Ryan Gravenberch’s Return Key to Liverpool’s Balance
Defensive concerns under Slot
Liverpool’s start to the new season has been accompanied by questions over their defensive solidity. Four goals conceded across the Community Shield against Crystal Palace and the Premier League opener against Bournemouth have raised eyebrows. Arne Slot, though, has remained calm, insisting his side simply...
Florian Wirtz Shines in Liverpool Win Over Bournemouth
Individual Brilliance Fuels Liverpool’s Opening Day Victory
Liverpool’s 4–2 win against Bournemouth marked a promising start to the Premier League season under Arne Slot. The latest Positional Play podcast on Anfield Index, hosted by Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter, dissected the game in forensic detail, focusing on...
Liverpool Weigh Midfield Options Ahead of Bournemouth Opener
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence begins under the Anfield lights, with Bournemouth the first test in a season that promises both expectation and scrutiny. After a summer of statement signings and boardroom stability, the challenge now shifts from recruitment to results.
The champions have strengthened smartly, building a...
Has Liverpool Found a Long-Term Midfield Option in Trey Nyoni?
As the 2025/26 season kicks off with Liverpool looking to defend their Premier League crown and attain number 21, the conversation is shifting from not just winning again — but sustaining success across the next cycle and beyond. Much of the summer focus has been...
Liverpool’s Pre-Season Progress: Encouraging Signs from Mac Allister and Gomez
As Liverpool gear up for their Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley, all eyes are on how Arne Slot is managing his squad in the wake of pre-season challenges. With expectations riding high after a triumphant Premier League-winning campaign in 2024-25, Slot is...
Tyler Morton Seals Lyon Move as Liverpool Say Farewell
There are moments in football when the numbers make sense, the spreadsheet smiles, and the business looks sound—but the heart still sinks a little. Tyler Morton’s £15m switch from Liverpool to Lyon is one such moment: smart, efficient, and undeniably bittersweet.
The 22-year-old midfielder, nurtured by the...
Wirtz’s Arrival Reshapes Liverpool’s Midfield Dynamics
The arrival of Florian Wirtz at Anfield for a fee potentially exceeding £116million has shifted the landscape of Liverpool’s midfield. It’s a move indicative of long-term planning but also one that poses immediate questions for head coach Arne Slot.
The Germany international, known for his vision and versatility, has predominantly...
RB Leipzig Circle as Harvey Elliott Considers Liverpool Future
Harvey Elliott’s future at Liverpool is under increasing scrutiny as RB Leipzig step up their efforts to sign the England youth international. According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Leipzig and Elliott are "already in advanced talks over personal terms", and the Bundesliga side “want him” as...
Florian Wirtz Settling In at Liverpool with Premier League Goals in Sight
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s new record transfer and current No.7, is already showing why the club invested heavily to bring him in from Bayer Leverkusen. There is a maturity and calmness to the way he has integrated himself, both in terms of performances and...
Szoboszlai’s Role Redefined as Liverpool Finds Rhythm in Anfield Victory
Midfield engine shows his class
There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a footballer grow into a role that seems tailor-made for him. Not forced, not improvised, but naturally evolving. Dominik Szoboszlai, once pencilled in as Liverpool’s next number 10, is now dictating the rhythm from deeper...
