Liverpool

Klopp Eyes £25m French Defensive Reinforcement

Klopp's Defensive Dilemma: Seeking Stability Post-Matip Injury Liverpool's defensive line faces a significant challenge following Joel Matip's season-ending knee injury. The 32-year-old's ruptured ACL not only sidelines him for the remainder of the campaign but also raises questions about his future at Anfield, as his contract concludes this summer. This situation has compelled manager Jurgen...

Molby on the Reds’ Increasing Title Chances

On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby look back over three wins and ahead to the game against Crystal Palace. Along the way they discuss the usual myriad of topics, including: the state of affairs at United and whether or not Ten Haag is the man to...

Tony Evans: ‘Don’t make a d*ck of yourself Jurgen’

10K Up at Anfield Index Tony Evans' Column today marks article number 10,000 here on Anfield Index. There have many iterations of the website during that period and we are part-way through the latest rebuild, thanks to all the writers and editors who have contributed over the years and most importantly to all the readers...

The Postmortem: Sheffield United 0 – 2 Liverpool

Fighting Spirit Away From Home This was a rather disappointing matchup, all in all, certainly with regards to entertainment. The matchups between two clubs on opposite ends of the Premier League spectrum can often create a one-sided affair, one that possesses elements that could still send the result in either direction. Sheffield United had only...

Deep Dive: Wataru Endo’s Performance against Sheffield United

Liverpool's Convincing Victory Liverpool put in a convincing performance as they came out comfortable 2-0 winners against Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai were enough to secure a crucial three points on the road. The victory puts the Reds just one point off Arsenal at the top of...

Reds’ Could Go Top With Victory at Palace

Liverpool's Surge in Form: A Threat to Crystal Palace As the Premier League action intensifies, Liverpool, currently in a splendid vein of form, are set to face Crystal Palace this weekend. The Reds' recent triumph, a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, has propelled them to second place in the league, trailing Arsenal by a...

Trent Alexander-Arnold: The Game Changer in Stats

Liverpool's Strategy and Performance: Insights from Anfield Index Liverpool's recent game against Sheffield United brought to the fore several key insights. Bence Bocsák noted the team's overall performance, stating, “Liverpool weren’t spectacular but they got the job done.” This reflects a pragmatic approach where results are prioritized over style, a crucial factor in title races. Trent...

Hendrick on Palace Recently: “Rubbish, Absolute Rubbish”

Assessing Liverpool's Upcoming Clash with New CB Insights In their latest podcast, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provided key insights into Liverpool's upcoming game against Crystal Palace. Hendrick began by reflecting on Liverpool's recent performance against Sheffield United, highlighting their controlled dominance and full-deserved win. Matchett agreed, noting Liverpool's occasional sloppiness but...

Liverpool Building: Need For Non-Drip Dross

Liverpool's Road Ahead: Navigating Crucial Away Games For the great majority of Reds who are still recovering from Sunday's encounter, the focus will naturally be on watching four incredible goals that secured the three points at Anfield. However, amidst all the madness and celebrations from this one, there will be a few who have already...

Trev Downey: “Virgil van Dijk the master of his craft

Liverpool's Strategic Edge in Sheffield United Victory - Insights from Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW Podcast In a detailed episode of Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Trev Downey, alongside Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, dissected Liverpool's 2-0 win against Sheffield United. Their discussion provided a tactical and player-centric analysis of the match, highlighting Liverpool's strategic...