Liverpool's Midfield

Report: Evolution of Mac Allister in Klopp’s Plan

Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool's Unconventional Midfield Solution In an insightful piece by Alan Smith in the Mirror, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has highlighted the pivotal role of Alexis Mac Allister in the team's recent performances. Mac Allister's adaptation to a deeper midfield role exemplifies how, in football, unexpected circumstances can lead to innovative solutions. Mac Allister: The...

Danny Murphy: Kalvin Phillips, A Red Solution?

Kalvin Phillips: A Potential Midfield Boost for Liverpool? Danny Murphy's Insight on Manchester City's Phillips In a recent article by Caughtoffside, former Liverpool player Danny Murphy weighed in on the prospect of Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips moving to Liverpool. Despite acknowledging the unlikelihood of such a transfer, Murphy didn't shy away from expressing his approval of...

Ryan Gravenberch’s Progress: Patience Required

Rising Talent or a Season Too Soon? Ryan Gravenberch at Liverpool FC Navigating the Thrills of Premier League Football He’s the current one under the microscope eh. The next Jones, Elliott et Al. When young talents transition to the big leagues, the scrutiny is intense, the expectations sky-high. Ryan Gravenberch’s move to Liverpool FC from Bayern...

Endo: The Unexpected Hurt of A Departure

Another January Blow For The Reds Well for a £16 million pound ‘stop-gap’ option we’d have never expected this eh! As the Premier League season has unfolded, Liverpool's midfield dynamo, Wataru Endo, has risen from an undervalued asset to a pivotal cog in Jürgen Klopp's well-oiled machine. His departure to the Asian Cup comes at...

Klopp: “Best Counter-Pressing This Season First Half”

Jurgen Klopp's Post-Man Utd Insights: Finding the Positives in a Stalemate Liverpool's recent encounter with Manchester United resulted in a goalless draw, leaving fans with mixed feelings. Despite the lack of goals, manager Jurgen Klopp highlighted several positive aspects of Liverpool's performance, emphasizing the team's promising start, effective counter-pressing, and overall intensity. The match also...

Did Liverpool Succeed in This Summer of Change?

I write this on the morning after the Saudi Pro League’s transfer window has finally closed. The impact that that up-and-coming initiative has had on Liverpool Football’s summer, has been both surprising and beneficial, especially considering some of our former captain's comments this week. After the torrid and inconsistent exploits of our midfield group...

What is Liverpool’s Best Midfield?

Comparative to previous years where Jurgen Klopp has had four players to choose from off the bat, Liverpool have benefitted from more options in the middle of the park this season, before the rigour of the campaign could take its toll, at least. It’s therefore been of little surprise to see the German utilise the...

Forget Attack vs. Defence – Midfield Battle Holds The Key In Kiev

As the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid edges ever nearer, it is no surprise to see predictions being offered everywhere you look. When it comes to guessing how Saturday’s enormous match in Kiev will pan out, the general consensus is that it will be both sides’ vibrant attacks attempting to dismantle a...