Joe Gomez

‘Lazy’ Alexander-Arnold Caught Out Again in Liverpool’s Draw at Aston Villa

Analysing Trent Alexander-Arnold's Role in Liverpool's Tactical Setup Context and Tactical Implications In a detailed episode of the Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast, the panelists focused particularly on Trent Alexander-Arnold's role during Liverpool's challenging draw against Aston Villa. His performance and tactical deployment sparked considerable debate about his influence on the game's dynamics. https://youtu.be/Aut0QLJ3fY4 Strategic Deployment and Challenges Simon...

Analysing Liverpool’s Weak Performance Against Aston Villa

In-Depth Analysis: Liverpool's Tumultuous Draw with Aston Villa Under Pressure: Tactical Decisions and Performances In a recent episode of the Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast, hosted by Dan Kennett, the panel dissected Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Aston Villa. The panelists, including Simon Brundish, highlighted several tactical nuances and player performances that influenced the game's outcome. https://youtu.be/Aut0QLJ3fY4 Patterns and...

Liverpool Fullbacks: Who Stays and Who Goes?

How Liverpool Should Address the Fullback Group After a dissection of the goalkeeping and central defenders currently residing at Anfield, now comes the opportunity to look at the fullbacks and the candidates for both inclusion and exclusion. The on and off ball characteristics of this 2023/24 season have been somewhat disruptive to the elite system...

Liverpool’s Man of the Match from 3-3 Draw at Villa Park

Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool - Man of the Match Harvey Elliott – Liverpool FC This game was not littered with Liverpool players even close to their best form, with only a handful of visiting Reds enjoying solid performances. Alisson Becker was at times brilliant (a couple of times not), Jarell Quansah was combative (without enough protection), and...

Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool – LFC Player Ratings

Aston Villa 3 - 3 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings This Monday evening encounter under the Villa Park lights pitted the third and fourth-placed teams against one another. Two historic English teams looked to end the season strong after their respective eliminations from Europe. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant...

Willian Pacho: Liverpool’s Next Defensive Anchor?

Liverpool Eye Willian Pacho as Centre-Half Solution As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool's strategic planning is evident in their targeted pursuit of key defensive talents. Among the notable names, Willian Pacho of Eintracht Frankfurt has emerged as a primary target for the Reds. Despite a crowded field of suitors, Liverpool's interest in bolstering their...

Report: Liverpool to Rival Man United for ‘Long-Term Transfer Target’

Liverpool's Transfer Strategy: Targeting Goncalo Inacio Amid Fierce Competition Liverpool's transfer plans are heating up as the club looks to shore up its defensive line, with Sporting CP’s Goncalo Inacio emerging as a key target. According to a recent article by Football Transfers, the Reds are stepping up their efforts but face stiff competition from...

Liverpool 4 – 2 Tottenham – The Postmortem 

Liverpool 4 - 2 Tottenham - The Postmortem This game offered very little stress for the home side, as Champions League qualification was assured, and the Premier League title chase was all but ended last weekend. The frenetic pace of this division has played havoc with the fatigue and stress levels of the Anfield squad,...

LFC Player Ratings from 4-2 Win Over Spurs

Liverpool 4 - 2 Tottenham - PL Player Ratings This Sunday afternoon encounter was almost impossible to call in the pre-game notes, given the inconsistent form of each team in recent weeks. Ultimately, the end-of-season run for each elite club has fallen away, and any high hopes from a few weeks ago have drifted into...

Report: Liverpool Defender Makes Shock Transfer Request

Liverpool's Defensive Dilemma: Joe Gomez's Potential Exit and Its Impact As Liverpool faces a significant transition in their defensive lineup, Joe Gomez's openness to a move away from Anfield adds complexity to the club's summer rebuild plans. With Joel Matip set to leave upon contract expiry and incoming sporting director Richard Hughes already scouting for...