Carabao Cup Opportunity for Liverpool’s Fringe Players
Jan Molby has always been a sharp observer of Liverpool’s fortunes, and in his conversation with Trev Downey for Anfield Index, he once again cut to the heart of the matter. As the Carabao Cup third round approaches, with Southampton visiting Anfield, the former midfielder offered insight into...
Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or Case Reflects a Flawed System
Liverpool’s remarkable season under Arne Slot gave supporters moments to cherish, from the sheer consistency of their performances in the league to the record-breaking campaign of Mohamed Salah. Yet, as David Lynch recently explained when speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, the Egyptian’s contribution may...
Marc Guehi Transfer Twist Leaves Liverpool Facing Defensive Dilemma
Liverpool’s summer transfer pursuit of Marc Guehi appeared destined to succeed until the very last hours of deadline day. As Mirror reported, Crystal Palace blocked the £35 million move after failing to bring in a replacement, leaving the England international in limbo. Now, Guehi’s focus has...
Ryan Gravenberch Rising: Liverpool’s Midfield Masterclass
Credit must go to James Pearce in The Athletic for an excellent exploration of Ryan Gravenberch’s transformation at Liverpool. His article highlights not only the Dutchman’s development but also how Arne Slot has shaped a midfielder now being hailed as the most complete in the Premier League.
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Cody Gakpo’s Struggles: Liverpool’s Weak Link in a Perfect Start?
Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby extended their perfect start to the Premier League season, but not every player came away with glowing reviews. Cody Gakpo, once considered a key cog in Arne Slot’s system, continues to frustrate both fans and analysts...
Real Madrid turn attention to Ryan Gravenberch after summer raids on Liverpool
Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool players has shown no signs of slowing. After recruiting Trent Alexander-Arnold and continuing to monitor Ibrahima Konate and Alexis Mac Allister, Spanish outlet Fichajes now report that Xabi Alonso has set his sights on Ryan Gravenberch.
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Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool Future Under Scrutiny
Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa faces an uncertain future at Anfield, with TeamTalk reporting that a January exit remains a “definitely possible” scenario. Despite his public commitment to the club, Arne Slot’s selection choices have raised questions about where the Italian winger fits into the current project.
Chiesa’s Challenging Start at Anfield
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Arne Slot Faces Intriguing Florian Wirtz Question at Liverpool
Liverpool’s perfect start under Arne Slot has sparked plenty of debate around team selection and tactical choices. Four wins from four in the Premier League and a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League have underlined the side’s quality and momentum. Now comes...
Liverpool’s Bright Start Fuels Belief in Historic Double
Few clubs carry the weight of expectation like Liverpool. After Arne Slot’s extraordinary debut season in which he guided the Reds to their 20th league title, optimism is already swelling that this campaign could bring even greater rewards. Four league wins from four, including scalps against Newcastle...
Liverpool’s Midfield Evolution Under Slot
Liverpool’s start to the new campaign has been close to perfect. Four wins from four in the Premier League against Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Burnley have given Arne Slot’s side momentum, and the opening Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid only added to the sense that something is building....