Liverpool Tactical Analysis

Liverpool’s Latest Transfer Target Could be ‘Perfect’ for Arne Slot’s Midfield Plans

Merlin Rohl: Arne Slot's Missing Piece in Midfield? No manager has started their Liverpool tenure as brightly as Arne Slot since Bob Paisley - the most successful manager in the club's history. But while this has been a brilliant and exhilarating start from the Reds, there are still holes to be filled in the squad. Most...

How Darwin Núñez’s Role Helps Liverpool Bypass High Presses – Statistical Analysis

Darwin Núñez: Statistical Breakdown of His Liverpool Resurgence Darwin Núñez’s resurgence at Liverpool has been one of the most talked-about topics among fans and analysts alike. During a recent episode of the Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, contributors Dan Kennett, Dr. Phil Barter, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat took a detailed look at Núñez’s contributions to...

Dr Barter: Liverpool’s Diaz has moved from being a ‘street baller’ to a more refined, tactical player

Luis Diaz’s Remarkable Transformation: Statistical Analysis of His Liverpool Evolution Luis Diaz's impact at Liverpool has been nothing short of transformative, particularly when considering his recent performances. During the latest episode of the Under Pressure podcast from Anfield Index, contributors Dan Kennett, Dr. Phil Barter and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat delved deep into the statistical improvements of...

Liverpool’s New Defensive Tactics: The Key to Premier League Dominance?

Liverpool’s Defensive Evolution: Arne Slot’s Key Tactical Win Arne Slot's impact at Liverpool has been evident since his arrival, with much of the focus on how his tactics have transformed the team’s attacking play. But what has really caught the eye is how Slot has tightened up Liverpool's defence. This newfound solidity has already earned...

Tactical Battle: Slot’s Caution vs Ten Hag’s Counter at Old Trafford

Tactical Breakdown: Slot's Approach to the Old Trafford Battle As the Premier League gears up for another electrifying clash, the spotlight turns towards Arne Slot's Liverpool and Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. This Sunday, the two rivals lock horns at Old Trafford in a match that promises to be more than just a battle for...

Postmortem: Liverpool’s Commanding 2-0 Win Against Brentford

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford - The Postmortem This was a game that ended the weekend for the Premier League and allowed Liverpool to maintain their impressive 100%-win rate. Though it is only two games old, the season performance of the new Head Coach, Arne Slot, has been close to brilliant and this game once again showed...

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford | LFC Premier League Player Ratings

Liverpool 2-0 Brentford | LFC Player Ratings From Today's Win at Anfield The Reds' first home game of the season rounded off the weekend of match week two for the Premier League. Brentford arrived at Anfield with a desire to upset the Merseyside giant’s momentum. Liverpool were able to outgun their west London counterparts with...

Konate vs Quansah – Who will partner Van Dijk for Liverpool versus Brentford?

Who Partners Van Dijk This Weekend? A Tactical Dilemma for Liverpool As Liverpool gear up for the clash against Brentford, all eyes are on who will partner Virgil van Dijk in the heart of defence. This is no ordinary selection issue; it’s a tactical decision that could shape the outcome of the game. Sam McGuire,...

Liverpool’s Costly Transfer Gamble: Misfit Striker In Squad?

Liverpool’s Gamble on Darwin Núñez: A Transfer Under Scrutiny The acquisition of Darwin Núñez by Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 sparked excitement among the fanbase, but as the striker struggles to find consistent form, questions have begun to surface. Recently, Ian Graham, Liverpool’s former director of research, shared his concerns about the transfer in an...

Fabrizio Romano: Juventus Leading Liverpool in Race for 15-goal Star Midfielder

Navigating the Buzz: Liverpool's Interest in Teun Koopmeiners Football’s rumour mill is perennially spinning, but few can lend credibility to transfer talk like Fabrizio Romano. In a recent article for Caught Offside, Romano elaborated on Liverpool’s purported interest in Atalanta’s midfield maestro, Teun Koopmeiners, as the club looks to adapt to the evolving tactics under...