LFC Defence

Analyst Claims New Arrival Could End One Defender’s Anfield Journey

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...

The Stats That Prove Liverpool Must Act Fast to Secure Their Backline

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...

Molby: “No reason why Virgil can’t carry on for years” after new Liverpool deal

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...

Virgil Van Dijk is Overrated

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...

Liverpool FC: A Case For The Defence?

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...

Is it time to re-open the case for the defence?

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...