On the Latest Under Pressure podcast, Dan & Si look into
Squad Rotations and Fatigue Index
Atleti and Everton Stats review
Szobo & Grav extended analysis
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Dan Kennett, Dr Phil Barter and Hamzah Khalique Loonat unpack the Burnley match through the data lens. The lads break down expected goals and shot quality, chance creation zones, set piece threat and where Liverpool controlled territory. A tight, analytical review that separates what felt decisive from what actually moved the numbers.
Part two focuses on the competition. The panel put Arsenal, City and Chelsea under the microscope, weighing squad health, tactical trends and early performance signals, then mapping where Liverpool can gain ground and where caution is wise.
Part one of an extended Under Pressure. Dan Kennett, Simon Brundish, Dr Phil Barter and Hamzah Khalique Loonat assess Liverpool’s squad after the window, looking at depth by unit, role coverage and minutes planning. Simon then fronts the fatigue index and injury update after the international break, covering training load, travel impact, return to play timelines and the selection knock-ons for the next block.
Ekitike embracing pressure of Liverpool challenge
Early struggles and setbacks
Hugo Ekitike has spoken of how he relishes the pressure of representing Liverpool, along with the weight of his €95m transfer fee. It has been a remarkable journey for the 23-year-old, who left Stade de Reims for Paris Saint-Germain at a time when the Parisian attack...
Darth hosts the full team of Si, Dr Barts and Hamzah to review the massive home win against Arsenal. The lads discuss:
• Lineups and gameplans
• Arsenal approach. Arteta as Allardyce?
• Do the ends justify the means?
• Statspack - Possession, XG, XA, XT, Shots, Big Chances, Game State, Defensive Errors, Monte Carlo
• Analysing the reasons for first half ineffectiveness
• Process problems?
• Kerkez praise
• Defending set plays analysis. Szobo as the QB Spy?
• Half time tactical tweaks
• CJ's cameo
• One team trying to win, the other trying not to lose
• Szobo does it all
Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-3-season-2526
Si is away so Darth hosts Barts and Hamzah to review the crazy 3-2 win at Newcastle. On a mega pod, the lads discuss:
• Lineups and gameplans
• Statspack - Possession, XG, XA, XT, Shots, Big Chances, Game State, Defensive Errors, Monte Carlo
• VVD and Defensive Counting Stats - should we be concerned?
• Worst win in recent LFC history?
• Analysing the 0-0 period - how did Newcastle get on top, why did the LFC attack struggle?
• Grav and randomness
• Newcastle lose their heads?
• Milos Kerkez discussion
• Curtis Jones praise
• Who gives Mo the ball part deux
• Newcastle equaliser set piece analysis
• One boy wonder to another
• Early PL XG stories
Statspack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-2-season-2526/
Si hosts Hamzah and Bart's to talk through the first game of the season the win over Bournemouth. During the pod the team discuss the following from the Friday night action including:
- The line ups
- xT, EPV xG, field tilt etc.
- New tatics creating new problems?
- Attacking as bad as the narrative?
- How to fix the defensive issues
- Key moments of the game including the ghost handball and 'those' subs
- Can our players play more than 60 mins
- The Italian savour
