football tactics

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...

Jim Boardman on Reds’ Resilience in Adversity

Liverpool's Gritty Triumph Over Crystal Palace: Testament to Reds' Resilience In an insightful episode of the Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Dave Hendrick, Jim Boardman and Trev Downey offer a comprehensive breakdown of Liverpool's nail-biting 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Their discussion delves into the Reds' performance, underlining the team's resilience,...

Player Ratings: Reds Go Top With Comeback Victory

Liverpool's Gritty Triumph Over Crystal Palace A Close Encounter at Selhurst Park In a gripping Premier League fixture, Liverpool managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. This result not only exemplifies Liverpool's resilience but also keeps them at the pinnacle of the league standings. The Controversial Officiating The match was not without its share of...

Crystal Palace v Liverpool – The Premier League Preview

Time for a Three Match Winning Streak? As the Midweek Mayhem Ends, Match Week Sixteen Awaits for the Premier League and its jaded footballers. The dreaded (and much spoken about) 12:30 Kick-Off returns for the red men, as a trip to South London awaits on Saturday lunchtime. If Liverpool are to win this game, it...

Hendrick on Palace Recently: “Rubbish, Absolute Rubbish”

Assessing Liverpool's Upcoming Clash with New CB Insights In their latest podcast, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provided key insights into Liverpool's upcoming game against Crystal Palace. Hendrick began by reflecting on Liverpool's recent performance against Sheffield United, highlighting their controlled dominance and full-deserved win. Matchett agreed, noting Liverpool's occasional sloppiness but...

Liverpool Building: Need For Non-Drip Dross

Liverpool's Road Ahead: Navigating Crucial Away Games For the great majority of Reds who are still recovering from Sunday's encounter, the focus will naturally be on watching four incredible goals that secured the three points at Anfield. However, amidst all the madness and celebrations from this one, there will be a few who have already...

Trev Downey: “Virgil van Dijk the master of his craft

Liverpool's Strategic Edge in Sheffield United Victory - Insights from Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW Podcast In a detailed episode of Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Trev Downey, alongside Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, dissected Liverpool's 2-0 win against Sheffield United. Their discussion provided a tactical and player-centric analysis of the match, highlighting Liverpool's strategic...

Key Stats from Konate’s Dominant Performance

Liverpool's Defensive Linchpin in Matip's Absence Konate's Rising Importance Amidst Defensive Challenges In the dynamic landscape of Premier League football, certain players unexpectedly find themselves under the spotlight due to unforeseen circumstances. This is the case for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, as highlighted in an insightful piece by James Pearce for The Athletic. The French defender's role...