Anfield Index - Page 604

Featured

Report: Liverpool still in talks over deal for defender

Konate contract uncertainty frames defensive planning Liverpool’s contract talks with Ibrahima Konate continue to hover over a season that has otherwise leaned heavily on …

Major 'red flags' showing over record-breaking Liverpool signing

Red Flags Starting to Show Over Liverpool's Record-Breaking Signing Big money signings always come with big scrutiny, especially at a club that has just …

'Really special' star set to lead Liverpool into new era

Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool’s Evolving Attack Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s title winning debut season under Arne Slot has already produced plenty of talking points, …

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's interest in January move for Premier League star

Liverpool Transfer Interest Grows Around Antoine Semenyo Liverpool’s forward planning continues to attract attention, with Give Me Sport reporting fresh insight into the club’s …

Alan Shearer heaps praise on 'brilliant' Liverpool star

Alan Shearer raises doubts over Liverpool striker strategy Liverpool’s summer business delivered firepower and intrigue in equal measure, yet questions remain about whether the …

Latest Podcasts

Thomas Frank What's Going On?: Two Footed Extra Time

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Thomas Frank's at Spurs has started to receive criticism and pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download Listen

A Strange Weekend: The Two Footed Podcast

Dave looks at the weekend of Premier League action with some strange results such as Forest v Spurs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download Listen

Semenyo Deal Close & Ederson The Midfield Missing Link | Liverpool Transfer Latest!

On the latest Fan Focus podcast, Dave Davis examines recent reactions to the latest Liverpool FC transfer news from journalists and fans around the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download Listen

Daily Red Podcast: WINS IN A ROW

Dave Hendrick looks at all the latest LFC news. He looks at the win over Brighton as the reds do consecutive wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download Listen

The Rise Of Hugo Ekitike & Curtis Jones: Undroppable At The Moment!

On the latest Fan Focus podcast, Dave Davis examines recent reactions to Liverpool's players from the Brighton game, with journalists and fans alike unpacking the star performers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download Listen

Liverpool FC Transfers

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's interest in January move for Premier League star

Liverpool Transfer Interest Grows Around Antoine Semenyo Liverpool’s forward planning continues to attract attention, with Give Me Sport reporting fresh insight into the club’s …

€20m defender breaks silence on potential Liverpool move

Italian Defender Responds to Reported Liverpool Transfer Interest Liverpool Transfer News continues to swirl around Marco Palestra, a name that has moved quickly from …

Liverpool tipped to sign defender with 'huge potential' in January

Jeremy Jacquet Emerges as Liverpool Monitor Centre-Back Options Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcement is intensifying as the January transfer window approaches, and one name …

Liverpool star could be off for as little as €15m

Konate transfer latest: Liverpool weigh £15m Inter Milan deal amid contract uncertainty Liverpool are considering a decisive move in the January transfer window as …

Davis: Liverpool expected to make January move for Premier League star

Liverpool Assess Semenyo as January Options Take Shape Liverpool’s planning for the January transfer window is beginning to sharpen, and emerging interest in Antoine …

Opinion

Major 'red flags' showing over record-breaking Liverpool signing

Red Flags Starting to Show Over Liverpool's Record-Breaking Signing Big money signings always come with big scrutiny, especially at a club that has just …

'Really special' star set to lead Liverpool into new era

Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool’s Evolving Attack Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s title winning debut season under Arne Slot has already produced plenty of talking points, …

Alan Shearer heaps praise on 'brilliant' Liverpool star

Alan Shearer raises doubts over Liverpool striker strategy Liverpool’s summer business delivered firepower and intrigue in equal measure, yet questions remain about whether the …

Final Thoughts: Hugo Ekitike shines as Liverpool beat Brighton

Liverpool 2 – 0 Brighton – Premier League Postmortem Liverpool Inter and this return to domestic competition were seen as the true test of …

Liverpool star performing like £100m player and cost nothing

Liverpool transfer news: Reds secure £100m midfielder for nothing Liverpool have quietly achieved something that most elite clubs spend years chasing and hundreds of …

Betting Tips

How Liverpool Players Could Foot the Bill for Champions League Failure

Salah vs Carragher: What Liverpool’s Inter Milan Win Really Says About Their Season

22Ricky Review For Australian Players

Liverpool Fans Angry At Jordan Henderson For His Reaction To The Salah Situation

Assessing Liverpool's Chances of Champions League Progress

Tactical Breakdown: Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool

After an extremely disappointing match against West Bromwich Albion at home, Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool travelled up to Tyneside, to face Newcastle. Liverpool, as usual, set up in a 4-3-3 Ahead of Alisson was Alexander-Arnold, Nat Philips, Fabinho and Robertson. The midfield featured Jones, Henderson and Milner, whilst the front three comprised Salah, Firmino and Mané. Newcastle set...

