Liverpool Frustrated as Leeds Execute Defensive Plan at Anfield
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield, a result that exposed persistent attacking shortcomings despite overwhelming territorial control.
Liverpool dominated possession and territory but failed to convert either into clear-cut chances, with Leeds executing a disciplined low-block strategy that left...
Slot’s Low-Block Dilemma: Lessons from Leeds and the Tactical Search for Solutions
Liverpool’s goalless draw with Leeds was framed publicly as a frustrating blip, but internally it has prompted a broader tactical discussion. For Slot, the match was less about dropped points and more about diagnosing a familiar modern problem: how elite, possession-heavy sides consistently...
Liverpool Set-Piece Shake-Up as Aaron Briggs Departs Anfield
Liverpool have moved to reshape their backroom structure after Aaron Briggs departed his role as the club’s dedicated set-piece coach, a decision that arrives against the backdrop of a season in which defensive dead-ball situations have become an uncomfortable weakness.
Briggs’ exit has been confirmed following internal discussions...
Wirtz emergence reshapes Liverpool’s left side after Diaz exit
Liverpool’s decision to move on from Luis Diaz was never designed to trigger an immediate like-for-like replacement. Internally, the club viewed the Colombian’s departure as a structural reset rather than a reactive problem to solve in the market. Diaz wanted a fresh challenge, Liverpool were open...
Liverpool Linked to Antoine Semenyo as January Stakes Rise
Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth’s powerful and increasingly decisive forward, is expected to leave the south coast this winter, with the Cherries bracing themselves for interest from the Premier League’s elite.
Semenyo’s consolation goal in the 4-1 defeat at Brentford was unlikely to change Bournemouth’s direction of travel. The...
Liverpool Concerns Emerge Again at Set Pieces
Liverpool’s progress under Arne Slot continues to gather momentum, yet familiar concerns refuse to fade quietly. Even in victory, warning signs persist, and Virgil van Dijk has been clear in his assessment. The 2 to 1 home win over Wolves should have been routine. Instead, it became another...
Liverpool edge Wolves as Wirtz delivers breakthrough moment
Liverpool maintained momentum at Anfield with a 2-1 win over Wolves, a result that continued a good run of results. Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz proved decisive in a contest that demanded patience and control, with Wolves competitive throughout.
While the result mattered, much of the...
Liverpool edge Wolves but familiar doubts linger at Anfield
Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield delivered three Premier League points, but Post Match RAW on Anfield Index made clear that the performance left deeper questions unanswered. Speaking to Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett dissected a match that felt split cleanly in two,...
Performance catching up with results
Liverpool’s 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves at Anfield prompted mixed emotions in the stands, and on the post match analysis from David Lynch speaking on his YouTube channel from the ground. The scoreline suggested another nervy afternoon, but Lynch was clear that this performance deserved more credit than many...
Slot offers calm clarity on Wirtz workload ahead of Wolves test
Liverpool’s build up to Wolves has revolved around a familiar modern concern, workload management, yet the messaging from Arne Slot suggests calm rather than caution. Speaking at the AXA Training Centre, Liverpool’s head coach addressed recent discussion around Florian Wirtz with the measured confidence...
