Liverpool's Fullback Creativity and Recruitment Targets – Part 2
In Part 1, we took a deep dive into profiling and analysing Liverpool’s fullback creativity and whether it is sustainable – you can read it here.
Here in Part 2, we’ll look at select recruitment targets who can meet our depth needs and tick boxes on the club’s philosophy, eye and analytics tests.
Tyrell Malacia (20 yo, Feyenoord, 1415 minutes, Highest valuation: £2.8 million)
Tyrell Malacia is a highly rated, Dutch, modern left-back for Feyenoord who has represented the Netherlands …
Naby Keita Ensures Liverpool At Their Best
Naby Keita. Look, I’ve been on board the Naby train since Day One. I maintain that he’s the most complete midfielder that this club has had since… well you know. He’s the best two-way midfielder in the Premier League and possibly in Europe, and he’s an absolutely incredible athlete. I’m getting all the superlatives out of the way in the first paragraph because I don’t want to be accused of being biased or having an agenda later on. Yes, I’m …
Stupendous Liverpool Firing On All Cylinders
Liverpool are on the brink of a historic season as they turned in an absolutely fantastic performance to see off Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds have managed to play their way into some excellent form, following up wins against Spurs, Southampton and Porto with their first win at home to Chelsea in seven years, and are now just four wins away from potentially winning their first league title in 30 years, as well as being half-way to a Champions League …
Klopp gives injury update regarding Jordan Henderson after Chelsea win
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gave an injury update regarding Jordan Henderson after The Reds' fantastic 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
Henderson was given the man-of-the-match award after his energetic and creative performance in the Liverpool midfield. However, there were some concerns when Henderson was replaced by James Milner in the 77th minute after picking up an ankle injury.
In his post-match press conference, Klopp was asked the extent of Liverpool's captain's injury.
“He got a knock on his …
Key Stats As Salah And Mane Take Apart Chelsea
Liverpool roared back to the top of the Premier League with a superb 2-0 win over Chelsea. What ended up being a reasonably even game on paper was nevertheless one that Liverpool controlled from start to finish, and thoroughly deserved to win. But what were the key stats from a superb performance that leaves Klopp’s side possibly four wins from glory?
Demons Defeated? Streak Over.
Whilst this was not a game that was about avenging The Slip, there was a …
Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Observations as Salah screamer sends Reds back to the top
Nerves? What nerves?
Liverpool delivered the latest statement that they refuse to bow down in the ongoing title race. Watching Manchester City coast to another comfortable win despite many suggesting Crystal Palace could be a potential bogey fixture, the pressure was on Jurgen Klopp's side to respond.
And so they did, emphatically dispatching Chelsea 2-0 to rid of the cobwebs left from 2013/14 and usurp their title rivals right back to top spot.
Here are the observations from the match.
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Player Ratings as Reds pull off massive 2-0 win over Chelsea
What a massive win! Liverpool were definitely the better side as they beat Chelsea 2-0 at Anfield. Sadio Mane opened the scoring, before Mohamed Salah thundered in a long-ranger at the Kop End to double the lead.
The Reds had a few nervy moments after being two goals up, when Eden Hazard hit the post once, and forced a save off Alisson, but post that, there were no worries for the Reds.
Here's how each player fared.
Alisson Becker - …
Predicting how The Reds will line out against Chelsea this Sunday
Liverpool face Chelsea at Anfield this Sunday in another huge game in the Premier League title race. We've had a look at just how Jurgen Klopp's Reds might line out for the game.
The great news for Liverpool fans everywhere is that there does not appear to be any new injury concerns for Klopp to deal with.
Adam Lallana and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are the only players who may not be available for selection as part of the matchday squad. However, …
Liverpool v Chelsea Preview - Reds aim to avoid repeat of Chelsea slip-up
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Michael Oliver
Date & Time - Sunday, April 14th @ 16:30
Current Odds - Liverpool 4/6, Draw 16/5, Chelsea 17/4
Form
Liverpool Form
Yes, this is more like it. Liverpool have won their last six games in a row in all competitions. This is the form needed to keep asking the questions of Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
More importantly, the nature of some of those league wins was hugely …
Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview - Potential Key Battles
Liverpool’s Premier League title charge faces probably its final big test as Chelsea travel to Anfield on Sunday, looking to upset the Reds. This is a fixture absolutely teeming with history, and the infamous game between the two sides in 13-14 will be hanging over the fixture. With that in mind, coupled with Klopp’s poor record against Chelsea, with just two wins in eight attempts, Liverpool will be nervous. They’ve not beaten Chelsea at Anfield since 2012, eight games in …