Liverpool Tactical Analysis

‘Salah will come good, he always does’ – Ex-Liverpool Star Reveals Liverpool’s ‘bigger’ issue

Salah’s Role Under the Spotlight Mohamed Salah’s influence at Liverpool has long been defined by his devastating impact in attack. Yet, recent performances have prompted debate about whether his limited defensive contribution has become a tactical issue under Arne Slot. Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes that while Salah’s freedom to stay high up the...

Video Analysis: Slot Miscalculated – The Tactical Gamble That Backfired at Palace

Slot’s Tactical Analysis: Crystal Palace End Liverpool’s Streak Liverpool’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt at Selhurst Park, and in truth, it felt like a result that had been building. Crystal Palace extended their own formidable sequence to 18 games without defeat under Oliver Glasner, and they did so by exposing tactical flaws that...

Szoboszlai Set For Challenge in His New Tactical Role

Wirtz’s Arrival Reshapes Liverpool’s Midfield Dynamics The arrival of Florian Wirtz at Anfield for a fee potentially exceeding £116million has shifted the landscape of Liverpool’s midfield. It’s a move indicative of long-term planning but also one that poses immediate questions for head coach Arne Slot. The Germany international, known for his vision and versatility, has predominantly...

Wirtz sparks excitement as Slot’s Liverpool tactics begin to take shape

Wirtz impresses in early showing under Slot Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool debut was deliberately low-key – absent at Preston and limited to behind-closed-doors minutes against Stoke City. But as pre-season edges closer to competitive football, supporters have finally seen a more revealing glimpse of the club's £116million signing from Bayer Leverkusen. Against AC Milan, Wirtz featured for...

Liverpool’s Transfer Troika: Hughes, Edwards & Slot Take the Kop to Cloud Nine

The Big Club Energy Finally Arrives at Anfield Liverpool fans didn’t truly know what being a “Big Club” in the transfer market felt like, until the summer of 2025. Before this year, the most Liverpool had ever spent in a single summer window was £161.3 million (back in 2018). That number? Casually eclipsed by Manchester City...

Ekitike Arrival Sparks Liverpool Tactical Shift

Ekitike’s Arrival Is About More Than Just Goals Liverpool’s £69 million swoop for Hugo Ekitike, with an additional £10 million in add-ons, is more than a blockbuster signing – it’s a statement of intent from Arne Slot. The Dutch manager’s initial moves seemed designed to slow things down, control tempo and mature the identity Klopp...

Marc Guéhi to Liverpool: Aerial Concerns vs On-Ball Strengths

Marc Guéhi to Liverpool: Value, Risks and Fit This is an abridged version; the full article is available free on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Premier League Experience and Tactical Flexibility With Jarell Quansah departing, Liverpool need a centre-back who can slot in without disrupting structure. Marc Guéhi, an England international and former Crystal Palace...

Liverpool and Viktor Gyökeres: A Data-Led Transfer Worth Watching

Could Viktor Gyökeres Be Liverpool’s Next No. 9? This is an abridged version; the full article by Dr Phil Barter is available on our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Positional Intelligence and Movement Viktor Gyökeres brings a rare blend of positional discipline and forward intelligence that Liverpool have lacked since Roberto Firmino’s peak. At Sporting CP,...

Brundish: Kerkez and Frimpong Tick All The Physical Boxes For Liverpool

Why Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez Could Be Game-Changers for Liverpool’s New Era As Liverpool transitions into the Arne Slot era, attention has quickly turned to potential reinforcements — particularly in the full-back positions. In the latest episode of the Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast, data journalist Dan Kennett was joined by Simon Brundish, Dr...

Milos Kerkez and Liverpool: Exciting Prospect or Tactical Gamble?

Milos Kerkez: An Exciting Prospect, But Is He the Right Fit for Liverpool? The name Milos Kerkez has sparked no shortage of excitement, confusion and fierce debate in Liverpool circles. The Hungarian full-back has become one of the most talked-about potential arrivals under Arne Slot, but the question remains — is he truly the answer...