Anfield Index

Some things within football remain largely the same as they have since the game's earliest days, others have accelerated beyond all control. Liverpool’s 97th goal by a substitute was scored 32 years and one week after it’s first; Jürgen Klopp has produced the same total of strikes from his bench in under eight years. The...

Darwin Nunez Back in Training: A Silver Lining for Liverpool As Liverpool eyes its season finale against Southampton, a sparkle of hope shone on the pitch of the AXA Training Centre. Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s No. 27, reappeared for training on Tuesday afternoon, igniting a flicker of optimism amongst the Reds. Nunez: Bouncing Back from the Injury...

Romeo Lavia: The Standout Amidst Southampton's Sombre Season Liverpool’s burgeoning interest in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, following their relegation, is being reported by Neil Jones of GOAL. The Belgian prodigy is drawing attention, with the Reds keenly following his development. Standing Tall in the Wake of Relegation Emerging as one of the few rays of light in Southampton's...

Reports in recent days have suggested that Liverpool are set to pull out of the race for Sporting midfielder, Manuel Ugarte. Despite the 22-year-old having a release clause of just £50million, the Reds are reportedly looking to spend their time and money elsewhere in the market. This article will look at why Liverpool should be pushing...

Dale Johnson of ESPN does incredibly well dissecting the questionable decisions across the Premier League every weekend. A large part of his feature this week focused on Liverpool’s offside goal against Aston Villa. As he points out in the piece, when the IFAB revised the ‘deliberate play’ law at the start of the season, they...

Real Madrid's Striking Bid for Liverpool's Robertson - A £40m Twist in the Transfer Tale According to reports in the Daily Mail - a plot is hatching in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid set their eyes on a staggering £40m move for Liverpool's stalwart left back, Andy Robertson. But why is this news sending shockwaves...

Arthur Melo: The Odd One Out at Anfield Arthur Melo's Curious Stint at Liverpool Jurgen Klopp's Anfield tenure has been adorned with several surprises - Arthur Melo's loan spell from Juventus being among the most peculiar. Standing alongside unusual inclusions like Steven Caulker and Ben Davies, Arthur's story is destined to become an interesting chapter in...

Jorg Schmadtke: The Transfer Guru Set to Invigorate the German Market The rumour mill has been spinning fervently around Liverpool, with Jorg Schmadtke poised to step into a pivotal transfer role at Anfield. His focus? The German market. Defining the Role of Schmadtke at Anfield Schmadtke's position, initially shrouded in ambiguity, is now believed to be that...

Well there you have it. It always looked a bridge too far despite the most optimistic of Reds believing it still possible. Barring an excessive miracle, a draw against Aston Villa means Liverpool will start next season in the Europa League. Whilst there maybe a bit of doom and gloom for many, there may...

A Controversial Tie Marred by Time Wasting and Buildup Problems The Tangled Web of Time Wasting In a game overshadowed by controversy, the Reds' recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield highlighted some of the more problematic aspects of modern football. From an unprecedented amount of "dead time" to seemingly never-ending discussions on the efficacy...