Angelo Stiller: Off-Ball Concern, On-Ball Assurance for Liverpool?
As Liverpool navigate a pivotal post-Klopp rebuild under Arne Slot, recruitment talk intensifies around central midfield. On a recent Transfer Market Metrics episode on Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter cast a critical eye over Bundesliga midfielder Angelo Stiller — and the verdict was nuanced.
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Liverpool's Midfield Evolution Continues
Liverpool's midfield transformation under Arne Slot has been impressive, but the search for the perfect balance remains ongoing. Despite the significant overhaul in 2023, which saw the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch, there is a sense that another key addition is needed to elevate...
Alexis Mac Allister: The Silent Architect of Liverpool's Midfield Mastery
Quietly crucial works with this one. In the intricate web of football tactics, where every pass, tackle, and interception counts, it is often the players working in the shadows who are the most critical. Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool’s versatile midfielder, has been quietly underpinning the...
Ryan Gravenberch: Not a 6 Yesterday, But Still Sensational
Liverpool’s recent midfield acquisitions have sparked curiosity, and none more so than Ryan Gravenberch, who has proven to be a revelation so far this season. Yet, while his performance against Manchester United was stellar, it’s crucial to clarify that he wasn’t operating as a traditional number...
Liverpool Eye Martin Zubimendi: A Strategic Move for Midfield Mastery
Liverpool's pursuit of Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is gaining traction as the Reds prioritise reinforcing their holding midfield position. According to Ben Jacobs from 90min, Zubimendi, who has a €60m (£51.7m) release clause, could be the perfect fit for Liverpool’s tactical setup.
Zubimendi's Value and Potential...
Liverpool's New Midfield Maestro: Martin Zubimendi
Masterful Midfield Craftsmanship
As we explore the prospect of Martin Zubimendi donning the Liverpool red, it's hard not to be captivated by the parallels drawn between him and the legendary Sergio Busquets. Zubimendi, with his poised control and strategic foresight, is becoming the embodiment of a modern-day midfield conductor. The...
Teun Koopmeiners: The Next Piece in Liverpool's Midfield Conundrum
Atalanta midfielder, Teun Koopmeiners, is a player that may be familiar with a lot of Liverpool supporters, following numerous linked moves over recent years. The 26-year-old is now set to leave Atalanta and Liverpool are once again at the forefront of the transfer speculation.
The Reds were...
The weekend saw Liverpool's run of abject form continue, as they slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat, further extending their winless run in the Premier League. Not since an injury time own goal spared the Reds' blushes at Loftus Road on 19th October, have Liverpool recorded three points. In fact, a last gasp home...
