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Neil Jones: Liverpool and Nunez Game-Changing Tactical Shift

Unpacking Darwin Núñez's Impact on Liverpool's Latest   In a recent insightful piece by Neil Jones, the spotlight was cast on Darwin Núñez's role in Liverpool's tactical evolution. Jürgen Klopp, renowned for his tactical acumen, made a pivotal decision to shift Núñez to the left wing, deviating from his traditional role as a centre-forward. This move,...

Downey: “Curtis Was Easily The Best Player on The Pitch”

A Tactical Masterclass Against West Ham Liverpool's recent clash against West Ham United showcased a tactical masterclass, breathing new life into their campaign. The match, discussed in detail by Dave Hendrick, Trev Downey, and Guy Drinkel on Anfield Index, highlighted the strategic prowess of Liverpool's approach and the emergence of Curtis Jones as a key...

Liverpool 5 – 1 West Ham – EFL Cup QF Man of the Match

Curtis Jones: A Rising Star I recall writing last year how it was time to give more minutes to the former academy prodigy, Curtis Jones, as I witnessed the painful regression of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and James Milner. The likes of Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain were always injured, whereas both the squads Spaniards,...

Player Ratings: Scouser Scores a Maxi as Reds Beat The Hammers

Player Ratings vs West Ham In between visits of Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League schedule, Liverpool undertook their quarter final contest against east London outfit, West Ham. To advance to the semi final stage of the league cup would have been a major achievement for either side, after both teams were struggling...

Matchett: “Senior Players Didn’t Turn Up”

Insights from the Europa League Clash Liverpool's Struggles Highlighted Liverpool's recent match in the Europa League, a 2-1 defeat to Union San jwa, left much to be desired. Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett shared their insights on this underwhelming performance. Dave Hendrick emphasised the lack of impact from both young and senior players. However, he praised Quansah...

Player Ratings: Liverpool’s Narrow Loss in Belgium

Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 Liverpool: Europa League Player Ratings Reds' Rotation in Belgium The Thursday evening journey to Belgium marked the conclusion of Liverpool's successful Europa League group stage campaign. Having secured their spot as Group E winners in game week five, the sixth game allowed manager Jürgen Klopp to rest key players like Alisson Becker, Virgil...

Kennett: “Diaz’s Numbers Are Becoming a Huge Concern”

Liverpool Analysis: Sheffield Utd and Crystal Palace Clashes Insights from Under Pressure Podcast Liverpool's recent performances against Sheffield Utd and Crystal Palace have been a mix of tactical mastery and areas needing improvement. Dan Kennett, Dan Rhodes, and Phil Barter dissect these matches, providing valuable insights into Liverpool's approach and execution. Sheffield Utd Game: A Tactical Overview The...

Hendrick: “Four Poor Performances, Top of the League”

Crystal Palace, Palhinha, and Europa Preview: Insights from Anfield Index Unraveling Crystal Palace's Strategy and Performance Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provide a deep dive into Crystal Palace's approach and performance. They critically analyse the team's tactics, particularly focusing on a match where Palace initially led but eventually lost. The discussion underlines the...

Jim Boardman on Reds’ Resilience in Adversity

Liverpool's Gritty Triumph Over Crystal Palace: Testament to Reds' Resilience In an insightful episode of the Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Dave Hendrick, Jim Boardman and Trev Downey offer a comprehensive breakdown of Liverpool's nail-biting 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Their discussion delves into the Reds' performance, underlining the team's resilience,...

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...