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Journalist reveals the real reasons why Florian Wirtz is struggling at Liverpool

Florian Wirtz Frustration Grows as Liverpool Search for Greater Influence Florian Wirtz remains one of Liverpool’s most intriguing players under Andoni Iraola. There are flashes of outstanding quality, considerable work without the ball and an obvious desire to influence games. There are also moments when the execution falls short. Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Fulham provided another...

Liverpool warned over move for midfielder they ‘definitely like’

Lamine Camara Interest Grows as Liverpool Search for Midfield Answers Liverpool’s interest in Lamine Camara carries greater significance after another afternoon when Andoni Iraola’s midfield struggled to impose itself. The 0-0 draw with Fulham at Anfield prompted an extensive midfield discussion between Dave Davis and David Lynch on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast. Dominik Szoboszlai and...

Liverpool youngster set for huge opportunity against Tottenham Hotspur

Trey Nyoni Has Liverpool Opportunity as Iraola Searches for Midfield Solution Liverpool’s midfield problems against Fulham have created an obvious question for Andoni Iraola. How long before Trey Nyoni gets a meaningful opportunity? The 19-year-old was a major talking point as David Lynch joined Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast following Liverpool’s 0-0 draw...

David Lynch reveals the ‘biggest problem’ from Liverpool’s draw with Fulham

Liverpool Midfield Problems Exposed as Fulham Frustrate Andoni Iraola Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Fulham was the sort of afternoon that raises more questions than it answers. For Andoni Iraola, many of those questions sit squarely in midfield. Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, David Lynch described it as a “very, very poor...

Liverpool midfield duel stats tell sorry story

Liverpool Midfield Pressing Issues Leave Andoni Iraola With Work to Do Liverpool’s early season midfield concerns were laid bare in a blunt assessment that will surprise nobody who watched the 0-0 draw with Fulham. Andoni Iraola admitted the press was off in the opening half and that the structure only improved after the break. His...

Five Key Takeaways: Liverpool’s Fulham Frustration Exposes Iraola’s Biggest Challenge

Five Key Takeways From David Lynch Liverpool do not get applause for drawing at home to Fulham. Nor should they. Anfield expects more than an afternoon of misplaced passes, stalled attacks and a late chance that might have disguised the shortcomings. Yet David Lynch’s assessment of the goalless draw offered a useful distinction: disappointment does not...

“It was a bit of bitterness” – Alexis Mac Allister criticised for Liverpool contract outburst

Former Liverpool Star Aims Dig at Alexis Mac Allister It has been a busy week for everyone at Liverpool Football Club, but perhaps even more so for one figure. Alexis Mac Allister. After an impressive performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win at Ipswich Town last week, Mac Allister took to the media ahead of the Reds' Champions...

“It was a bit of bitterness” – Alexis Mac Allister criticised for Liverpool contract outburst

Former Liverpool Star Aims Dig at Alexis Mac Allister It has been a busy week for everyone at Liverpool Football Club, but perhaps even more so for one figure. Alexis Mac Allister. After an impressive performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win at Ipswich Town last week, Mac Allister took to the media ahead of the Reds' Champions...

David Lynch reveals what to expect from Amit Bhatia at Liverpool

What Amit Bhatia and 1892 Holdings Could Mean for Liverpool’s Future Liverpool’s ownership landscape has changed significantly with the arrival of Amit Bhatia and 1892 Holdings, but the more intriguing question concerns what could happen next. Fenway Sports Group agreed in August to sell a substantial minority stake in Liverpool to 1892 Holdings, the consortium led...

Journalist: Liverpool could have the next Steven Gerrard on their hands

Luca Eden Makes Liverpool History as David Lynch Hails Exciting Academy Talent Liverpool’s UEFA Youth League opener against Atletico Madrid ended in frustration, but the afternoon at Kirkby may eventually be remembered for something considerably more significant. At 15 years and 182 days old, Luca Eden became Liverpool’s youngest ever player in the UEFA Youth League,...