Dave & Karl preview the upcoming second leg against Atalanta with the reds 3-0 down, can they pull off another European miracle? They also reflect on the reds' struggles recently, with questions about the defensive setup and much more.
Hamzah is away so Darth hosts the sports science of Si and Dr Barts to review the 2 defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace.
Part 1) Atalanta
* THAT LFC team selection
* The Atalanta tactical challenge
* Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality, Win%. The dominant Atalanta stats
* Tactical analysis of 0-0 period. LFC buildup problems vs man to man. Why?
* Possession Control woes part 1
* Cody Gakpo praise
* The life of a Goalie
Part 2) Crystal Palace
* Lineups and Gameplans
* Match Summary
* LFC slow starts part 3491. Best opposition goal at Anfield since...
* LFC losing the matchups again. Konate/Endo focus
* Possession Control woes part 2
* Subs make us progressively better
* One of THOSE games
Discussion point: GAME STATE and its cumulative impact
Stats packs:
https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day---el-qf-leg-1/
https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-32/
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman try to make sense of the wretched defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield which may have dealt Liverpool's title hopes a fatal blow.
Paul, Lubo, and Matt discuss the state of Liverpool’s title race and Europa League campaign. Paul and Lubo share their recent experiences attending games at Anfield. The guys then examine whether or not there is cause for concern with recent results against Manchester United and Atalanta. They finish with another check in on the title race and how events might play out.
Rival Recon returns as the Reds relinquished complete control of their own destiny last weekend by failing to beat an abject Manchestser United time for the second time this season at Old Trafford. Klopp’s side then followed this up with a humiliating 3-0 home loss to Atalanta in the Europa League to pile on the pressure this weekend, as they welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield this Sunday.
With only wins acceptable from here on out, Klopp will be hoping for a reaction from his players and returning first teamers, when Oliver Glasner’s struggling Palace side arrive at Anfield this weekend.
Joining Hari on the pod this week to discuss how Palace’s season has unfolded, whether they’re really too good to go down and what the future will look like for this side as Glasner takes full control, we welcome on Joe Walker from the Five Year Plan and International Clearance podcast
On the latest, entirely free, episode of The Anfield Index Podcast, Trev Downey and Lisa Marie Hanahan have their usual rambling chat about several Liverpool-adjacent topics....and cats.
On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Jan Molby look at the disappointing loss to Atalanta and ask how the second leg will go and how Klopp should approach it. There's a lot of discussion around the remaining games for all three club's in contention for the Premier League title and Jan offers his views on the ticket hikes, the protest and the ownership. As ever, a packed hour of chat.
