Bradley's Rise: Teen Prodigy Gunning for Liverpool First-Team
Right, gather round folks, because we've got a tasty morsel of news for you: Liverpool are apparently plotting to catapult young Conor Bradley into the first-team mix this summer, after the lad's been having a right old knees-up on loan at Bolton Wanderers.
The Athletic has been whispering in our ears that the Reds are keen to pop the 19-year-old starlet into Jurgen Klopp's squad during pre-season this summer. Word on the street is that Bradley's being eyed as a …
How this New System Suits Liverpool's Squad…
In the past two games for Liverpool FC, we have seen Jürgen Klopp adjust his formation and strategy in order to create form and rhythm for his struggling team. Out of possession represents much of the same 4-3-3 system, one which achieved so much silverware during Klopp’s reign at Anfield. What we saw in the second half against Arsenal (in addition to the recent matchup against Leeds United), was a possession-based formation that allowed Trent Alexander Arnold to move inside …
Dave Hendrick: If Klopp wants to stick with this shape, he might need a new left back
Over the last couple of games, we have seen quite a significant change in the shape Liverpool are taking up when in possession and it has led to some unusually high possession numbers for the Reds. They had 74% of the ball against Leeds, and 82% against Nottingham Forest, as they racked up back-to-back wins over teams at the foot of the table. Beating the dross had been an issue for Liverpool this season, so it's definitely a step in …
Trent’s Changing Role: The Major Questions
Liverpool’s recent upturn in form has coincided with the adjustments to the role of Trent Alexander-Arnold and it’s natural this has been the main talking point in the last few games. It’s been a difficult season for the scouser in the team, but he seems almost reborn when joining as part of a double six in a 3-2-5 when we have possession. Arsenal (in the second half), Leeds and now Forest have felt the sting of an increased xA to …
Tony Evans: Trent Alexander-Arnold Will Always Be A Full-Back, Embrace It
Let’s put the six goals at Elland Road into context. Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace scored five there.
OK, we’re starting with a cold shower. But Monday night was a step in the right direction.
Quite a few of the team seemed to have their appetite for the game back. Diogo Jota’s two goals were a relief to everyone. And Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance boded well.
Again, it was only Leeds. But getting TAA on the ball and involved is high on …
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - PL Preview
This Saturday afternoon sees former two-time European Cup winners, Nottingham Forest, travel to Anfield for a vital matchup between two sides desperately seeking maximum points. The reverse fixture ended with the recently promoted team winning 1-0, which turned out to be just one of many upsets for Jürgen Klopp this season. Revenge is on the agenda for the home team, whilst survival is all the visitors are hoping to achieve.
Nottingham Forest are in serious danger of being relegated, despite …
How The Trent Positional Shift Can Tell a Tactical Story…
At the weekend we saw a magnificent footballing spectacle between two of English footballs most historic clubs. Anfield played host to the current Premier League leaders, Arsenal, in a game which could still help decide who the eventual Champions will be. It was very much a game of two halves, as the North London outfit joined the list of opposition sides that have had their way with Liverpool this season. During the opening 45 minutes, the home side gave a …
LFC Players That Deserved More England Recognition
In the light of Trent Alexander Arnold’s latest England International snub, it’s a continuation of the question as to whether he deserves to be there or not. With a mere 18-caps to his name, the 23-year-old has consistently remained either the third or fourth choice in Gareth Southgate’s eyes. As it stands, this season is far more in keeping with this new omission, however his world class performances in the four seasons prior, make the overall decision questionable.
Over the …
Levi Colwill & The Left Sided Addition
The evolution of systems and formations come about every few years. Some coaches will persevere with their trusted ideologies, whereas others will fall on their sword, in a desperate bid to stand their ground. During this disastrously poor season for Liverpool FC, transition is the word that has been uttered nearly as much as Jude, with both keenly sought this coming summer. With the flip of a coin likely to decide the reds Champions League qualification (for next season), it …
Trent Alexander Arnold & Lacklustre Attitude
When Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool were at their rampaging best, they were the world's most feared football club. The system and its components were designed to undertake their bespoke tasks, with opponents commonly beaten into submission. Whenever the Reds lost the ball, they would merely take it back and resume their assault. There was a time when the opposition would be limited to just a couple of half chances, which would inevitably cause Virgil to get angry at having to defend. …