Liverpool's Defensive Concerns: Konate's Availability in Question
In the lead-up to Liverpool's upcoming match against Newcastle, there's been a cloud of uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate's participation. The Reds' defensive line-up, which has been a topic of discussion throughout the summer transfer window, faces another potential challenge.
The Role of Centre-Backs in Liverpool's Strategy
Liverpool's tactical evolution has...
Liverpool's Defensive Dilemma: A Deep Dive
Liverpool's recent 3-1 triumph over Bournemouth at Anfield was a spectacle for the attacking aficionados. With all three forwards finding the net and new recruits seamlessly integrating, it was a performance that showcased Liverpool's attacking prowess. Yet, beneath the surface, defensive frailties persist, leaving many to question the Reds'...
Liverpool's Defensive Alarm Bells
"While everybody has been screaming about Liverpool’s midfield this summer, quietly another alarm has been going off at the back," notes Andy Jones. The Reds have been leaking goals in their pre-season, with 11 goals conceded in just five games. The defensive issues that haunted them last season seem to be...
Red-Hot Reds' Pre-Season Defending: Klopp Cites "Not Great" Moments
As the mercury rises, so does the heat on Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool's pre-season performance. After a high-energy showdown against Bayern Munich ended in a 4-3 defeat, there is a sense of anticipation, anxiety, and amusement all in equal measures amongst the Liverpool faithful.
Klopp's Reds Show...
Liverpool's Defensive Options in the Premier League: An Insight
An Overview of Liverpool's Defence Strategy
The summer transfer window has swung wide open and David Lynch, the esteemed journalist was the guest on Anfield Index's Media Matters podcast. The latest episode focused on the potential transfers involving Liverpool Football Club, with an analysis of options in...
There have been several players in Liverpool's recent past who have enjoyed the best football of their careers at Anfield and inscribed themselves into the club's history with memorable performances.
Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Fernando Torres -- to name but three -- either spent all of their careers or, in Gerrard's case as good...
Liverpool dropped points for the second time in a week – only the second time all season that they’ve dropped points twice in a row – as they drew 1-1 at the London Stadium against a spirited West Ham side. But what were the key stats as the Reds found themselves losing ground in...
Livepool's midfield is holding us back. Our defence is looking as solid as it has done in years and we possess one of the most feared attacks in Europe but with a midfield that lacks any sort of dynamism or creativity, the Reds will struggle to evolve into genuine title challengers. It goes without...
Liverpool sauntered back to the top of the Premier League after sleep-walking to a 3-0 win over Southampton at Anfield, making it six wins out of six without even breaking a sweat. But what were the key stats from the Reds’ stroll in the park against the Saints?
Set Pieces and Late Goals Fuel Liverpool’s...
Liverpool’s £75m capture of Virgil van Dijk made him the most expensive defender in the world. Of course, eyebrows were raised left, right and centre given the size of such an investment; a good defender for Southampton but one worthy of such an outlay? Outsiders weren’t particularly convinced.
Fast forward to the present and the...
