Defensive stats

Liverpool Cruise Past Ipswich As Records Tumble At Anfield

Reds Reign Supreme: Lessons from Liverpool's Commanding Win Over Ipswich Well this one had the most relaxed feel of the season by half-time. Liverpool have been questioned for their slow starts in games recently, but they were on it from the off against a poor Ipswich side. Dominance probably understates what we witnessed in this...

Liverpool Must Sign ‘Exceptional’ Premier League Midfielder in 2025 – Analysis

Can Carlos Baleba Make a Difference for Liverpool in 2025? Liverpool fans are no strangers to midfield rebuilds, and the latest name on everyone’s lips is Carlos Baleba. The Brighton midfield er has garnered attention, and the conversation on the Anfield Index Transfer Podcast, hosted by Dave Davis with stats expert Dr Phil Barter, dived deep...

Liverpool Have Already got an Andy Robertson Replacement Lined Up – Opinion

Transfers: Liverpool Need to Replace Andy Robertson Over the course of the last 12 months or so it has become apparent that there is a need to rejuvenate the left-back position at Anfield. Robertson is now in his twilight years as a player and he has struggled at times to keep up with the pace...

Report: Liverpool to Battle Premier League Rival to Sign €50m Bundesliga Defender

Liverpool Eyeing Nico Schlotterbeck as Virgil van Dijk's Successor As speculation intensifies over the future of Liverpool’s star defender Virgil van Dijk, the Reds are reportedly preparing for life beyond the towering Dutchman. With just over six months left on his current deal, van Dijk's potential departure is becoming more likely, and Liverpool appear to...

Dan Kennett Analyses Liverpool’s Defensive Resilience Against Bournemouth

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Distance Covered Podcast Match Analysis The recent fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth provided much to dissect for football analysts and enthusiasts alike. In a conversation between Josh Williams and Dan Kennett on the Distance Covered podcast, both contributors offered in-depth insights into Liverpool’s performance. With a 3-0 victory at Anfield, this episode...

Report: Liverpool Target Bundesliga Star as Transfer Deadline Looms

Liverpool Eyeing Late Move for Bundesliga Star: A Necessary Defensive Reinforcement? As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Liverpool are reportedly exploring options to bolster their defence, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou emerging as a potential target. According to a report from TEAMTalk, the 23-year-old centre-back is on Liverpool’s shortlist as they seek...

Looking Deeper: The Numbers Behind Martin Zubimendi’s Brilliance as Liverpool Push for Deal

Martin Zubimendi: Liverpool’s Midfield Maestro in the Making? Liverpool's transfer strategy over recent years has been nothing short of transformative. The potential addition of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad presents another intriguing evolution. Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap provides a comprehensive analysis of Zubimendi’s statistics, which paints a vivid picture of what this Spanish...

Could Van den Berg Fill Liverpool’s Defensive Gap?

Liverpool's Dilemma: Sepp van den Berg's Future Evaluating van den Berg's Role There’s almost a dullness to this one, and the transfer window hasn’t even started properly, to be honest. Liverpool faces a critical decision this summer: should they give Sepp van den Berg a legitimate shot as their fifth centre-back, or should they move him...

Bocsak: Top Alternatives to Yoro for Liverpool This Summer

Leny Yoro and the transfer dream It is no secret Liverpool are interested in Leny Yoro. It's not a surprise either. He is a player who will be on all the top clubs' radar who are looking to sign a centre-back this summer. Anfield Index detailed why he would be Liverpool's perfect centre-back signing all the...

Report: Arne Slot Wants €60 Million Defender As First Liverpool Signing

Liverpool Eyeing Gonçalo Inácio: The Next Defensive Rock? It’s all just a little bit of history repeated. As Jurgen Klopp waves goodbye to Liverpool, the baton has been passed to Arne Slot. The Dutchman, known for his tactical acumen, is already setting his sights on bolstering the squad. One name making the rounds is Gonçalo...