Analysing Liverpool's Current Challenges: Injuries and Player Updates
Liverpool is gearing up for their Europa League clash, a pivotal moment in their current campaign. Despite a relatively quiet period, the team's focus remains undeterred. Their resilience was echoed in Fabio Carvalho's near-miss in the Champions League, exemplifying the thin line between triumph and disappointment in...
Injury Updates
Liverpool's recent clash with Manchester City ended in a hard-fought draw, but the spotlight has swiftly shifted to concerns over player fitness, particularly regarding Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota. This article delves into the latest injury updates from Anfield, offering insights into the potential impact on the team's performance and future fixtures.
Alisson Becker's...
The Defence
After another solid performance from Alisson Becker at the weekend, I expect Caoimhin Kelleher to return in between the sticks. The Irishman will certainly be looking to put in a more sturdy performance than his last one, in the 5-1 victory over Toulouse in the Europa League.
At right-back, after featuring in all of...
Liverpool Smash Five Past Toulouse
Caoimhin Kelleher - 6.0
I feel like he could have done more to stop the opening goal, as he seemed to allow the striker onto him. Nearly had a horror moment in the second half as he gifted possession to an on rushing attack. Rusty and would have been happy to...
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Hari Sethi react to Liverpool's routine win over Union Saint Gilloise in the Europa League group stage.
As ever, performances are assessed and key moments discussed with some specific discussion on:
The renaissance of Joe Gomez
The promise of Ryan Gravenberch
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The classy calm of Jarrell Quansah
The odd choice...
Emerging Talent
Ben Doak, Liverpool’s promising young talent, has been steadily making a name for himself. After a full debut against LASK Linz, Jurgen Klopp expressed a desire to see more of Doak’s involvement, and it seems his words resonated. In a recent clash against Leicester City in the League Cup, Doak’s enhanced involvement was...
Liverpool Gears Up for Europa Challenge: The 23-man Revealed
After a pulsating season, Liverpool now find themselves preparing for the Europa League, a competition they haven't graced since 2016. The whisperings from Anfield have now turned into official declarations, with Jurgen Klopp naming the 23 men that will wear the Liverpool crest in the tournament,...
A Tactical Masterclass from Liverpool Against Newcastle
In a recent match between Liverpool and Newcastle, Virgil Van Dijk's red card became the focal point of a tactical masterclass. The Anfield Index podcast, featuring Simon Brundish, Phil Barter, Daniel Rhodes, and Dan Kennett, delved into the nitty-gritty of the game. Here's an analysis of their discussion,...
From Celtic to Anfield Stardom
When asked by Ibou Konate during the squads time away what tune one was right do their time, Ben Doak replied with Belter by Gerry Cinamon. A great song anyway, but apt from the impressive cameos we’ve seen from the Dalry born youngster during Liverpool’s pre-season. That’s all done and...
The Unseen Challenges of Liverpool's Previous Season
There were many reasons for Liverpool's struggles last season, not least an ageing midfield and a system that completely fell apart around it.
Then there were the endless injuries that held the Reds back, whether it be Ibrahima Konate in defence, Thiago in midfield or Luis Diaz out wide.
Someone...
