Liverpool Pressing

“A Tale of Two Halves” – Arne Slot Must Learn From Liverpool’s Second-Half Performance at Arsenal

Arne Slot’s Tactical Missteps and Tactical Improvements: A Tale of Two Halves He’ll learn from this one, as they say in football. When Liverpool took on Arsenal in what was billed as a crucial Premier League clash, the first half revealed glaring tactical deficiencies from Arne Slot’s side. Arsenal dominated, especially in midfield, where they...

Ryan Gravenberch: Tactical Analysis of Liverpool’s Midfield Game-Changer

Gravenberch's Tactical Value: How He Enhances Liverpool’s Midfield Gravenberch’s Emerging Role in Liverpool's Midfield Ryan Gravenberch has quickly proven himself as a vital asset in Liverpool’s midfield, demonstrating his capacity for adaptability, intelligence, and physical prowess. Recruited as a versatile, box-to-box midfielder, Gravenberch’s impact is apparent through his contribution in both possession and defensive play. His...

David Lynch: Why Liverpool’s Szoboszlai Criticism is Unfair and Overblown

Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s Unsung Midfield Hero Amidst Criticism In the latest episode of Media Matters from Anfield Index, David Lynch sat down with Dave Davis to unpack Liverpool’s ongoing Premier League campaign. One topic that sparked attention was the recent fan criticism aimed at Liverpool’s midfield powerhouse, Dominik Szoboszlai. As Liverpool sit top of the...

Video Analysis: How Liverpool’s Scrappy 2-1 Win Over Wolves Unfolded

Liverpool vs Wolves: Tactical Analysis and Key Insights Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves was far from a perfect display, yet it provided vital insights into Arne Slot's team dynamics. Despite the scrappy nature of the victory, Slot's Liverpool managed to pull through, showcasing the resilience of a side that aspires to clinch the Premier League...

Diamond in the Rough – Illustrating Liverpool’s Pressing vs Swansea

As you may already know I collect pressing stats for every Liverpool Premier League game, I know - what a crazy thing to do - but it's popular, people enjoy the discussions resulting from the stats collection and we're learning a lot about some of the players at Liverpool Football Club. Twitter was adamant that...