football tactics

Alisson: The Silent Hero Behind Liverpool’s Rise

Alisson: The Fire Behind Liverpool's Success Goalkeeping Excellence: A Tale of Two Cities In the riveting narrative of football, the role of a goalkeeper often gets overshadowed by the glitz of strikers and midfield maestros. However, as Andy Hunter brilliantly highlighted in his piece for The Guardian, Alisson Becker of Liverpool is a shining exception. His...

Klopp on Endo: “He’s an Exceptional Player, He Really Is”

Klopp's “Masterstroke” in the Summer Market Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's esteemed manager, recently expressed his relief and fortune at the events of the summer transfer window. Initially setting their sights on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, Liverpool faced disappointment as these players opted for moves to Chelsea. The Reds' attention then shifted to Stuttgart's Wataru Endo. Unveiling...

Kennett: “Diaz’s Numbers Are Becoming a Huge Concern”

Liverpool Analysis: Sheffield Utd and Crystal Palace Clashes Insights from Under Pressure Podcast Liverpool's recent performances against Sheffield Utd and Crystal Palace have been a mix of tactical mastery and areas needing improvement. Dan Kennett, Dan Rhodes, and Phil Barter dissect these matches, providing valuable insights into Liverpool's approach and execution. Sheffield Utd Game: A Tactical Overview The...

Hendrick: “Four Poor Performances, Top of the League”

Crystal Palace, Palhinha, and Europa Preview: Insights from Anfield Index Unraveling Crystal Palace's Strategy and Performance Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provide a deep dive into Crystal Palace's approach and performance. They critically analyse the team's tactics, particularly focusing on a match where Palace initially led but eventually lost. The discussion underlines the...

Mac Allister Injury: A Blow for Manchester United Clash

Mac Allister's Absence in Crucial Manchester United Match Liverpool's upcoming fixture against Manchester United, a match steeped in historical rivalry and anticipation, is poised to encounter a significant hurdle. Alexis Mac Allister, a key player in Liverpool's current squad, is facing a race against time to regain fitness following an injury sustained in a recent...

Hendrick: ‘Liverpool have the Best Keeper, Centre-Back & Right-Forward in the World’

Liverpool Tops the Premier League: A Fact-Based Analysis Liverpool FC's current standing at the top of the Premier League is a testament to their formidable gameplay. With 37 points from 16 games, consisting of 11 wins, four draws, and a single defeat, their performance is noteworthy. The Reds have scored 36 goals, the second-highest in...

David Lynch: “Elliott Absolutely Changed The Game”

Liverpool's Triumph at Crystal Palace In the latest episode of Anfield Index's Media Matters, David Lynch and Dave Davis dissect Liverpool's challenging but ultimately successful game against Crystal Palace. The in-depth analysis covers team performance, individual contributions, and the pivotal role of young Harvey Elliott. Liverpool's Resilience Tested Both Lynch and Davis highlight Liverpool's resilience, despite struggling...

Premier League Postmortem: Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Liverpool

Frustrating Watch for Reds This was a painful game to watch, which was very predictable, given the dreaded 12.30 lunchtime kick off and hectic ongoing fixture schedule. Make no mistake, all that matters at this stage is winning results, with performances often sporadic against uninspired teams and opposition managers. With constant rotation and asset fatigue...

Substitutes Transforming Liverpool’s Fortune Under Klopp

Klopp's Tactical Masterclass: Liverpool's Substitutes Propel Them to League Summit Jurgen Klopp's management style has become synonymous with intelligent game-changes, particularly through the use of substitutes. This season, Liverpool's rise to the top of the Premier League has been significantly influenced by Klopp's strategic substitutions, as highlighted by Gregg Evans in The Athletic. His insights...

Klopp Breaks Ferguson’s Record with Dramatic Late Win

Klopp Surpasses Ferguson's Late-Goal Feat in Premier League Liverpool's tactician, Jurgen Klopp, has remarkably outdone Sir Alex Ferguson's record for late winning goals in the Premier League. This achievement was sealed following Liverpool's thrilling 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace. The result propelled Liverpool to the top of the Premier League standings, a position they firmly...