Jack Lusby
Jack Lusby writes for This Is Anfield, the independent Liverpool website, and has been a regular FourFourTwo contributor since 2018. He is an expert on Liverpool's youth academy players and has a keen eye on ensuring transfer stories are sourced correctly, which means he is a proficient user of Google Translate.
Latest articles by Jack Lusby
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool FC at American Express Community Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Brighton, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XnsFzN6XoVp3nM3FXa7L9h-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool’s new youth recruitment policy is unearthing their next generation
By Jack Lusby published
THIS IS ANFIELD Liverpool are looking to find new gems – using a fascinating new recruitment policy
![Jurgen Klopp gives instructions to Fabio Carvalho as he prepares to enter the field as a sub](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C7UcNDth3KSGoFhyfvDTxi-320-80.jpg)
Fabio Carvalho at Liverpool: What went wrong and what does his future look like?
By Jack Lusby published
OPINION Jack Lusby from supporter group This Is Anfield wonders if Fabio Carvalho's loan to Leipzig is a wake-up call or the start of a long goodbye
![Jurgen Klopp and some of his transfer options this summer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SCzxhCT3qC9LBLTy7g8Xmn-320-80.png)
Ranked! Every position Liverpool need to strengthen in this summer
By Jack Lusby published
TRANSFERS It's going to be a busy transfer window for Liverpool – but which are the most important positions to target, and who could fill the gaps?
![World Cup standout players: Amrabat, Mitoma, Fernandez, Kudus, Gvardiol](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4P6Rf4PFSMAAfXF9kPoa-320-80.jpg)
Five World Cup standout players Liverpool could sign - who aren’t called Jude Bellingham
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool have been heavily linked with Bellingham this past month, but there are plenty of other options for the Reds
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Liverpool: Five academy stars about to take off
By Jack Lusby published
Five youngsters catching the eye in Liverpool's academy - including two famous sons
![Liverpool's new formation explained: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring their 2nd goal from the penalty with Jordan Henderson, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota spot during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Liverpool FC and Rangers FC at Anfield on October 4, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Debe8u3nJPMaePuGWNyU7-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool's new formation explained: Why 4-4-2 could give the Reds a new lease of life
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool switched to a new shape for their win against Rangers: is this a new beginning for Jurgen Klopp's side?
![Ben Doak, Celtic, Liverpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KNMX9ECSvLYLw2BMQ7iE2H-320-80.jpg)
Here's how Liverpool have changed their academy transfer policy because of Brexit
By Jack Lusby published
Having previously scoured Europe for new talent, it's clear Liverpool's youth focus has become more domestic-focused since Brexit
![Anfield, Liverpool sporting director](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b27AVqZ3fifE3isHxpTmb4-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool’s new sporting director: 5 priorities for Julian Ward – including Klopp and Salah futures
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool's recent success will make the next few years a tricky transition – here's how the new sporting director will need to approach Klopp, contracts and the Kop
![Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uXC8kYW5s5w9ucwJzBRMzJ-320-80.jpg)
Six years of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool: The best (and worst) moments so far
By Jack Lusby published
On the anniversary of Jurgen Klopp becoming Liverpool manager in 2015, This Is Anfield's Jack Lusby looks at the highs and lows
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5 things to watch out for in Liverpool's pre-season
By Jack Lusby published
From Van Dijk's return to potential new formations, there's plenty for Liverpool fans to be excited about
![Liverpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XrzTZnBkYHyDLqccNjrjPC-320-80.jpg)
5 players who've impressed at Euros that Liverpool should target
By Jack Lusby published
The players on Liverpool's radar that have been starring at Euro 2020 this summer
![Liverpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bQkJ4tNjTTmYDNuuRe9DUK-320-80.jpg)
The next Curtis Jones? 5 Liverpool youngsters who look destined for big things
By Jack Lusby published
A certain lineage is already laid out - but further down in the Liverpool academy there is a glut of talent waiting to be discovered
![Memphis Depay Liverpool transfer target](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NmgVwnUALLHU7z5YEnzM2A-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool transfers: 5 wingers Jurgen Klopp could target to add quality depth to the Reds' attack
By Jack Lusby published
Transfer targets It's unlikely to be a big summer for Liverpool transfers – but they could add depth out wide. This Is Anfield's Jack Lusby looks at the options
![Jurgen Klopp Liverpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7rUqrzqeCHScwiP2sMeCHM-320-80.jpg)
How Liverpool won the Premier League: 5 key ways Jurgen Klopp took the Reds to title glory
By Jack Lusby last updated
TITLE WINNERS Liverpool have finally been crowned Premier League champions, 30 years after their last title win. So how did Jurgen Klopp do it?
![Jurgen Klopp Champions League](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FsZF5ubBc8QZfTPjPdArHD-320-80.jpg)
5 things I want to see at Liverpool this summer
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool Months without transfer drama and a spate of contract extensions is Jack Lusby's dull but ideal summer for the European champions
![El Hadji Diouf Liverpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wFdnd9ZdKMNDVjWYHmTJBP-320-80.jpg)
Ranked! Liverpool's 10 worst signings of the Premier League era
By Jack Lusby published
From spitters to quitters, it's the Reds' worst transfers since the 1992/93 season - including two of their 10 most expensive acquisitions - as ranked by Jack Lusby of This Is Anfield
![Virgil van Dijk flag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PRC3sDToAhnPenS2TFQRJ4-320-80.jpg)
Why Virgil van Dijk deserves to beat Messi and Ronaldo to football's big awards in 2019
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool It’s rare to see defenders win individual prizes over attackers – but the Liverpool centre-back has recently scooped two. Is this the sign of a shifting tide?
![Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sASLdtDSS2gi5MYUKX9p6Z-320-80.jpg)
Three years of Klopp: Liverpool’s systematic shift has left them with only one option
By Jack Lusby last updated
Jürgen Klopp Where once was Ings and Ibe now goes Mo, Mané and more – and after a seismic period of progress, the German must now deliver on his ambition of three years ago, writes This Is Anfield's Jack Lusby
![Klopp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BdATZE7nYKFsBgynTjNnu5-320-80.jpg)
5 things Jurgen Klopp can do during the Premier League suspension
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool An unexpected break in the schedule could do Liverpool some good, as Jurgen Klopp looks to reset his side's focus
![Andy Robertson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yQord65TGp6YyygBsxNq2K-320-80.jpg)
How Andy Robertson emerged from the shadows to become Liverpool's secret weapon
By Jack Lusby published
The left-back’s rise from the Scottish Third Division has been a remarkable tale of determination and adaptation, writes Jack Lusby of This Is Anfield
![Roberto Firmino](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CeHH7PnvUdtiUaFwdguRiB-320-80.jpg)
How Roberto Firmino is still proving himself to be Liverpool's most important player as a No.10
By Jack Lusby published
Liverpool The Brazilian’s adaptability has earned him high praise at Anfield and, as Jack Lusby explains, he's beginning to thrive in a new tactical role this season
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Ranked! Every Liverpool manager of the Premier League era from worst to best
By Jack Lusby last updated
Jurgen Klopp is leading a Liverpool resurgence, but how does he rank with the Reds' other managers since 1992/93? Jack Lusby of This Is Anfield counts them down...
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