Alisson Becker on Arne Slot’s Tactical Vision: Building Liverpool’s Defensive Foundation
Liverpool kicked off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a solid 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town, marking an important first clean sheet of the season. For goalkeeper Alisson Becker, this was more than just a win; it was a reflection of the defensive clarity...
Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool Contract: What’s the Delay?
Liverpool fans have every reason to be concerned about the contract situation surrounding Virgil van Dijk, one of the club’s most iconic and influential players. As of now, Van Dijk is entering the final year of his contract, and with no concrete signs of an extension, it...
Szoboszlai Can Be Liverpool's Frank Lampard?
In the summer of 2023, Liverpool’s former interim Sporting Director, Jörg Schmadtke, pulled off one of the signings of the year by securing the services of RB Leipzig’s brilliant attacking asset, Dominik Szoboszlai. Within a remarkable transfer window that saw the Anfield giants part way with their former skipper,...
Liverpool’s Tactical Triumph Against Ipswich: Under Pressure Podcast Analyses Start of The Slot Era
In the latest Under Pressure podcast hosted by Dan Kennett on Anfield Index, Liverpool's performance in their opening game under Arne Slot was dissected with remarkable precision.
Joined by Sport Scientist Simon Brundish and Tactics Analyst at The Times Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, the...
Virgil van Dijk Secures Fourth PFA Honour: A Crucial Liverpool Decision Looms
Consistent Force in PFA Team of the Year
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's towering Dutch defender, has once again cemented his status among football’s elite by being named in the PFA Team of the Year for 2024. This marks his fourth inclusion in this prestigious...
Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Contract: What’s Really Going On?
Liverpool's current dilemma isn't just about retaining talent; it's about defining the club's future. Central to this conversation is the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s contract. As one of the most crucial players in Liverpool's modern history, the question looms: why hasn't a deal been reached yet? This...
Mohamed Salah’s Contract Situation: A Worrying Silence from Liverpool
The uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's contract situation has been a significant talking point among Liverpool supporters. Despite Salah’s consistent brilliance on the pitch, there has been “no sign” of a new contract offer from the club, as reported by James Pearce in The Athletic. This silence...
Gravenberch Not The Answer for Ruthless Arne Slot
I spent much of the week leading into Ipswich v Liverpool, overseeing implementation works to ensure the Portman Road conference room and media suite were ready for the Tractor Boys return to Premier League action.
Match Day one (in the English top tier) came just fourteen weeks after...
Liverpool 2-0 Ipswich Town: The Premier League Return and Tactical Twists
The excitement of the Premier League is back, and with it, the usual tension, drama, and tactical intrigue. Liverpool’s clash with Ipswich Town marked the return of Premier League football for the Tractor Boys after a 22-year absence. While Liverpool were favourites, Ipswich brought...
Liverpool’s Interest in Matias Fernandez-Pardo Unpacked
Liverpool's scouting department is casting their net wide this transfer window, as the club have been linked with one of Europe’s rising stars, Matias Fernandez-Pardo. This 19-year-old Belgian forward, currently with Gent, has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Leicester City and Southampton.
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