football tactics

Liverpool’s Tactical Shift: Alisson Becker Talks Defensive Demands

Alisson Becker on Arne Slot’s Tactical Vision: Building Liverpool’s Defensive Foundation Liverpool kicked off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town, marking an important first clean sheet of the season. For goalkeeper Alisson Becker, this was more than just a win; it was a reflection of the defensive clarity...

How Liverpool’s New Boss is Changing the Game – Key Tactical Insights

Alexis Mac Allister Discusses Arne Slot’s Tactical Approach: What Liverpool Fans Can Expect As Liverpool embarks on the 2024/25 Premier League campaign under the guidance of Arne Slot, supporters are eager to see how the Dutch manager will shape the team. With a solid 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town in their opening match, Liverpool has...

Liverpool’s Costly Transfer Gamble: Misfit Striker In Squad?

Liverpool’s Gamble on Darwin Núñez: A Transfer Under Scrutiny The acquisition of Darwin Núñez by Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 sparked excitement among the fanbase, but as the striker struggles to find consistent form, questions have begun to surface. Recently, Ian Graham, Liverpool’s former director of research, shared his concerns about the transfer in an...

Gravenberch’s Role in Arne Slot’s Liverpool: Defensive Midfield Dilemma

Gravenberch Not The Answer for Ruthless Arne Slot I spent much of the week leading into Ipswich v Liverpool, overseeing implementation works to ensure the Portman Road conference room and media suite were ready for the Tractor Boys return to Premier League action. Match Day one (in the English top tier) came just fourteen weeks after...

BBQ Reflections: How Slot’s Tactical Tweaks Helped Liverpool Beat The Tractor Boys

Liverpool 2-0 Ipswich Town: The Premier League Return and Tactical Twists The excitement of the Premier League is back, and with it, the usual tension, drama, and tactical intrigue. Liverpool’s clash with Ipswich Town marked the return of Premier League football for the Tractor Boys after a 22-year absence. While Liverpool were favourites, Ipswich brought...

Journalist: Trent Will Thrive in Slot’s System, New Contract Should Be a Priority

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Set to Thrive Under Arne Slot and the Importance of a New Contract In yesterday's episode of the Media Matters podcast by Anfield Index, David Lynch and Dave Davis discussed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s prospects under Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot. As one of the most dynamic and talented full-backs in world football, Alexander-Arnold...

Lynch: Slot Is Like the Strict Father to Klopp’s Uncle-Like Approach at Liverpool

Arne Slot’s Premier League Debut as Liverpool Head Coach: David Lynch’s Impressed In today's episode of the Media Matters podcast by Anfield Index, David Lynch and Dave Davis delved into one of the most anticipated events of the Premier League season: Arne Slot’s debut as Liverpool’s head coach. With Klopp's tenure ending, all eyes were...

Hendrick: ‘Stuck between two styles’ – How Liverpool Turned It Around Against Ipswich

Liverpool Triumph Over Ipswich: Post-Match RAW Podcast Unpacks Win at Portman Road Liverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory against Ipswich, showcasing both promise and areas that need improvement. The post-match discussion on Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW podcast featured in-depth analysis from Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick, and Jim Boardman. They broke...

“The Game Got Away From Us” – Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna on Liverpool’s Impressive Performance

Liverpool's Quality Overpowers Ipswich Town Despite Early Resilience: Kieran McKenna's Reflections Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna faced the harsh realities of Premier League football after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Portman Road. In a game that saw Ipswich compete admirably for the first 45 minutes, the gulf in class became evident as Liverpool...

Slot’s Pragmatic Approach Signals New Direction for Liverpool

Slot's Ruthless Approach Signals a New Era Arne Slot’s early decisions as Liverpool’s manager have already given fans a glimpse of the Dutchman's no-nonsense, pragmatic approach. Despite being just a few games into his tenure, it's clear that Slot prioritises the team's performance over sentimentality, making bold and even ruthless choices to secure results. The...