Football Analysis

Right Back: More Important than a New Centre Back?

Reds’ Right-Back Biggest Hole? I have just endured the England v Australia friendly at Wembley Stadium (finishing 1-0), which was as uninspiring a game of football as I expected it to be. International football, for me at least, is part of the game that I struggle to fully invest in, especially away from either the...

Curtis’ Importance: Others To Keep Up With Joneses

Rising Midfield Star Amidst Criticism ‘Before you try and keep up with the Joneses, make sure they’re not trying to keep up with you.’ Aside from Dominik Szoboszlai, there’s none of Liverpool’s current midfield crop that could lay a claim to being ahead of the 22-year-old at this current moment in time. The Reds looked...

Reds’ Return To Round Pegs In Midfield

Liverpool's Midfield Synchronicity Steve Jobs may have toasted them once upon a time, but there’s really only one place where round pegs belong to be successful. Liverpool find themselves looking a bit square in the midfield in certain games and having come away with a point from Brighton in the final game before the international...

Brighton 2 – 2 Liverpool – The Postmortem 

Brighton 2 - 2 Liverpool - The Postmortem This was the very next Premier League game, after the circus show that unfolded at White Hart Lane last Saturday evening. With a Europa League game successfully navigated under the Anfield lights in midweek, it perhaps gave the indication that the Japan captain, Wataru Endō, would be...

Mac Allister’s Tactical Dilemma at Liverpool

A Closer Look at Alexis Mac Allister's Tactical Placement at Liverpool In a recent article by James Pearce of The Athletic, the spotlight was cast upon Alexis Mac Allister, the Argentine midfielder who has swiftly become a notable figure at Liverpool since his £35million move in June. Pearce points out, "There’s been plenty to admire...

Lessons Learned: Brighton Draw Opens Old Wounds

Wouldn’t be another Liverpool game without another chat around referees and VAR It wouldn’t be another Liverpool game without another chat about referees and VAR. Jurgen Klopp headed to the seaside on a warm and bright Sunday but came back with a point and more frustrations than anything else. There will be questions about the...

Harvey Elliott’s Versatility Has Become His Biggest Downfall

Elliot’s Europa Start 20-year-old Harvey Elliott was named in Jurgen Klopp's starting line-up once again as Liverpool faced Union SG in the Europa League on Thursday. The youngster has made a promising start to the season, often used from the bench in the Reds' opening Premier League fixtures. This has led to him earning a starting spot...

Brighton vs Liverpool: A Battle of Strategy and Resolve

A Stiff Test on the South Coast: Liverpool's Endeavour Against Brighton At a Glance: Key Match Details Date Kick-off Time Stadium Referee 8 Oct 2023 14:00 BST The American Express (Amex) Stadium Anthony Taylor Previous Meetings: A Glimpse into the Rivalry Season Result Competition 2022/23 Brighton 3-0 Liverpool Premier League 2022/23 Liverpool 1-2 Brighton FA Cup 2021/22 Brighton 2-1 Liverpool Premier League 2021/22 Liverpool 0-1 Brighton Premier League 2020/21 Brighton 1-1 Liverpool Premier League Liverpool's Pursuit of Redemption Amidst a Tight Schedule The Reds,...

How Curtis Jones Became Liverpool’s Unassuming Game-Changer

Curtis Jones and Liverpool's Resurgence Liverpool, under the strategic helm of Jurgen Klopp, has witnessed a notable shift in tactics, especially in their midfield dynamics. The team has navigated through a series of tactical evolutions, particularly in their defensive transitions and midfield structures. The introduction of an inverted fullback playing in the midfield, forming a...

Brundish: “Liverpool By Far Best Team Before Jones’ Red”

Unraveling the Controversy In a recent episode of "Under Pressure" post Spurs, hosted by the Anfield Index, a change of format was humorously suggested, with a proposed discussion about the Ryder Cup for an hour and a half. However, the real topic of the day was football, and the emotions it stirred among fans and...