Liverpool 3 - 0 Aston Villa - The Postmortem
This was our first game after the most controversial and stressful summer transfer window, perhaps in the history of the Premier League. A sun-drenched Sunday afternoon saw Aston Villa travel to Anfield on match week four, with some swirling trepidation over how this encounter would unfold....
Anfield Index's Daily Catchup on All Things Liverpool FC with Dave Hendrick
On today's free Daily Red podcast, Dave Hendrick; in his unique diminutive style, looks at the interview from former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in The Athletic from today with David Ornstein and Adam Crafton, as the midfielder tries to explain the controversial move.
Dave reads...
The Untold Story: Why Jesper Lindstrøm Chose Napoli Over Liverpool
The €35 Million Question: Napoli or Liverpool?
In a summer that saw the transfer market buzzing with activity, Jesper Lindstrøm's move from Eintracht Frankfurt to Napoli caught the eye of many. The Danish midfielder's transfer fee could escalate to a staggering €35 million, but what's more...
Dutch Coaches Unimpressed with Midfielder's Decision
A Complex Decision
Ryan Gravenberch, the 21-year-old midfield sensation, has found himself in hot water with Dutch U21s coach Michael Reiziger and senior team boss Ronald Koeman. The young talent opted to skip the Dutch U21s' European Championship qualifiers against Moldova and North Macedonia. His reason? To settle into his...
Reds Rampant
Well that was rather easy all things considered eh. Aston Villa have been mighty impressive under Unai Emery, but Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp enjoyed what turned into a routine three points in the Sunday sunshine at Anfield. Ten points out of twelve from a difficult start on paper and easily the reds best...
The Complexity of Jordan Henderson's Move to Saudi Arabia: A Deeper Dive
The Intricacies of a Controversial Transfer
When Jordan Henderson, the former Liverpool captain, made the seismic shift to Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al Ettifaq, the football world was left in a state of bewilderment. The move was not just a footballing decision but...
The £200m Question: Will Salah Make the Move to Al-Ittihad?
The Final Push: Saudi Delegation in London
A delegation from Saudi Arabia touched down in London this past Saturday, signalling their final attempt to woo Liverpool into parting ways with their star player, Mohamed Salah. Despite a resounding message from Anfield and Jurgen Klopp that Salah...
The Reds' Formidable Start
Liverpool have hit the ground running this campaign, amassing three victories and a solitary draw in their first four outings. Their latest triumph, a 3-0 dismantling of Aston Villa at Anfield, adds to an already impressive start. The season commenced with a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, followed...
New Red Alert Podcast from Anfield Index
On our latest free Red Alert podcast, Dave Davis is joined by his regular cohort Mark Evans to look back at Liverpool's August and ahead to the challenges of September. Key to the conversation is the Mohamed Salah Saudi transfer situation, with the duo expecting different outcomes to...
The Quiet Frustration of Caoimhin Kelleher: Celtic's Interest and Liverpool's Reluctance
The Dilemma of Being Second Choice
Caoimhin Kelleher, Liverpool's backup shot-stopper, finds himself in a bit of a quandary. The young Irish goalkeeper is eager to get more minutes under his belt, but with Alisson Becker firmly established as the first-choice keeper at Anfield, opportunities...