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...
Curtis Jones: A Rising Star
I recall writing last year how it was time to give more minutes to the former academy prodigy, Curtis Jones, as I witnessed the painful regression of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and James Milner. The likes of Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain were always injured, whereas both the squads Spaniards,...
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...
League Cup Quarter-Final
Liverpool host West Ham United on Wednesday night, in the Quarter-Final of the Carabao Cup and will be looking to bounce back from a frustrating 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.
The Reds lifted the trophy in 2022 under Jurgen Klopp and I'm sure that the German will have his eyes on...
It's official: Man United have become Everton
The Reds only have themselves to blame for a putrid showing against Erik ten Hag's side on Sunday, on a day when their fiercest rivals turned up and approached the game like relegation fodder.
Sky Sports sound-bite Roy Keane can put on a faux outrage about Virgil van Dijk's...
Increased Capacity for Red Devil’s Visit
What a day Sunday will be. The opening of the upper Anfield Road will bring the capacity up to 57,000. Those 7,000 extra voices will welcome Manchester United with the respect the visitors deserve.
There’s often debate about which team are Liverpool’s biggest rivals. For me, it will always be...
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...
Liverpool's Tactical Prowess Against Crystal Palace: An Insight from Rival Recon
Liverpool's recent form, particularly in attacking prowess, has become a topic of discussion amongst football enthusiasts. The Reds' ability to navigate through Premier League fixtures, notably against teams like Crystal Palace, showcases their tactical depth and resilience. This was vividly depicted in a recent...
