Why Emre Can Will Become a World-Class Number Six
Emre Can has been a player who has polarised the opinion of Liverpool fans, not just about how good he is but what his best position is also. Up until this season, many fans including myself believed he was most effective in the number 8 position, operating as a box to box midfielder. This role gives him the freedom to make those driving runs into the final third on a more regular basis, linking midfield with the attack without as …
The 'DM' Conundrum – How Could They Add Goals?
Shouts for a defensive-midfielder (or more commonly termed as ‘DM’) has never been louder than it has in the summer of 2015. Gone were the days of having a defensive stalwart in midfield – the days of Graeme Souness, Dietmar Hamann, and Javier Mascherano. Varieties of midfielders have since occupied the deepest spot in midfield. These range from sub-par midfielders like Charlie Adam and Jay Spearing, to players who did not return to their best form (Lucas Leiva), and even …
Evolve. Adapt. Attack. Liverpool in 2015/2016
The three words in the title aren't ones you'd associate with Liverpool after the disappointing 2014/2015 season, but if Liverpool, and more importantly Brendan Rodgers, learns from the mistakes then last season could help build next season into something special.
No I'm not crazy.
I think Rodgers may have a way around his no defensive midfielder policy. I never thought I'd say those words.
The 13 game unbeaten streak that was sandwiched between an embarrassing and a reality check showed …