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Toulouse 3 – 2 Liverpool: The Postmortem 

Reds’ Disappointing Defeat This was the worst way to get over the disappointing draw at Kenilworth Road last Sunday, as the short trip to France turned into a European horror show. The way in which the opportunity to secure top spot in Group E was given up, was reminiscent of the dark days of last...

Firmino’s Al-Ahli Future in Doubt After Six Months

Roberto Firmino: Future Uncertain at Al-Ahli Roberto Firmino's tenure with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli could be drawing to a close merely six months after the Brazilian striker's arrival. The former Liverpool forward, who made a free transfer in the summer, may find himself at the center of transfer speculations come January. Firmino's Short Stint in...

Lessons Learned from Liverpool’s Draw at Luton

Reflecting on a Day That Transcends Football An emotional day where you're reminded at the end that some things are just so much more important than football. Initial Expectations Versus Liverpool's Narrow Escape The talk before had been about how many would be plundered but in the end Liverpool were happy to escape with a point from...

Darwin Nunez: Bonfire Lit, Explosion… Hopeful

Nunez Ignites Liverpool's Season Nunez! Nunez! Nunez! We all cheer it, we all love to hear it and we all back our number nine to the hilt. Even last season when things weren’t exactly going to plan, the support from the stands was evident, as everyone wanted Liverpool’s new big-money signing to succeed. This season...

Stats Analysis: Virgil van Dijk As Good As Ever

Van Dijk Shines Despite Critics’ Claims Football fans love nothing more than dismissing a great player once he is perceived to be past his best. That has certainly been the case with Virgil van Dijk in recent times, with rival supporters and even some Liverpool fans doing their utmost to say that the Dutchman is past...

Stats Analysis: Virgil van Dijk As Good As Ever

Van Dijk Shines Despite Critics’ Claims Football fans love nothing more than dismissing a great player once he is perceived to be past his best. That has certainly been the case with Virgil van Dijk in recent times, with rival supporters and even some Liverpool fans doing their utmost to say that the Dutchman is past...

David Lynch: “Everton Arrived at Anfield to Make it Ugly”

Looking Back at the Derby In the wake of Liverpool's recent face-off against Everton, the spotlight hones in on two names that have become integral to the Reds' tactical machinery: Van Dijk and Elliott. Their influence on the pitch not only underscored their personal journeys of resilience but also highlighted their instrumental roles in a...

David Lynch: “Everton Arrived at Anfield to Make it Ugly”

Looking Back at the Derby In the wake of Liverpool's recent face-off against Everton, the spotlight hones in on two names that have become integral to the Reds' tactical machinery: Van Dijk and Elliott. Their influence on the pitch not only underscored their personal journeys of resilience but also highlighted their instrumental roles in a...

Under Pressure: “Elliott’s Now Over-Coached And Too Safe”

The Delicate Balance of Player Rotation and Winning Strategies In the realm of football, the balance between science and player management and the imperative to secure wins is a delicate one. Simon Brundish elucidates, "if you just use science players would play about 10% less than they currently do to be as fresh as possible."...

Dan Kennett: ‘We Need Players Fit and Firing’

Analysing Workload Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, and Dan Rhodes to revisit the preview of this season, as we now have four games of data and the eye-test to help paint the picture for the season ahead! The trio look at how Liverpool have started, as well as the preparedness for the season ahead. They also...