Europa League

Postmortem: Reds Secure Clean Europa Victory

Liverpool 2 - 0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - The Europa League Postmortem The initial game of the reds Europa League campaign saw a visit to Austria end in a straightforward victory, one which saw our German manager able to blood many of the fringe players within his talented squad. The second game of our group...

Hendrick: “The Classy Calm of Quansah”

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi react to Liverpool's routine win over Union Saint Gilloise in the Europa League group stage. As ever, performances are assessed and key moments discussed with some specific discussion on: The renaissance of Joe Gomez The promise of Ryan Gravenberch https://twitter.com/AnfieldIndex/status/1710173839974363642 The classy calm of Jarrell Quansah The odd choice...

Klopp: “Definite Areas For Improvement” in Europa Victory

Klopp's Insight into the Union SG Victory Jürgen Klopp, the mastermind behind Liverpool's recent successes, once again demonstrated his tactical acumen in the Europa League clash against Union SG. His post-match reflections revealed a manager who is both critical and appreciative of his team's performance, highlighting the "mature & professional performance" that secured a 2-0...

Lessons Learned: Reds Wrestle, Young Stars Shine at Anfield

Reds Navigate a Lackluster European Night ‘Alexa…why do people sometimes call a football game ‘easily forgettable?’ Everyone in Anfield and at home got the answer on wet and cold Thursday night in this one. Union-Saint Gilloise came to sit back and frustrate the home side in this one, yet for the majority of the game...

Man of the Match: LFC’s Hidden Gem Steals the Spotlight

Liverpool 2 - 0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - Man of the Match Jarell Quansah I wrote in the opening weeks of the season how this young Englishman could be the surprise package this year, which could potentially lead to an end of season call up to the next summer’s European Championships. This 2023/24 season sees Liverpool...

Player Ratings: Liverpool’s Balanced Play Secures Europa Points

Liverpool 2 - 0 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - Europa League Ratings The reds probably needed this type of game in order to extinguish the disappointment endured at White Hart Lane last Saturday evening. The team was adjusted as required, with a few surprise faces in the Germans starting eleven. https://twitter.com/lfc/status/1710035901521211687?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 With his understudy injured,...

Match Report: Liverpool 100% Despite Defensive Frailties

Reds Dominate But Stutter to Convincing Victory In the hallowed chambers of Anfield, a gentle breeze of triumph wafted through as Liverpool, the Merseyside maestros, orchestrated a performance that, while not resounding, whispered of the quiet confidence embedded within their ranks. The Europa League encounter with Union Saint-Gilloise unfolded not as a tempestuous battle but...

Klopp’s “Crucial” Call to Secure Mac Allister Deal

A Family Affair at Anfield: The Mac Allister Brothers Clash In the heart of Anfield, a poignant narrative unfolds as the Mac Allister brothers, Alexis and Kevin, prepare to share the pitch, albeit on opposing sides, in a Europa League encounter that transcends the typical football rivalry. The Mac Allister family, with deep-seated roots in...

The ‘Siege Mentality’ Monsters of LFC 2.0

AI PRO Plus: Jurgen Klopp Post Press Conference Show - Union Saint-Gilloise Dave Davis previews Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s presser ahead of the Union SG game and covers: Trent and Klopp Q&A’s Jurgen’s Belief It Should Be Replayed  Need for Siege Mentality Predicted Line-up Score and Scorer Make sure you check out the Post Press...

VAR and Vibes: Opposite Ends of Everything

PGMOL's Audio Controversy Well there you finally have it. The PGMOL have released the audio to the public and even though it seemed inconceivable to believe, their stock has fallen even further. Aside from an unheralded replay operator, no-one all the way up to Howard Webb comes out with any credit as the decision to...