Fierce Rivalry
In the realm of English football, few rivalries have captivated the imagination quite like the modern-day clash between Manchester City and Liverpool. Simon Hughes and Mark Critchley, in their insightful piece for The Athletic, delve into the multifaceted nature of this rivalry, revealing a tapestry rich with competitive spirit, mutual respect, and underlying...
Klopp, Man City, and Liverpool: A Tactical Analysis
Jürgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool has been marked by a fascinating rivalry with Manchester City, particularly under Pep Guardiola's management. The initial phase of Klopp's encounters with City at the Etihad Stadium began promisingly, as Liverpool, under his guidance, showcased dominant performances. Klopp's first game at the...
Exploring Klopp's Sales Strategy: Insights from Dave Hendrick
Jurgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool has been marked by a remarkable knack for player management and transfers. Dave Hendrick, in a recent discussion on Anfield Index, highlighted this skill by noting a staggering statistic: Klopp has overseen the departure of 82 players since his arrival. This fact...
Liverpool's Search for Salah's Successor: Raphinha in the Frame
In the ever-evolving landscape of Premier League football, Liverpool's quest to find a worthy successor to Mohamed Salah's throne at Anfield has taken a new turn. The club, renowned for its strategic foresight in the transfer market, is reportedly setting its sights on Barcelona's winger, Raphinha,...
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)...
Scouser Tommies: Blue Mood
With most of the players away on duty for their countries, Jim Boardman and Jay Reid are back to see what’s going on in Liverpool, and it turns out the international break isn’t so quiet.
The Reds who have been out in action for their countries have had a good week -...
What xG Can’t Tell You
Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Brentford last weekend was a travesty. Or at least it was if you choose to live and die by expected goals as your means of adjudication, with FBRef deeming it the joint-sixth most unjust result in the 2023/24 Premier League. Still, at least it wasn’t Aston...
Tony Evans’ Weekly Anfield Index Column
Ah, the Anfield atmosphere. There’s always someone complaining about it.
Locals don’t sing. Daytrippers don’t know the songs. Everyone’s always pointing the finger at each other.
In the aftermath of the Brentford game, I stumbled upon the usual sort of argument on social media. I should stop looking.
The relatively straightforward victory...
Fatigue Index: 1230 Kick-Off Analysis
Simon is joined by Jordan Tyrer to discuss Liverpool's upcoming schedule with the Reds playing at 12:30 numerous times in the coming weeks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP3F0TaXdnA&t=6s
Battling Fatigue: The Impact of 12:30 Kick-offs on Klopp's Rotation Strategy
In the world of football, the scheduling of matches post-international break has long been a topic of debate....
Transfer Speculation Rises
News started circulating on Monday evening that European greats, Real Madrid, were plotting an audacious £80m move for Liverpool’s vice-captain, Trent Alexander Arnold, in the 2024 summer months. First and foremost, the stated price of £80m is an absurd amount and in no way reflective of the price that it may take...
