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Tactical Breakdown: Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United

With minimal rest between games and an extremely unfortunate recent injury record, Liverpool are battling, hard, each week. Late on Saturday evening, West Ham United went to Anfield without their in-form striker Michail Antonio, but still with a clear, disruptive game plan in mind. David Moyes' West Ham were structured in a 5-4-1 system, with...

Why an aerially dominant centre-back is so important for Liverpool

Sheffield United caused Liverpool a lot of problems on Saturday night. As revealed on the Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast, Chris Wilder’s men had 29 touches in the penalty area, the fourth most by any team against the Reds since the start of the 2016/17 campaign. The visitors also managed 13 shots, just four...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting lineup to face West Ham on Saturday?

Liverpool and West Ham meet at Anfield this Saturday evening in the Premier League. We've had a look at the likely starting lineup Jürgen Klopp may go with for this fixture. The Reds are without Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fabinho for this game. It's also believed that Klopp will not risk Joël Matip,...

Exciting Jota looks the perfect fit for Liverpool

For so long, Liverpool have been crying out for top class quality behind Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. The Reds' front-three have been the best attacking unit in world football over the past three years, but if one of them is missing, their absence is felt hugely. Taking out one of the trio has...

Liverpool vs West Ham United Preview – Mid-table Hammers arrive at Anfield in confident mood

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Kevin Friend Date & Time – Saturday, October 31st @ 17:30 Current Odds – Liverpool 4/11, Draw 17/4, West Ham United 13/2 ________________________________________________________ As Liverpool's injury concerns mount, there will be plenty of teams confident of taking the Champions down a peg or two. Yet, the attitude, professionalism and commitment of this...

Liverpool rumoured to be in talks with Bundesliga defender over potential January transfer

With Liverpool's mounting injury concerns, particularly among defenders in the squad, The Reds are rumoured to be interested in Schalke's Ozan Kabak. As reported in recent days by the Mirror, Jürgen Klopp is an admirer of the 20-year-old centre-backs talents. Kabak is already a full international for Turkey. He has been playing his football in...

Update on the fitness of Liverpool’s Fabinho and Jordan Henderson

Liverpool's injury woes continued last night as The Reds suffered more bad luck during their 2-0 Champions League win over FC Midtjylland. Jürgen Klopp's Reds had to remain patient before second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah (penalty) sealed the three points. However, the victory came at a price as Liverpool's makeshift centre-half Fabinho...

Blackburn Loan Ideal Stomping Ground For Harvey Elliott

Liverpool sent a raft of players out on loan to lower league opposition on the final day of recently closed the transfer window. Harry Wilson, Herbie Kane, Ben Woodburn, and Harvey Elliott all temporarily departed to pastures new and Elliott -- with all due respect to the trio of academy graduates -- who joined Blackburn...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face FC Midtjylland tonight at Anfield?

Liverpool welcome Danish club FC Midtjylland to Anfield tonight as Jürgen Klopp's side looks to make it two wins from two in the Champions League. The Reds won 1-0 away to Ajax in their opening group game last week while Midtjylland went down to a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Serie A side Atalanta. Let's...

Liverpool vs FC Midtjylland Preview – Danish side arrive at Anfield for first meeting between the clubs

THE DETAILS   Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Pawel Raczkowski Date & Time - Tuesday, October 27th 2020 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 1/9, Draw 17/2, FC Midtjylland 20/1 _____________________________________________________________________ Liverpool welcome FC Midtjylland to Anfield this Tuesday as The Reds look to continue their winning start to their Champions League campaign. It's the first-ever meeting between the clubs and Jürgen...