Curtis Jones role in midfield balance
Curtis Jones’ performance against Brighton was rooted in balance. He offered defensive diligence without sacrificing composure in possession, allowing Liverpool to function smoothly through the central areas. Brighton’s midfield rotation can unsettle opponents, but Jones repeatedly read danger early, stepping into passing lanes and disrupting rhythm before it developed.
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Liverpool 2 – 0 Brighton – Premier League Man of the Match
Hugo Ekitike
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Authority at the Tip of the Attack
There was a calm certainty about Hugo Ekitike’s performance against Brighton that has been absent from Liverpool’s forward line for much of this season. In a campaign defined by hesitation, imbalance, and uncertainty, the French...
Liverpool 2 - 0 Brighton
The Premier League’s return saw the Reds host Brighton, as the Champions League win over Inter needed to be transitioned into their domestic form.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was clinical early on with his solid save to keep the opposition out....
Jan Molby Previews Liverpool's Premier League Clash with Brighton
Jan Molby has never been one to sugarcoat a situation, and ahead of Liverpool vs Brighton he delivered another dose of straight, grounded analysis. With Liverpool drifting in mid-table and the Premier League table “such grim reading,” as Trev Downey put it, Molby’s assessment of what...
Jan Molby’s Criticises Arne Slot’s ‘Boring’ Liverpool
Jan Molby has watched Liverpool through eras of dominance and decline, but seldom has he sounded as worried as he does now. In his detailed discussion with Trev Downey, the former midfielder laid bare his concerns about a team that has lost its spark, its identity and, crucially,...
Special midfielder ready to join Liverpool as Lens standout emerges
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Liverpool Shape Midfield Plans as James McConnell Edges Toward Return
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Szoboszlai hails Slot’s approach as late winner seals crucial Liverpool victory
Liverpool’s narrow 1-0 win over Inter Milan at San Siro offered more than just another European triumph. It provided a snapshot of a team adapting, evolving and leaning into the methods of Arne Slot – with Dominik Szoboszlai once again at the centre of...
Curtis Jones And The Quiet Authority Transforming Liverpool’s Midfield
In a season dominated by noise around structure, selection and senior stars, Curtis Jones has been carving out something far more valuable. Through control, intelligence and remarkable consistency, he has become one of Liverpool’s most dependable performers. On Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Dave Davis and David...
