Leicester City's Stance on Bilal El Khannouss Amid Relegation Battle
Leicester City’s precarious position in the Premier League table has prompted speculation regarding the future of Bilal El Khannouss. The talented midfielder, who arrived from Genk last summer in a £21 million deal, has been a rare bright spark in a challenging campaign for the...
Caoimhin Kelleher’s Future: Time to Leave Liverpool?
Stellar Stand-In, But For How Long?
Liverpool’s charge toward a historic 20th league title has been defined by the brilliance of its stars, with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah leading the way. However, few have been more quietly influential than Caoimhin Kelleher, the Republic of Ireland international proving...
Alexander Isak vs Virgil van Dijk: The Key Battle in the Carabao Cup Final
The Carabao Cup final is set to witness one of the most compelling individual duels in European football: Newcastle’s prolific forward Alexander Isak against Liverpool’s imperious captain Virgil van Dijk. With Isak already on 22 goals this season, he is on...
Curtis Jones: Rising Star, England Call-Up, and the Mentality of a Champion
Recognition for Hard Work
Curtis Jones’ latest England call-up is the clearest indication yet of his continued rise at Liverpool. Despite missing a crucial penalty in the Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain, the young midfielder was swiftly back on his feet, focusing on...
Liverpool’s Pursuit of Julian Alvarez: The Transfer That Won’t Go Away
Liverpool are actively shaping their attack for the Arne Slot era, and Julian Alvarez remains high on their radar. As Sam McGuire of Anfield Watch reports, the Reds have been admirers of the Argentine for some time, and a move to bring him to...
Jarell Quansah's Resilient Rise: From Early Setbacks to England Recognition
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has earned his first call-up under new England manager Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. This selection marks a significant milestone in the 22-year-old's career, reflecting his resilience and recent form.
Early Season Challenges
Quansah's 2024-25 season...
Liverpool v PSG: Under Pressure Analysis on Champions League Exit
Liverpool’s Champions League exit at the hands of PSG was dissected in forensic detail by Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter on the Under Pressure podcast for Anfield Index. From game state dominance and tactical shifts to missed chances and defensive lapses, the trio...
Liverpool v Southampton: Under Pressure Analysis and Tactical Breakdown
Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Southampton extended their lead at the top of the Premier League, but the latest Under Pressure podcast for Anfield Index saw Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter take a deep dive into the performance. While the result was emphatic, the match...
Hamzah is away so Darth hosts Dr Barts and Si to review going 15 points clear in the Premier League and then being dumped out of Europe by PSG.
• Southapton lineup
• Statspack - Possession, XG, XA, XT, Shots, Big Chances, Game State, Defensive Errors, Monte Carlo
• First half lack of urgency
• Forwards debate
• Cheap goals again
• Game state update - brilliance AND negative variance
• 2nd half turnaround analysis
• PSG lineup
• Statspack - Possession, XG, XA, XT, Shots, Big Chances, Game State, Defensive Errors, Monte Carlo
• Fast start
• Cheap goals part deux
• First half knife-edge
• 2nd half changes - Reds dominant but how?
• Trent injury the decisive moment?
• Sub-optimal shootout?
Statspacks:
Saints: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-28-season-2425/#match-summary
PSG: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-r16-leg-2-season-2425/#match-summary
Liverpool Eye Ola Aina as Potential Successor to Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool’s summer transfer plans may take a dramatic turn as uncertainty looms over the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. According to TBR Football, Real Madrid are making a strong push to lure the 26-year-old to the Bernabéu on a free transfer next summer, and Liverpool have...
