football tactics

Brundish: “Alisson’s Brilliance Covers Up For The Flaws in Our Team”

Liverpool, Stats Analysis, and Reds’ Rivals: A Deep Dive into Under Pressure's Latest Episode Liverpool's recent performance, as dissected by Simon, Hamzah, Phil Barter, and Dan Kennett on the 'Under Pressure' podcast, unveils a blend of optimism and caution. The Reds, enduring their share of ups and downs, continue to exhibit the resilience and tactical...

Positivity Pod: Darwin’s Vital Role in Reds’ Season

Darwin Nunez, Positivity Pod, and Man City In the latest episode of the Anfield Index's Positivity Pod, the panel comprising Matt Maoy, Lubo Morav, and Paul Jenkins delve into various aspects of Liverpool's current football scenario. The focus is primarily on Darwin Nunez's impact, Liverpool's strategies, and their performances against teams like Manchester City. Darwin Nunez’s...

Hendrick: How Szoboszlai is Reshaping Liverpool’s Midfield

Analysing Dominik Szoboszlai's Liverpool Impact   Dominik Szoboszlai's Remarkable Journey to Liverpool Liverpool’s Summer addition, Dominik Szoboszlai, has been a revelation for the club and his national team, Hungary. Dave Hendrick, on the Daily Red podcast from Anfield Index, hailed Szoboszlai's influence, stating, “Dominik is single-handedly leading the Hungary team to the Euros, he has that X...

David Lynch: Liverpool’s Key Contract Talks Explored

Liverpool's Season So Far: A Comprehensive Analysis with David Lynch Liverpool's current season, under the keen eye of David Lynch in a Media Matters podcast from Anfield Index, presents a fascinating narrative. Lynch's insights shed light on the Reds' strategic manoeuvres and standout performances. https://youtu.be/ng6cWOlF1o8?si=oc_5IIhd4gfeRCY0 Reflecting on Liverpool's position, Lynch notes, "we're in second place, we're just...

Liverpool Should Start Moving Away from The Hybrid Initiative 

Reds Need A Change of Tactics Soon The way this current 2023/24 season is unfolding has me in little doubt that whatever formation initiative is being undertaken (this year), will eventually be replaced by the Reds' illustrious German manager. Whether or not the decision to switch Trent Alexander-Arnold into the hybrid role (late last season)...

England’s Tactical Shift: Trent’s New Role

Alexander-Arnold's Midfield Ambitions: A Tactical Evolution or a Misstep? Unveiling Trent's Midfield Mastery In a recent insightful piece by Henry Winter in The Times, the spotlight is on Trent Alexander-Arnold's evolving role in football. Known for his exceptional skills as a right-back at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold is now eyeing a more central role in the team. As...

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...

Alexander-Arnold: “I’ve been scouting Rodri and Stones for hybrid role”

Scouting the best In the fast-evolving world of football tactics, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold stands out as a prime example of adaptability and skill. Drawing inspiration from Manchester City's John Stones and Rodri, Alexander-Arnold's transition to a more midfield-oriented role marks a significant tactical evolution in his career. Alexander-Arnold on His Inspirations “I think as someone who plays...

Liverpool 3 – 0 Brentford: The Postmortem 

Another Victory at Anfield This was a very impressive result that came after two very underwhelming performances in the week prior. A strong reaction was needed, which was gifted to an extremely happy fanbase in attendance. Below is the starting line-up and notable moments from the game, ultimately taking Liverpool within one point of league leaders...

Klopp’s Heir Apparent: Fowler Points to De Zerbi

Fowler Nods to De Zerbi as Klopp's Heir In the intricate tapestry of football management, few threads are as intriguing as the potential succession at Liverpool FC. Robbie Fowler, a figure etched into the annals of Liverpool's history, recently shared his perspective with The Mirror, hinting at Roberto De Zerbi as a possible successor to...