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...
Wirtz, Slot and the Emerging Plan at Liverpool
Early signs of brilliance
Two pre-season friendlies into his Liverpool career, and already the name Florian Wirtz is sparking comparisons, tactical breakdowns and even questions of stardom. On the latest episode of the Panenka LFC podcast, contributors laid out an in-depth examination of Wirtz’s early contributions under Arne...
Jeremie Frimpong Can Be the Wide Provider That Assists Salah
As Liverpool await the formalities in the Alexander Isak saga, their summer business already features one quietly transformational signing. Jeremie Frimpong’s £30 million arrival from Bayer Leverkusen offers more than just depth — it represents a restoration of structure and tactical clarity to the right-hand...
Liverpool’s Transfer Balancing Act: Why Steve Nicol Has a Point About Alexander Isak
Pre-season tours often present more questions than answers, and Liverpool’s recent outings in the Far East were no exception. While Arne Slot may not be losing sleep over a win and a loss in friendlies, the flaws exposed—particularly against AC Milan—have not...
Hugo Ekitike: Liverpool’s Statement of Intent
Liverpool’s £69million acquisition of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt signals more than just another big-money addition. As Seb Stafford Bloor explained in a recent discussion with Hari Sethi for Anfield Index, the Reds have been pursuing the French forward for some time, and this transfer is the product of...
Florian Wirtz - The Playmaker to Replace Trent
With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-anticipated departure from Liverpool all but confirmed, the club’s recruitment machine has shifted into high gear to fill the creative void. While many names have been floated as potential playmaking replacements — including the short-term glamour of Kevin De Bruyne — it’s Florian Wirtz...
Ryan Gravenberch’s Midfield Metamorphosis Under Arne Slot at Liverpool
When Arne Slot stepped into the Liverpool dugout following Jürgen Klopp’s emotional farewell in May 2024, he inherited not only a legacy but also a squad in flux. Fast forward to the end of his debut Premier League campaign, and Liverpool are champions again — with...
Liverpool's Defeat to Chelsea Exposes Growing Pains for Young Reds
As Liverpool bask in the glory of Arne Slot’s sensational first Premier League title triumph, their recent 3-1 defeat to Chelsea serves as a timely reminder that not everything is gold beneath the silverware. While the broader narrative rightly focuses on the extraordinary success of...
Liverpool Thump Spurs to Clinch Premier League Glory in Style
Liverpool are back on the Premier League throne — and they did it with a swagger that sent a clear message to the rest of the country. A 5-1 thumping of Spurs at Anfield crowned a season of relentless dominance under Arne Slot, who has...
Liverpool’s Reluctant Warrior: Why Van Dijk Remains the Premier League’s Gold Standard
Commanding Through Calm
The Athletic’s brilliant breakdown of Virgil van Dijk’s defending goes far beyond the traditional metrics. While the Liverpool captain’s raw tackle numbers may no longer evoke the invincibility of his 2018-19 peak, when he was famously not dribbled past once in...