Jonny Evans Can Be Liverpool’s Centre Half Emergency Solution

Not that you would know it from looking at the Premier League table, or Champions League group table for that matter, but Liverpool have been hamstrung by injuries to central defenders this season. Both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez -- two of Jurgen Klopp's key defensive lieutenants -- will miss most of, if not...

Southampton vs Liverpool Preview – Reds look to climb out of slump in form at St Mary’s

THE DETAILS Venue – St Mary's, Southampton Referee – Andre Marriner Date & Time – Monday, January 4th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Southampton 15/4, Draw 7/2, Liverpool 8/13 ________________________________________________________ Liverpool are first in the Premier League. Not "joint-top" or level with Manchester United, The Reds are first and that is a fact. Jürgen Klopp's men have climbed to the summit...

Liverpool defender continues to make “good progress” on his road back to full fitness

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk continues to make "good progress" on his road to recovery according to Reds boss Jürgen Klopp. Van Dijk suffered an ACL injury after Jordan Pickford's horror challenge in the Merseyside derby in October. The centre-back is not expected to return to first-team action until around May. Earlier this week, Van Dijk posted...

Thiago could be Liverpool’s star man in second half of the season

Remember when Liverpool signed Thiago? No, me neither. It was just a lovely dream, wasn't it? Back in September, the Reds recruited the services of one of the best midfielders of his generation, in what felt like a significant piece of transfer business. Liverpool have mastered the art of buying top-level players and turning them into...

“I can work with this performance” – Klopp keen to take positives from Newcastle stalemate

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp believes The Reds were unlucky not to take all three points from their game with Newcastle on Wednesday night. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané all started but none of them could find the finish that would have given Liverpool all three points. Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow made some impressive...

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool: Player ratings as missed chances cost Reds

Liverpool's title success was built on 'finding a way to win', but their title defence has been hamstrung by their repeated failure to do so. It wasn't a vintage performance but it should have been enough to take the three points. The Reds have been left two reflect on the two glorious opportunities they squandered. Here...

Liverpool Stumble To Newcastle Draw

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table, despite a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park. A combination of bad finishing from the visitors -- an aspect of the game where Mohamed Salah was particularly guilty -- and the saves of Karl Darlow kept the hosts in the contest as the Reds...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting lineup to face Newcastle United tonight?

Liverpool will look to get back on track when they face Newcastle United tonight at St James' Park. We've had a look at The Reds' likely starting lineup. West Brom grabbed a share of the spoils in Liverpool's last game on Sunday night. That 1-1 draw at Anfield will not have gone down well with...

Tactical Breakdown: Liverpool 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

Liverpool's seven-goal clinic in finishing against Crystal Palace was a display not of Liverpool playing at their best, but rather the Reds taking their chances. Against newly appointed West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce's team, it was clear Liverpool would need to do the same. As expected, Liverpool lined up in a 4-3-3. Salah, Mané...

Robertson says Reds were punished for not “keeping it simple” against West Brom

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson believes his side paid the price for not keeping hold of the ball and seeing out their game with West Brom. Jürgen Klopp's men had dominated possession at Anfield against Sam Allardyce's Baggies without being able to create many clear-cut scoring opportunities. Sadio Mané had finished brilliantly in the first half to...

Klopp on Matip and Keïta injuries following draw with West Brom

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp gave a brief injury update on both Joël Matip and Naby Keïta following The Reds' draw with West Brom on Sunday. It was reported before the game that Keïta was unavailable for selection so Klopp shed some light on that subject as well as admitting the Matip news will be known...

Lame Liverpool Limp To Listless Draw With West Brom

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table by three points after their 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at Anfield. Sadio Mane gave the Reds the lead in the first half, but Semi Ajayi equalized for Sam Allardyce's men in the second half with a glancing header from a corner. Overall, the defending champions --...

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Preview – Klopp’s men looking to bounce back with win against Magpies

THE DETAILS Venue – St James' Park, Newcastle Referee – Paul Tierney Date & Time – Wednesday, December 30th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Newcastle United 11/1, Draw 5/1, Liverpool 1/4 ________________________________________________________ It's the last game of what has been a hugely eventful year for Liverpool football club. It was a year to forget in so many ways - a global...

Recent Wins Send Message That Mentality Monsters Are Here To Stay

This season was always going to be a tricky one, not just for Liverpool, but for every side in the Premier League. The lack of pre-season along with the intensity and frequency in which fixtures have come during this Covid-19 hit campaign have been a test for most, Klopp's side included. I've often thought in recent...

Liverpool vs West Brom Preview – Reds welcome Big Sam and The Baggies for Anfield showdown

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Kevin Friend Date & Time – Sunday, December 27th @ 16:30 Current Odds – Liverpool 1/9, Draw 9/1, West Brom 18/1 ________________________________________________________ It's the third year in a row where, as Liverpool fans, we get to enjoy the fact that our team is top of the Premier League at Christmas. With everything...

