Can the Midfield Fringe Support the Reds' Defence?
In the Sunday afternoon match, Manchester City was outplayed and ultimately defeated 2-0 at Anfield. Three backup midfielders were on the bench but did not appear during this crucial top-of-the-table clash. Currently, the three starting midfield positions are filled by the following four players: Alexis Mac Allister,...
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Quarter-Final: A Chance to Rest and Rotate
As Liverpool prepare for their Carabao Cup Quarter-Final clash with Southampton, David Lynch, speaking on the Anfield Index podcast, emphasised the importance of using this fixture to rest key players and give fringe squad members an opportunity to shine. With a packed schedule ahead, Lynch...
Liverpool's Resilience: Navigating Challenges On Road To Success
The season's early momentum saw Liverpool emerge from the international break top of the Premier League and progressing steadily in the Champions League. Yet, as Jim Boardman noted on the latest Scouser Tommies episode, "this was going to be the most difficult spell." The club’s recent fixtures...
Liverpool’s Managerial Evolution: Jan Molby on Arne Slot’s Impact and Club Philosophy
In the latest Molby On The Spot podcast, Liverpool legend Jan Molby shared his views on the evolving managerial philosophy at Liverpool, focusing on the club’s transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot. Speaking with host Trev Downey, Molby reflected on the shift...
Liverpool Triumphs Over Brighton: Tactical Brilliance from Arne Slot
The recent clash between Liverpool and Brighton was a testament to the tactical acumen of Liverpool's new manager, Arne Slot. Known for his inventive approaches, Slot’s lineup and strategy in this 3-2 victory showcased his tactical versatility and ambition for Liverpool. In a match packed with...
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Triumph Over Brighton: Key Moments and Player Reflections
In a gripping Carabao Cup encounter, Liverpool edged out Brighton with a 3-2 victory at the AMEX Stadium, as analysed by Trev Downey and Jim Boardman on Anfield Index’s post-match podcast, RAW. Under the guidance of new manager Arne Slot, the Reds advanced to...
Liverpool's Strategic Victory: Gakpo's Stellar Performance Leads the Way
Well that was exciting wasn’t it. You have to be happy when Liverpool win any game, but now we’re all thinking it’s another game to fit into the schedule. There were only three that shrugged from the weekend against Arsenal and we were all happy to...
Liverpool Must Prioritise Rest Despite Arne Slot’s Caution
In the latest rounds of the Carabao Cup, Liverpool face Brighton with a fixture schedule that’s becoming increasingly relentless. Injuries are mounting, players aren't back and wanted and Liverpool find themselves in a dilemma that begs the question: should they push their main players or give much-needed...
The Young Midfielder To Offer Something Different
In the past week or so, we have seen the young Liverpool starlet, Harvey Elliott, pictured returning to some form of training at the AXA Training Centre. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder sustained a fractured foot whilst with the England under-21 group earlier in the season, which scuppered his...
Time To Bring Wataru Endō in From the Cold
What struck me most during the recent international break was not so much the level of play, but the listed captains that led their countries when not representing the Anfield giants. Below are the assets which adorned their nations armband during the recent fortnight of fixtures,...
