Simon Brundish

Under Pressure: Southampton and Madrid Games Show Liverpool’s New Strength

Liverpool’s Tactical Evolution: Triumphs Against Real Madrid and Southampton Liverpool are proving their mettle at the top of English and European football this season. Under Arne Slot’s meticulous management, the Reds have dominated both the Premier League and Champions League. This blog reflects on insights from the Anfield Index Under Pressure Podcast, hosted by Dan...

Brundish: “Curtis Jones looks like a complete midfielder with no weakness”

Liverpool’s Fitness, Form, and Tactical Roles: Insights from Under Pressure Podcast Liverpool’s tactical evolution under Arne Slot has been a team-wide effort, but individual performances have been pivotal. In the latest episode of the Anfield Index: Under Pressure podcast, contributors Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat dissected the roles and fitness...

Game-State Control and Defensive Solidity Define Slot’s Liverpool

Liverpool’s Tactical Evolution Under Arne Slot: Insights from the Under Pressure Podcast Liverpool’s resurgence under Arne Slot has been a fascinating story of tactical ingenuity and evolution. On the latest episode of the Anfield Index: Under Pressure podcast, contributors Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr Phil Barter and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat explored the intricacies of Slot’s methods....

Dan Kennett: “Liverpool need to turn possession control into tangible threats”

Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool Analysis: Insights from Under Pressure Podcast In a recent episode of Under Pressure, the podcast by Anfield Index, the team dissected Liverpool's recent performance against Arsenal, breaking down the tactics, key players, and the strategic contrasts between the two Premier League rivals. With insights from Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr. Phil Barter...

Liverpool’s Winning Formula: Statistical Insights from Under Pressure Podcast

Liverpool's Tactical Evolution: A Deep Dive with Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast In a compelling episode of the Anfield Index's Under Pressure Podcast, Dan Kennett hosts a discussion with Simon Brundish, Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique Loonat, where they dissect Liverpool's latest victory against Crystal Palace. This episode offers a rich exploration of tactical nuances,...

Sports Scientists Unpack Liverpool’s Loss To Forest – International Fatigue Breakdown

Tactical Periodisation and Fatigue: Sports Science at Liverpool FC Explained The latest episode of the Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index offers an in-depth examination of Liverpool’s performance, with key insights from Simon Brundish and Dr. Phil Barter. In this first part, they delve into the impact of international travel on player fatigue, tactical periodisation,...

Dr Phil Barter: Liverpool’s recruitment team ‘found wanting’ if no Endo upgrade

Liverpool's Transfer Window: Mamardashvili, Chiesa and Defensive Midfield Concerns Liverpool's summer transfer window has been a busy one, with several key discussions taking place on the Under Pressure podcast, particularly around new signings and potential reinforcements. Among the notable acquisitions is Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, and speculation surrounding the possible signing of Federico Chiesa. However,...

Under Pressure Analysis: Liverpool’s 2-0 Victory Over Brentford, Key Insights

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford: Analytical Review of Performance and Tactics Liverpool's recent 2-0 victory over Brentford showcased a performance that was both disciplined and dominant, reflecting the tactical acumen of the team. The Under Pressure podcast, hosted by Dan Kennett and featuring insights from Simon Brundish, Dr. Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, provided a detailed breakdown...

Salah’s 31 Sprints and Slot’s Tactical Tweaks: How Liverpool Dominated Ipswich 2-0

Liverpool’s Tactical Triumph Against Ipswich: Under Pressure Podcast Analyses Start of The Slot Era In the latest Under Pressure podcast hosted by Dan Kennett on Anfield Index, Liverpool's performance in their opening game under Arne Slot was dissected with remarkable precision. Joined by Sport Scientist Simon Brundish and Tactics Analyst at The Times Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, the...

‘Sell Trent’, Sport Scientist Talks Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool Future and New Physique

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Position and The Future of Liverpool's Full Backs In a the most recent episode of the Anfield Index Podcast, Simon Brundish and Trev Downey explored the evolving role of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's star right-back, and the implications for the club's defensive setup. Sport Scientist Brundish provided an in-depth analysis of Alexander-Arnold's new physique...