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Angelo Stiller: Off-Ball Concern, On-Ball Assurance for Liverpool? As Liverpool navigate a pivotal post-Klopp rebuild under Arne Slot, recruitment talk intensifies around central midfield. On a recent Transfer Market Metrics episode on Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Dr Phil Barter cast a critical eye over Bundesliga midfielder Angelo Stiller — and the verdict was nuanced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyWRo6l0uRk Stiller,...

Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Arne Slot’s Tactical Evolution Keeps Reds on Top Liverpool’s transformation under new manager Arne Slot has been nothing short of remarkable. Slot’s more controlled, methodical approach stands in stark contrast to the "heavy metal" football of his predecessor, Jurgen Klopp. Yet, this subtle shift has propelled Liverpool to the summit of the...

Van Dijk and Konaté: The Best Defensive Duo in World Football I’d actually sell a kidney to keep them fit all season. Liverpool’s defensive solidity in the Premier League has been nothing short of impressive this season, and much of that is down to the centre-back pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté. Their...

Darwin Núñez’s Liverpool Future: Time Running Out? Darwin Núñez’s time at Liverpool has been filled with flashes of potential, but questions about his consistency and adaptability are becoming louder. His recent performance against Bologna highlighted ongoing issues that could affect his long-term future at Anfield. In David Lynch’s article on his Substack, he offered a...

Liverpool’s Midfield Maestro: Alexis Mac Allister’s Quiet Brilliance As Liverpool’s midfield buzzes with energy this season, much of the spotlight has been on new additions and the reinvigorated form of certain players. However, amidst the well-deserved praise, one man has quietly gone about his business, becoming the backbone of Liverpool's midfield: Alexis Mac Allister. His...

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...

Liverpool's Attacking Waves and Passing Dissected: Nottingham Forest Match Statistical Analysis In the latest episode of the Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, the contributors delved into Liverpool’s 0-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, providing a detailed match analysis from both tactical and statistical perspectives. This article will explore Liverpool’s and Nottingham Forest’s game plan, match...

Liverpool’s New Midfield Trio: A Deep Dive into Roles, Control, and Performance Liverpool's midfield has undergone a significant transformation this season, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch forming a dynamic trio that combines control, threat, and athleticism. After three games, the Under Pressure podcast on Anfield Index provided an in-depth analysis of...

Liverpool Eyeing Late Move for Bundesliga Star: A Necessary Defensive Reinforcement? As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Liverpool are reportedly exploring options to bolster their defence, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou emerging as a potential target. According to a report from TEAMTalk, the 23-year-old centre-back is on Liverpool’s shortlist as they seek...

Alexander-Arnold Shines as Liverpool Defeat Ipswich 2-0 in Opener Man Of The Match: Trent Alexander Arnold So much of the summer months was spent wondering how the world class player of Merseyside would fit into the team which built him, as well as the England side which has continually disrespected him. After a horribly disappointing period...