Anfield Index

A Controversial Decision at Anfield In the aftermath of their impressive 3-0 triumph against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool has addressed an incident that slightly tarnished their victory celebration. A supporter found himself at odds with the matchday stewards after his banner was taken away – a banner that showcased the name 'Wataru Endo', with the ‘o’...

Anfield’s New Midfield Maestro: Ryan Gravenberch Impresses In the ever-evolving landscape of football, Liverpool's assistant manager Pep Lijnders has recently showered praises on the club's latest sensation, Ryan Gravenberch. The young Dutchman, a £34m acquisition from Bayern Munich, has been turning heads since his deadline-day move, demonstrating that he's much more than just an addition...

Liverpool 2.0 Contenders for the Ballon d'Or Last night I watched the 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, which celebrated the chosen few that have excelled in this calendar year. The varying names and final placings of certain individuals will always cause debate; however, it is still seen as an important notification of brilliance and achievement over...

A Merseyside Commitment In a significant move for Liverpool FC, Trent Kone-Doherty has inked his maiden professional contract. The young sensation moved to the Reds just over a year ago, having made the switch from his local side, Derry City. Rising Star on the Anfield Horizon It's evident that Kone-Doherty's Merseyside transition has been smooth, especially with...

Reds Dominant Throughout This was an emphatic result that never seemed in doubt. For over a year now, Liverpool have entered far too many games with the fanbase unsure of what would happen, whilst almost expecting an early goal to be conceded, or some VAR decision to scupper the team’s performance. Since the resumption of...

The Defence After another solid performance from Alisson Becker at the weekend, I expect Caoimhin Kelleher to return in between the sticks. The Irishman will certainly be looking to put in a more sturdy performance than his last one, in the 5-1 victory over Toulouse in the Europa League. At right-back, after featuring in all of...

Liverpool's Carabao Cup Quest Takes Them to Bournemouth In the scenic South of England, the Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) will play host to an enthralling Carabao Cup clash this Wednesday evening. Liverpool, led by Jurgen Klopp, aim to secure a berth in the quarter-finals, while Bournemouth looks to cause a potential upset. TV and Match Details...

Salah's Ballon d'Or Ranking 2023: An Analysis Liverpool legend, Mohamed Salah, has ranked in 11th place at this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi named as the winner. Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe rounded off the rankings, with four other city players in Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Julian Alvarez...

Has the Liverpool Captain Lost His Edge? Recent talk about Liverpool's leading defender, Virgil Van Dijk, suggests that age may be catching up with him. As Sam Maguire accurately highlighted in his article for Anfield Watch, rival fans and some pundits have expressed doubts about Van Dijk's recent performances. They cite instances like his reaction...

The Mysterious Disappearance In a chilling turn of events over the weekend, Liverpool's celebrated footballer, Luis Diaz, faced every family's worst nightmare. His parents, on a regular visit to a petrol station in the quaint town of Barrancas, found themselves targeted and abducted by a gang of armed motorcyclists. A Swift Response, A Mother Rescued With Barrancas'...