Arne Slot’s Tactical Revolution: How Liverpool Became the Blueprint for Modern Football
Liverpool’s transformation under Arne Slot is more than just a managerial shift—it’s the redefinition of how modern football is played. In a recent PanenkaLFC episode titled How Arne Slot INGENIOUSLY Invented Football's New META!, they take a deep dive into Slot’s influence on Liverpool,...
Trent Alexander-Arnold Hits 100 Goal Involvements: A Liverpool Legacy
Liverpool's own Trent Alexander-Arnold has reached yet another remarkable milestone in his already glittering career. The 25-year-old has now been directly involved in 100 goals for the club – a figure that speaks volumes about his extraordinary talent and consistency. Not bad for a player traditionally...
Ryan Gravenberch: Liverpool's Defensive Midfield Answer or Misunderstood Talent?
In today's episode of the Media Matters podcast by Anfield Index, David Lynch and Dave Davis tackled one of the more contentious topics surrounding Liverpool's transfer activities: Ryan Gravenberch's ability to fulfill the number 6 role, a crucial position in Jurgen Klopp's system. Gravenberch, who has...
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Position and The Future of Liverpool's Full Backs
In a the most recent episode of the Anfield Index Podcast, Simon Brundish and Trev Downey explored the evolving role of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's star right-back, and the implications for the club's defensive setup. Sport Scientist Brundish provided an in-depth analysis of Alexander-Arnold's new physique...
Leveraging Data and Innovation: Insight From Sports Scientist Simon Brundish
In a recent episode of the Anfield Index Podcast, sports scientist Simon Brundish and host Trev Downey delved into the intricate world of data and innovation in football. Their discussion highlighted the pivotal role these elements play in modern sports, particularly at Liverpool FC under...
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Ready to Prove Wayne Rooney Wrong on England's Centre Stage
In a recent piece by Jonathan Liew in The Guardian, Wayne Rooney's comments on Trent Alexander-Arnold sparked debate. Rooney declared he “wouldn’t have Trent Alexander-Arnold anywhere near the middle of the pitch”, raising questions about the Liverpool star’s defensive capabilities and his potential...
Guardiola vs. Klopp: The Rivalry Redefining the Premier League Landscape
In the tapestry of English football, few narratives have been as captivating and transformative as the rivalry between Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool. Through Oliver Kay's compelling account in The Athletic, we are reminded of how these two footballing colossi have not...
Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast - The Original and Best Liverpool Statistical Analysis Show
With Dr Phil Barter unavailable this week; Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead!
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Gakpo's Versatility: A New Asset for Liverpool's Midfield
Gakpo's Adaptation to Klopp's Vision
Cody Gakpo's recent switch in position under Jurgen Klopp's guidance has been a talking point for many. The Liverpool manager's belief in the fluidity of modern football positions has seen Gakpo transition from his usual forward role to a more central midfield position....
The Magic of the (FA) Cup. We all love a good cup tie, don't we? Every fan, surely, must want to see their team go on a great cup run, musn't they? I mean, winning breeds winning; it's a great way to gather momentum; the players just want to get out there and play;...
