Liverpool’s EFL Cup Final Defeat to Newcastle: Video Analysis Breakdown
Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup Final was more than just a missed opportunity for silverware—it laid bare the structural weaknesses that have plagued the team throughout the season. In Panenka LFC’s post-match analysis, they dissected exactly where things went wrong,...
Liverpool 2-0 Man City: A Tactical Masterclass on The Under Pressure Podcast
Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City was a statement win, and the Under Pressure Podcast on Anfield Index dissected the performance in forensic detail. Hosted by Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, the discussion highlighted the tactical nuances, pressing efficiency,...
Liverpool’s Dead Rubber Defeat Still Secures Top Spot in the Champions League
Sometimes, football serves up a game so devoid of consequence that even the most ardent supporters struggle to muster enthusiasm. Last night was one such occasion. For the first time in what feels like forever, I opted for a night out with friends...
Liverpool's Tactical Masterclass Against Manchester City: Analysing the Key Moments
Liverpool’s emphatic 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Anfield has sent a clear message to the league: Arne Slot’s Reds are here to dominate. In this article, we dive into the tactical nuances discussed in the Panenka LFC podcast, dissecting Liverpool’s brilliant performance and what...
Liverpool Triumph Over Southampton: A Tactical Masterclass Under Arne Slot
Liverpool secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Southampton at St Mary’s, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points after 12 rounds. The tactical dissection by Dan Rhodes on the Anfield Index’s Talking Tactics podcast highlighted how Arne Slot’s strategic adaptability...
Slot’s Liverpool Era Begins: From Cautious Optimism to Bold Transformation
When Jürgen Klopp made his unexpected announcement in January about stepping down from Liverpool's helm, anticipation across Merseyside was palpable. Fans instantly envisioned one successor: Xabi Alonso. A Liverpool legend, Alonso had guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten domestic season, cementing his status as one...
Klopp's Counter-Pressing Philosophy: Deja Vu
Jürgen Klopp once said that “no playmaker in the world can be as good as a good counter-pressing situation,” and his team proved the point in their 5-2 victory over Norwich City in the FA Cup on Sunday. What will have pleased the (sadly soon to be ex-) Liverpool manager...
The Art of the Soundbite
Bill Shankly was the master of the soundbite, the one-liner, the quip. Imagine how he’d be on Twitter in 2023, with Everton struggling every year. Even their own fans want to draw the curtains when they’re playing these days.
Jürgen Klopp also has a way with words, which is all the...
