Honigstein Breaks Down LFC's Schmadtke & Bellingham Links
Honigstein Talks Jorg Schmadtke and Jude Bellingham with Anfield Index
As the football season edges closer to its climax, Liverpool fans eagerly anticipate the club's summer transfer activity. A club with a rich history, and the recent successes under Jurgen Klopp, the Reds are always seeking to improve and evolve. The latest buzz in the transfer rumor mill surrounds Jorg Schmadtke, Jude Bellingham, and how these two figures might impact Liverpool's future plans. Let's dive in and analyze what's being …
Schmadtke to Sign 3-Year Deal with Liverpool, Not a Consultant
Reds Closing in on Jorg Schmadtke as New Sporting Director, Advanced Talks Underway to Bring Schmadtke on Board
Liverpool FC are in advanced talks to appoint Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director, hoping to have him in place before the start of the critical summer transfer window. The search for a suitable candidate to replace Julian Ward, who announced his intention to step down last November, has been the subject of intense speculation.
Although Paul Mitchell from Monaco was among …
Schmadtke to Liverpool: Odd Couple or Genius Move?
The Enigmatic Schmadtke: An Unlikely Alliance with Klopp?
In the tumultuous world of football, there are times when seemingly unrelated paths converge, and unexpected partnerships form. In a recent article by German sports writer Raphael Honigstein, he delves into the curious connection between Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and the enigmatic Jorg Schmadtke, a man whose colourful career spans four decades across various roles in German football.
The news that Schmadtke is in talks with Liverpool to potentially assume the sporting …
Klopp Ally Schmadtke to Transform Liverpool's Strategy
It appears as though Liverpool may have unearthed their next sporting director in the guise of Jörg Schmadtke. Here's what may transpire if he joins the club this summer.
Liverpool's quest to find a successor for Julian Ward has spanned several months since the former sporting director declared his intention to step down from his role come summer.
But now, it seems the Reds may have discovered Ward's heir apparent.
Schmadtke in Pole Position for Liverpool Director RoleAs per …
Liverpool's Fullback Creativity and Recruitment Targets – Part 2
In Part 1, we took a deep dive into profiling and analysing Liverpool’s fullback creativity and whether it is sustainable – you can read it here.
Here in Part 2, we’ll look at select recruitment targets who can meet our depth needs and tick boxes on the club’s philosophy, eye and analytics tests.
Tyrell Malacia (20 yo, Feyenoord, 1415 minutes, Highest valuation: £2.8 million)
Tyrell Malacia is a highly rated, Dutch, modern left-back for Feyenoord who has represented the Netherlands …
Why Julian Draxler Could be the Solution
Liverpool are back in action, and the transfer window’s closure is eerily inching closer by the day.
Of course, there is still a month to conduct business, and it isn’t merely Liverpool – with a vacuum in the squad in the shape of Nabil Fekir still looming large – who are troubled by a lack of activity so far this summer.
Paris St. Germain are currently being investigated by UEFA regarding a potential breach of Financial Fair Play regulations – …
Why Divock Origi still has a Part to Play
As Liverpool descend into the usual frenzy of rumours, speculation and leaning on a wall at Melwood (a trend that is worryingly scarce in the Reds’ transfer announcements these days), much has been made of their lack of reserve firepower; a situation amplified by the contract extension given to Rhian Brewster.
Indeed, the news arrived alongside a clamour of “Give the kid a chance” with supporters wanting the next impromptu wonder-talent to make his mark on the Premier League. Even …
Three Young Strikers Battle for Klopp's Attention
Three young forwards. One hoping for a second chance. One trying to hang on to his first. And, one still trying to break into the first team.
DIVOCK ORIGI
Did you ever go away, maybe for a summer holiday or a study abroad and upon your return, instead of getting that expected moment of passion from your significant other, you got that look that says, things have changed? Yeah, me neither, but if it had, I have to assume Divock …
Divock Origi: Liverpool's Forgotten Belgian
With Liverpool blessed with plenty of attacking talent in the form of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi’s season-long loan to Wolfsburg carries a lot of importance in terms of how his future on Merseyside will pan out.
Failure to make an impact could spell the beginning of the end for the Belgian while a string of consistent and eye-catching performances could keep him in Klopp’s long-term plans.
Having signed back in 2014, featuring in …
Why Liverpool Should Return for Julian Draxler
Following a superbly eye-catching Confederations Cup, the stock of one former German wunderkind turned peripheral star seems to have not been higher.
Julian Draxler, formerly of Schalke and VfLWolfsburg, is a name hitting the rumour mill once again, with the news that Paris Saint-Germain are set to continue on their path to utter and total supremacy via the purchase of Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe. A forward arsenal of Mbappé, Neymar, Edinson Cavani, Àngel Di Maria, Lucas Moura, Goncalo Guedes and Javier …