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New Defensive Talent Impresses but Can’t Yet Replace Key Liverpool Starter

Why Liverpool Want Both: Huijsen’s Promise Shines, But He’s No Konaté Yet As Liverpool plot their summer strategy under Arne Slot, centre-back reinforcements are clearly top of the agenda. On the Stat Me Up podcast for Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter offered a comprehensive statistical comparison of Liverpool’s current options and transfer...

Criticism of Liverpool Squad Branded “Nasty Work” by Dave Hendrick

Liverpool March Towards Title 20 as Hendrick Fires Back at Critics Liverpool are just two wins away from being crowned champions of England for a record-equalling 20th time, and the club’s fanbase should be united in celebration. But on the latest episode of the Daily Red podcast on Anfield Index, host Dave Hendrick voiced frustration...

Analyst Claims New Arrival Could End One Defender’s Anfield Journey

Is This the End for Quansah at Liverpool? What Huijsen’s Arrival Could Mean When Liverpool fans think about the future of their defence, Jarell Quansah often features as a symbol of promise. But according to Stat Me Up on Anfield Index, that perception might be shifting — and quickly. As Dave Davis and Dr Phil...

Pain, Poor Signings and No Plan: Leicester’s Problems Laid Bare

Leicester’s Collapse: Pain, Mismanagement and Missed Potential Ahead of Liverpool Clash Liverpool are closing in on a historic 20th league title, while Leicester City are staring down the barrel of another painful relegation. In the Rival Recon podcast on Anfield Index, host Hari Sethi was joined by Leicester supporter Becky Taylor to explore the Foxes’...

Leicester on the Brink as Liverpool Look to Push Them Over the Edge

Liverpool Poised to Relegate Leicester in Final Premier League Push Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Leicester City carries extra weight—and not just in terms of points. As discussed in the Scouted Podcast on AnfieldIndex, Karl Matchett and Dave Hendrick laid bare the stakes: not only could Liverpool edge closer to a Premier League title under Arne...

The Stats That Prove Liverpool Must Act Fast to Secure Their Backline

Why Liverpool Must Secure Konaté's Future – The Stats Don’t Lie In a compelling episode of the Stat Me Up podcast on Anfield Index, Dr Phil Barter and host Dave Davis laid out an unflinching case for why Liverpool must renew Ibrahima Konaté’s contract. With his deal entering its final 12 months and negotiations reportedly...

Liverpool Have Joined the Race to Sign 23-year-old Serie A Star – Report

Liverpool’s Eyes on Nicolo Rovella: A Calculated Move Amid Midfield Reshuffle Liverpool’s search for midfield reinforcements continues, and this time the gaze is firmly fixed on Italy. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Reds have made initial enquiries about Nicolo Rovella, the 23-year-old Juventus midfielder currently on loan at Lazio. The report outlines that...

Molby Previews Leicester vs Liverpool: “They don’t have a squad that can defend”

Leicester vs Liverpool Preview: Jan Molby Predicts 2-0 Reds Victory Focus Sharpens as Liverpool Close in on the Title As Liverpool edge closer to securing the Premier League title, Jan Molby and Trev Downey took time on the latest Molby On The Spot podcast (Anfield Index) to preview Sunday’s crucial clash away at Leicester City. With...

Why Van Dijk Remains the Defender Premier League Strikers Still Avoid

Liverpool’s Reluctant Warrior: Why Van Dijk Remains the Premier League’s Gold Standard Commanding Through Calm The Athletic’s brilliant breakdown of Virgil van Dijk’s defending goes far beyond the traditional metrics. While the Liverpool captain’s raw tackle numbers may no longer evoke the invincibility of his 2018-19 peak, when he was famously not dribbled past once in...

Molby: “He won’t take it lying down” as Robertson Faces Liverpool Left-Back Challenge

Andy Robertson's Liverpool Future: “He Won’t Take It Lying Down” – Jan Molby Liverpool Legend Faces New Challenge at Left-Back Change is coming at Anfield, and for Andy Robertson, that means direct competition. On the latest Molby On The Spot podcast from Anfield Index, former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby offered a heartfelt but clear-eyed assessment of...