How Fabinho Set the Template for Liverpool's Midfield
Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Cardiff has sparked cause for optimism among its fanbase, not just because it’s the first time Liverpool have put four past an opposition this season – a feat that becomes something of a hobby for Klopp’s team last term.
No, it was also momentous for the full Premier League debut of Fabinho, who arrived from Monaco in the summer for around £40 million and has been noticeable in his absence during the opening months of the …
Observations as Liverpool Waltz Past Cardiff
Liverpool maintained the 'Fortress' Anfield record after a bit of huff 'n' puff against Cardiff. The game was bereft of excitement for large parts until Liverpool decided to turn it on late in the game.
The key observations from the game:
The ebb and flow
This game was a funny one (and not in a good manner). Liverpool, as expected, got off to a quick start and scored an early goal. Liverpool then struggled to create anything noteworthy post that …
Liverpool 4-1 Cardiff: Player Ratings as Reds stroll to victory
Liverpool went three points clear at the top of the Premier League, at least provisionally, as they thumped Cardiff City 4-1 at Anfield. The Reds didn't really have to get out of second gear, once Mo Salah put them in front in the 10th minute. Sadio Mane scored after half-time to put the Reds in command.
Calum Paterson gave Cardiff a lifeline with a goal off of the Bluebirds' only touch in the Reds' box. But any fears were laid to …
Liverpool 4-0 Red Star Belgrade: A Tactical Breakdown
After a drab affair against Huddersfield, Liverpool fans were craving for an impressive performance. Yet, for the opening 20 minutes, Liverpool looked a far cry from their fluid, incisive best. But this was no typical Liverpool lineup.
Klopp has employed the 4-3-3 system to good effect in his three seasons at Liverpool, after initially starting with a 4-2-3-1, which served him well at Dortmund. Having a balance between attack and defence is central to both of these systems, and as …
Liverpool v Cardiff City Preview - Klopp's men strong favourites to turn Cardiff over at Anfield
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Stuart Attwell
Date & Time - Saturday, October 27th @ 15:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 1/10, Draw 8/1, Cardiff City 20/1
Form
Liverpool Form
Liverpool have won their last two games and not conceded a goal since the defeat in Naples at the start of the month. Despite the trip to Arsenal, The Reds' next batch of fixtures look very winnable compared to the mammoth task they faced in the first couple of months, this season.
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Fabinho Blitz - Key Stats As Reds Hammer Red Star
Liverpool exploded into life with a thumping 4-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, a result which takes them top of their Champions League group. But what were the key stats from an exciting night at Anfield?
Fabinho Starts – And Shines
It was an exciting moment for Liverpool fans to see Fabinho on the team sheet before the game kicked off, and that excitement never let up as he delivered an absolute masterclass in the middle of the park. Fab …
Liverpool 4-0 Red Star: Who was man of the match?
After nervously scraping past Huddersfield at the weekend, a reinvigorated Liverpool were able to turn on in the style in a convincing, thoroughly enjoyable 4-0 win against the largely helpless Red Star.
The Reds were slow out of the blocks, but as soon as Roberto Firmino fired home the opener they began to ooze confidence, repeatedly slicing through their opponents with some encouragingly fluid attacking football.
Mohamed Salah's brace, followed by Sadio Mane's fourth, redemption for an unconverted penalty, completed …
Observations as Liverpool regain their mojo in 4-0 win
It's hardly been a vintage Liverpool this season, having struggled to produce their usual fluency and freneticism in attack. A narrow and nervy win against Huddersfield last weekend was testament to that, while their last venture in the Champions League against Napoli delivered an awful performance. Failing to register a shot until late in the second half, the Reds lacked creativity and drive in midfield - two traits Oxlade-Chamberlain displayed in abundance last season. However, with Klopp opting for Shaqiri …
With 4-0 rout, can Red Star be this season's Maribor for Liverpool?
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Shaqiri, Salah, Firmino, Mané
Subs: Lallana (67'), Sturridge (72'), Moreno (81')
Red Star: Borjan, Stojkovic, Degenek, Babic, Gobeljic, Krsticic, Jovicic, Ben, Ebecilio, Srnic, Boakye
Subs: Jovancic (64'), Causic (74'), Simic (80')
FABINHO'S BIRTHDAY GIFT
Hooray! Fabinho got his long-awaited start in the middle of the pitch for Liverpool. The question of, can you even play defensive midfield without constantly gesturing to the ground in front of your feet was answered with …
Player Ratings as Liverpool fly past Red Star
That was alright, eh? Weeks of meh and then a night of madness. Goals flying in all over Europe and at the end of it Liverpool have got four of them to Red Star's none, they top the group and both PSG and Napoli are left abit disappointed with the result of their battle in France.
Win in Serbia and Liverpool can probably escape the group with draws in the last two. Less of that though, more of the wins …