Why Liverpool’s new-found solidity is no bad thing
The 2017/18 season was loads of fun. In the process of securing a second successive top 4 finish and getting to the final of the Champions League, Liverpool scored a whopping 138 goals in all competitions, helping us become known - rightfully - as one of the most lethal attacks in world football. Our front 3 of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane became not only the darlings of the KOP, but the holders of the keys to something …
Paris Saint Germain v Liverpool Preview - Reds go in search of first win in Paris
The Details
Venue - Parc des Princes, Paris
Referee - Szymon Marciniak (POL)
Date & Time - Wednesday, November 28th 2018 @ 20:00 BST
Current Odds - PSG 23/20, Draw 3/1, Liverpool 11/5
Form
PSG Form
Paris Saint Germain have been getting their results lately with solid performances. The highlight of their recent spell was the 4-0 win at the home of Thierry Henry's hapless Monaco side earlier this month.
Thomas Tuchel knows his side will almost certainly be out if they lose to …
PSG Test A Huge Opportunity For Liverpool
Liverpool’s away European form under Jürgen Klopp has been incredibly bang or bust. For every 5-0 win in Portugal there’s a 2-0 defeat in Belgrade. Whilst some of the best performances of Klopp’s tenure have been away from home in Europe, some of the worst have also come there.
So far this season, the Reds have been atrocious away from Anfield in Europe, with their 1-0 defeat to Napoli a shambolic attacking display, which was quickly out-stunk by a disgraceful …
Understated Fabinho Growing Into The Liverpool Shirt
Watching a game back is something I would urge any Liverpool supporter to do.
Once you take the in-the-moment emotion out of it, dissecting the match with a more measured mind, you see things you missed, appreciate individuals more and may even realise that you have overrated the performance of others.
On the first watch on Sunday, I didn’t believe Fabinho had enjoyed a particularly impressive afternoon in the 2-0 win over Fulham.
He had kept things neat and tidy …
Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: A Tactical Breakdown
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If Henderson is the Solution, Then What is the Problem?
In the discussion about how Liverpool overcome the sterility in midfield that has affected performances over the course of the season and specifically in Belgrade, many have offered Jordan Henderson as the solution.
Melissa Reddy brilliantly diagnosed Liverpool's problems. In elaborating a point on “midfield balance" she makes the following key points:
Liverpool plays predictable football, arguing that the player on the ball only has a short or no passing option.
No link between midfield and attack; highlighting Chamberlain's absence …
Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Who was man of the match?
It wasn't the rout many would have hoped for given Fulham's near-historic defensive woes, but after the horrors of their trip to Belgrade, victory still brought sweet relief.
In truth, Liverpool were happy to cruise into the international break once Mohamed Salah had fired them in front shortly before half-time, with Xherdan Shaqiri's subsequent strike giving them the breathing space they needed to comfortably see the game out.
The Reds made it nine wins from their opening twelve, and they …
Another Composed Anfield Display As Liverpool Beat Fulham 2-0
Liverpool took advantage of a controversial fifteen seconds to beat Fulham 2-0 at Anfield and move back to the top of the Premier League ahead of games for Chelsea and Manchester City. Despite the ropey nature of the first half and the question marks around their first goal, Liverpool were able to kill the game in the second half and see off a pretty average Fulham side.
The home side started the game well, with Trent Alexander-Arnold rampaging down the …
Klopp's Midfield Merry-Go-Round Hurting LFC
Liverpool’s midfield has been a major point of contention so far this season. With Van Dijk and Joe Gomez forming a supreme central defensive partnership, Alisson looking like the best keeper LFC have had in years and the front three speaking for themselves, all of the major questions revolving around this team at the moment lie in the three in the middle of the park.
Klopp has of course, dipped extensively into the transfer market to address this issue, with …
Time For Liverpool Fans to Panic? Not Just Yet
Anger, frustration and disbelief - just three words which capture mine and I am sure plenty of other Liverpool fans' emotions following our humiliating defeat to Red Star Belgrade. As unacceptable of a result and performance Tuesday night's display was, there was an air of inevitability about it. Let's be honest we haven't played well in the majority of our games this season. Only West Ham, PSG and Tottenham stand out as the exceptions which tell you things aren't quite …