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Reds’ Right-Back Biggest Hole? I have just endured the England v Australia friendly at Wembley Stadium (finishing 1-0), which was as uninspiring a game of football as I expected it to be. International football, for me at least, is part of the game that I struggle to fully invest in, especially away from either the […]
Liverpool Transfer Strategy: Pursuing Max Eberl There’s uncertainty as to what impact the Dynasty Equity minority investment (up to $200 million) will have on Liverpool transfer strategy, if in fact any. What is certain right now though is there’s a question mark about the moves that might be made and just who will be calling […]
The Uphill Task for Tsimikas in Robertson’s Shoes With Andy Robertson’s unexpected shoulder injury throwing a cog in the seemingly unassailable Liverpool defence, the team finds themselves in a peculiar position of navigating the waters without one of their stalwart defenders. Andy Jones from The Athletic astutely delineates, “The 27-year-old [Tsimikas] has proven to be […]
Is André the January Answer to Liverpool’s Midfield Conundrum…? André is a name that swirled around the Anfield gossip pages throughout the summer, as someone that the Liverpool recruitment team were apparently very keen on. A deal could not be struck in the preseason, essentially given his importance to his club side. The Fluminense central […]
Rising Midfield Star Amidst Criticism ‘Before you try and keep up with the Joneses, make sure they’re not trying to keep up with you.’ Aside from Dominik Szoboszlai, there’s none of Liverpool’s current midfield crop that could lay a claim to being ahead of the 22-year-old at this current moment in time. The Reds looked […]
Trent’s Quest for the Perfect Position The Chameleon of English Football At the heart of Anfield’s fervent turf, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has oscillated between roles like a metronome on the pitch. This season alone has been a testament to his adaptability. From the flanks of the Merseyside to the Three Lions’ centre, the question on […]
Who Should Replace Injured Scot? If stories are to be believed, then Andy Robertson could now be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks, given his suspected dislocated shoulder while representing Scotland on Thursday evening. The national team captain was taken off the pitch following a worrying-looking injury, with immediate indications pointing to that severe […]
Ben Doak’s Impressive International Break In the enigmatic world of football, sometimes a fledgling star quietly eclipses the dominant lights on the pitch. Such is the tale of Liverpool’s Ben Doak during this international break. The 17-year-old showcased a tantalising hint of the future, etching his name onto the scoresheet for Scotland’s under-21s during a […]
Learning from the Premier League’s Best In the bustling and ever-vibrant world of English football, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold stands out, not merely for his athletic prowess but for an eclectic and intelligent approach to evolving his game. An indomitable spirit finds its learning not in isolation, but in observing the mastery of contemporaries like Kevin […]
Dissecting the Relationship Between xT and Expected Goals Football analytics has significantly evolved over the past decade, bringing to the forefront a plethora of metrics designed to provide a deeper understanding of a team’s performance. Among these, Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Threat (xT) have emerged as two of the most insightful metrics. A recent […]
