Trent Alexander-Arnold

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...

Van Dijk’s Fourth PFA Honour Raises Big Questions for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk Secures Fourth PFA Honour: A Crucial Liverpool Decision Looms Consistent Force in PFA Team of the Year Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's towering Dutch defender, has once again cemented his status among football’s elite by being named in the PFA Team of the Year for 2024. This marks his fourth inclusion in this prestigious...

Journalist: Liverpool’s Sporting Director Fails to Discuss Salah’s Future with Abbas

Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Contract: What’s Really Going On? Liverpool's current dilemma isn't just about retaining talent; it's about defining the club's future. Central to this conversation is the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s contract. As one of the most crucial players in Liverpool's modern history, the question looms: why hasn't a deal been reached yet? This...

James Pearce: No Contract Talks for Salah – What Are Liverpool Thinking?

Mohamed Salah’s Contract Situation: A Worrying Silence from Liverpool The uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's contract situation has been a significant talking point among Liverpool supporters. Despite Salah’s consistent brilliance on the pitch, there has been “no sign” of a new contract offer from the club, as reported by James Pearce in The Athletic. This silence...

Gravenberch’s Role in Arne Slot’s Liverpool: Defensive Midfield Dilemma

Gravenberch Not The Answer for Ruthless Arne Slot I spent much of the week leading into Ipswich v Liverpool, overseeing implementation works to ensure the Portman Road conference room and media suite were ready for the Tractor Boys return to Premier League action. Match Day one (in the English top tier) came just fourteen weeks after...

BBQ Reflections: How Slot’s Tactical Tweaks Helped Liverpool Beat The Tractor Boys

Liverpool 2-0 Ipswich Town: The Premier League Return and Tactical Twists The excitement of the Premier League is back, and with it, the usual tension, drama, and tactical intrigue. Liverpool’s clash with Ipswich Town marked the return of Premier League football for the Tractor Boys after a 22-year absence. While Liverpool were favourites, Ipswich brought...

Journalist: Trent Will Thrive in Slot’s System, New Contract Should Be a Priority

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Set to Thrive Under Arne Slot and the Importance of a New Contract In yesterday's episode of the Media Matters podcast by Anfield Index, David Lynch and Dave Davis discussed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s prospects under Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot. As one of the most dynamic and talented full-backs in world football, Alexander-Arnold...

Trent Dodges Press: Trent’s Contract Dilemma

Trent Alexander-Arnold and His Future with Liverpool: A Tight-Lipped Affair Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, a cornerstone of the club, has skilfully sidestepped questions about his future amidst swirling transfer rumours. The talented full-back finds himself at a pivotal juncture with his contract set to expire next year, placing him at the centre of speculations about a...

Unpacking Dr. Ian Graham’s Role in Liverpool’s Data-Driven Dominance

Understanding Dr. Ian Graham’s Influence on Liverpool FC Liverpool FC’s success over recent years has been widely attributed to their tactical brilliance, excellent recruitment, and of course, data-driven decision-making. One of the key figures behind the scenes has been Dr. Ian Graham, the former Director of Research at Liverpool FC. In a recent podcast on...

“The Game Got Away From Us” – Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna on Liverpool’s Impressive Performance

Liverpool's Quality Overpowers Ipswich Town Despite Early Resilience: Kieran McKenna's Reflections Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna faced the harsh realities of Premier League football after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Portman Road. In a game that saw Ipswich compete admirably for the first 45 minutes, the gulf in class became evident as Liverpool...