Klopp backs Wirtz despite mixed debut campaign at Liverpool
Liverpool supporters have spent much of the past season debating the impact of Florian Wirtz. Arriving at Anfield amid enormous expectations and a transfer fee reported to be in excess of £100 million, the Germany international was viewed as one of the cornerstones of Liverpool's future.
Yet...
Richard Hughes Faces Defining Liverpool Moment as Iraola Era Begins
Liverpool’s decision to appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach may ultimately become the defining chapter of Richard Hughes’ time at Anfield.
Just 12 months ago, Hughes could seemingly do no wrong. Fresh from helping oversee a Premier League title-winning campaign and earning praise for his work...
Could Rayan Follow Iraola to Liverpool and Become the Next Anfield Superstar?
Replacing Mohamed Salah is arguably the biggest challenge facing Liverpool this summer. I hoped for a moment that a deal may be made to re-sign the legendary attacker, now that Arne Slot has gone, however, the huge wages on the former Roma man...
Is It Time for Liverpool to Cash In on Cody Gakpo?
The arrival of Andoni Iraola as Liverpool’s new head coach will bring excitement, intensity, and perhaps most importantly, a fresh evaluation of every player within the squad.
One player whose future may suddenly become uncertain is Cody Gakpo.
The Dutch international possesses undeniable quality. His technical...
Andoni Iraola Faces Major Decision on How to Use World-Class Liverpool Star
Dominik Szoboszlai was one of the most interesting names in Dave Davis and Michael Reid’s Anfield Index discussion about Andoni Iraola. If Liverpool are moving towards a more aggressive, pressing and direct style, Szoboszlai looks like an obvious fit. As Davis put it,...
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool Blueprint: Pressing, Direct Attacks And A Clearer Identity
Liverpool’s interest in Andoni Iraola, as discussed by Dave Davis and Michael Reid on Anfield Index, is rooted in one obvious footballing idea, this team needs more energy. After a season under Arne Slot in which Liverpool’s intensity dropped, Reid made the central point...
Can Liverpool Finally Unlock Their Record Signings Under Andoni Iraola?
Liverpool’s move for Andoni Iraola is not only about restoring energy, pressing and directness. As Dave Davis and Michael Reid discussed on Anfield Index, it may also be about solving one of the biggest questions left behind by Arne Slot, how to get the best...
Iraola’s Backroom Team Could Define Liverpool’s Next Era
Familiar Faces Will Help Iraola Settle Quickly
With Andoni Iraola now looking increasingly likely to become Liverpool’s next head coach on a two-year deal, attention will naturally focus on transfers, tactics, and how he intends to reshape a squad that has endured a deeply disappointing campaign.
However, one of...
Andoni Iraola Could Be The Key To Reviving Milos Kerkez At Liverpool
Milos Kerkez arrived at Liverpool from Bournemouth for £40m with a clear idea attached to him, an aggressive, ball-carrying, overlapping left back who had thrived under Andoni Iraola. Yet, as Dave Davis and Michael Reid discussed on Anfield Index, that version of Kerkez...
Why are Liverpool Replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola?
On Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Michael Reid framed Liverpool’s move for Andoni Iraola as a decision rooted in style, data and frustration with what came before under Arne Slot. The conversation was not a hatchet job on Slot, Reid even said, “we thank Slot for...
