Naby Keita - Our Midfield Missing Link
Building a team can’t be easy. Take a look at Manchester United. Take a look at Chelsea. Whilst one side - United - is performing much better since appoint a new manager (the natural reaction of a team so far against their former manager that surely anyone remotely positive would see an upturn) the other - Chelsea - have already seen their ‘new manager bounce’ fade away after an incredible and unsustainable start. Both teams have wonderful individual talent, but …
Klopp's Empire: How Liverpool Improved?
Since taking over the Liverpool in October 2015, Jurgen Klopp has made some improvements that his team and even the football industry have benefited a lot. He has turned water into wine and generated money at the same time.
Any football buffs surely know a thing or two about Jurgen Klopp, who is considered by many as the best manager across the world. He is a German professional football coach and former player who currently manages the Premier League club, …
Mentality, mettle, mistakes and Liverpool
Liverpool never seem to do things the easy way. The 2005 Champions League victory was a prime example, from the dramatic late Steven Gerrard goal against Olympiakos to ensure qualification from the group stages to the nerve-wracking win over Chelsea in the semi-final. We all know the emotional rollercoaster that was the incredible penalty shoot-out success against AC Milan.
Over the past three decades, we’ve seen defeat snatched from the jaws of victory and success usually come in the most …
What is Liverpool’s Best Midfield?
Comparative to previous years where Jurgen Klopp has had four players to choose from off the bat, Liverpool have benefitted from more options in the middle of the park this season, before the rigour of the campaign could take its toll, at least.
It’s therefore been of little surprise to see the German utilise the extra options by tailoring his system to each opponent, obtaining the perfect mix of defensive resilience and attacking ingenuity across the board.
However, the injuries …
Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Who Was Man of the Match?
Amid accusations that Liverpool were beginning to buckle under the pressure of an intensifying title race, the Reds produced a determined and assured performance to overwhelm Bournemouth and regain top spot.
Sadio Mane's fantastic header gave the home side the lead, but it was Georginio Wijnaldum's delightful second which truly settled the nerves at Anfield and seemed to put the result beyond reasonable doubt.
Mohamed Salah then rounded off a stunning move with a well-taken third, and from that point, …
Observations as Liverpool Dispatch Bournemouth
Liverpool produced the perfect response after two frustrating draws against Leicester and West Ham with a routine 3-0 win against Bournemouth to retake their place at the top of the table before Manchester City face Chelsea on Sunday. The Reds delivered a full-proof performance with Sadio Mane opening the scoring before a goal from Gini Wijnaldum and Mohamed Salah either side of half-time ensured the three points.
Here are the observations from the match:
Gini Wijnaldum shows Liverpool what they've …
Liverpool Blow Away Bournemouth To Hit The Top
Liverpool romped back to the top of the Premier League with a scintillating 3-0 win over Bournemouth that could have been much more. It’s a result that ends the Reds’ miniature blip of two draws in a row and sends a message out that they’re not about to let this title race slip away from them.
For all of the power, skill and technical genius on display, things could have been very different for Liverpool as a shaky start allowed …
Player Ratings as Liverpool Return To Top Spot
Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table with a routine win against Bournemouth, showing a much-improved performance across the board.
Alisson - 7
Had little to do throughout such was Liverpool’s dominance, but dealt well on the occasions he was called into action. Good save against Fraser in the opening minutes provided the platform for the win.
James Milner - 7
Battled well, filling in at right-back again. Got forward well and delivered some teasing crosses into …
A Changed Canvas: Where Does Oxlade-Chamberlain Fit In Upon His Return?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’.
In a footballing context, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the proof in the pudding, with Liverpool fans longing for his return in the build-up to the Premier League and Champions League run-in in the hopes it’ll provide a crucial boost in attempts to pip Manchester City to the title while offering another chance at No.6.
Albeit being named in Liverpool’s revised Champions League squad for the knockout stages – interpreted by …
Reports of Liverpool's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
So Liverpool have bottled the title eh? Well that was a crazy six days. The title was already won on Tuesday, back in the balance on Wednesday, and completely lost by Monday. What a week.
All facetiousness aside, the change in media narrative after what was essentially two back to back below par performances from Liverpool has been absolutely massive. Waking up Wednesday morning, most people were ready to crown Liverpool champions after Man City lamely fell apart against Newcastle. …