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This Is Anfield  •  Articles by: Karl Matchett
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Karl Matchett

European football journalist with The Independent, Sky Sports, Eurosport. Liverpool FC coverage for This Is Anfield and podcasts with Anfield Index. Heavy tea drinker, tremendously combative midfielder and terrible loser. @karlmatchett

Karl Matchett

European football journalist with The Independent, Sky Sports, Eurosport. Liverpool FC coverage for This Is Anfield and podcasts with Anfield Index. Heavy tea drinker, tremendously combative midfielder and terrible loser. @karlmatchett
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 7, 2017: Liverpool's Joe Gomez in action against Plymouth Argyle during the FA Cup 3rd Round match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Joe Gomez’s return and 5 talking points as Liverpool are held by Plymouth

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STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 5, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes before the Football League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match at the Britannia Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Stoke come to Liverpool with long shots and familiar faces

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, October 25, 2016: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the first goal against Tottenham Hotspur during the Football League Cup 4th Round match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool still need Daniel Sturridge, happy, settled and ready to shine

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WATFORD, ENGLAND - Sunday, December 20, 2015: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson and Watford's captain Troy Deeney during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Opposition overview: Wing-backs and Success as Watford visit Liverpool

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 24, 2016: Swansea City's manager Francesco Guidolin during the Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

2016/17 Premier League Opposition Preview: Swansea City

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Scouting: 23 under-23 players for Liverpool to keep an eye on

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6 under the radar La Liga players Liverpool could target

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Villarreal's Tomas Pina, third from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring, during the Europa League, round of 32, second-leg soccer match between Napoli and Villareal, at the San Paolo stadium in Naples, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Salvatore Laporta)

Complete lowdown on Villarreal: Strengths, weaknesses, key players and what Liverpool need to do

Spanish football expert Karl Matchett provides the lowdown on Liverpool’s Europa League semi-final opponents, Villarreal.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, August 13, 2009: Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez during a press conference at Melwood Training Ground. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rafa Benitez: Finally finding a new home to build… if Liverpool don’t help relegate him first

Karl Matchett discusses why it hasn’t quite worked out for Rafa since he left in 2010.

Germany’s Jonas Hector controls the ball during his international friendly soccer match France against Germany at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, outside Paris, Friday Nov. 13, 2015 in Paris, (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Jonas Hector: Scouting Germany’s left-back vs. England

Rumoured Liverpool target Jonas Hector played the full 90 minutes in Germany’s 3-2 loss to England on Saturday night, providing a showcase of his ability.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, August 17, 2015: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson is substituted for Emre Can during the Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Talking Henderson’s future, new signings, wide men, and more —Liverpool Midfield in 2016/17

Our latest roundtable discussion looks further upfield, toward Liverpool’s midfield and how the Reds should proceed with restructuring the centre of the park this summer.

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