Manchester City 3 - 2 Liverpool - League Cup Post-Mortem
It was a topsy turvy game that in all honesty should have been away from us by half time. In the end, the result was a fair one that allowed the stronger team to move into the next round. Liverpool have given up one of the trophies they garnered last season, but it is one that we can at least afford to pass up. This game had all the energy and intensity of a Premier League tie, yet the line …
Tony Evans: Liverpool Can Make The Top Four With Ease
The World Cup was great – especially if you like sportswashing – and the final ended with tremendous drama. Interesting, though, that there’s been a bout of collective amnesia and everyone appears to have forgotten how bad the first 79 minutes were. I’m glad Lionel Messi capped his career by winning the trophy. Not that glad, though. Domestic football couldn’t come back quick enough.
Liverpool’s return in the 3-2 defeat by Manchester City last night wasn’t ideal but there were …
Manchester City 3 - 2 Liverpool - League Cup Man of the Match
Manchester City 3 - 2 Liverpool - League Cup Man of the Match
Thiago Alcantara
Far from a master class, this game became about stemming the City onslaught in the first half. With a midfield so overwhelmed and lacking experience, you only wanted the Spaniard on the ball.
The first half became about damage limitation and getting some form of possession to stem the tide. The moments of good play in the first half all filtered through our number six, …
Could Ben Doak Be the New Raheem Sterling?
Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard, and Trent Alexander Arnold were promoted through the Liverpool academy, with early performances creating a major buzz within the Reds' fan base. Despite young Ben Doak not being produced within Kirkby, this has not stopped us all salivating at what could be and the next few games could be an interesting watch, as we wait to see what this young prodigy can deliver. Whereas one of my Anfield Index colleagues, Dave Davis, has written …
Manchester City v Liverpool - The EFL Cup Preview
Messi won the World Cup, Cristiano tainted his reputation further, Diaz got another injury, Elon did some things with Twitter & the Reds' fan base waited impatiently for their team to re-emerge. With the tournament in Qatar now all done, we can all start focusing in on Christmas and all the football this festive period delivers.
After a very long break away from our domestic normality, we have ourselves a slow burn into the Premier League restart, with a 4th …
A Festive Chance for Curtis Jones After the Diaz News
Most of our young players split opinion within our fan base, much like many of our players this season to be fair. With the Reds' preseason - part two - now fully underway we are becoming more aware of player availability, and where the midfield has caused much concern this term, the attack just asked that group to hold its own beer.
As the Premier League restart quickly closes in, we can start to make assumptions about what we can …
How To Take On The Domestic Cups This Year
Liverpool's first game back after the World Cup is in not the Premier League, but the 4th round EFL tie against Manchester City. This game will represent the ideal tune up to the Reds' Boxing Day visit to Villa Park, and getting Pep Guardiola’s side in the last 16 is the perfect draw for Jurgen Klopp.
Apart from Erling Haaland and a few squad players, most of the Etihad roster is spending this next month at the World Cup. The …
The Kids (Some) are Alright!
It maybe apt that we are focusing on ‘the who’ specifically (maybe one for the dads there), but there was plenty to digest on the back of Liverpool’s third round passage in the Carabao Cup against Derby. Jurgen Klopp utilised the entire spectrum of his squad with experienced internationals, squad players, youth talents and those unseen on this stage before. Excitement and forgiveness are two unique traits that are naturally afforded to youngsters seen as ‘coming through’ and that was …
Liverpool 0 - 0 Derby County - EFL Cup Player Ratings
Starting XI
Caoimhin Kelleher - 8.0
Was a bystander for much of the first half, with just a dodgy back pass by his captain causing issue in the opening 45 mins. Was called into action more in the second half, but was very assured in his work.
Calvin Ramsey - 8.0
Was solid through the first half, looking strong and energetic. Had a couple of efforts in that opening period, which showed the confidence of the young Scot. Was again …
Liverpool 0 - 0 Derby County - EFL Cup Man Of The Match
Liverpool 0 - 0 Derby County - EFL Cup Man Of The Match
Calvin Ramsey
Showed really good drive and strength on his first start. A brilliant engine, coupled with great decisions on and off the ball.
Never seemed fazed by the atmosphere, and linked up really well with the forward players. Even had a couple of efforts on goal.
A player that can only improve with time, and may be one that really benefits from a loan move. …