Konate Contract Standoff Raises Serious Questions
Liverpool find themselves in a delicate balancing act, and this one involves one of their most influential defenders. As reported by Anfield Watch, the club “remain determined to re-sign Konate and are reportedly in talks right now”, yet the stalemate has stretched across “around a year now”. That alone...
Liverpool in Make-or-Break Talks Over Ibrahima Konate Future
Liverpool are preparing what has been described as “final talks” with Ibrahima Konate in an effort to secure the defender’s long-term future at Anfield, according to Empire of the Kop. The Frenchman, now in the final year of his contract, has become a cornerstone of Arne Slot’s...
Liverpool’s Centre-Back Conundrum: Smart Alternatives to Marc Guehi
With Jarell Quansah heading to Bayer Leverkusen and a glaring hole emerging in Liverpool’s backline, the club’s recruitment team are forced into action. The loss of a promising homegrown talent makes it all the more urgent. Yet as reported by Rousing The Kop, while Crystal Palace skipper...
Is This the End for Quansah at Liverpool? What Huijsen’s Arrival Could Mean
When Liverpool fans think about the future of their defence, Jarell Quansah often features as a symbol of promise. But according to Stat Me Up on Anfield Index, that perception might be shifting — and quickly. As Dave Davis and Dr Phil...
Why Liverpool Must Secure Konaté's Future – The Stats Don’t Lie
In a compelling episode of the Stat Me Up podcast on Anfield Index, Dr Phil Barter and host Dave Davis laid out an unflinching case for why Liverpool must renew Ibrahima Konaté’s contract. With his deal entering its final 12 months and negotiations reportedly...
Virgil van Dijk's New Contract Signals Strength and Stability for Liverpool
Liverpool's Defence Fortified as van Dijk Commits
The long-speculated question about Virgil van Dijk’s future at Liverpool has finally been put to bed. In the latest Molby On The Spot podcast from Anfield Index, club legend Jan Molby and host Trev Downey tackled the significance...
It's hard to ignore the presence of Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool FC. Looking past a 14 stone 6 ft 3 man-mountain is a challenge in itself, but the world record £75 million fee drew the attention of anyone and everyone with an interest in football.
Against Crystal Palace, Van Dijk was awarded the Man...
If ever there was a good time (and there are many) to cut off contact with Twitter it was on the final whistle after Liverpool’s defeat to West Ham. The post-defeat staple diet of hysterical over reaction, scape-goating and abuse aimed at players was served up in super-size helpings. A comment that ‘Brendan Rodgers...
Editors Note: This article was written before the thumping of Everton and does not include numbers from that game.
Back in September I wrote a piece about Liverpool’s defence and how we were blessed with some excellent defenders. How were were able to almost mix and match our defenders if required and how, even with...
