Liverpool Defence

Liverpool’s Clinical Victory Over Bologna: Champions League Hopes Soar Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Bologna in the Champions League has reignited the spirit of European nights at Anfield. This result not only reflects their impressive form in the tournament but also provides a timely reminder of how tactical nuance and a few key performances can make...

Liverpool’s Champions League Performance Against Bologna: A Tactical Overview Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Bologna in the Champions League was a game filled with both brilliance and frustration, as analysed by Dave Hendrick, Hari Sethi, and Trev Downey on Anfield Index’s post-match raw podcast. While the Reds secured the three points, there were clear signs that...

Konaté’s Redemption: How Liverpool’s French Defender Got His Mojo Back Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has reclaimed his form and confidence after a challenging period at the club. His re-emergence as a key figure in Arne Slot’s squad has not gone unnoticed, and the French international’s recent performances have left many wondering what sparked this dramatic...

Liverpool Tracking Palmeiras Wonderkid Vitor Reis: A Future Defensive Star? Liverpool’s pursuit of emerging talent continues, with The Athletic confirming their interest in Palmeiras' highly-rated centre-back, Vitor Reis. The 18-year-old has already caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs, with Real Madrid and Arsenal reportedly making initial inquiries. However, no formal offers have...

Liverpool’s Future in Defence: Could Ibou Konaté be Virgil van Dijk's Successor? Liverpool’s rise back to the top of the Premier League has been anything but straightforward, but the victory against Wolves offers another glimpse of their long-term defensive future. A pivotal discussion surrounds the potential of Ibrahima Konaté, a player Michael Owen recently praised...

Andy Robertson Injury Update After Wolves Victory Andy Robertson's Injury Not Serious Andy Robertson, Liverpool's trusted left-back, suffered a knock during Liverpool's 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, raising concerns among fans. The Scottish international was substituted late in the match after a challenge by Wolves’ Carlos Forbs, with Joe Gomez coming on in the 89th minute...

Is Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk One of the Premier League’s Greatest Defenders? When discussing the all-time greats of the Premier League, one name that inevitably comes up is Liverpool's commanding centre-back, Virgil Van Dijk. His presence, both on and off the pitch, has drawn comparisons to the likes of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, and Tony...

The Summer of '94: How Liverpool FC Navigated a Crisis and Rebuilt Their Foundations Liverpool Football Club, a team renowned for its history of success, faced an existential crisis in the summer of 1994. The squad that had won countless trophies in the preceding decades was now struggling to find its footing in a rapidly...

Is Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk One of the Premier League’s Greatest Defenders? When discussing the all-time greats of the Premier League, one name that inevitably comes up is Liverpool's commanding centre-back, Virgil Van Dijk. His presence, both on and off the pitch, has drawn comparisons to the likes of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, and Tony...

Arne Slot's Insights: Alisson’s Fitness, Diaz’s Form, and Defensive Improvements In today's press conference at the AXA Training Centre, Arne Slot shared his thoughts ahead of Liverpool's upcoming Premier League fixture against Wolves. The Dutch manager covered a range of topics, including the fitness of Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz's recent form, and Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities....