Klopp

Tough Questions, Tougher Answers | Red Star Belgrade 2 Liverpool 0

Saturday was different. Jurgen Klopp’s men entertained a much different Arsenal than those they used to under Arsene Wenger, and they didn’t seem ready for it. Ordinarily, home teams tend to give Liverpool the ball and lock the space down around the box, but this new Arsenal demanded more of the ball and went straight...

Key Stats As Reds Flop In Belgrade

Liverpool’s Champions League campaign once again threatened to come off the rails, as following a 1-0 defeat in Naples, the Reds were turned over 2-0 by Red Star in Belgrade. But what were the key stats from what was an absolutely atrocious performance from the Reds? Attack Stutters As Reds Come Unstuck  Liverpool toiled and toiled,...

Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool: A Tactical Breakdown

As expected for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp elected to revert to the 4-3-3 system with which he has enjoyed a great deal of success with against Liverpool’s top six rivals and Champions League competitors too. It made sense: Arsenal have a renewed impetus to play out from the back and did not have a particularly quick...

FK Crvena zvezda v Liverpool – Cauldron of noise awaits Liverpool in Serbia

The Details   Venue - Rajko Mitic Stadion, Belgrade, Serbia Referee - Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP) Date & Time - Tuesday, November 6th 2018 @ 17:55 BST Current Odds - FK Crvena zvezda 12/1, Draw 13/2, Liverpool 1/6 Form FK Crvena zvezda Form FK Crvena zvezda have won their three Serbian league games since the 4-0 defeat they suffered at Anfield in the Champions League a few...

Observations as Liverpool Drop Two Points at the Emirates

Liverpool settled for a point at Arsenal at the end of an absorbing game at the Emirates. Liverpool had their fair share of good chances, and with a bit of luck and competent officiating, the result could have been more favourable for Liverpool. The key observations from the encounter: Tough to beat this Liverpool team Though the...

Why so serious? Confessions of a negative Liverpool fan

Since the 2013/14 run-in specifically, but probably far before that, there has been a sect of Reds supporters who have not felt safe to embrace positivity. There have been peaks and valleys where the legions of the negative have ebbed and flowed. If you’ve been so kind to have listened to me on various...

Arsenal v Liverpool Preview: Potential Key Battles To Look Out For

Liverpool face another huge test of their Premier League title credentials, as they travel to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday for the late kickoff, to face a buoyant Arsenal, who are unbeaten since losing their opening two Premier League matches of the season. Unai Emery's men saw an 11-game winning run halted last weekend,...

Arsenal v Liverpool Preview – Klopp’s Reds to provide real test to Gunners’ form

The Details Venue - Emirates Stadium, London Referee - Andre Marriner Date & Time - Saturday, November 3rd @ 17:30 Current Odds - Arsenal 13/5, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 1/1 Form Arsenal Form Before last Sunday's 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace, Arsenal had won 11 games straight in all competitions. A tough start to the season, facing Manchester City and Chelsea in their opening two league...

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...

Time For Forgotten Man Keita To Excel

It's hard to think of a Liverpool signing in the last decade that brought as much delight as the capture of Naby Keita. Luis Suarez is a name that instantly springs to mind, but when he traded Amsterdam for Anfield he wasn’t the world-beater he would go on to become. Mo Salah and Sadio Mane both...