I Want Jürgen Klopp to Succeed, But What If He Doesn’t…
It is completely logical to allow for a summer of reshaping after one disappointing transitional season, especially given the joy and success that has come the Reds' way under Jürgen Klopp. I desperately want our German coach to succeed once more, in turn recreating that which had been so enthralling and exciting. If we one day look back upon this season as a blip in the Anfield Road, then I (like so many) will be happy to see how the …
Following in Klopp’s Footsteps
I wrote some words a few weeks back about how Liverpool could replace Jürgen Klopp, and I mentioned the likes of Marco Rose, Julian Nagelsmann and even Mauricio Pochettino as possible appointments. There was one name that I considered, but dismissed due to his current employment status. However upon brief reflection (and due to his current employer being prone to swapping out managers), I am going to look how how the fit could enable continued success beyond the era of …
Liverpool vs RB Leipzig Preview - Budapest again for faltering Reds as they look to progress in Champions League
THE DETAILS
Venue - Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary
Referee - Clément Turpin (FRA)
Date & Time - Wednesday, March 10th 2021 @ 20:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 13/10, Draw 13/5, RB Leipzig 19/10
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It's a strange day indeed when you are thankful that a 'home' fixture in European competition must be played at a neutral venue. The COVID-enforced changes to the location of this game should benefit Liverpool as any glimmer of an acceptable performance level from The Reds …
Tactical Breakdown: RB Leipzig 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool won 2-0 in their round of 16 away tie against RB Leipzig to make them favourites to progress to the quarter-finals.
In some ways, Julian Nagelsmann's side was a welcome opponent, with their expansive, aggressive and calculated-risk based play. Leipzig offered a very different tactical proposition to the majority of Liverpool's recent opponents, with a high press, two forwards, a single pivot and back three almost all rare in their own respects in the Premier League.
Systems
When in …
RB Leipzig vs Liverpool Preview - The possibility of another European adventure beckons...
THE DETAILS
Venue - Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary
Referee - Slavko Vincic (SVN)
Date & Time - Tuesday, February 16th 2021 @ 20:00
Current Odds - RB Leipzig 2/1, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 5/4
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A possible run in the Champions League is probably one of the few potential highlights remaining in what has turned out to be a very tough season for Jürgen Klopp and his Reds. While Liverpool will no doubt be fully focused on achieving a top-four finish …
Why Julian Nagelsmann should succeed Jurgen Klopp
The last thing any Liverpool fan wants to think about right now is life after Jurgen Klopp. The day will eventually come and it is likely it’ll be in 2024. His current deal comes to an end then and reports suggest he’s not interested in extending it. Not yet anyway.
Talk has turned to who might possibly replace him. Steven Gerrard has a lot of vocal support due to his history at the club. He’s done an admirable job with …
Liverpool 4 - 2 Hoffenheim: Job Done at Anfield
Match: Liverpool (2) v (1) Hoffenheim
Date: August 23rd @ 19:45 BST
Venue: Anfield
Competition: Champions League Playoff 2nd Leg
Liverpool lineup -
Mignolet, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Lovren, Moreno, Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mané
Subs: Karius, Gomez, Solanke, Klavan, Robertson, Milner, Sturridge
Hoffenheim lineup -
Baumann, Nordtveit, Vogt, Hubner, Kaderabek, Demirbay, Geiger, Zuber, Gnabry, Wagner, Kramaric
Subs: Kobel, Bicakcic, Rupp, Polanski, Toljan, Uth, Szalai
Ninety minutes from Champions League football. Ninety minutes from bringing those nights back home. Ninety minutes …
Liverpool v Hoffenheim 2nd Leg Preview - Finishing the Job
The Details
Venue: Anfield
Date & Time: August 23rd, 2017 @ 19:45 BST
Form
Hoffenheim got their Bundesliga campaign off to a winning start on Saturday, with a 1-0 home victory against Werder Bremen. Now they will be hoping to recuperate before their visit to Anfield as they aim to prolong their maiden visit to the top table of European football.
Julian Nagelsmann will almost certainly have many, many more years to look forward to in the Champions League but …
Hoffenheim v Liverpool Preview - Klopp returns to his homeland to face CL debutants
The Details
Venue: WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers
Date & Time: August 15th, 2017 @ 19:45 BST
Form
Hoffenheim, like Liverpool, only started their competitive season this past weekend. They faced lowly FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt in the DFP Pokal, claiming a solid 1-0 win away from home. They did, however, show some good form over the summer with good wins and plenty of goals against Standard Liege, Derby County and Bologna.
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Julian Nagelsmann is …