The Mané void
After Sadio Mané left to join Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 the first few months of the subsequent season saw a barrage of social media posts insisting that Liverpool was missing their Senegalese talisman.
Back then those social media posts irked Liverpool supporters, and for good reason. Liverpool was not struggling...
Endo blow
Just as he got going, Wataru Endo's streak is about to come to an end. Or at least for Liverpool. As exciting as Endo will be to join up with his international teammates for the Asian Cup, he will be just as disappointed to leave Liverpool - after having fought his way into...
Well, 2023 has been a strange one. To turn around Sven-Goran Eriksson’s cliche: first half not so good, second half good.
At times last season it looked as if the Jurgen Klopp era was coming towards an end. Anfield was an unhappy place. It never quite reached the stage where the internal grumbling became a...
Looking Ahead to 2024
Merry Christmas, friends. With hindsight, last week’s column was too doom laden for the eve of the festive season. "Aye, here we are with problems at the top of the league,” and all that.
There remains a lot to be positive about with regards to this version of Liverpool, so as 2023...
Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index
Dominating Possession: Liverpool's Tactical Supremacy
In the beautiful game, possession is nine-tenths of the law. Liverpool's recent performance against Burnley, as showcased by Futmob's detailed data, highlights a stark dominance in ball control. With a commanding 69% possession, the Reds' strategy of retaining the ball reflects a philosophy ingrained within the...
Reds Held At Anfield
This was an opportunity missed for Liverpool, a mere week after that disappointing draw against Manchester United. With four points now dropped in the space of a week, Christmas Day proceeds with the reds one point off top spot, instead of being four points clear of the chasing pack. Ultimately, every...
Salah’s Void to Fill
Time is now rapidly approaching for Liverpool and Mohamed Salah to say goodbye. Not permanently, that will hopefully come years into the future. But for a little while at least, Salah and Liverpool must part ways.
Salah is expected to join the Egypt squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations after...
Klopp’s Perfect Fit
There are so many people who say “Jurgen gets us.” Funnily enough, many of those characters also said “Brendan gets us.”
But, for the most part, Klopp has synced with Liverpool in a manner that has been beyond the expectations of most supporters. In terms of politics, social attitudes and passion, he is...
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...
Liverpool's Commanding Victory at Anfield
Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning strike from 25 yards out was the catalyst for Liverpool's dominance. His goal in the 28th minute, a masterful shot that found the bottom corner, set the tone for the evening. Liverpool's confidence surged, and their control of the game was evident.
Key Moments That Sealed the Deal
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