Pressure

On the latest Under Pressure podcast, Barts and Si are away, so Darth hosts Hamzah and the returning Dan Rhodes to review the 2 wins against Inter and Brighton. The pod starts with Hamzah's account of what it's like to attend such a critical press conference in person. Part 1: Inter * That crucial LFC lineup * stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * Doing the basic analysis * UEFA VAR discussion * Ekitike v Isak * The Wirtz cameo Part 2: Brighton * LFC lineup * stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * The regression match and the importance of being good in both boxes * The impact of Brighton's style and tactical discussion * Hugo's breakthrough? LFC finally learning to play with a 9 * The downside - injuries Statspacks: Inter: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-6-season-2526/ Brighton: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-16-season-2526/

Barts and Si are away, so Darth hosts Hamzah live from Milan and the returning Dan Rhodes to talk about Sunderland, Leeds and all the personalities and intangibles from the Mo Salah fallout on todays Under Pressure Podcast Part 1: Mo Salah * Hamzah's view of the Salah situation * Preparation for the Inter Milan press conference * Reviewing the Summer window - replacing club legends while they are still here * Is this Wirtz's team now? Part 2: Sunderland * stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * Nullifying the long ball threat - and the consequences of doing it * Big Chances conceded discussion * Improving the process in your favour Part 3: Leeds * lineups * stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * match splits, Tied game state vs full game * 1st half - nullifying the long ball threat. Control without penetration * Duels, Fouls and Fighting - focus on VVD * Hugo's double * Konate - playing well until he doesn't * LFC reacting to setbacks and adversity Statspacks: Sunderland: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-14-season-2526/#line-up Leeds: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-15-season-2526/#line-up

On the latest Under Pressure Podcast, Dan Kennett is joined this week by Si Brundish, Hamza Khalique Loonat, to analyse: PSV * Lineup * Stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * Match splits, 1st half, 2nd half * Trying to explain inexplicable errors * Szobo operating at all-time levels * Salah's remarkable stats * How did the Reds get back in the game? * 2nd half starts bad and gets worse - why? * Milos Kerkez debate West Ham * Lineups and gameplans * Joe Gomez - what's his injury and how much can he play from here? * Stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * First half analysis - Liverpool's soft landing * Florian Wirtz - which stats align with the eye test? * Isak discussion Statspacks:  PSV: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-5-season-2526/ West Ham: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-13-season-2526/

On the latest Under Pressure Podcast, Dan Kennett is joined this week by Si Brundish, Hamza Khalique Loonat, and Dr Phil Barter to unpack Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Sean Dyche's Nottm Forest at Anfield: Covering all the key talking points * lineups and game plan * stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * Extreme variance in the last two matches * The 0-0 period, tactics and a pattern of play? * Mo Salah stats analysis - near record levels of involvement * Isak discussion * Forest opening goal and set plays analysis * LFC fragility * Slot's subs debate part 254 * Bad 2nd and 3rd goals Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-12-season-2526/

Dan Kennett, Si Brundish, Hamzah Khalique Loonat and Dr Phil Barter come together for a full strength Under Pressure as the international break comes to a conclusion. The guys dig into Liverpool’s latest injury picture with a fresh fatigue index review, break down the key performance trends from the season so far and highlight the areas that simply must improve if Arne Slot’s side are to turn things around. There is plenty of optimism too as the panel pick out the positive indicators that suggest Liverpool can push on after the break. Energetic, analytical and loaded with data insight, this is essential listening for anyone wanting to understand where the team truly stand.

⁠Dan Kennett is joined by Barts & Hamzah to discuss the City loss, they discuss: ⁠ lineups and gameplans •⁠ ⁠stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo •⁠ ⁠A deserved defeat? City control at 0-0 •⁠ ⁠Doku the match-winner, how did City enable it? •⁠ ⁠Konate woes continue •⁠ ⁠Disallowed goal discussion, VAR stats •⁠ ⁠Grav/Mac analysis •⁠ ⁠How did Wirtz follow-up his Real Madrid performance in a domestic game? •⁠ ⁠LFC big chance conversion difficulty •⁠ ⁠Positives from the last week and priorities to fix Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-11-season-2526/

Darth is joined by Dr Barts and Hamzah to break down Liverpool’s three most recent home games against Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Real Madrid. They start with Palace and discuss selection reflections and why sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one. The focus then turns to Aston Villa, where Liverpool may have found a much-needed reset. The team dissect the data with a full review of possession, xG, XT, EPV, shots, pressures and Monte Carlo models while exploring Villa’s direct approach and how Liverpool adapted. It is also the return of Mac Allister to his very best. The conversation then moves to the Real Madrid game under Xabi Alonso, featuring another detailed stats review and a closer look at Liverpool’s growing defensive strength. The panel also analyse an exciting new passing network and standout performances from Bradley, Wirtz and Szoboszlai. This is another data-packed episode for anyone who loves understanding what really drives Liverpool’s performances. Statpacks: Villa: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-10-season-2526/ Real: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-4-season-2526/

On the latest Under Pressure, Dan is joined by Si & Hamza to unpack Liverpool's defeat at The Gtech Community Stadium! * Lineups and game plans * Stats review, possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Pressures, Monte Carlo * Expected points for the season? * Why did the game plan go out of the window so quickly? * Bradley targeted? * Konate discussion part 342 * The Kerkez narrative and reality * First 30 positives? * Penned in by Brentford * Clear and obvious? * Slot's radical subs part 2 * Solutions to the current mess? Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-9-season-2526/

Si is away so Darth hosts Hamzah and Dr Barts to review the loss to Man United and the win at Frankfurt Key discussion points •⁠ ⁠Stats reviews: Possession, XG, XT, EPV, Shots, Defensive Actions and Monte Carlo •⁠ ⁠Results vs Performances discussion. How bad has the performance been over the 4 defeats? How likely were 4 defeats from these games? •⁠ ⁠LFC still paying the debt of the 7-0 in March 2023? •⁠ ⁠United opener - head injury debate •⁠ ⁠Szoboszlai praise •⁠ ⁠How should we appraise Slot's radical subs? •⁠ ⁠How and why opponents have changed the way they play against us •⁠ ⁠LFC lineup and gameplan for Frankfurt •⁠ ⁠Andy Robbo discussion •⁠ ⁠Isak/Frimpong injury analysis •⁠ ⁠What can we take from the win? United Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-8-season-2526/ Frankfurt Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/cl-match-day-3-season-2526/