Last week I penned a column about how Manchester United's current crisis reflects our own dark days before Jurgen Klopp took the helm. I outlined the struggle that comes with recognizing a "big club" isn't quite so big anymore. This week, for part two of this "Downfall" series on Manchester United, I'd like to...
Dan Rhodes hosts Simon Brundish and Phil Barter to discuss the Reds' home draw with Crystal Palace. Topics include: Brief injury summary; tactics and line-ups; match summary; big chances and goals; basic pressing analysis; sending off and penalty shouts. cold streak in front of goal?
In a performance which can only be described as a shambles, the team go through the line ups, game plans and match summary from tactical and statistical view point.
They then split the game up into two:
Until LFC subs:
* Problems on both sides of the ball
* LFC buildup
* Problems off ball, Fulham right vs our left
After first LFC subs:
* Impact of Darwin
* Change of approach
All this and a lot more on the AI Under Pressure Podcast!
Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish and Daniel Rhodes, as well as some pre-recorded inserts from Phil Barter.
Part one focuses on Liverpool, whereas the second part is all about the main ‘rivals’ for the title this season, topics include:
1) The unique nature of the season. How do we approach it?
2) Squad analysis. Do we have enough depth across the squad? What about our midfield?
3) How repeatable is last season?
* Injuries. Volume and severity
* VAR
* Team level performance. Any red flags? Anything running hot and unsustainable? Where can we expect natural improvements? Where will we need positive skews to win the league?
* Player level performance
Darth hosts Rhodesy, Barts and new signing Richard Cole to discuss what's new in football analytics and what you might be seeing and hearing about on social media next season. The lads discuss
* Team Shape, including out of possession!
* xT
* Statsbomb upgrades
* Opta upgrades
* Goalkeeping analytics
https://www.statsperform.com/opta-vision/
https://www.statsperform.com/resource/shape-analysis-automatically-detecting-formations/
https://statsbomb.com/articles/soccer/upgrading-expected-goals/
https://statsbomb.com/articles/soccer/statsbomb-360-exploring-line-breaking-passes/
https://theanalyst.com/eu/2022/04/evolving-expected-goals-xg/
https://goalkeeper.com/news-and-media/exclusives/post/shot-stopping-vs-shot-prevention
I often try to avoid most pundits nowadays, as I struggle to make sense of the drivel spouted. I do sometimes enjoy the bluntness of Roy Keane and Graeme Souness, and the banter between Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville was initially entertaining. BT Sport is currently employing the worst group of analysts going, and...
On this special RAW RETRO, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman look back at the 1977 European Cup final in which The Reds beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 to bring Big Ears to Anfield for the very first time. A fun chat and analysis, this show revealed as many similarities with the modern Klopp era as it did cultural differences.
Daniel Rhodes hosts Dr Phil Barter for this one-off special ahead of the Champions League Final in Paris on Saturday evening.
Topics include:
Their stats record in the Champions League knockout stages
How to exploit any potential flaws in their system
Attacking and defensive performances, with detailed statistical analysis, of Real’s recent form
Their trends for set pieces and where they will look to target
Tactical breakdown of their likely approach and line-ups
Liverpool’s likely line-ups, and how we manage the game based on various scenarios
It was another double header for the Under Pressure crew, and it was a review of the Reds' domestic cup double - already - this season as they won the FA Cup final on penalties against Chelsea at Wembley.
In recent seasons it hasn't been a priority for Liverpool, mainly due to the strength of...
On today's episode of Under Pressure the two Dan's and Si discuss:
Brief look at the Benfica second leg, with detailed analysis of our set piece threat this season as well as the incredible rotation from Klopp. In-depth analysis of the 3-2 victory over Man City at Wembley, including some record breaking pressing performances from Keita, Salah and Mane. Finally the usual breakdown of the tactical approach from both sides and how we imposed ourselves on them in the first half.
It's a topic that, seemingly, will run and run into the summer and maybe even next season. On the eve of the biggest game of the season away against Manchester City, and with Salah himself saying there can be no distractions for the whole team during this crucial period, the Mo Salah contract situation...
