Mo Chatra

Post Match RAW: Liverpool Lack Identity As They Draw With Leeds

Liverpool Stumble to Goalless Draw as Leeds Expose Ongoing Questions Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Leeds United offered little in spectacle but plenty in subtext. On the Post Match Raw podcast, Guy Drinkel was joined by Mo Chatra and Hari Sethi to unpick a performance that left Anfield flat and wider concerns unresolved....

Liverpool fans sure about Salah’s future after win over Brighton

Post-match context at Anfield Liverpool’s 2–0 win over Brighton should have been a straightforward story about three points and control at Anfield. Instead, it became a wider conversation about stature, legacy and uncertainty, as reflected in a thoughtful and revealing post-match discussion on Anfield Index featuring Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Mo Chatra. Their exchange...

Mo Chatra: ‘Liverpool finally appear to be operating like a true superpower’

How Liverpool’s Financial Strength Could Secure Alexander Isak: Inside FSG’s Big Summer I have been watching Liverpool’s financial operations for years, and what we are seeing this summer is unlike anything before. FSG have often been criticised for their conservative approach to spending, and often rightly so. But now, there is a real change. Liverpool...

Kieran Maguire Dissects FSG’s Self-Sustaining Liverpool Strategy

Liverpool, FSG and Finance: Kieran Maguire’s View from the Numbers Room Financial Discipline or Missed Opportunity? When I sat down with football finance expert Kieran Maguire on the latest episode of Money Talks for Anfield Index, I was keen to delve into the inner workings of Liverpool FC's financial structure under Fenway Sports Group (FSG). Having...

‘Not catastrophic’ if Liverpool Lose Virgil, Mo and Trent – Finances Behind FSG’s Rebuild Plan

Liverpool’s Money Rebuild: Why a Summer Shake-Up Isn’t a Crisis Planning from a Position of Strength In the latest episode of Money Talks, Mo Chatra was joined by Dave Hendrick for a deep-dive on Liverpool’s financial firepower and the looming summer rebuild. The verdict? “There’s no reason to be terrified of a rebuild,” Hendrick asserted. In...

Finance Expert: “Liverpool in healthy position ahead of summer transfer window”

Liverpool’s Financial State: Expert View on Wages, Spending and Future Growth Liverpool Football Club is a well-oiled financial machine. With every new set of accounts comes scrutiny, analysis, and, inevitably, debate. The latest figures have raised eyebrows, particularly concerning the wage bill, amortisation, and overall financial health. I recently had the opportunity to discuss Liverpool’s latest...

Liverpool’s Silent January Transfer Window – ‘Cracks Starting To Show’

Liverpool’s Squad Depth: Cracks Starting To Show? Liverpool edged past Wolves with a 2-1 win at Anfield, but the manner of the performance has raised serious concerns. Is the lack of transfer investment in January catching up with Arne Slot’s side? The latest Post-Match RAW podcast from Anfield Index, featuring Trev Downey, Jim Boardman, and...

Is Liverpool’s Wage Increase Cause for Concern?

Liverpool’s Wages and FSG: Unpacking the Financial Debate Liverpool FC’s financial operations have long been a subject of scrutiny, and the latest discussion on the "Media Matters" podcast by Anfield Index, featuring David Lynch and Dave Davis, brought key questions to the forefront. With Liverpool’s latest accounts pending, there’s significant curiosity about the club’s rising...

Liverpool’s Wage Bill Mystery – Why Are Costs Rising Despite Key Exits

Liverpool’s Rising Revenues and the Mystery of the Wage Bill Despite their Champions League absence last season, the Reds continue to grow financially—though questions remain over an unexpected wage bill increase. An Eighth-Place Finish, But Record Revenues The Deloitte Football Money League for the 2023/24 season has been released, offering fresh insight into Liverpool’s financial position. While...

Transfer Committee’s Key Picks to Replace Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Potential Exit: Who Could Replace Liverpool’s Creative Maestro? Liverpool’s defensive stalwart and creative genius, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with Real Madrid reportedly eyeing him for a future move. As the January window looms, Liverpool’s transfer committee has turned its focus toward contingency plans, particularly in the full-back...