Trio of Liverpool stars return to training ahead of busy festive schedule

Liverpool welcomed back the trio of Thiago Alcântara, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri this week as they returned to full training. Thiago had been out injured since the 2-2 draw at Everton in mid-October. His injury was sustained thanks to a horror challenge late in the game from The Toffees' Brazil international Richarlison. The former...

Curtis Jones Defensive Growth Perfect Fit For Jurgen Klopp midfield

The emergence of Curtis Jones has been one of the biggest positives from Liverpool's season thus far. With a raft of injuries, the Reds have had to adapt and Jones has been one of the biggest benefactors of this otherwise unfortunate situation. With nine Premier League appearances under his belt, the 19-year-old has already played more...

Liverpool rumoured to have made contact over possible move for central defender

Liverpool are reported to have made contact with French club Lille OSC over a possible move for defender Sven Botman. Jürgen Klopp has seen his squad decimated this season by an injury crisis of unprecedented proportions. The two most-serious injuries were sustained by The Reds' first-choice centre-back pair of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk....

Tactical Breakdown: Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool

After a seemingly huge victory against José Mourinho's Spurs side on Wednesday night, Liverpool travelled to quiet Selhurst Park on a cold Saturday morning, warmed by the comforting knowledge that a win would establish a six-point lead over Spurs, even if only for a few hours. The quick turnaround between fixtures saw Jürgen Klopp make...

Alisson discusses win over Crystal Palace and what changes helped to keep the clean sheet

Liverpool were in flying form on Saturday, winning 7-0 at Crystal Palace and stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker was very happy to keep the clean sheet and believed some slight tweaking of the defensive line set The Reds up perfectly to combat Palace's tactics. It was Liverpool's...

Who is Roger Ibañez and should Liverpool sign him?

Roger Ibañez is the latest centre-back to be linked with a move to Liverpool. According to reports in Italy, the 22-year-old is available for around the £35million mark and Roma are open to cashing in on him, despite him not yet officially being a Giallorossi player. The Brazilian signed for the capital club in January...

Curtis Jones’ Rise Unveils Potential Liverpool Blueprint For Thiago

Curtis Jones' meteoric rise continued last Wednesday as the youngster played a vital role in Liverpool's 2-1 top of the table victory over Spurs at Anfield. The 19-year-old's all-action showing -- which is quickly becoming his trademark -- gave the Reds a platform to move back to the top of the table with a deserved...

Club captain delighted to see star midfielder return from injury

Liverpool welcomed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain back to first-team action in their emphatic win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Jürgen Klopp will be delighted to have the former Southampton and Arsenal man back in contention in a season of unprecedented injury problems for The Reds. Liverpool achieved their biggest ever away victory in top-flight history with that 7-0...

Tactical breakdown: Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur

This extraordinary season continues to surprise us all. On Thursday night, Spurs travelled to Anfield, atop the Premier League. Notwithstanding the champions' 65 match unbeaten run in the league at home, Anfield has been a particularly unwelcoming place for the visitors in recent years. Especially for their manager, José Mourinho, a man who has...

Eder Militao: A Loan Option For Liverpool

Injuries to the defence have hampered Liverpool so far this season, even if it has barely shown on the respective Premier League and Champions League tables. An injury sustained by Virgil van Dijk in the Merseyside derby was the beginning of a run of rotten luck with injuries that is unprecedented in its scale in...

Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool: Who was man of the match?

The dreaded Wednesday night/Saturday lunchtime turnaround. Crystal Palace away. No victories on the road since September. The top scorer starting on the bench. A lethargic performance was surely in the offing. But no. Liverpool dismantled Crystal Palace in a fashion that was almost laughable. Symbolic redemption for their humiliation at Villa Park, this victory moves...

Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool: Player Ratings as Reds run riot at Selhurst Park

Liverpool delivered a magnificent statement performance at Selhurst Park, as they beat Crystal Palace 7-0, to go six points clear, at least temporarily, at the top of the Premier League. Takumi Minamino opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with his first league goal for the club, on the one-year anniversary of the day the...

Rampant Liverpool Shatter Crystal In Resounding Palace Win

Liverpool will be top of the Premier League table at Christmas after a huge 7-0 win away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. A brace from Roberto Firmino, two goals from substitute Mohamed Salah, and one strike apiece from Takumi Minamino, Jordan Henderson, and Sadio Mane sealed the Reds' barnstorming win. And it's not as if...

Curtis Jones Influence Helping Firmino Fire Again

For much of the past year, Roberto Firmino has suffered a downturn in form. That much is undeniable. But many people -- because of committing wholeheartedly to this narrative -- have now not recognized that in the last month the Brazilian international has returned to his old, sharp self. The bright toothed number 9 netted in...

1...603604605...805

Page 604 of 805