Frustrating Stalemate
There’s a strange thing which occurs too often in football for it to be entirely random: a massive victory will be followed by a very underwhelming result.
In Liverpool’s final title winning season in the pre-Premier League era, they beat Crystal Palace 9-0 at Anfield. Eight different players scored, John Aldridge marked his final...
Szoboszlai’s Recent Form
From the moment he arrived at Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai brought a great wave of excitement. The Hungarian was unlike any midfielder Jürgen Klopp had signed before - capable of scoring goals and contributing with assists. His arrival was going to herald a new era in Liverpool's evolving midfield.
During his first few months...
Window Expectations
Liverpool are not expected to be busy in the January transfer window. As usual the club will only act if a major target suddenly becomes available. Just like it was the case with Cody Gakpo or Luis Díaz during the last couple of windows.
But that doesn't mean that there shouldn't be any activity...
Elliott on the Outside
Towards the end of last season, Harvey Elliott became a peripheral figure in Liverpool's first team. He started just one out of Liverpool's last 11 Premier League games and featured in 113 minutes all together.
Considering, Elliott had played in all of Liverpool's first 41 games before that, the sudden role reversal...
Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Clash
Dominance in Possession
In a match that epitomised Liverpool's tactical ethos, the Reds enjoyed an overwhelming 76% control of the ball against Crystal Palace, as per Futmob's detailed stats. This possession statistic not only reflects Liverpool's dominance in controlling the game's tempo but also underscores their...
Fulham Chaos
Sometimes rational analysis in the cold light of day belies a football match. Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Fulham was a strange, chaotic, glorious beast of a thing.
You had the Reds scoring four in a league game without a forward getting any of them for the first time in 11 years. There were two...
Matip’s Season-Ending Injury Thrusts Quansah into Limelight
At the start of last summer, there is no doubt Liverpool were looking into buying a centre-back. While the focus was on midfield recruitment, the club were exploring defensive options as well. But then came an unprecedented window, with twists and turns and the sudden emergence of a...
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...
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....
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - Toulouse and Brentford Analysis from the Original and Best LFC Stats Show
Dan Kennett hosts the sports science duo of Dr Phil Barter and Simon Brundish for the double header of Toulouse and Brentford. The lads discuss:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrLzN5FCaU
Europa selection, rotation and injuries
What does the half-time triple sub tell...
