Virgil van Dijk's Journey from ACL Injury to Triumph
In the realm of football, certain players stand as pillars of strength and resilience, and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s central defender, is a testament to this truth. Since his arrival at Liverpool in 2018, Van Dijk has been pivotal in revolutionising the club's defensive strategies. His...
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - Toulouse and Brentford Analysis from the Original and Best LFC Stats Show
Dan Kennett hosts the sports science duo of Dr Phil Barter and Simon Brundish for the double header of Toulouse and Brentford. The lads discuss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrLzN5FCaU
Europa selection, rotation and injuries
What does the half-time triple sub tell...
Reds Linked With Leeds’ Hot Prospect
In recent days, Liverpool have been linked with a potential move for 17-year-old Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray.
After a phenomenal start to the 2023/24 season in the EFL Championship, the teenager has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in English football, reportedly valued at around £40million.
With Liverpool's long-standing...
Anfield Index's Scouted Podcast - Who's in your Premier League Team of The Season so far?
Guy Drinkel and Karl Matchett discuss the Premier League season so far, and then create a Premier League team of the season so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKe9W1XJ7Lk
They go through each position discussing who was up for consideration, and why they decided on...
Why so many injuries?
Ever since Liverpool lost the Dutch brilliance of Georginio Wijnaldum in 2021, I generally find myself dedicating a handful of articles to the former red each season there since, given his understated importance to Liverpool 1.0. I have lessened the volume of such pieces, with these very words being the first...
Liverpool Triumphs Over Brentford Despite Injuries
With a number of injuries, an imbalance and issues aside, it was great to head into the international break with a strongly convincing win over Brentford. The forwards all made different goal contributions for the win whilst the back line led by a starring Virgil Van Dijk ensured Liverpool...
Liverpool's Mount Rushmore in the Klopp Era
When you think about Liverpool's Mount Rushmore in the Jurgen Klopp era, there are four individuals whose faces would be carved into the Reds' hypothetical mountain.
Klopp himself is a clear standout, transforming the entire mindset of the football club as soon as he arrived in 2015 and winning...
Curtis Jones: England U21 Star's Rise to Prominence
Curtis Jones, Liverpool's 22-year-old midfield dynamo, is on a trajectory to become a key player in the Premier League. Despite a season hindered by injuries and suspensions, his abilities have not gone unnoticed. Lee Carsley, his former manager, attests to Jones' potential to excel at the highest...
Liverpool's Title Aspirations: Van Dijk Steers the Course
Liverpool's recent ascent in the Premier League table, marked by a commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford, signals an intriguing phase in their title chase. Spearheaded by the indomitable Virgil van Dijk, the Reds find themselves just a point shy of league leaders Manchester City. This positions them...
Real Madrid's Pursuit of Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold
Madrid's Eye on English Talent
Real Madrid's quest to bolster their squad with top-tier English talent has recently been drawing significant attention. Following their successful acquisition of Jude Bellingham, who has been phenomenal at the Bernabeu, Madrid's focus has now shifted to Liverpool's eminent right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold. Bellingham's journey, marked...
