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Salah and Elliott Impress in Liverpool’s Champions League Win Over Lille Liverpool just love this Champions League competition and format don’t they! A 100% record carries onto match-day eight and ensures they’ll finish in the top spots. It was largely calm at Anfield, aside from the one poor minute but normal service was very quickly...

Liverpool 2 - 1 Lille - Champions League Man of the Match Mohamed Salah After a good result in overcoming a stubborn Brentford team 0-2 at the weekend, this less pressurized encounter allowed Arne Slot to make certain changes to his starting eleven which enabled the rest some assets, as well as much-needed minutes for...

Liverpool 2 - 1 Lille - Champions League Player Ratings The Champions League came roaring back into midweek life with an intriguing encounter between Liverpool and an in-form Ligue 1 outfit, Lille. https://twitter.com/lfc/status/1881805892972323155?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker - 7.0 The brilliant Brazilian was largely anonymous for the opening thirty minutes before he took...

Liverpool Cruise Past Lille to Secure Champions League Last-16 Spot Mohamed Salah reached another milestone, scoring his 50th European goal for Liverpool as the Reds secured their place in the Champions League's last 16 with a commanding performance over Lille at Anfield. The Egyptian’s first-half strike was pivotal, and Arne Slot’s side continued their unbeaten...

Analysing Harvey Elliott's Impact: Is Arne Slot Fully Utilizing Liverpool's Squad? In a recent discussion on Anfield Index, David Lynch spoke with Dave Davis about Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brentford, particularly focusing on Harvey Elliott’s contribution and Arne Slot’s squad management. This blog examines Elliott's performance, Slot's strategic decisions, and what this could mean for...

Liverpool's Defensive Mastery: The Key Insights from David Lynch's Take on Van Dijk and Konate Football analysis has transformed over the years, focusing increasingly on the intricate details that define matches. A recent discussion between David Lynch and Dave Davis on Anfield Index's podcast offered profound insights into Liverpool’s defensive dynamics, particularly highlighting the contributions...

Exploring Liverpool's Next Steps as Salah's Departure Looms As the 2024-2025 season progresses, Liverpool find themselves at a crucial crossroads, particularly regarding the future of Mohamed Salah. The iconic forward's contract situation remains unresolved, stirring concerns among the Anfield faithful about his potential exit. This possibility has reignited discussions about who could possibly step into...

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Rising Above the Criticism In the world of football, the noise surrounding players can often overshadow their on-field exploits. This seems to be particularly true for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose performances have sparked debates far and wide. Recently, David Lynch discussed Trent's impact in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brentford on the Anfield Index...

Liverpool Eye Exciting Move for Lyon Star Rayan Cherki Liverpool, riding high at the summit of the Premier League, are reportedly preparing to bolster their ranks with the signing of Lyon’s Rayan Cherki. As reported by Fichajes, the Reds are poised to meet Lyon’s valuation of €22 million (£18.6 million) for the 21-year-old, who has...

Liverpool vs Lille: Champions League Showdown Looms Liverpool's upcoming Champions League clash against Lille was a key topic of discussion on the Anfield Index Under Pressure Podcast, with Dan Kennett and Simon Brundish offering insights into the Reds’ preparations and challenges. Under Arne Slot’s leadership, Liverpool are navigating a pivotal European campaign, and the Lille...