Sheffield United

Klopp’s “Huge Concern” About Mac Allister’s “Freak” injury

Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool's Injury Woe Deepens Liverpool's recent performance against Manchester United, marked by a notable absence of creativity and innovation, has raised concerns. The team's inability to navigate through a well-structured defence, leading to a disappointing goalless draw at Anfield, highlights a key area of struggle this season. Impact of Mac Allister's Absence In the...

Wataru Endō & an Opportunity to Shine…

Endō's Transition to Liverpool Last week saw Japan captain, Wataru Endō, produce his most complete performance yet, as he undertook ninety minutes against Austrian Bundesliga side, LASK. Some may say that the standard of the opposition makes the level of performance hard to measure, yet I was more impressed with how he excelled amongst and...

Matip Injury May Not Facilitate Moves

Matip's Season Ending Injury It was the news no-on wanted but wasn’t unexpected for all reds. Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Sheffield United game that Joel Matip had ruptured his ligaments against Fulham and is likely out for the season. Whilst the long-term implications for the 32 year-old are obvious, the January window is right...

The Postmortem: Sheffield United 0 – 2 Liverpool

Fighting Spirit Away From Home This was a rather disappointing matchup, all in all, certainly with regards to entertainment. The matchups between two clubs on opposite ends of the Premier League spectrum can often create a one-sided affair, one that possesses elements that could still send the result in either direction. Sheffield United had only...

Deep Dive: Wataru Endo’s Performance against Sheffield United

Liverpool's Convincing Victory Liverpool put in a convincing performance as they came out comfortable 2-0 winners against Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai were enough to secure a crucial three points on the road. The victory puts the Reds just one point off Arsenal at the top of...

Trent Alexander-Arnold: The Game Changer in Stats

Liverpool's Strategy and Performance: Insights from Anfield Index Liverpool's recent game against Sheffield United brought to the fore several key insights. Bence Bocsák noted the team's overall performance, stating, “Liverpool weren’t spectacular but they got the job done.” This reflects a pragmatic approach where results are prioritized over style, a crucial factor in title races. Trent...

Hendrick on Palace Recently: “Rubbish, Absolute Rubbish”

Assessing Liverpool's Upcoming Clash with New CB Insights In their latest podcast, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provided key insights into Liverpool's upcoming game against Crystal Palace. Hendrick began by reflecting on Liverpool's recent performance against Sheffield United, highlighting their controlled dominance and full-deserved win. Matchett agreed, noting Liverpool's occasional sloppiness but...

Liverpool Building: Need For Non-Drip Dross

Liverpool's Road Ahead: Navigating Crucial Away Games For the great majority of Reds who are still recovering from Sunday's encounter, the focus will naturally be on watching four incredible goals that secured the three points at Anfield. However, amidst all the madness and celebrations from this one, there will be a few who have already...

Trev Downey: “Virgil van Dijk the master of his craft

Liverpool's Strategic Edge in Sheffield United Victory - Insights from Anfield Index's Post-Match RAW Podcast In a detailed episode of Anfield Index's Post Match RAW podcast, Trev Downey, alongside Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman, dissected Liverpool's 2-0 win against Sheffield United. Their discussion provided a tactical and player-centric analysis of the match, highlighting Liverpool's strategic...

Key Stats from Konate’s Dominant Performance

Liverpool's Defensive Linchpin in Matip's Absence Konate's Rising Importance Amidst Defensive Challenges In the dynamic landscape of Premier League football, certain players unexpectedly find themselves under the spotlight due to unforeseen circumstances. This is the case for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate, as highlighted in an insightful piece by James Pearce for The Athletic. The French defender's role...