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Liverpool’s Shock Defeat to Atalanta: A Detailed Analysis
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLQi94vdDm8
Tactical Missteps and Complacency
Jurgen Klopp's strategy...
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Si is away in the US so Darth hosts Dr Barts and Hamzah to review the Sheffield United and Man United games. The lads discuss
Part 1) Sheffield United
* Lineups and Gameplans
* Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality
* Banter viz
* Nervy start
* Patterns of play and buildup 1st half: how did we go about beating a parked bus?
* Wrong midfield role blend?
* Subs and tactical changes
* Roy of the Rovers
* Discussion point: do our subs and changes ultimately lead to a win without the Mac screamer?
Part 2) Man United
* Lineups and Gameplans
* Match Summary
* The near perfect half? LFC setup, how bad were Man United?
* Final 3rd analysis - buildup choices, final ball, missed chances
* Robbo, Bradley praise
* Quansah error discussion
* That 5 on 2 break
* Subs, tactical changes and regaining control
* Discussion point: how much does individual shooting performance matter in a team framework? Front 3 blend? Nunez+Diaz together?
Stats packs:
https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-30/
https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-31/
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Postecoglou: The...
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