Liverpool Tactics

“That wasn’t good enough” – Liverpool legend slams performance against Leeds United

Liverpool Legend Delivers Blunt Verdict on Draw with Leeds United Liverpool’s unbeaten run continued, but the 0-0 draw with Leeds United left Anfield asking awkward questions about tempo, bite, and clarity under Arne Slot. Slot won the Premier League in 2024/25 and has brought more defensive order in his second season, yet supporters still want...

Journalist: Liverpool were right to sack coach after recent performances

Liverpool Set Pieces Under Arne Slot: Why Aaron Briggs Paid the Price Liverpool’s season has been defined by set pieces, and not in a good way. Arne Slot delivered the Premier League title in his debut campaign, but this title defence has been disappointing, with Liverpool currently sitting 4th. When points are slipping, dead ball...

Journalist: ‘Don’t Rule Out’ Arne Slot Leaving Liverpool in 2026

Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool after 0-0 Leeds draw Liverpool’s eight game unbeaten run has not felt like progress. At the start of January, the Reds sit 4th in the Premier League and are already out of the title race. Arne Slot, who won the Premier League in his debut season, has been backed...

“It’s boring!” – Liverpool slammed for performance vs Leeds United

Liverpool Frustrated as Leeds Execute Defensive Plan at Anfield Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield, a result that exposed persistent attacking shortcomings despite overwhelming territorial control. Liverpool dominated possession and territory but failed to convert either into clear-cut chances, with Leeds executing a disciplined low-block strategy that left...

Final Thoughts: Liverpool start 2026 with a missed opportunity against Leeds United

Liverpool 0 – 0 Leeds – Premier League Postmortem With Liverpool entering 2026 inside the Premier League top four, this felt like an opportunity to assert control and continue the upward momentum built over the festive period. Instead, Anfield was treated to a flat, predictable, and ultimately forgettable contest that highlighted just how fragile Liverpool’s...

Slot reveals what Liverpool were missing in draw with Leeds

Slot’s Low-Block Dilemma: Lessons from Leeds and the Tactical Search for Solutions Liverpool’s goalless draw with Leeds was framed publicly as a frustrating blip, but internally it has prompted a broader tactical discussion. For Slot, the match was less about dropped points and more about diagnosing a familiar modern problem: how elite, possession-heavy sides consistently...

Post Match RAW: Liverpool Lack Identity As They Draw With Leeds

Liverpool Stumble to Goalless Draw as Leeds Expose Ongoing Questions Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Leeds United offered little in spectacle but plenty in subtext. On the Post Match Raw podcast, Guy Drinkel was joined by Mo Chatra and Hari Sethi to unpick a performance that left Anfield flat and wider concerns unresolved....

Player Ratings: Liverpool struggle against Leeds United in Anfield Stalemate

Liverpool 0 - 0 Leeds - Premier League Player Ratings The Premier League’s 2026 schedule started with Anfield hosting Leeds, with the reigning champions looking to consolidate their current top-four position. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/samueilfc/status/2006811225032896613?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested through a routine first half. After the restart, the...

Match Preview: Liverpool set for tricky New Year’s Day clash with Leeds United

Liverpool vs Leeds United – Premier League Preview Date: Thursday, 1 January 2026 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 17:30 BST With four straight wins completed and Liverpool closing out 2025 inside the Premier League top four, the mood around Anfield is finally one of cautious optimism rather than despair. The calendar flips, the pressure resets, and the new year begins...

Arne Slot reacts to Florian Wirtz’s performance vs Wolves

Liverpool press conference focus as Wirtz adapts and Leeds Utd loom large Liverpool’s preparations for their New Year’s Day meeting with Leeds Utd have offered a revealing snapshot of where Arne Slot’s side currently stand, both tactically and physically, as well as how Florian Wirtz is settling into life in English football. Speaking ahead of the...