Jacquet hands Liverpool and Iraola timely fitness boost ahead of pre-season
Liverpool's preparations for the new campaign have received a significant lift after new signing Jeremy Jacquet delivered an encouraging update on his recovery from injury, raising hopes that he will be available from the very start of Andoni Iraola's reign.
The young central defender officially...
Ruben Peeters Confirms Liverpool Exit as Slot Era Comes to an End
Liverpool are preparing for significant change behind the scenes this summer, with Ruben Peeters becoming the first member of Arne Slot’s coaching team to officially confirm his departure from the club.
The Belgian fitness coach arrived on Merseyside alongside Slot in 2024 after building...
Andoni Iraola to Liverpool: Fitness and injury concerns around intense style
On Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Dave Davis and David Lynch discussed Andoni Iraola as the likely Liverpool successor to Arne Slot, but the conversation was not only about excitement. It also moved into the possible risks of Iraola’s football, particularly around training intensity,...
Arne Slot Admits Liverpool Season Was Defined by Injuries
Slot Offers Blunt Verdict
Arne Slot chose one word to describe Liverpool’s difficult campaign, “injury”.
“If you asked me one word to describe this season, I would describe that with the word ‘injury‘.”
Liverpool finished with their lowest Premier League points tally since 2011/12, while also conceding their most...
Isak and Alisson Face Fitness Race Ahead of Brentford Clash
Liverpool head into Sunday’s meeting with Brentford F.C. carrying uncertainty around two of the most important names in Arne Slot’s squad. Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker are both pushing to be fit for the final day, with the Liverpool manager offering a cautiously optimistic update...
Liverpool Falter as Aston Villa Expose Arne Slot’s Set Piece Problem
Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa was not merely a bad night. It was a costly one. Arne Slot’s side arrived knowing that control of their own fate required authority, concentration and clean execution. Instead, their final away game of the Premier League season...
Liverpool Injuries Hand Slot Timely Selection Dilemma
Liverpool head to Villa Park on Friday evening with renewed belief around their squad fitness and attacking options as the race for Champions League qualification reaches its sharpest edge. Arne Slot has spent recent weeks juggling injuries and fatigue, but there is finally some encouragement filtering through the...
Alisson Return Offers Liverpool Timely Lift
There are matches late in a season that carry the feel of a reckoning. Aston Villa against Liverpool at Villa Park has that edge to it. The stakes are obvious for both clubs, but the undercurrent revolves around injuries, fitness and whether key names can shape the evening.
Liverpool travel...
Liverpool Face Villa Test as Unai Emery Confirms Triple Blow
Liverpool head to Villa Park with Champions League qualification in sight, but Aston Villa have problems of their own. Unai Emery has confirmed Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Alysson will miss Friday’s Premier League clash.
“We have the same players out,” Emery explained as quoted by...
Liverpool Handed Alisson Becker Hope Before Aston Villa Trip
Liverpool may yet receive a major boost before Friday night’s visit to Aston Villa, with Alisson Becker edging closer to a long-awaited return.
The Brazilian has missed two months with a hamstring injury, leaving Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman to cover in goal. Mamardashvili has performed well,...