Football Statistics

Endo: The Unexpected Hurt of A Departure

Another January Blow For The Reds Well for a £16 million pound ‘stop-gap’ option we’d have never expected this eh! As the Premier League season has unfolded, Liverpool's midfield dynamo, Wataru Endo, has risen from an undervalued asset to a pivotal cog in Jürgen Klopp's well-oiled machine. His departure to the Asian Cup comes at...

Neil Jones: Liverpool and Nunez Game-Changing Tactical Shift

Unpacking Darwin Núñez's Impact on Liverpool's Latest   In a recent insightful piece by Neil Jones, the spotlight was cast on Darwin Núñez's role in Liverpool's tactical evolution. Jürgen Klopp, renowned for his tactical acumen, made a pivotal decision to shift Núñez to the left wing, deviating from his traditional role as a centre-forward. This move,...

Sam McGuire: Liverpool Star’s Overlooked Skill

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Unheralded Creative Maestro In the high-octane world of the Premier League, where every goal and assist is scrutinized, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah continues to redefine excellence. Sam McGuire's detailed analysis in FotMob brings to light an often-overshadowed aspect of Salah's game: his creativity. We dive deep into the article and Salah's under-appreciated role...

Reds’ Could Go Top With Victory at Palace

Liverpool's Surge in Form: A Threat to Crystal Palace As the Premier League action intensifies, Liverpool, currently in a splendid vein of form, are set to face Crystal Palace this weekend. The Reds' recent triumph, a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, has propelled them to second place in the league, trailing Arsenal by a...

Bayern Munich Winger Could be Liverpool’s Mo Salah Replacement

Potential Salah Replacement? Liverpool could reportedly further bolster their attack by making a move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in upcoming transfer windows. With Mohamed Salah's long-term future still not tied down at Anfield, the Reds have apparently started looking at potential replacements. Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is one of the favourites to make the...

LFC Main Men: Spine Tingling-ish

Liverpool's Evolution: The Rise of Liverpool 2.0 Ahead of all the hoopla and noise that will naturally reverberate around the Saturday clash at The Etihad, talk will naturally turn to personal battles, management contests and title challenges. Liverpool are in second place and only a point behind the league leaders after a difficult run of...

Virgil van Dijk: Navigating Criticism and Triumph

Van Dijk's Unassailable Era and Injury Impact In the realm of football, few names resonate with the defensive prowess and commanding presence like Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk. Simon Hughes, in his insightful piece for The Athletic, paints a vivid picture of Van Dijk's journey, particularly focusing on the stark contrast in his performance pre and...

Toulouse 3 – 2 Liverpool: The Postmortem 

Reds’ Disappointing Defeat This was the worst way to get over the disappointing draw at Kenilworth Road last Sunday, as the short trip to France turned into a European horror show. The way in which the opportunity to secure top spot in Group E was given up, was reminiscent of the dark days of last...

Van Dijk Stats: Back to His (And The) Best in Premier League

Virgil van Dijk: The Premier League Colossus As the heartbeat of Liverpool's defence, Virgil van Dijk's commanding presence is once again becoming the talk of the Premier League. Following a period of recuperation and finding his feet after a gruelling knee injury, Van Dijk's statistical dominance has re-emerged, propelling him back to the pinnacle of...

Brundish: ‘Sign me up’ to Early Liverpool Domestic Cups Exits

Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show With Dr Phil Barter unavailable this week; Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead! The trio...