Match Analysis

The Six Position: Reds Still Need a Solution

Liverpool 2.0: The Resurgence and the Concerns While the Reds are flying high, the midfield puzzle remains unsolved. There’s a lot to get behind and like in this ‘Liverpool 2.0’, there’s no two ways about it. The Reds sit unbeaten in the league and just two points off the top spot, with all the metrics pointing...

Jenas Questions Nunez’s Striker Instincts

Wolves vs Liverpool: Nunez's Performance Under the Microscope Liverpool's Triumph at Molineux Liverpool secured a crucial victory at Molineux, coming from behind to clinch three vital points. The Reds' success was attributed to goals from Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson, and Harvey Elliott, ensuring a smooth finish for the Merseyside giants. Nunez's Absence Raises Eyebrows Despite the win, Darwin...

Liverpool’s Second-Half Surge: The Tactics Behind the Triumph

Liverpool's Tactical Flexibility: The Key to Overcoming Wolves Klopp's Mid-Game Adjustments Prove Crucial In a recent article by Gregg Evans of The Athletic, the tactical nuances of Liverpool's recent 3-1 victory over Wolves were dissected. The Reds' performance at Molineux was a tale of two halves, with Jurgen Klopp's side looking disjointed in the first half...

How Klopp’s Half-Time Changes Outfoxed Wolves

Klopp's Tactical Masterstroke Secures Win at Wolves Liverpool's First Half Struggles In the initial 45 minutes of their Premier League clash with Wolves, Liverpool appeared off the pace. Hwang Hee-chan's early strike, coupled with Matheus Cunha's missed opportunity, could have seen the Reds trailing by more than just a single goal. Wolves, with Pedro Neto leading...

Szoboszlai, Strong Starts & The Solid Defence

Liverpool's Resurgence: A Closer Look at Klopp's Rejuvenated Reds   Dominik Szoboszlai: A Star in the Making Neil Jones aptly describes Dominik Szoboszlai as a player whose "talent is obvious." The Hungarian midfielder has quickly become a fan favourite, and it's easy to see why. As Jones puts it, "Nobody works harder on the pitch than he...

Under Pressure: Tactical Masterclass From Klopp

A Tactical Masterclass from Liverpool Against Newcastle In a recent match between Liverpool and Newcastle, Virgil Van Dijk's red card became the focal point of a tactical masterclass. The Anfield Index podcast, featuring Simon Brundish, Phil Barter, Daniel Rhodes, and Dan Kennett, delved into the nitty-gritty of the game. Here's an analysis of their discussion,...

How the Liverpool press Nullified Manchester City

The buzzword surrounding Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Liverpool manger in October 2015 was pressing. Gegenpress this, Gegenpress that, counter-press them here and counter-press them there. Basically, Klopp was supposed to turn up and blitz the Premier League with his high pressing, all action, heavy metal football. When it transpired that this wasn't going to...