Joe Gomez

Lessons Learned as Liverpool Destroy West Ham

Reds Cruise into Semis Well where was this on Sunday then eh?!?! Without looking into the past, Liverpool certainly moved the ball forward in this one and the score line didn’t flatter them. Under the Anfield lights and with the wind and the rain in full flow, it felt like a good time for the...

Klopp Contemplates Phillips Recall Amidst Defensive Crisis

Liverpool's Defence Strategy: Revisiting Nat Phillips' Role at Anfield Liverpool FC finds itself at a crucial juncture as the team grapples with defensive challenges, particularly after Joel Matip's unfortunate injury. The situation has sparked discussions about recalling Nat Phillips from his loan at Celtic, a move that could significantly impact the team's dynamics. Matip's Injury and...

Union vs Liverpool Preview: A Youthful Team

Union Saint-Gilloise v Liverpool - The Europa League Group Stage Preview For the final game of the Europa League opening stages, the reds travel to Belgium with their position as group E winners already confirmed. A successful campaign (so far) and subsequent dead rubber tie comes at the perfect moment for the ambitious Anfield club,...

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...

Matip Injury May Not Facilitate Moves

Matip's Season Ending Injury It was the news no-on wanted but wasn’t unexpected for all reds. Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Sheffield United game that Joel Matip had ruptured his ligaments against Fulham and is likely out for the season. Whilst the long-term implications for the 32 year-old are obvious, the January window is right...

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,...

Klopp Eyes £25m French Defensive Reinforcement

Klopp's Defensive Dilemma: Seeking Stability Post-Matip Injury Liverpool's defensive line faces a significant challenge following Joel Matip's season-ending knee injury. The 32-year-old's ruptured ACL not only sidelines him for the remainder of the campaign but also raises questions about his future at Anfield, as his contract concludes this summer. This situation has compelled manager Jurgen...

Matip Suffers Season-Ending ACL Rupture

Joel Matip's Season Ends in Injury Liverpool's defence suffered a significant blow as Joel Matip, their seasoned centre-back, is ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury occurred during a high-octane match against Fulham on the 3rd of December, which Liverpool narrowly won 4-3. The injury...

Liverpool Player Ratings: Reds Defeat Sheffield United 2-0

Sheffield United vs Liverpool: Premier League Player Ratings Matchday Fifteen: Reds Triumph at Bramall Lane Matchday fifteen kicked off for Liverpool following a thrilling Sunday contest against Fulham, which featured four world-class strikes in a seven-goal thriller. The hectic Christmas schedule brought midweek action in the Premier League, with the second-placed Reds traveling to Bramall Lane...

Defensive Options for Liverpool Amid Injury Crisis

Liverpool's Defensive Challenges Intensify The recent revelation that Joel Matip's knee injury will sideline him for a considerable period has cast a shadow over Liverpool's aspirations for the title. This development is particularly poignant considering the skepticism surrounding Matip's ability to maintain his high-performance levels at the age of 32. However, this season, he has...