Joe Gomez

Durability of Liverpool’s Defenders set to Define Reds’ Title Push

Matip's Injury: A Significant Setback As soon as Joel Matip grimaced on the side of the pitch against Fulham, you just feared the worst. The centre-back injured himself out wide and didn't make an instant return to the field, and moments later, he was sat on the turf making it clear that a substitution was required. This...

Three Questions Raised by Liverpool’s Europa Group Success

Liverpool's Successful European Campaign: Key Takeaways and Future Prospects Following Liverpool's 4-0 victory over LASK at Anfield last night, the Reds secured top spot in Group E and qualification for the Round of 16. There's been a number of key talking points along the way, with many raising a number of questions on the depth of...

Liverpool 4 – 0 LASK – Player Ratings as the Reds Top the Group

Liverpool 4 - 0 LASK - Europa League Group Stage Ratings The Thursday evening visit of Austrian Bundesliga side, LASK, came after a very important draw against current Premier League champions, Manchester City. Jürgen Klopp went with a strong starting lineup, with a desire to get the game won as clinically as possible. https://twitter.com/anfieldindex/status/1730297241192042962?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Starting XI; Caoimhin Kelleher...

Anfield European Night: Reds Dominate LASK 4-0

Liverpool's Masterclass at Anfield: Marching into the Europa League Last 16 Reds' Dominant Display against LASK Under the Anfield lights, Liverpool showcased a performance that echoed the glory of their rich European history. Their 4-0 triumph over Austria's LASK was a statement of intent, demonstrating why they're a force to reckon with in the Europa League....

Klopp: “Man City Strongest Team in the World”

Klopp's Take on Early Kick-Offs: A Love-Hate Relationship Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's charismatic manager, has humorously declared his newfound affection for 12:30 pm kick-offs as his team gears up for a monumental clash against Manchester City, a side he dubs "the strongest team in the world." Despite his previous criticisms of such early scheduling, especially post-international...

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)...

Liverpool Boosted by Key Returns for Man City Showdown

Liverpool's Squad Bolstered by Returning Players Ahead of Manchester City Clash As the Premier League gears up for another electrifying weekend, Liverpool fans have a reason to be optimistic. The club is set to welcome back four key first-team players, rejuvenating the squad ahead of their highly anticipated encounter with Manchester City on Saturday, 25...

What Does the Future Hold for Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas?

Tsimikas’ Future When Kostas Tsimikas first arrived at Anfield off the back of Liverpool's Premier League title win in 2020, excitement was high surrounding the Greek international. Over the first few months of his Liverpool career, many saw the left-back as a potential long-term competitor/replacement for the brilliant Andy Robertson. In fairness, Tsimikas' performances were brilliant...

Klopp: “It Was a Goal. 100%”

Klopp's Candid Reflections on Liverpool's Europa League Setback in Toulouse In a candid admission, Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp conceded that his team merited their defeat in the recent Europa League encounter against Toulouse. Despite his firm belief in the legitimacy of Jarell Quansah's disallowed late equaliser, Klopp acknowledged the overall superiority of the French side...

Lessons Learned: Reds’ Depth Questioned Amid Defeat

Concerns for the Reds If we were annoyed with the performance against Luton, it is hard to describe the feelings after a less than lacklustre performance in Toulouse. To many Reds, it won’t be the worst defeat in the world and will be viewed as a slight delay in securing qualification, but to ignore all...