Dave Davis looks at the big decisions facing Jurgen Klopp this week including:
Curtis Jones or Gravenberch and Nunez or Gakpo
The Carabao Rotation and Use of The Kids
Who Has To Start vs Arsenal
Jurgen’s Transfer Window Views
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Insights from Anfield Index's Dave Davis
In a recent episode of the Anfield Index podcast, host Dave Davis delves into Jurgen...
The Delicate Balance of Player Rotation and Winning Strategies
In the realm of football, the balance between science and player management and the imperative to secure wins is a delicate one. Simon Brundish elucidates, "if you just use science players would play about 10% less than they currently do to be as fresh as possible."...
The Unseen Brilliance of Brighton's Tactical Approach
In a meticulous breakdown by Andy Jones and Mark Carey from The Athletic, Brighton’s tactical prowess against Liverpool has been brought to the limelight. Andy Jones astutely observed, "Brighton’s growth in recent seasons has been underpinned by their confidence in possession, building play patiently and cleverly." This confidence...
Klopp’s Admiration for Nunez
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s esteemed manager, didn’t hold back in expressing his admiration for Darwin Nunez, following a significant victory at Anfield. The Reds showcased their resilience and combativeness, securing a crucial 3-1 win against a formidable West Ham side, propelling them to second in the Premier League standings.
A Resilient Victory
The Sunday...
With so many defensive injuries, Liverpool's season has really suffered.
It'll take no level of footballing comprehension to know that without Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip for most of the season the Reds have suffered in a defensive sense.
But so many absences in their back-line has hurt the Anfield club elsewhere.
Trent Alexander...
Before the worldwide coronavirus pandemic ground the Premier League season to what we are assured is a temporary halt, Liverpool looked set to win the league title at a canter.
Winning 27 out of their 29 games, the Reds — who have beaten every other team in the league on their remarkable run — find...
Liverpool’s Fullback Creativity and Recruitment Targets – Part 1
An analytical deep dive to profile Liverpool's fullback creativity and answer the question - is it sustainable?
This season, Liverpool consistently lacked a midfield set-up that tasked a player to be a high performing creator and goal threat. That meant the absence of a midfielder to carry...
Before we start this piece, I'm going to have to tender an apology in advance. If any of the writing is incoherent, blame it on Liverpool Football Club and this priceless ability it has, to ensure that fans are never able to enjoy games in peace.
Well, that was massive! It had to be done...
Liverpool’s Premier League campaign continues to rumble on, as Liverpool comfortably beat Cardiff 2-0, with Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner scoring the decisive second-half goals. But what were the key stats from a tricky, sticky away win for the Reds?
Keita Runs The Show
Naby Keita has made himself undroppable for Jürgen Klopp, and he justified...
No matter where you are from your local match commentator probably said something like: "Set pieces - Liverpool's long-term Achilles heel" when Eric Lamela scored against the Reds last at Wembley. That line is simply ignorant. Liverpool's set piece defence has been slowly and steadily improving for three seasons now. The same applies for...
