On the latest episode of Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Jan Molby revel in the Carabao Cup Final victory over Chelsea and look ahead to the games against Southampton and Nottingham Forest. As ever, the lads cover a multitude of topics, including: the culture that Klopp has created; the seamless introduction of so many Academy graduates without ant decline in standard or effort; the best performers on the day for the Reds; the big decision to disallow the first VVD goal; the odd sour grapes coming from the likes of Ferdinand and Guardiola; why the Manchester City boss is particularly worried; which of the kids will feature in the FA Cup and the mentalist that is Darwin Nunez.
Dave Davis is joined by Ben Bocksak to discuss:
- The Final and Thoughts
- injury crisis and updates
- Final stats including McConnell, Clark, Endo and Kelleher masterclass
- Southampton and Forest stats
Dave Davis reviews Jurgen Klopp’s unique pre Southampton presser and covers:
- Q&A’s plus injury updates galore
- Chelsea Final Lessons
- Train of Thoughts Around Line-up
- Need for Anfield to respond again
On today's episode Dave looks at the argument that's been brewing online since the cup final, that Liverpool's crop of youngsters aren't actual 'academy graduates'. He also looks at other clubs success in the Klopp years.
Darth hosts Hamzah, Si and Dr Barts to review a triumphant week for #LFC. On a mega pod the lads review the 2 wins over Luton and Chelsea as well as assess the current injury situation ahead of 6 games in 16 days before the international break
Part 1 - Injury update
* new injuries: Grav/Endo. Diagnosis and prognosis
* current injuries: Tsimi back (yay). How best to manage Mo/Dom/Darwin from here
* fatigue index war zone
Part 2 - Luton
Different players, different skillsets. How did we adapt to use them in our traditional 433?
Luton match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots
Luton 1st Half - Not as bad now as at the time?
2nd half comeback - changes to our approach? Intensity. Kloppo invokes the spirit of Barca!
Pressing leading to shots/goals!
Bradley/Elliott/Quansah praise
Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-26/
Part 3 - Chelsea
Chelsea line up and gameplan
Match Summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots
Opening period tactial analysis
Mac/Endo - analysis of them as a pairing. very good vs Luton and again here
2nd half - disallowed goal, VVD dicusssion
Chelsea take over
Kelleher praise and stats
Triple teenage sub: Danns/McConnell/Clark discussion
Extra time: LFC takeover, Chelsea subdued. Fatigue/tactics?
Winning goal
Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-league-cup-final-2324/
Simon is joined by Neil Parsley to discuss a wide range of sports science topics! They discuss:
Right size of footballer
Strength, endurance, robustness
High intensity demands
Loading for youth
Schedules for academies
International loading
Top ups
Warm up subs injuries
Dave & Karl discuss the League Cup final on Sunday as the young reds embarrassed Chelsea winning in dramatic fashion with a late Virgil Van Dijk header in extra time. They then discuss Wednesday nights game against Southampton in the FA Cup with the Saints slipping up in recent games with hopes of automatic promotion hanging in the balance. They then take a quick look around European leagues.
Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:
- The Chelsea Cup Final Win and Thoughts
- Kids and Seniors Heroics
- Off The Field Matters
- Sporting Director and Managerial Updates
