Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:
• Real chances of leadership group departing and who might be coming into replace them
• Rooney and Carragher comments on Slot’s aura and no one could have done better
• Midfield and attacker churn at real risk and what’s needed re contracts and reinforcements
In the latest Scouser Tommies episode, Jim Boardman and Jay Reid look back at Liverpool’s lucky 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest and ahead to both the Champions League draw and a run of crucial, supposedly winnable fixtures. But with LFC 25-26, how winnable will they really be?
Jim and Jay dissect the narrow (and let’s be honest, fortunate) victory, voicing concerns over a “dysfunctional” display lacking spark and creativity. Jim questions the wisdom of giving players time off when tactical work feels overdue, while Jay criticizes Arne Slot’s limited rotation and reliance on a tight core of players, suggesting Liverpool still lack a clear identity.
The duo discuss Slot’s reluctance to trust youth, praising 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha for his fearless cameos that bring the directness missing from the regular starters. They also vent about “traffic warden-level” refereeing and dubious VAR calls, wondering if Slot’s patience-based tactics, which seem to consist of letting opponents tire, are a risky break from the club’s proactive traditions.
Looking ahead, they ask if the FA Cup is Liverpool’s best shot at silverware, remain skeptical about Champions League progress, and stress that the coming League run against West Ham, Wolves and Spurs is a must-win stretch to secure a top-five finish. Can Liverpool finally deliver a performance as convincing as their ambitions?
As always, there’s a look across the park to the docks and plenty to laugh about from the old neighbours, with Jay pointing out one thing they are definitely the masters of.
On the latest episode of the Under Pressure podcast, Darth hosts Hamzah and Rhodesey to review the ugly win at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League:
* Liverpool Lineups
* Forest's 4th new manager and approach
* Match Summary: possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo
* Bad matchups?
* How long does a coach stick with a title-winning midfield?
* Ali praise
* Szobo vs Anderson
* Szobo replacing Trent analysis
* Cody Gakpo at rock bottom?
* Rio's cameo
* Mo v Neco and what it means
* The importance of making a team more than the sum of its parts
Statspack: https://barts78.github.io/DrBarts2526/Season%202526/EPL/MD%2027/docs/Match%20day%2027%20Dashboard.html
Dave Davis looks at Liverpool's run-in with a focus on:
- Current state of play and rivals
- Things to give hope and worry for Liverpool
- Teams' records of dealing with pressure
- Which teams do you want to be playing?
- Injury situation for Liverpool
- Next month's fixtures for all CL positions
Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:
• Lucky victory with Rio shining and a great defensive performance
• Ibou and Szob contracts, Allan and Anderson links and Wirtz injury
• West Ham game, Champions League run in and hard to judge Slot fully still
Dave Davis looks at all the latest Liverpool news after victory over Forest with focus on Ngumoha’s cameo, clean sheets, Diomande and Celik links plus the race for the Champions League.
