is Mo Salah really committed to Liverpool?
Well, we've got news. And...
With the Liverpool fanbase largely being thrown into chaos due to the recent transfer pursuits of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, it would be easy to have a pessimistic outlook on the club's chances on the pitch this season.
However, Jurgen Klopp's two newest additions to his squad shown plenty of promising signs in Liverpool's...
Liverpool's Diamond in the Rough: Ben Doak
In the echoing hallways of Anfield, whispers of a new prodigy have been gaining momentum. The name Ben Doak has become synonymous with the future hopes and dreams of Liverpool's fanbase. And this isn't just based on empty chatter; recent events have vindicated the hype surrounding this young...
BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool need a defensive midfielder. Who knew, right?
Ah yes, we all did. The Reds got their 2023/24 campaign underway with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge which recalled both the corresponding fixture there in 2022 and much of last season.
It also continued the theme from the pre-season friendlies, with Liverpool decent going...
Liverpool's Transfer Woes: The Caicedo and Lavia Situation
In the ever-evolving world of football, a week can change everything. Just a week ago, the narrative surrounding Liverpool's transfer window was vastly different. Today, the Merseyside club finds itself in a perplexing situation, having missed out on two prime targets: Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
The Caicedo...
Liverpool's Midfield Conundrum: The Search for a Defensive Maestro
Liverpool's quest for a defensive midfield dynamo is no clandestine affair. The recent 1-1 draw against Chelsea was a glaring testament to this need. With the ball changing possession a staggering 201 times, it was evident that the Reds lacked the calming influence in the middle...
Liverpool's Transfer Dilemma: Cheick Doucoure - Complex World of Premier League Negotiations
Liverpool's recent footballing ventures in the transfer market have been a topic of intense discussion. Their primary candidates for the No 6 role were snatched away by rivals Chelsea, despite reports of confirmed deals with Brighton and Southampton. This leaves Jurgen Klopp with...
The UP crew are back for the start of another Premier League season as Darth hosts Rhodesy, Si and Barts to analyse the 1-1 draw at Chelsea.
On a tactics heavy pod, the lads discuss:
Chaotic start, Reds looking dangerous
Trent and WM suppressed
Clever Poch
Assessing the new boys
Bright spots and things to work on