Craig Burley questions Van Dijk’s leadership after tense moment with Kerkez
Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United on Sunday has sparked widespread scrutiny, with Craig Burley taking particular aim at Virgil van Dijk’s leadership. The ESPN pundit was critical of how the Liverpool captain reacted to a chaotic defensive incident involving Milos Kerkez, questioning whether his...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Pursuit: Marc Guehi or Nathan Collins?
Liverpool’s centre-back search has become a hot topic, with the club continuing to be linked to various Premier League defenders. While Marc Guehi remains the primary target, a potential alternative has emerged in Nathan Collins. In a recent report by Empire of the Kop, sources have suggested...
Van Dijk highlights defensive lapses after Wembley setback
Liverpool’s preparations for the new campaign suffered an early jolt as they fell short in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, losing on penalties after twice surrendering the lead at Wembley.
While the afternoon brought goals from recent arrivals, concerns emerged over the defensive solidity that once defined...
Liverpool's Season So Far: Analysing Dropped Points and Draws
Liverpool's campaign has been a mixed bag, with flashes of brilliance interspersed with frustrating draws and dropped points. This inconsistency has left fans pondering what could have been. A recent discussion on The Gags Tandon Show on Anfield Index featuring Gags Tandon and Tadiwa Chanakira offered...
Spurs’ Makeshift Backline Faces a Tough Test: Can They Take Their Chances?
Tottenham Hotspur's season has been a rollercoaster, full of attacking promise but undermined by a backline that has struggled to keep opposition chances at bay. As the Stat Me Up podcast on Anfield Index pointed out, Spurs “still conceded 20 shots” in their...
Liverpool's Defensive Reinforcements: Hincapie and Mamardashvili Deals on the Horizon
As the summer transfer window enters its final stretch, Liverpool are poised to make significant moves to bolster their squad. After a quiet summer with no senior signings, the Reds could now be on the verge of securing two key additions in the final days...
The Midfield Injuries Should See LFC Sign a Centre Back
Despite the assurance of Nat Phillips returning early from his loan spell at Celtic (where he made just six appearances), on top of the tremendous emergence of Jarell Quansah, there is still perhaps a need to add one piece to the Liverpool squad in this...
Liverpool's Prudent Transfer Strategy: A Detailed Analysis
Sporting Lisbon's Pricey Gem: Ousmane Diomande
Liverpool's transfer strategy continues to intrigue and impress. A recent article by the Liverpool Echo shed light on the Reds' interest in Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande. The 20-year-old Ivorian centre-back has caught the eyes of many, with one source telling the Echo, "the...
Konate's Ascendancy Amidst Liverpool's Defensive Saga
As Liverpool grappled with the unexpected absence of Virgil van Dijk due to a late illness, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted towards Ibrahima Konate and the relatively untested Jarell Quansah. Against a formidable Arsenal side boasting the impressive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba, Liverpool's backline was under intense scrutiny.
Quansah,...
Magpies Seek Revenge
Liverpool host Newcastle United on Monday, where a victory would see them remain at the top of the Premier League table.
The Reds come into this one with just one defeat in their last 30 Premier League games, whilst Newcastle boss Eddie Howe finds himself under pressure after a poor run of results.
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