Karl Matchett, Author at This Is Anfield

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World Football analyst for Bleacher Report and others. Writing, interviews, commentary, editing.

Samuel Chukwueze of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals Semifinal football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 14 July 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Robben traits & second-season struggles: Scouting Samuel Chukwueze

Liverpool's Fabinho (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. (PA Images)

Salah returns to form as Reds beat every approach – 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-1 Man City

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group E match at Anfield, Liverpool. (Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images)

Liverpool, Sadio Mane and a dual journey to become the world’s best

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. PA Photo. Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Bizarre VAR and another incredible late show – 5 talking points from Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp considering omitting Fabinho due to yellow card tightrope vs. Villa

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, October 30, 2019: Liverpool's Rhian Brewster celebrates the fourth goal, to level the score at 4-4, scored by Divock Origi during the Football League Cup 4th Round match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ox & Jones thrive on ridiculous night – 5 talking points from Liverpool 5-5 Arsenal (5-4 on pens)

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - Wednesday, September 25, 2019: Liverpool's Rhian Brewster during the Football League Cup 3rd Round match between MK Dons FC and Liverpool FC at Stadium MK. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Full-backs to debut, Brewster leading attack? – Predicting Liverpool’s lineup vs. Arsenal

How Liverpool’s talented teens are preparing for their next big opportunity

GENK, BELGIUM - Wednesday, October 23, 2019: Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (L) celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between KRC Genk and Liverpool FC at the KRC Genk Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ox’s statement return as Reds end away-day woes – 5 talking points from Genk 1-4 Liverpool

GENK, BELGIUM - Wednesday, October 23, 2019: Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (L) celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between KRC Genk and Liverpool FC at the KRC Genk Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Inspirations & practice the keys for Ox after stylish return to scoresheet

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, October 2, 2019: Liverpool's Naby Keita during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Liverpool FC and FC Salzburg at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Genk: Keita starts and Salah returns

Genk's Bryan Heynen, Genk's Junya Ito and Genk's Leandro Trossard celebrate during a soccer match between KRC Genk and Royal Antwerp FC, Friday 03 May 2019 in Genk, on day 7 (out of 10) of the Play-off 1 of the 'Jupiler Pro League' Belgian soccer championship. BELGA PHOTO YORICK JANSENS

Key men, new manager woes & where Liverpool fans should visit – Complete lowdown on Genk

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 19, 2019: Liverpool's Adam Lallana celebrates scoring a late equalising goal to level the score 1-1 during the FA Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The Old Trafford mental block & praise for subs – 5 talking points from Man United 1-1 Liverpool

16 former Liverpool youngsters now thriving in the Football League

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 14, 2019: Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals his ongoing battle toward full fitness

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 9, 2019: Liverpool's Sadio Mane during the pre-match warm-up before the opening FA Premier League match of the season between Liverpool FC and Norwich City FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Lucky boy” Sadio Mane points to “incredible” assist & deserved Liverpool win

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 4, 2019: Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri during the FA Community Shield match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

No game-time regrets for Xherdan Shaqiri as “one of the leaders” at Liverpool

Liverpool's James Milner (left) celebrates scoring a penalty vs. Leicester (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Mane reaches 50 milestone & Reds’ injury time excellence – 5 key stats from Liverpool 2-1 Leicester

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 5, 2019: Liverpool's James Milner (L) celebrates with team-mate Virgil van Dijk after scoring the winning second goal, an injury time penalty, during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 2-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ice-cold Milner and Mane’s selfless outing – 5 talking points from Liverpool 2-1 Leicester

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League Group E match at Anfield, Liverpool. (Nick Potts/PA Wire/PA Images)

Fantastic full-backs & forwards rediscover form – 5 talking points from Liverpool 4-3 Salzburg

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 14, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (#11) celebrates scoring the third goal with team-mate Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Fixtures, international break & CWC updates – Liverpool FC’s October dates for the diary

Salzburg, Austria September 17, 2019: CL - 19/20 - RB Salzburg Vs. KRC Genk re. Hee-Chan Hwang (FC Salzburg), cheers after his goal to 3: 0, with his teammates.jubilation / joy / emotion / goaljubel / goalkeeper / goalkeeper / | usage worldwide

Key men, manager impressions & a curious link to the past – Complete lowdown on Salzburg

Milner’s constant presence & Matip’s non-stop impact – Liverpool FC’s September in numbers

21.10.2010, Red Bull Arena, AUT, UEFA EL, FC Salzburg (AUT) vs Juventus Turin (ITA) , im Bild Fans Red Bull Salzburg, Featue, EXPA Pictures © 2010, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ D. Scharinger

Salzburg boss explains similarities with Liverpool and history with Klopp

Jurgen Klopp’s tactical explanation hints at why duo’s return could be vital

21.08.2011, Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, AUT, 1. FBL, Red Bull Salzburg vs Sturm Graz, im Bild Feature, Red Bull Salzburg, ein Fan mit einem Trikot und einer Lederhosen, Tracht // during the Austrian Bundesliga Match, Red Bull Salzburg vs Sk Sturm Graz, Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, 2011-08-21, EXPA Pictures © 2011, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ J. Feichter

Free-scoring RB Salzburg record ninth win in 10 ahead of Champions League clash at Anfield

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - Thursday, September 26, 2019: Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring the first goal with team-mate Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Sheffield United FC and Liverpool FC at Bramall Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Missing shooting boots & a very different type of win – 5 talking points from Sheffield United 0-1 Liverpool

Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Sheffield United: 11 changes as Firmino, Salah & Mane return

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - Wednesday, September 25, 2019: Liverpool's James Milner (#7) celebrates scoring the first goal with team-mates during the Football League Cup 3rd Round match between MK Dons FC and Liverpool FC at Stadium MK. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

MK Dons 0-2 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Brewster, Shaqiri and 6 more Liverpool players we’d like to see start vs. MK Dons

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