The Curious Case of Arthur Melo at Anfield
Arthur Melo: The Odd One Out at Anfield
Arthur Melo's Curious Stint at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp's Anfield tenure has been adorned with several surprises - Arthur Melo's loan spell from Juventus being among the most peculiar. Standing alongside unusual inclusions like Steven Caulker and Ben Davies, Arthur's story is destined to become an interesting chapter in the Klopp-era at Liverpool.
The Brazilian midfielder made his unexpected arrival at Anfield last August, landing on deadline day via an emergency loan deal …
From Buildup Problems to VAR: Statistical Analysis of Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa
A Controversial Tie Marred by Time Wasting and Buildup Problems
The Tangled Web of Time Wasting
In a game overshadowed by controversy, the Reds' recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield highlighted some of the more problematic aspects of modern football. From an unprecedented amount of "dead time" to seemingly never-ending discussions on the efficacy of VAR, the match had it all.
As Daniel Rhodes keenly observed on the latest Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast:
"If I was the …
Roberto Firmino: Anfield's Emotional Goodbye Party
Si Senor, Bobby: An Emotional Farewell for Liverpool's Firmino
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool's beloved number 9, was recently the guest of honour at an emotional send-off party at Anfield, revealing the deep affection for the Brazilian maestro within the squad. The news comes via Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, who shared snippets of this touching event on social media.
Klopp's Speech to Firmino: The Game's Unseen Genius
At the heart of this farewell, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's charismatic gaffer, delivered an intimate speech …
Liverpool 1 - 1 - The Post-Mortem
This was expected to be a spectacular final game at Anfield (this season), yet it was reduced to only a final flurry of punches, which inevitably saw the Reds fall short in their attempts for an 8th straight victory. The entire fanbase was committed to our drive for top four, however, the stern resistance and organisation of our visitors reminded us all of the vast summer work that must be carried out. As a raft of players tearfully said their …
Milner Quote: Change In Power Dynamics?
Amidst all the emotion and chaos of the draw against Aston Villa, there was something that very few Reds seem to pick up on. For all the farewells, waves to the fans, presentations and chanting that took place, maybe an honest line from a post-match interview might be the most telling in the long-term. There’s been mixed suspicions about who holds the real power around transfers at Liverpool and some theories took a hit at best yesterday. Maybe, just maybe, …
Lessons Learned: Aston Villa
Maybe the emotion got the better of us as fans. It certainly seemed to for the players until later on, when Liverpool managed to rescue a point against Aston Villa. Anfield said an emotional goodbye to a number of players, with it perhaps being fitting that the man who scored the equaliser received the largest outpouring of emotions throughout the day. We take a look at the lessons learned from a game where next season’s picture became clearer and there’s …
Firmino Visits His Liverpool Tribute Mural
Roberto Firmino: Mural Visit Closes Anfield Chapter
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool's beloved forward, made a pilgrimage to Anfield, marvelling at the vibrant homage painted on its outer wall this Sunday morning. This mural is a testament to Firmino's exceptional career, transforming him into the latest legend immortalised in pigments on Anfield's proud walls.
An emotional afternoon witnessed Firmino scoring a late equaliser in his final home appearance for the Reds. As his contract is due for expiry, the day marked the …
Liverpool's Season: An Abomination, Says Dave Hendrick
Dissecting Liverpool's Turbulent Season: Post-Match RAW Podcast
Liverpool's season has not been the most inspiring, with an evident shift in the tide; at times looking like a tsunami may engulf the club and its fans. This piece aims to unpack the Reds' trials and tribulations, as expressed by the lads on the most recent episode of Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW podcast - Dave Hendrick, Karl Matchett, and Guy Drinkel.
Liverpool's Abominable Season
Renowned as one of the greatest football clubs, …
Gerrard's Shadow Over Liverpool's Clash with Villa
Steven Gerrard's Saga: Between Liverpool's Embrace and Villa's Brief Fling
Credit to Brad Walker on This is Anfield
As the final whistle looms over Liverpool's last home match of the season against Unai Emery's Aston Villa, the Reds clutch at the fading whispers of a Champions League spot. It's been a curious campaign, one that saw the giants fall nine times in 36 matches. Yet, the duel between these two sides is not simply a run-of-the-mill Premier League fixture, but …
Who Should Be Liverpool’s Rivals Next Season…
Manchester City have been the most prominent domestic rival for Liverpool, essentially since Jürgen Klopp took the helm at Anfield. Despite a much-needed improvement process (after the Brendan Rodgers regime), it became clear (very quickly) that Pep Guardiola and his financial doping Blues, would become the key adversary for our German manager. The previous four seasons have seen the Reds finish as runners up to the Etihad team on two occasions, winners once, whilst finishing a disappointing 3rd due to …