defence

Report: Can Liverpool Fix Their Draw Problem?

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...

Report: Spurs defence in crisis ahead of tough test at Anfield

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...

Report: Liverpool Set to Land Defensive Reinforcements in Final Transfer Days

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

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...

Report: Summer Targets Amid Defensive Revamp

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 Rises as Van Dijk’s Heir

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,...

Predicting the Starting XI for Newcastle United Clash

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. Back...

Man of the Match: Liverpool 1 – 1 Arsenal

Ibrahima Konaté: Anfield's Colossus Dominating Defence Sometimes I like to write a few words relating to various moments in the respective game, without even mentioning today's man of the match I have selected for that contest. This piece, however, will immediately recognise what a powerful and dominant display was delivered this evening by the giant Frenchman,...

Report: Reds to Fight Spurs for Leverkusen Centre-Back

Liverpool and Tottenham in Transfer Tussle for Bayer Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah In the dynamic world of football transfers, Bayer Leverkusen's stalwart defender Jonathan Tah has emerged as a hot commodity, attracting attention from Premier League giants Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. As the January transfer window looms, the race to secure Tah's signature intensifies, with both...

Liverpool Eye Bradley’s Return to Bolster Defence

Liverpool's Defence Awaits Much-Needed Bradley Boost In the stormy seas of injuries, Liverpool seems to be catching a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The Premier League giants have grappled with an injury-laden squad, particularly in their defensive line-up. One cannot reflect on Liverpool's recent challenges without mentioning the unexpected blow to Andy Robertson, sidelined for...