Ryan Gravenberch: Liverpool’s Unexpected Star and a Tactical Evolution Under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s resurgence under Arne Slot has been a thrilling spectacle, but what truly stands out is the transformation of Ryan Gravenberch. Brought to Anfield from Bayern Munich in September 2023, the Dutch midfielder struggled to make his mark in his first season. However,...
Liverpool's Man of the Match: Mac Allister Leads the Way in European Clash
The Anfield Index provides a superb post-match raw podcast (after every match), where it is regular contributor, Dave Hendrick, often states that within the Liverpool central midfield trio, it is the Argentina World Cup winner, Alexis Mac Allister, who is the vital...
Virgil Van Dijk's Commitment to the Netherlands Through 2026
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk, aged 33, has committed to continue playing for the national team up to and including the 2026 World Cup, as confirmed by head coach Ronald Koeman. The Liverpool centre-back, a mainstay in the Dutch squad, will extend his international career following...
Arne Slot at Liverpool: The New Coaching Maestro?
Liverpool's latest managerial signing, Arne Slot, has been endorsed in glowing terms by ex-Red Georginio Wijnaldum, with comparisons to the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho. But what does Slot bring to the table, and how might he fare in the competitive landscape of the Premier...
Liverpool Legends Fabinho and Firmino: Reflecting on Their Anfield Legacy and New Beginnings
Brazilian Duo’s Emotional Return to Anfield
Liverpool legends Fabinho and Roberto Firmino recently made a poignant return to Anfield, witnessing the Reds’ exhilarating 4-2 triumph over Newcastle United. This marked their first visit back to the revered grounds since their departure in the...
Low-key signings from mid-level clubs or the recruitment of undervalued players were once the bedrock of Liverpool’s recent success. To have won the Premier League in the era of Manchester City’s obscene money laundering, will one day be looked back upon with astonishment. After a steady and consistent approach to how Michael Edwards built...
The first phase of this enthralling Premier League season is now in the dust, and ridiculously, the World Cup in Qatar begins this coming Sunday. This whole international competition is a complete farce, from the moment the destination was announced, until the moment it ends. It’ll bring controversy, injuries, upset and fatigue. Yet the...
If you analyze Liverpool's transfer business over the last few years, one thing sticks out: they are not shy of signing players from relegated clubs.
Georginio Wijnaldum, a key cog in the club's recent successes, arrived from relegated Newcastle United in the summer of 2016. Likewise, Andy Robertson -- arguably the world's finest left-back --...
The medium to long term losses of Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk and the continued inconsistencies in Joel Matip's fitness record doesn't only impact Liverpool in defence.
Of course, regularly not having three defenders of that calibre is harmful to a team's prospects of keeping clean sheets. But it's the Reds' midfield that has...
Liverpool moved back to joint first in the Premier League table with a thumping 4-0 victory over Wolves at Anfield.
Soundtracked by 2,000 fans on the Kop, the Reds were at their ruthless best and netted goals through Mohamed Salah, Georginio Wijnaldum, Joel Matip, and a Nelson Semedo own goal in an efficient performance.
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