Moments For The Underdogs: Joel Matip and Divock Origi
‘I like being the underdog so they don’t expect what’s going to happen…’The biggest moments aren’t always meant for the biggest players, the best players, the ones who you’d expect to take up the mantle when everything is on the line. Those glittering, do or die moments can spark the emergence of those who have faded into the background, the underdogs in a group of top dogs who make their mark where no one thought it possible. …
Liverpool Player Ratings: End of Season Edition - Part Two
Here we go again, back for part two as I conclude my player ratings for Liverpool's season. You can find part one here, whilst Anfield Index Pro subscribers can find Adam, Tom and I guided by the lovely Kay as we join together for a Rate, Don't Hate, end of season special two-parter.
Virgil van Dijk was, unsurprisingly, the high scorer in part one of these ratings, but will anyone else achieve a perfect ten as we delve into the …
Klopp's Champions League Final Midfield Dilemma
Who else is suffering from both unrivalled levels of excitement and nerves ahead of the Champions League final?
This one really does feel like a must-not-lose, doesn't it?
In truth, Jurgen Klopp finds himself without too much stress ahead of the clash with Tottenham on June 1st, with a fully fit squad to choose from and legs well rested.
There is no drama affecting matters away from the pitch, meaning sole focus is on securing European Cup number six and …
Liverpool v Wolves Preview - One final step which *might* bring glory
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Martin Atkinson
Date & Time - Sunday, May 12th @ 15:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 1/3, Draw 9/2, Wolves 13/2
Form
Liverpool Form
This Liverpool team continues to amaze us.
During the week, Klopp's mighty Redmen defied all the odds to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League and set up another final - this time against Spurs in Madrid.
Domestically, The Reds have still not given up the fight for a first …
Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the shift put in by Liverpool's front three on Sunday
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the work put in by The Reds' front three as his side had to show patience and professionalism to take all three points from Cardiff City last Sunday.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, the former Borussia Dortmund manager was keen to highlight the impact Liverpool's attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané had on the game thanks to their tireless effort and impeccable work-rate.
"I have to say, the three up …
Cardiff City v Liverpool Preview - All to play for in Wales on Sunday
The Details
Venue - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Referee - Martin Atkinson
Date & Time - Sunday, April 21st @ 16:00
Current Odds - Cardiff City 14/1, Draw 11/2, Liverpool 2/11
Form
Cardiff City Form
Cardiff had lost three games in a row before Tuesday night's visit to Brighton. They won 2-0 at the Amex Stadium, ensuring the battle for Premier League survival continues for another couple of weeks at least.
The Bluebirds have won six of their 17 home …
Liverpool 2-0 Porto: Reds on course for Champions League semi-final
Rarely do you see a Champions League quarter-final look so routine.
There wasn't the rip-roaring freneticism of an emphatic win, nor a compilation of keepy-ups from Mohamed Salah to be played back for the rest of time this time round as there was in Portugal last year, but Liverpool once again took control over their opponents on a relatively straight forward night at Anfield.
Rewarded with his second successive start in midfield, Naby Keita's effort inside just five minutes made …
Luis Garcia was singing the praises of Liverpool's Sadio Mané due to recent form
Luis Garcia enjoyed his time in the Liverpool number 10 jersey but this week he was lauding the talents of The Reds' current number 10, Sadio Mané.
Garcia was back on Merseyside for the Liverpool legends game last weekend as they beat AC Milan legends 3-2 at Anfield.
The former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid trickster took some time out to speak with to Liverpoolfc.com about Sadio Mané's current form, a run which has seen him score 11 goals in his …
Sadio Mané's goal at Fulham meant 36-year-old Rush and Dalglish achievement was equalled
Sadio Mané's opening goal in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Fulham last Sunday meant that he and Mohamed Salah had managed to achieve something last managed by club legends Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush, 36 years ago!
As reported in Liverpoolfc.com, Salah and Mané became the first pair of Reds forwards to both reach at least 20 goals each in all competitions for two seasons in a row since 1983.
Last season, Mané scored 20 goals as Liverpool finished fourth in …
What's going on with Xherdan Shaqiri?
Many thought he was almost certain to start against Fulham on Sunday, but when Adam Lallana was included in Klopp's starting XI, the recent whispers around what is going on with Xherdan Shaqiri grew just that little bit louder.
The Alpine Messi was not so long ago enjoying his best spell since joining Liverpool in the summer, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 11 games over the winter period, but his form then seemed to drop and his …