Liverpool's Defensive Woes: A Deep Dive into Arne Slot's Challenges
Arne Slot's first season at Liverpool, which saw the club lift the Premier League title, felt like a statement of intent. However, the defence has been far from the dominant force it once was, and the title defence has quickly spiralled into a disaster. After...
Alan Pardew delivers blunt verdict on Milos Kerkez’s difficult Liverpool start
Former Premier League manager Alan Pardew has questioned Milos Kerkez’s early-season form at Liverpool, suggesting the young full-back is struggling to adapt to life at Anfield following his high-profile move from Bournemouth.
Kerkez’s tough transition to Liverpool
Signed in the summer for a reported £40 million,...
Spanish media react to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid debut
A new chapter in Spain
The Santiago Bernabéu can be a stage that magnifies brilliance but also exposes flaws. For Trent Alexander-Arnold, making his long-awaited La Liga debut for Real Madrid, it was the latter that dominated the Spanish press. Having left Liverpool after eight years as...
David Lynch Reacts to Liverpool's FA Community Shield Defeat to Crystal Palace
Liverpool’s Community Shield match against Crystal Palace ended in disappointment, with the Eagles emerging victorious in a 3-2 penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw in normal time. While the result was not what fans had hoped for, this match offered valuable insights...
Liverpool’s Title Challenge Faces Crucial Test Against Man City
Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title continues as they prepare for a massive clash against Manchester City. On the Stat Me Up podcast for Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter analysed Liverpool’s recent performances, including the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, and...
Liverpool's Missed Opportunity at Villa Park: A Deep Dive into the 2-2 Draw
Liverpool’s recent clash with Aston Villa ended in frustration as Arne Slot’s side failed to convert their dominance into three points. In the latest Stat Me Up podcast for Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter dissected the game in forensic...
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...
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Time for Reflection After a Night to Forget
Trent Alexander-Arnold has long been lauded as one of the most technically gifted right-backs in football. However, his performance in Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United has sparked intense debate and a wave of criticism. The reason? He failed to win a single duel in the...
Tyler Morton Struggles at Right-Back in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Clash
Liverpool secured a hard-fought win over Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, showcasing a heavily rotated side featuring several emerging talents. Head coach Arne Slot stayed true to his pre-match promise of surprising team selections, notably deploying Wataru Endo in a hybrid centre-back and...
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: What Did we Learn?
Anyone else staggered how we made it so difficult for ourselves in ten league game against these? Many didn’t like three out of the very few fit senior defenders we had available starting this one and we’re delighted to see two of these withdrawn at half time. The...
