Liverpool's Catch-22 Season
One of the Webster definition’s for Catch-22 goes like this ‘a difficult situation for which there is no easy or possible solution’. Does it sound vague? Let’s just make that simple by invoking Liverpool FC 2014/15. After all, the team this season is riddled with Catch-22 situations.
Let’s start with the building block of the team.
Defence
When Simon Mignolet was bought, he was coming off a pretty decent season with Sunderland and had built up a reputation as a …
Stock-Taking: Liverpool's Welcome Break
Seven games into the season and we've arrived at the second international break already. Ordinarily, I have no time for these most unwelcome of interuptions to weekend life. Like most Reds, and fans of other clubs I'm sure, the highlight of my weekend is watching club football. It's what we look forward to, what we think, talk and in some cases write about all week, and the difference between a win or a loss has the power, should one allow …
Victor Valdes: The view from Barca - Q & A with Rafael Hernandez
When Simon Mignolet joined the Reds last summer hopes were high for the young Belgian keeper who had impressed during his time at Sunderland. Though eyebrows were raised at how abruptly Reina was sent out on loan to Napoli, many reassured themselves that given such a decision Liverpool's management must've been happy with the replacement they'd brought in.
However, despite an overall impressive debut season, where the keeper's impressive shot stopping abilities saved the Reds crucial points in pivotal moments …
Whether You’re Lovren It or Not - Analysis Of The New LFC Defence.
It has been a mixed start to the campaign for LFC. A nervy 2-1 victory over a depleted Southampton side, a harsh sounding 3-1 defeat to Man City & and a commanding win over Spurs at White Lane.
Many positives can be taken from the opening 3 games: a sublime Henderson assist, a world class save from Mignolet, an excellent opening 35 mins display at the Eithad and an amazing 60 yard run & finish from Moreno. For all the …
Proactive vs Reactive | Liverpool's divided back four?
Monday was disappointing wasn’t it?
After impressing for the majority of the first half, Liverpool went in at half time 1-0 down but with justification to remain positive that we could come back into it in the second 45. However, as we all know, it wasn’t to be and after 95 minutes we had been beaten 3-1 by last years champions.
Their strength and quality in depth shone through and we were given a harsh reminder of the level required …
Brendan Rodgers - the Story of his Managerial Career
BRENDAN Rodgers has grown into one of the most exciting and respected managers in the Premier League.
The Northern Irish born man grew up in Ballymena where he learnt and played football with his local side. In 1990, at the age of 17, Rodgers moved to Reading to further his career but it was halted instantaneous through injury and he failed to make an appearance for the English club.
In 1995, after refusing to let football out of his life, …
Tactical Analysis: Liverpool 4 Borussia Dortmund 0
It is important to preface this analysis by saying the Bundesliga season doesn’t start until the week after the Premier League, so Borussia Dortmund were seven days behind in their physical preparation. However, at times, Rodgers’ Liverpool made them look like they had never played football before, with the exquisite movement, technical ability and break-neck speed of the attacking play.
Line-Ups:
Liverpool: Mignolet, Johnson, Skrtel, Lovren, Manquillo, Gerrard, Henderson, Sterling, Coutinho, Can, Sturridge.
Subs: Brad Jones, Jose Enrique, Toure, Lambert, …
Liverpool Players | World Cup Round Up - THE BIG ONE
Callum Huckle reviews the Liverpool players at the World Cup and previews those still in the tournament...
Mamadou Sakho – The only Liverpool player still in the tournament aside from Simon Mignolet. Sakho has looked solid all tournament and it’s a testament to his ability that the only two goals France have conceded so far came after his substitution against Switzerland. He was rested with a hamstring strain but is fit to face Germany and will most definitely start. The …
Liverpool's Rest of the World Round 3: Preview
You will be able to tell who has been watching every game of the next round World Cup group games, as there will be an army of Marty Feldman's everywhere you go. This is because we are being treated to two games simultaneously, twice per day until Thursday, leaving Friday to remind us what life was like before this football all-you-can-eat started.
Here is a look at which Liverpool players you might see play:
Pepe Reina - Spain vs Australia …
Liverpool's Rest of the World Round 2: Preview
Welcome to the Anfield Index writers' coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. With the tournament one round of fixtures in let's look at which players from Liverpool will be playing over the next few days.
Mamadou Sakho – France vs Switzerland 20th June 8.00 PM Kick Off
Luis Suarez aside, Mamadou Sakho is Liverpool’s premier player at the World Cup this summer not in the England squad. As Zak mentioned in the last Rest of the World update, …