Anfield Index

Analysing Liverpool's Preparedness for Premier League Restart As Liverpool's players reconvene at Kirkby for training, there's a notable shift in the atmosphere with key figures returning sooner than anticipated, as reported by James Pearce for The Athletic. Mohamed Salah, an early returnee, has been rested from Egypt's lineup against Mauritania, underscoring a strategic move to...

Liverpool's New Defensive Strategy: Replacing Van Dijk Liverpool's search for a defensive stalwart to eventually replace Virgil van Dijk seems to have zeroed in on a surprising candidate, Loic Bade, despite a previous unremarkable stint in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest. Crediting Mundo Deportivo for the original scoop, it’s reported that the Reds see...

Harvey Elliott’s Return Can’t Come Soon Enough: A Vital Option for Szoboszlai’s Rest Well that was a set of welcome photos on a Monday night eh. In a season that’s rapidly intensifying for Liverpool, the return of Harvey Elliott couldn’t come at a better time. With a punishing schedule looming, his availability is crucial not...

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Left-Back Dilemma: A Tactical Oversight? The ongoing debate about how to best utilise Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to confound many, especially following his recent performance for England in an unconventional left-back role against Finland. Dave Hendrick, speaking on Anfield Index’s ‘Daily Red Podcast’, summed up the thoughts of many when he remarked, "Trent played...

Liverpool’s Four Stars Shine Bright in World Rankings Liverpool’s resurgence under Arne Slot has captivated fans and pundits alike, and it’s no surprise that FourFourTwo has recently named four Reds among the top 20 footballers in the world. As the only club with this impressive quartet, Liverpool fans have reason to celebrate as Mohamed Salah,...

Liverpool's Future in Flux: Contract Talks with Key Players Reveal Uncertain Path Ahead As the clock ticks toward the summer of 2025, Liverpool faces potential exits that could reshape the squad under manager Arne Slot. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are all approaching the final year of their contracts, a situation that...

Manchester City’s Court Case and Media Coverage: David Lynch's Take Manchester City’s ongoing court case has sparked considerable debate in the football world. On the Anfield Index podcast, David Lynch shared his candid views on the case and expressed frustration over how certain journalists have reported on it. Lynch described the media coverage around City’s...

Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview: Arne Slot’s Reds Face Enzo Maresca's Blues As Liverpool prepares for a high-stakes match against Chelsea this Sunday, David Lynch shared his thoughts on the Blues' transformation under Enzo Maresca. Speaking with Dave Davis on the Anfield Index podcast, Lynch offered a detailed preview of the upcoming game, analysing Chelsea’s strengths...

Liverpool’s January Transfer Window: Potential Arrivals and Departures As the January transfer window approaches, Liverpool faces key decisions that could shape the remainder of their season. David Lynch, speaking on the Anfield Index podcast with Dave Davis, offered insight into potential transfer moves. With new manager Arne Slot at the helm, Liverpool may look to...

Liverpool’s Backroom Overhaul: Revamping the Medical Department for Success Liverpool has taken major steps to address the persistent injury issues that plagued the team in recent seasons. As David Lynch discussed on the Anfield Index podcast with host Dave Davis, the club has made significant changes to the backroom staff, specifically within the medical department,...