Liverpool v Newcastle: A League Cup Final with History on the Line
Cup Clashes Through the Decades
Liverpool and Newcastle United have a long history, but their encounters in cup competitions have been relatively rare. As Dave Hendrick pointed out in The Daily Red podcast for Anfield Index, “We’ve only played them twice ever in the...
Jarell Quansah's Resilient Rise: From Early Setbacks to England Recognition
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has earned his first call-up under new England manager Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. This selection marks a significant milestone in the 22-year-old's career, reflecting his resilience and recent form.
Early Season Challenges
Quansah's 2024-25 season...
Liverpool v PSG: Under Pressure Analysis on Champions League Exit
Liverpool’s Champions League exit at the hands of PSG was dissected in forensic detail by Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, and Phil Barter on the Under Pressure podcast for Anfield Index. From game state dominance and tactical shifts to missed chances and defensive lapses, the trio...
Van Dijk’s Contract Future Uncertain as Slot Pushes for Stay
Van Dijk Casts Doubt Over His Liverpool Future
Virgil van Dijk has added further uncertainty to his Liverpool future, admitting that he is unsure whether he will remain at Anfield beyond the summer. The Dutch defender, whose contract talks are ongoing, offered a candid response following...
Liverpool v Newcastle: Carabao Cup Final Preview from A-Eye Scouted
The Carabao Cup Final looms large, with Liverpool and Newcastle set to face off in a high-stakes clash at Wembley. On Anfield Index’s A-Eye Scouted podcast, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett dissected the match in detail, exploring Liverpool’s squad issues, Newcastle’s approach, and the key...
Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah: Liverpool’s Uncertain Future
Liverpool’s journey under Arne Slot is about to enter a pivotal phase, with question marks hanging over two of their biggest names—Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah. As Dave Hendrick analysed on The Daily Red podcast for Anfield Index, these two players are irreplaceable figures in...
Szoboszlai’s Wembley Vision: A Fighter Ready for Battle
Liverpool’s march to Wembley is familiar, but this time, Dominik Szoboszlai is determined to leave his mark on the pitch rather than the sidelines. Last year, injury denied him the opportunity to play as Jürgen Klopp’s depleted Reds fought their way to a dramatic extra-time triumph over...
Liverpool Fans and Expectations: A Reality Check from David Lynch
Liverpool fans are known for their passion, but with that comes a weight of expectation that can sometimes spiral into negativity. In the latest Media Matters podcast from Anfield Index, football journalist David Lynch sat down with Dave Davis to unpack some of the frustrations...
Liverpool 1 - 0 PSG (1-1 agg) - The Champions League 2nd Leg Postmortem (1-4 pens)
The atmosphere in Anfield was loud and intense long before the first whistle, as the Merseyside giants' loyal following looked to intimidate their illustrious French rivals. Following a stunning rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ by the excited fans...
Liverpool Face Defensive Crisis as Konaté Eyes PSG Move
Liverpool’s summer rebuild is shaping up to be more difficult than expected. According to Sports Zone, Ibrahima Konaté is “currently more likely to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer than sign a contract extension at Liverpool.” The club are already dealing with uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk,...
