Tactical Preview: How do Liverpool beat Real Madrid?
Over the course of the season I've been breaking down a number of Liverpool's matches in both the Premier League and Champions League, however, this week I was asked to do something rather different instead, and scout Real Madrid for the AEye Scouted pod, hosted by Dave Hendrick. Below are the key findings of my 12 game scouting exercise - essentially my notes - and a blueprint of sorts for as to how Liverpool might be able to beat Real …
Real Madrid v Liverpool - CL Final Preview: Bring Home Number Six!!
The Details
Venue - NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kyiv
Date & Time - Saturday, May 26th 2018 @ 19:45 BST
Referee - Milorad Mazic (SRB)
Current Odds - Real Madrid 6/5, Draw 11/4, Liverpool 21/10
Overview
These games don't come along every season, folks. Okay, maybe they have been for Real Madrid in recent years. But for other clubs, English clubs, in particular, they have to grasp onto the occasion and milk it for all it's worth. So, as supporters, we need to …
Five Transfer Targets for Rodgers to Consider
It won't be long before Jim White and the yellow Sky Sports breaking news ticker will be tattooed across our television screens as January draws to close. But for Liverpool, who haven't made any significant signings yet, time is of the essence if they want to add that extra piece of quality to push them back into contention for fourth spot.
So who should Rodgers consider bringing to Anfield in the January window? Here are five targets that have been …
Sterling Qualities!
In just over a fortnight, the Premier League season will be upon us once again. Weekends will assume a deeper meaning, and thoughts of summer holidays and World Cups in far flung lands, will fade hazily into the memory banks, perhaps retrieved and discussed at some later date, when other matters appear less pressing.
Liverpool begin their campaign on Sunday August 17th, against what will become: Ronald Koeman's "new look" Southampton team - a situation forced on the Dutchman by …
Why Bony and not Benzema?
In the last few weeks I’ve sensed a real feeling of discontent regarding the calibre of players Liverpool have been linked to, Premiership names such as Wilfried Bony, Loic Remy and not with players like Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain. I've seen a lot of people say things like "The players we have signed now are players we could have easily gotten without CL".
First off, I don't think that is true and here’s why:
Emre Can would have likely …