Dan Kennett: 'We Need Players Fit and Firing'

Dan Kennett: 'We Need Players Fit and Firing'

Analysing Workload Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead! The trio look at how Liverpool have started, as well as the preparedness for the season ahead. They also look at Liverpool's competitors in the hunt at the top of the table. In the ever-evolving world of football, the importance of understanding player fatigue …
Brundish: 'Sign me up' to Early Liverpool Domestic Cups Exits

Brundish: 'Sign me up' to Early Liverpool Domestic Cups Exits

Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show With Dr Phil Barter unavailable this week; Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead! The trio look at how Liverpool have started, as well as the preparedness for the season ahead. They also look at Liverpool's competitors in the hunt …
LFC Statistical Analysis - Best Off-Ball Performance in 18 Months?

LFC Statistical Analysis - Best Off-Ball Performance in 18 Months?

Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show Dan Rhodes is away but Dr Phil Barter and Simon Brundish join Dan Kennett to enthuse about Liverpool's 3-0 demolition job on Aston Villa. On the most positive podcast of the season so far the lads dicuss a range of fascinating stats with their usual deep-dive analysis. One of Anfield Index's flagship shows, the Under Pressure team which comprises Pro Analysts and Sports Scientists; have been …
Statistical Analysis: Szoboszlai - Biggest LFC Upgrade Since Virgil

Statistical Analysis: Szoboszlai - Biggest LFC Upgrade Since Virgil

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool's New Engine Liverpool's Tactical Evolution with Szoboszlai In the ever-evolving world of football, few signings have made as immediate and profound an impact as Dominik Szoboszlai seems to have at Liverpool. The Hungarian midfielder, was the major talking point on this weeks' Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, with admiration the central narrative. Dan Kennett and Simon Brundish, in the absence of Daniel Rhodes and Phil Barter this week; had plenty to say about Szoboszlai's influence on …

Under Pressure Podcast: The Reds' Opening Gambit

Under Pressure Podcast The Under Pressure Podcast, affectionately known as UP, has returned with a bang for the commencement of a fresh Premier League season. Hosted by the astute Dan Kennett, the podcast features a panel of seasoned football analysts including Daniel Rhodes, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter. Their latest episode dives deep into Liverpool's recent 1-1 draw against Chelsea, a match that had fans on the edge of their seats. This episode is particularly tactics-heavy, offering listeners a comprehensive …
Pressure Points: Decoding Liverpool's Transfer Strategy

Pressure Points: Decoding Liverpool's Transfer Strategy

Liverpool Transfers and Pre-season Pressure: Insights from the 'Under Pressure' Podcast A fascinating dive into the complexities of Liverpool FC's transfers and the mounting pressures of the new football season took centre stage in the latest episode of the 'Under Pressure' podcast on Anfield Index. Hosted by professional data analyst Dan Kennett, with Sport Scientists Simon Brundish and Dr Phil Barter providing their expert analysis; the discussion offered fans an invaluable insight into Liverpool FC's statistics and strategies. Liverpool Transfers: …
From Buildup Problems to VAR: Statistical Analysis of Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa

From Buildup Problems to VAR: Statistical Analysis of Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa

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 of VAR, the match had it all. As Daniel Rhodes keenly observed on the latest Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast: "If I was the …
Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold: Pressing Icons

Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold: Pressing Icons

Under Pressure Podcast Hails Reds' Pressing Evolution Liverpool FC, under the stewardship of Jurgen Klopp, are experiencing a remarkable return to form, having won seven consecutive games in the Premier League. The reasons for this success are varied, but three key factors seem to stand out: the pressing tactics deployed by Klopp, the emergence of young star Curtis Jones, and the sublime form of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Simon Brundish: "Curtis Jones is a revelation. His pressing, his movement, his understanding of …
Under Pressure Podcast: Decoding Liverpool's Winning Streak

Under Pressure Podcast: Decoding Liverpool's Winning Streak

Liverpool's Winning Streak: A Statistical Dive into the Under Pressure Podcast's Analysis How continuity, control and key performances led to six straight wins As a die-hard Liverpool FC fan, you've undoubtedly been following the Reds' journey this season. And if you're a fan of LFC statistics and analysis, you've likely stumbled upon the Under Pressure Podcast. Hosted by Dan Kennett with regular panelists Simon Brundish, Dan Rhodes and Dr Phil Barter; colloquially known as 'The A-Team', the podcast offers a …
Klopp Knows Better Than You

Klopp Knows Better Than You

The manager knows better than you. That is often read as a conversation ender when it should be the beginning. Liverpool have a detail-oriented, world class manager who makes decisions that do not fit with popular opinion among casual fans, nor do they comport with the analysis of those who spend ungodly amounts of time collecting statistical minutia on our beloved Reds. The discussion often feels like, “what is Klopp thinking?” in a purely negative sense, especially an hour before …