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Newcastle 1 – 2 Liverpool – Man of the Match

Darwin Núñez - Matchwinner It was at some point in the second half that I decided there may not be a Liverpool worthy man of the match. By this time, Alisson Becker was the team’s clear best performer, yet I did not want our keeper to receive that same acclaim in the first two out...

Statistical Analysis: Szoboszlai – Biggest LFC Upgrade Since Virgil

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool's New Engine Liverpool's Tactical Evolution with Szoboszlai In the ever-evolving world of football, few signings have made as immediate and profound an impact as Dominik Szoboszlai seems to have at Liverpool. The Hungarian midfielder, was the major talking point on this weeks' Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, with admiration the central narrative. Dan...

Liverpool Must Sign Doucoure Now, Olise Next Year

Reds' Key Future Signings Despite my hopes for some relief from the antics of overspending Chelsea, the latter part of this week managed to give some good news. With the Blues financial fair play competing with profit and sustainability (for supremacy), it seems that Todd Boehly has finally pulled back on the spending which will...

Don’t Forget Diogo Jota in Liverpool’s Attacking Conversation

The Unseen Challenges of Liverpool's Previous Season There were many reasons for Liverpool's struggles last season, not least an ageing midfield and a system that completely fell apart around it. Then there were the endless injuries that held the Reds back, whether it be Ibrahima Konate in defence, Thiago in midfield or Luis Diaz out wide. Someone...

Pressure Points: Decoding Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy

Liverpool Transfers and Pre-season Pressure: Insights from the 'Under Pressure' Podcast A fascinating dive into the complexities of Liverpool FC's transfers and the mounting pressures of the new football season took centre stage in the latest episode of the 'Under Pressure' podcast on Anfield Index. Hosted by professional data analyst Dan Kennett, with Sport Scientists Simon...

Rising Star Florentino Luis: Midfield Maestro in Making

Florentino Luis: A Scouting Report Born on August 19, 1999, Florentino Luis, often referred to as simply Florentino, is a dynamic defensive midfielder, who first garnered attention while playing for SL Benfica's youth academy in Portugal. In recent years, he's become an increasingly prominent figure on the pitch and in the transfer market. Performance Overview According to...

Liverpool’s Highs and Lows Of The 21st Century – Part Two

Remember the fuss about the Millennium? Remember how all the electronics were either going to stop working or suddenly come alive and rise up against us because of flaws in software? Remember governments spending fortunes on utter nonsense to commemorate the fact that we were about to enter the 2000s? That's a long time...

Liverpool’s Highs and Lows Of The 21st Century

It's safe to say that being a Liverpool supporter for the better part of half a century has been a predominantly wonderful experience. Yet for all the visceral thrills and moments of unfiltered joy, there have also been some deep troughs of despair, some journeys to very bottom of the Slough of Despond. Often these...

Stats Analysis: How Dominik Szoboszlai Can Reignite Liverpool’s Key Playmaker

How are your dopamine levels, Liverpool fans? Those of you who live for transfers must have enjoyed a sweet, sweet hit last weekend when the Reds announced the signing of RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. It’s early in the transfer window, granted, but at the time of writing only Tottenham have a bigger net spend...

Will this be Mo Salah’s final season in a Liverpool shirt?

When Mo Salah arrived at Liverpool in 2017, few would scarcely have believed the heights he would hit at Anfield in the six years that have followed. Let's not forget that some even thought he was being signed as a backup option to Sadio Mane. Genuinely! There is no question that Salah is now one of...