Klopp's Forward Selection Dilemma
Jürgen Klopp has five excellent senior forwards at his disposal, from which he must choose three to take the berths in the Liverpool attack. This gives him 10 potential trios that he can utilise.
The Maths Behind the Choices
Except that this is the maths of the situation, the theory behind his choices....
Fans Demand Nunez's Return for Sunday's Clash
Liverpool fans have become rather vocal in their support of Darwin Nunez, with them calling for the return of the centre forward ahead of the Newcastle United game on Sunday.
The Uruguayan has started both Premier League games on the bench so far this season, against Chelsea and Bournemouth.
Jurgen...
Reds Secure All Three Points
The opening day trip to Stamford Bridge and a home game against Bournemouth have led to four points being accrued in the opening two fixtures of Liverpool’s 2023/24 Premier League season. Given the overall disappointment of the last campaign and the ongoing uncertainty in the Reds' summer business, this is...
It is Time to Unleash Darwin
If the Reds' disallowed goal against Chelsea last weekend had been ruled good, it would have taken a rampant Liverpool team into a 0-2 advantage against a team that was still finding consistency. Momentum would have been elevated even further, and the home support might have turned on their...
The Opening Day
At the weekend we saw Curtis Jones begin the game as one of the Reds' substitutes, on the opening day of Liverpool’s 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The theory is that Jürgen Klopp preferred to have at least one central midfielder on the bench (with Harvey Elliott more of an attacking asset), in...
Liverpool are within touching distance of opening their 2023/24 Premier League account, but who will stand out as the Reds' most influential players this season?
Pre-season is done and dusted for another year and attention now turns to Sunday's trip to Chelsea, which promises to be a fascinating contest.
It has been a curious summer to...
Well that’s that then. Liverpool’s pre season came to an end on Monday night in Preston with a 3-1 victory before the curtain raiser against Chelsea. In keeping with everything else we’ve seen in recent times we got goals, forward flair, defensive brittleness and cameos that drew gasps from all of those in Deepdale...
Liverpool 3-1 SV Darmstadt: Reds Wrap Up Pre-Season in Style
Liverpool put the finishing touches on their pre-season preparations with a convincing 3-1 win over Bundesliga outfit SV Darmstadt. The match, held at Preston North End’s Deepdale stadium, showcased Liverpool's attacking prowess and gave fans plenty to be optimistic about ahead of the new Premier...
Reigniting the Quintessential Klopp-Era Forward Dynamics
The scent of the upcoming Premier League season fills the air around Merseyside. The fervour surrounding Liverpool, in particular, can't be missed. They've ignited pre-season with 15 scintillating goals, and it’s evident that Liverpool's forward line isn't just warming up; it's blazing with intent. Throughout football's illustrious history, Liverpool's offence...
Liverpool's Pre-Season Preparations: A Mixed Bag
Liverpool’s pre-season preparations for the 2023/24 campaign continued Wednesday with an entertaining 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich. While it’s pointless to read too much into friendlies, the same old positives (going forward) and negatives (the defending) from last season were in full effect.
In the Reds’ last five matches played,...
