The Artful Playmaker: Mac Allister’s Impact on Liverpool

The Artful Playmaker: Mac Allister’s Impact on Liverpool

The Tactical Brilliance of Mac Allister In a display of sheer brilliance and tactical acumen, Alexis Mac Allister showcased his ability to manoeuvre the ball with meticulous precision for 60 minutes. His intelligent playstyle became the catalyst for Liverpool’s success against West Ham United, demonstrating a blend of cunning and creativity that left the spectators in awe. As Liverpool faced the mounting pressure from West Ham, Mac Allister, with a flick of a switch, delivered a precise and calculated ball …
How Liverpool's Defence Shut Down Aston Villa

How Liverpool's Defence Shut Down Aston Villa

Liverpool vs Aston Villa: A Masterclass in Premier League Dominance Introduction Ah, the Premier League, where men are men and Aston Villa... well, they tried. Liverpool's recent 3-0 thrashing of Aston Villa at Anfield was nothing short of a masterclass. David Lynch, the Liverpool reporter, couldn't have summed it up better: "It was a really convincing performance today up against an impressive Aston Villa side." The Unbreakable Wall: Liverpool's Defence Alisson Becker: The Silent Guardian "Alisson was not as involved …
Riding the Waves: Navigating Liverpool's 2022/23 Season

Riding the Waves: Navigating Liverpool's 2022/23 Season

Liverpool 2022/23: A Season of Spectacular Moments and Unforgettable Lessons Liverpool's season 2022/23 was marked with moments that will be engraved in the annals of history, for better or worse. As the echoes of Crystal Palace supporters singing "Glad All Over" filled the air in Southampton, Liverpool faithful could empathise with a different tune - a sense of relief that a gruelling season had drawn to a close. Jurgen Klopp echoed these sentiments in his last post-match presser, reflecting on …
Mo Chatra Talks LFC Problems - Klopp Loyalty & FSG Investment

Mo Chatra Talks LFC Problems - Klopp Loyalty & FSG Investment

FSG, Klopp and Liverpool: Mo Chatra Strips It Down In the midst of an intense footballing season, Liverpool FC found themselves grappling with unforeseen challenges and harsh realities. With Jurgen Klopp at the helm and the financial backing of Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the Reds ended the season with a four-all draw against Southampton. The season's unexpected underperformance has brought a wave of speculation and criticism, particularly towards Klopp and FSG. Klopp’s Season of Struggles Liverpool's charismatic German manager, Jurgen …
Klopp's Annus Horribilis - From Believers To Doubters

Klopp's Annus Horribilis - From Believers To Doubters

Klopp's Annus Horribilis - From Believers To Doubters As the pall of disappointment lingers over Anfield, football's capricious nature again reveals itself, punctuating a year of promise with a striking absence of the accolades we so eagerly anticipated. Jurgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool has proven to be a rollercoaster, with the 2022/23 season representing the lowest ebb thus far. In an Anfield Index pre-season poll on Discord, a resounding 92% of Liverpool fans, a biased sample in fairness; were bullish …
Klopp's Midfield Merry-Go-Round Hurting LFC

Klopp's Midfield Merry-Go-Round Hurting LFC

Liverpool’s midfield has been a major point of contention so far this season. With Van Dijk and Joe Gomez forming a supreme central defensive partnership, Alisson looking like the best keeper LFC have had in years and the front three speaking for themselves, all of the major questions revolving around this team at the moment lie in the three in the middle of the park. Klopp has of course, dipped extensively into the transfer market to address this issue, with …
Forget Attack vs. Defence - Midfield Battle Holds The Key In Kiev

Forget Attack vs. Defence - Midfield Battle Holds The Key In Kiev

As the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid edges ever nearer, it is no surprise to see predictions being offered everywhere you look. When it comes to guessing how Saturday’s enormous match in Kiev will pan out, the general consensus is that it will be both sides’ vibrant attacks attempting to dismantle a couple of suspect defences. While there is definite truth in this, with the Reds and Los Blancos famed for possessing world-class attacking talent, it is …
Midfield the Key on the Road for Liverpool | Stats Analysis

Midfield the Key on the Road for Liverpool | Stats Analysis

From the very first day we all got our hands on the season’s fixture list, the run of three consecutive away games in December stood out as season defining right from the off: Tottenham (Away), Man City (Away), Chelsea (Away). Now that Liverpool are on the eve of venturing into this testing period, December’s away days status as ‘season defining’ has only intensified due to Liverpool current high position in the league. For the first time all season, the top …
Liverpool Midfield Comparison | Vs MCFC, MUFC, NUFC and NCFC

Liverpool Midfield Comparison | Vs MCFC, MUFC, NUFC and NCFC

Following Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal, and with their midfield being the decisive factor between the two sides, the Anfield Index team has put our own midfield under the microscope to see how they compare to our Premier League rivals using statistics from WhoScored.
Editors Note: Please note that this is the author's first attempt at using statistics in their articles.
The entire league has been split up into five groups: Group 1: Aston Villa, Arsenal, Cardiff City & Chelsea (Article written by Jon …
Does the 3-5-2 allow the Midfield more freedom?

Does the 3-5-2 allow the Midfield more freedom?

The 3 5-2 formation has been Liverpool's preferred formation in the absence of Philippe Coutinho. Although Coutinho’s return to the starting 11 is imminent that does not rule out the 3-5-2 being used in future games this season. In this article I will be discussing whether playing 3 centre backs allows the midfield to play with more creative freedom, which without star play-maker Coutinho is vital to the success of the football club. Liverpool lost their first game whilst using …