Finely Poised - Key Stats as Liverpool Draw With Bayern
Liverpool’s Champions League Last 16 tie with Bayern Munich is extremely finely poised following a tense and interesting 0-0 draw at Anfield that left Liverpool ultimately frustrated but bang in the tie. Bayern got the result that they ultimately played for, and whilst the lack of an away goal is a relief for the Reds, they still have to go to the Allianz knowing the opposition will be minor favourites for the tie now.
A Game of Two Halves
Whilst …
Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Observations as Reds restrict Bayern
Liverpool restricted Bayern Munich to zero shots on targets on Tuesday night, putting in a strong performance in the absence of Virgil van Dijk. The Germans created no big chances, stifled by a make-shift centre-back partnership of Joel Matip and Fabinho while Jurgen Klopp's side were unable to capitalise on their chances, particularly from Sadio Mané's skewed shot inside the first-half.
Fabinho shows his worth at centre-back
Tasked with filling in at centre-back in the absence of Virgil van Dijk, …
Player Ratings as Bayern hold off Reds at Anfield
What are we all making of that, then? I'm quite satisfied with the result. Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich and all the Reds must do now is score and avoid defeat at the Allianz Arena.
Given Bayern's home record that does seem a mission. However, there was enough to see tonight that suggests Liverpool can fancy their chances.
With Virgil van Dijk back we'll hopefully see an improved Andy Robertson (there's a clue about his rating), whilst Trent Alexander-Arnold will be …
Jurgen Klopp gives latest injury update ahead of FC Bayern clash
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp says that Gini Wijnaldum are progressing well but The Reds' boss is still dependant on minute-by-minute reports on the availability of Dejan Lovren.
At such a late stage, this surely means that even if Lovren is passed fit for selection he will most likely not be starting against Robert Lewandowski and co.
Klopp was asked for the latest update by Liverpool's official site, Liverpoolfc.com.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss already has to cope with the absence of …
Anfield, Europe, Liverpool - Here We Go Again
Liverpool, Anfield, Europe. It’s a combination that has a real history of magic. How many great teams have come to Anfield, expecting to get a result, and been summarily turned over, the sheer force of the stadium, the crowd and the team pulling through.
To be fair, in my lifetime, at least, that has certainly been helped by managers that have thrived in European competition. Rafa Benitez was an absolute master of the two-legged knockout, and Jurgen Klopp has a …
Liverpool v Bayern Munich - German giants come a-knockin' at Anfield's door
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Gianluca Rocchi (ITA)
Date & Time - Tuesday, February 19th 2019 @ 20:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 1/1, Draw 14/5, FC Bayern 23/10
Form
Liverpool Form
Liverpool stumbled to two draws in their last five games and at the turn of the year, they lost their first and only Premier League game of the season at Manchester City. However, The Reds bounced back last weekend with a convincing 3-0 win at home to Bournemouth before …
Why Liverpool were excellent on and off the ball against Bournemouth
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explained why he was very happy with almost all aspects of his team's performance in their 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
Many fans and pundits alike had commented that The Reds looked leggy and lethargic in recent weeks and lacked the urgency to regain possession when the opposition had the ball.
Thankfully, Liverpool displayed a masterful pressing performance against Bournemouth (all AI:Pro customers can listen here to an in-depth review of the game …
Jurgen Klopp enjoys a little more choice in team selection for Bournemouth match
Liverpool welcomed back three players to full training this week to give manager Jurgen Klopp some much-needed options as The Reds prepare to meet Bournemouth at Anfield this weekend.
Club captain Jordan Henderson returned along with Gini Wijnaldum, and perhaps most importantly, Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The 20-year-old right-back, Alexander-Arnold, hasn't played since Liverpool's 1-0 win at Brighton in mid-January. That game was also Liverpool's last clean sheet.
The return of Wijnaldum and Henderson gives Klopp far greater options in the central …
Liverpool v Bournemouth Preview - Can Liverpool stop their dip in form this Saturday?
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Anthony Taylor
Date & Time - Saturday, February 9th @ 15:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 1/5, Draw 6/1, Bournemouth 11/1
Form
Liverpool Form
Okay, so now is the time to get behind The Reds. It's easy to 'support' a team through a winning run or the kind of incredible record-breaking form - 62 points from a possible 75, a 76% Premier League win-rate - but when a dip in form comes about we need to be …
Liverpool vs Bournemouth Preview - Potential Key Battles
Liverpool host Bournemouth off the back of two poor performances and two poor results, that have seen their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to three points. Now they know that with City looking to use their game against Everton to move top of the league before the Reds get a chance to respond, it’s vital that Liverpool return to form and fast.
But which battles in this game could prove vital to Liverpool’s victory – or …