The Misuse of a Midfield Powerhouse
As Liverpool prepares to welcome Manchester United to Anfield, one of the most pressing questions for Arne Slot revolves around Dominik Szoboszlai — specifically, how best to use him. The Hungarian arrived as a beacon of energy and aggression, a midfielder built to dominate space, carry the ball through...
Slot focused on tightening Liverpool’s defending ahead of United clash
Arne Slot has built a reputation for detail, organisation and intensity. Yet even for a coach with such precision in his approach, Liverpool’s recent defensive form has been an unwelcome distraction from an otherwise promising start to the season.
Speaking ahead of the Premier League meeting...
Gravenberch Fitness Boost Eases Liverpool Concerns
Liverpool supporters were braced for bad news when Ryan Gravenberch limped off during the Netherlands' 4–0 win over Finland. Speaking on Media Matters with Lewis Aspinall for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch moved quickly to calm fears surrounding the midfielder ahead of the clash with Manchester United.
“My understanding is...
Liverpool’s Reset: Slot’s Quiet Work with Jones and Chiesa Offers Fresh Hope
As Liverpool’s players return from international duty, the focus turns back to Arne Slot and his work at Kirkby. The Dutchman has used this two-week pause not merely as a rest period, but as a vital opportunity to rebuild rhythm, confidence, and cohesion...
Szoboszlai Proves His Class on International Duty
Dominik Szoboszlai’s performance for Hungary this week may have provided a timely reminder of his true value — and perhaps a message to Arne Slot about how best to use him. The 24-year-old midfielder, who has been deployed in an unfamiliar right-back role for parts of Liverpool’s campaign,...
Liverpool Facing Florian Wirtz Conundrum After Emile Heskey Verdict
Liverpool invested £116million to bring Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, expecting instant invention from one of Europe’s most exciting playmakers. Instead, the 22-year-old has endured a subdued introduction to life at Anfield. Across nine Premier League and Champions League outings, he has yet...
An Unfinished Understanding
In Liverpool’s reimagined attack under Arne Slot, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak are two names that should, in theory, complement each other perfectly — an elite finisher alongside an intelligent mover, both capable of drifting wide, linking play, and finishing clinically. Yet, several months into the season, the chemistry still feels more...
A System Without Its Anchor
Since Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure in the summer, Liverpool have not simply lost a right-back — they’ve lost the man who made the entire right-sided structure function. Arne Slot has a tactical conundrum, one that goes far beyond defensive solidity or positional rotations. The Englishman’s absence has removed the team’s deep-lying...
Slot’s Early Success Draws Admiration
Arne Slot’s introduction to Liverpool life could hardly have been smoother. When the Dutchman succeeded Jurgen Klopp in the summer of 2024, the challenge before him was monumental — replacing one of the most influential managers in modern football. Yet, within a single season, Slot silenced the sceptics by guiding...
Isak Fitness Picture: Why Liverpool Are Urging Patience
Arne Slot’s Liverpool have entered a searching phase, and much of the focus naturally falls on Alexander Isak. The Sweden international arrived with an elite reputation and a price tag to match; scrutiny is inevitable when you are cast as the difference-maker. Strip away the noise, though,...
