Pressure

AI Under Pressure: The Legend of Szobo

Darth hosts Rhodesy, Barts and Si to analyse the comeback win at Wolves. The pod starts with a look at LFC's 16 game unbeaten run as this is Klopp's 5th such run during his time in charge. Before discussing the match itself, the lads have a 20 minute angry nerd section discussing: The impact of so much injury time on p90 metrics and why all the stats websites need to urgently change How can you tell the story of a match with data viz if the data doesn't capture key events? XG and the law of large numbers For the Wolves match the lads go through: Selection, particularly the South American players. Impact of playing at altitude Match summary of key stats First half, system stays the same but with different players. Did it work? Build-up and negative transition problems Wolves aggressive dribbling: Neto and Semedo praise Tactical changes. Gomez no longer inverting, Nunez shows actual link-up Reds take control, Curtis Jones tribute Dom Szoboszlai!!! is he actually a cyborg made in a lab? Record breaking top speed, distance covered LFC goals, too much luck used? Andy Robbo goalscoring analysis

AI Under Pressure: Season Preview Revisited 23/24

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 look at Liverpool's competitors in the hunt at the top of the table.   

AI Under Pressure: Metalheads

Rhodesy is away but Barts and Si join Darth to enthuse about the 3-0 demolition of Aston Villa. On the most positive pod of the season so far the lads analyse: Best off-ball performance in 18 months? Deep dive on the strengths of a true 3 man midfield Positive pressing signs Nunez leading the way

AI Under Pressure: Jurgen’s Bunny

Darth hosts the full crew of Rhodesy, Si and Barts to analyse the famous 2-1 win at Newcastle. Battling through some technical gremlins the lads discuss: First 30. How did the Reds lose control? How did we stay in the game? Focus on ball retention and limiting Newcastle shot quality How did we turn the result around and win it?

AI Under Pressure: The Mark of Szobo

Barts and Rhodesy are both away so it's a 2 man pod as Darth hosts Si to analyse the 3-1 win over Bournemouth. The lads discuss: Bournemouth intensity / Reds chaos Gakpo/Jota square pegs in round holes Biggest upgrade ever? Busy Alisson

AI Under Pressure: Opening Gambit

The UP crew are back for the start of another Premier League season as Darth hosts Rhodesy, Si and Barts to analyse the 1-1 draw at Chelsea. On a tactics heavy pod, the lads discuss: Chaotic start, Reds looking dangerous Trent and WM suppressed Clever Poch Assessing the new boys Bright spots and things to work on

AI Under Pressure: Season Preview 23/24

Dan Kennett hosts Simon Brundish, Phil Barter and Dan Rhodes to look ahead to the Reds season: topics include squad depth, injuries, key stats that need improving for the season, tactical upgrades within the team and points, goals for and against predictions

AI Under Pressure: Transfer Season Size Up

Dan Kennett hosts Phil Barter & Simon Brundish to look at the transfer window so far. The trio look at the incomings with Dom & Mac looking impressive, they also discuss the outgoings that are confirmed and the potential big two leaving. 

AI Under Pressure: Deep Dive Season Review Pod

Dan Kennett hosts Dan Rhodes, Phil Barter and Simon Brundish to discuss the four crucial periods of the Reds' season, including: a breakdown of each section, looking at individual matches as examples.

AI Under Pressure: A Mindset Thing

Daniel Rhodes hosts Simon Brundish and Dr Phil Barter to discuss the final game of the season versus Southampton. Topics include: Seven changes from the Villa game. Match summary and key metrics. Tribute to Firmino. Discussing the big chances and goals. The mindset was wrong.