Counter Pressing

How Liverpool’s Press Stifled Ipswich: Video Analysis and Tactical Breakdown

Liverpool’s Tactical Dominance Against Ipswich: A Deep Dive into Arne Slot’s Masterclass Liverpool continued their dominant form with a resounding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, showcasing the tactical evolution under Arne Slot. Speaking on Anfield Index, Jack McIndoe dissected the Reds’ performance, highlighting key moments that demonstrated Liverpool’s growing cohesion and control. Ipswich’s Defensive Block vs...

Is This Frankfurt Forward The Missing Piece at Liverpool?

What Needs to Change Under Arne Slot Liverpool have made a brilliant start to the campaign under their new head coach. However, not everything has been perfect, and you wouldn't expect things to be. Slot is still getting started in his role. He is building his own team while very much using the elements left over...

Andrew Beasley: Klopp’s Liverpool Transformation Fueled by Intense Pressing

Klopp's Counter-Pressing Philosophy: Deja Vu Jürgen Klopp once said that “no playmaker in the world can be as good as a good counter-pressing situation,” and his team proved the point in their 5-2 victory over Norwich City in the FA Cup on Sunday. What will have pleased the (sadly soon to be ex-) Liverpool manager...

Klopp: “Best Counter-Pressing This Season First Half”

Jurgen Klopp's Post-Man Utd Insights: Finding the Positives in a Stalemate Liverpool's recent encounter with Manchester United resulted in a goalless draw, leaving fans with mixed feelings. Despite the lack of goals, manager Jurgen Klopp highlighted several positive aspects of Liverpool's performance, emphasizing the team's promising start, effective counter-pressing, and overall intensity. The match also...

Gravenberch and Lijnders: A Dutch Connection at Liverpool

A Seamless Transition for Gravenberch at Liverpool Gravenberch, the recent transfer-deadline-day acquisition from Bayern Munich, has seamlessly integrated into the Liverpool milieu, both professionally and personally. The Dutch midfielder has already marked his fourth appearance with the Reds, starting in the recent 3-1 Carabao Cup triumph against Leicester City. Gravenberch has been instrumental in Liverpool's winning...

Lijnders: “Nunez’s Pace, Power and Excellent Build Up”

Pep Lijnders Witnesses Remarkable Improvement in Darwin Nunez’s Game In the bustling world of football, Darwin Nunez, the Uruguayan international, has become a beacon of transformation and potential at Liverpool. After a £64million move from Benfica, Nunez has evolved, under the watchful eyes of Pep Lijnders, from a player of raw potential to a refined...

Alexander-Arnold Reveals Liverpool’s Bold Premier League Ambitions

Liverpool's Title Ambitions In the wake of Liverpool's opening day draw, Trent Alexander-Arnold has made it abundantly clear: the Reds are setting their sights on the Premier League title. Despite a challenging previous season, the optimism within the squad remains undiminished. A Draw, But Not Deterred Following a 1-1 stalemate against Chelsea, where Liverpool held just 34%...

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...

Solving LFC’s Number Six Position and Four Perfect Transfer Targets

In this article: Understanding the Dutch 'number six’ midfield position & specialist roles today The Liverpool history of Jordan Henderson Liverpool’s attacking & defensive failures and how to resolve them The perfect transfer targets for 2017/18 Understanding the Dutch 'number six’ midfield position & specialist roles today On face value, Jordan Henderson...

Why is Philippe Coutinho Struggling?

Since the departure of Luis Suarez in the summer of 2014, only one man has claimed the title of Liverpool superstar: Philippe Coutinho. The little Brazilian has twisted, turned, and volleyed his way into the hearts of Kopites since his arrival on Merseyside in January of 2013. His quick pace, creativity, and laser-like accuracy...