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How this New System Suits Liverpool’s Squad…

In the past two games for Liverpool FC, we have seen Jürgen Klopp adjust his formation and strategy in order to create form and rhythm for his struggling team. Out of possession represents much of the same 4-3-3 system, one which achieved so much silverware during Klopp’s reign at Anfield. What we saw in...

Dave Hendrick: If Klopp wants to stick with this shape, he might need a new left back

Over the last couple of games, we have seen quite a significant change in the shape Liverpool are taking up when in possession and it has led to some unusually high possession numbers for the Reds. They had 74% of the ball against Leeds, and 82% against Nottingham Forest, as they racked up back-to-back...

Trent’s Changing Role: The Major Questions

Liverpool’s recent upturn in form has coincided with the adjustments to the role of Trent Alexander-Arnold and it’s natural this has been the main talking point in the last few games. It’s been a difficult season for the scouser in the team, but he seems almost reborn when joining as part of a double...

West Ham vs Liverpool Preview

This Wednesday evening sees a European semi-finalist, take on a team struggling to maintain form. With the listed participants of this matchup, usually, it would be easy to decipher one from the other. This season, however, sees a European giant already eliminated from their customary cup competition, whilst still fighting to qualify for next...

Jota Praises Reds’ Resilience After Downing Forest

Diogo Jota Highlights Rising Belief in Liverpool Squad After Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Nottingham Forest Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League was a testament to the growing belief and resilience within the squad, according to forward Diogo Jota. The Portugal international scored twice in the match, with Mohamed Salah netting the...

Scouting Report: Jurrien Timber

Not a day goes by at the moment without speculation of Liverpool being linked to another midfielder. It’s been a bit quiet in regards to defensive names, despite the majority of journalists suggesting it’s an area we’ll clearly target. That was until a surprising link for a previously linked name and his other half...

All-Manchester FA Cup Final Boosts Liverpool’s European Prospects

Liverpool continue their pursuit of European football for next season, though the exact competition is yet to be determined, with the FA Cup adding another spot to compete for. Under Jurgen Klopp's guidance, Liverpool has achieved six consecutive seasons in the Champions League, but a seventh seems unlikely. Currently, Liverpool sit nine points behind the top...

Virgil van Dijk: Salah’s Liverpool goalscoring feats aren’t appreciated enough

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah doesn’t get the wider credit his record-breaking exploits deserve. The Egyptian moved level with Robbie Fowler, joint sixth on the club’s all-time list of scorers with 183 goals, when he turned home what proved to be the winner in Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Salah has reached...

A deeper look into Liverpool’s torrid history of loan deals

Liverpool's recruitment has received widespread praise for its effectiveness over the past eight years, but there is one key part of the club's plans that never seems to work: loan deals. I personally can't remember a loan move working out for the Reds since Javier Mascherano all the way back in 2008, which says a...

Liverpool 3 Nottingham Forest 2 – The Post-Mortem 

Liverpool FC really do like to give the supporters hope, only for an inconsistent performance to bring us all back down to earth. Ultimately, three points is what was required, however, the path to get there was often difficult and once again showed how much we need to improve. After such an emphatic win...