Liverpool FC

Should Sadio Mane Be Dropped?

Alright, so two caveats before we even get into this debate. The first is that rotation means Mane will get less game time than he might have otherwise in the next few weeks anyway. So this isn’t so much a: ‘should Mane play in X or Y game specifically’, but more of a ‘should...

Is this Liverpool side evolving without Henderson?

Liverpool fans love a moan whether it be over the lack of a true centre-forward in the side, a midfield lacking in goals and defensive solidity, a back-four that’s an accident waiting to happen or Klopp’s rotation policy amid a rigorous fixture schedule. However, the strongest degree of scrutiny from supporters seems to stem from...

Record Breakers: Liverpool break pressing records v Bournemouth

Liverpool's impressive 4-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend was a record-breaking game for Jurgen Klopp's team. The game was statistically analysed by our very own AI Under Pressure Team on their podcast this week on our platform Anfield Index Pro. Their findings were quite staggering. Liverpool FC broke all kinds of pressing stats records since...

The Importance of Joe Gomez to this Liverpool Side

It's fair to say it's been an inconsistent start to the season for Liverpool but there's one player who's slowly becoming one of the most reliable performers in the side. To make it even more incredible he also plays in a defensive unit which has been heavily criticised and contains some of the Reds'...

What We’ve Learnt About Klopp’s LFC | Part 1: A Case for the Attack

We've all been a bit dismayed after the ignominy of back to back home draws. This after a promising run of results, following the Spurs nightmare at Wembley. Whilst hugely frustrating, this is normal for where the squad is right now. Perhaps the emotions involved in consecutive games against Spartak and Everton affected the energy...

Is Jordan Henderson Liverpool’s Best Candidate For Captaincy?

Jurgen Klopp previously claimed that “being skipper of Liverpool is the hardest job in world football because the man who had the armband before you is Steven Gerrard.” That premise seems to be ringing true. In truth, whoever took over from Gerrard was destined to fail in the eyes of Liverpool fans. Perhaps that’s why...

Liverpool Must Learn To Hold Onto The Lead

Since the debacle at Wembley back in October, Liverpool's form has been impressive. (Editors Note: This article was written before Liverpool's 4-0 win over Bournemouth) Emphatic wins over the likes of Huddersfield Town, West Ham, Southampton, Stoke and Brighton have put the Reds back on course to keep in touch with the top 3 -...

Key Stats From Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool

Liverpool were in scintillating form once again as they took apart Bournemouth 4-0 at the Vitality Stadium in order to move back into the Premier League’s top four, with Mo Salah and Phil Coutinho once again the stars of the show. But what were the stats that jumped out at me from the game? Away...

Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool: Rampant Reds Respond In Style

Location: Vitality Stadium Bournemouth: Begovic; Daniels, Ake, Francis, Smith; Ibe, Cook, Surman, Pugh; King; Defoe Liverpool: Mignolet; Gomez, Lovren, Klavan, Robertson; Henderson, Wijnaldum, Chamberlain, Coutinho; Salah, Firmino Report Liverpool took all three points from the Vitality Stadium, delivering a rampant attacking performance to dismantle Bournemouth 4-0 on Sunday afternoon. A far cry from the drab display against West...

Player ratings as Liverpool cruise to victory at Bournemouth

Always nice to win, always nice to win away. Especially nice to win 4-0, after two depressingly ugly home games with just one goal scored. The Reds back into the top four thanks to goals from three of the Fab Four, and a first in over 12 months from Dejan Lovren! All guns blazing ahead...