Liverpool midfield

Slot May Reshape Attack With Szoboszlai and Wirtz in Key Roles

A Szoboszlai Shift to the Left Opens Door for Florian Wirtz As Liverpool begins laying the foundations for the next iteration of their squad under Arne Slot, difficult decisions will be required to shape a team capable of building on what looks to be a 20th league title. One may involve the future of Luis...

The Data Behind Stefan Bajcetic’s Fight for a Liverpool Return

Stefan Bajcetic – Liverpool’s Forgotten Midfield Puzzle In a data-rich discussion on Transfer Market Metrics, Phil Barter and Dave Davis explored Liverpool’s summer conundrum through the lens of three midfield profiles – and among them, the returning Stefan Bajcetic stood out for all the right, and wrong, reasons. The episode, available via Anfield Index, examined...

Barter: “Serie A to Premier League? It’s not straightforward” on Rovella’s Transfer Risk

Rovella, Zubimendi and the Weight of Premier League Expectations Rovella's Numbers Don’t Tell a Complete Story In the most recent Transfer Market Metrics episode on Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter offer a stark, data-driven lens on Liverpool’s midfield considerations. Among the names analysed, Nicolo Rovella was put under heavy scrutiny. While his raw...

Davis on Cherki: “All the attacking talent in the world… defensively, absolutely non-existent”

Liverpool’s Midfield Puzzle: Cherki, Rovella and Bajcetic Under the Microscope Cherki’s Creativity In the latest episode of Transfer Market Metrics by Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter delved deep into the data behind three midfield prospects who could shape—or shake—Liverpool’s midfield future. While Arne Slot now commands the technical area at Anfield, this forensic...

Why Van Dijk Thinks Wataru Endo Is Still Crucial for Liverpool’s Future

Why Virgil van Dijk’s Backing of Wataru Endo Matters More Than Minutes Played Leadership Behind the Spotlight In an era where football increasingly revolves around data, minutes played, and resale value, some voices still cut through with clarity — and Virgil van Dijk's backing of Wataru Endo is a perfect example. Despite limited pitch time under...

“They are Amazing” – Ryan Gravenberch Sends Message to Liverpool Fans with Premier League Title in Sight

Ryan Gravenberch’s Steely Rise Powers Liverpool’s Premier League Title Push In football, there are moments that define not only a season but signal the future of a team. At the King Power Stadium on Sunday, Liverpool carved out one of those moments. A late 1-0 win against Leicester City, thanks to a left-footed strike by...

Liverpool Tracking Italian Midfield Ace with Passing Stats to Rival Zubimendi

Nicolò Rovella Emerges as a Midfield Option for Liverpool As Liverpool’s transfer radar begins to focus ahead of a defining summer, one new name has quietly entered the conversation: Nicolò Rovella. Mentioned on the Daily Red podcast hosted by Dave Davis for Anfield Index, the Juventus midfielder, currently on loan at Lazio, is now being...

Szoboszlai lays down title mindset as Liverpool eye glory at Leicester

Szoboszlai's Steely Composure Captures Liverpool’s Title-Run Spirit Mentality Behind the Momentum As Liverpool edge closer to a 20th league title, it’s the tone of calm resolve—not triumphalism—that defines the club’s current mood. Dominik Szoboszlai, speaking to LFC Official Website ahead of the Reds’ trip to Leicester, captured this quiet intensity with striking clarity. “It’s very important to...

Liverpool Have Joined the Race to Sign 23-year-old Serie A Star – Report

Liverpool’s Eyes on Nicolo Rovella: A Calculated Move Amid Midfield Reshuffle Liverpool’s search for midfield reinforcements continues, and this time the gaze is firmly fixed on Italy. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Reds have made initial enquiries about Nicolo Rovella, the 23-year-old Juventus midfielder currently on loan at Lazio. The report outlines that...

How Arne Slot Is Shaping Gravenberch and Gakpo into Key Players

Slot’s Dutch Revolution: How Gravenberch and Gakpo Are Thriving at Anfield Nurturing Talent, Not Just Managing It When Liverpool legend Sammy Lee speaks, the Anfield faithful tend to listen. His insights, shared on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football, paint a picture of evolution, development and masterful man-management under Arne Slot. As Liverpool chase...