Pressure

On this episode of Under Pressure Si is in the hosting seat and is joined by Phil to discuss the Wolves games. They are then joined by Dan & Hamzah to discuss the scenes after the game as Klopp said his goodbyes.

On this episode of Under Pressure Dan is joined by Si & Phil to discuss and analyse the draw with Aston Villa. Stats pack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-37-f03a/

Si is still away so Darth hosts Hamzah and Dr Barts to review the Premier League win over Spurs. The lads discuss: * Team Selections and Gameplans * Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality, Win%. * Discussion on Spurs season similarities with LFC * How do you analyse a game like this when its a dead rubber and the pressure is off? * Intensity is back! * Trent role and discussion * High quality LFC goals * Was this game a microcosm of the season? * Impact of Spurs and LFC subs * Harvey Elliott - match analysis and future role discussion Stats pack: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-36/

Si is away so Darth hosts Hamzah and Dr Barts to review the Premier League games at Everton and West Ham. They also discuss the appointment of Arne Slot as new LFC manager Part 1) Everton * Team Selections and Gameplans * Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality, Win%. * Duels, Fouls and Set Piece analysis * Analysing the LFC performance betweeen the goals * LFC Game State analysis. Context with City/Arsenal. * Why so little time spent winning? Defensive performance and scoring when tied discussion Part 2) West Ham * That LFC team selection * Match Summary * Where were the goals in that XI? * Another opening goal conceded * Better 2nd half? * Klopp v Salah Part 3) Arne Slot * Reactions * Style and tactics * LFC use of data in the recruitment process. Team Strength models. Comparing apples with apples Stats packs: Everton: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-34/ West Hame: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-35/

Darth is away so Si hosts Hamzah and Dr Barts to review the 2 wins at Atalanta and Fulham. Part 1) Atalanta * THAT LFC team selection * LFC different Tactical plan? * Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality, Win%. * Tactical analysis first half vs second half. Why? *Key moments *Cody Gakpo praise * Trent part 1 Part 2) Fulham * Lineups and Gameplans * Match Summary * LFC good start but Big Chance story continues *Robbo 5 mins madness * LFC 30 mins blitz * Grav and confidence * Trent part 2 Discussion point: space first vs ball first players Stats packs: Atalanta Away https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day---el-qf-leg-2/ Fulham away https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-33/

Hamzah is away so Darth hosts the sports science of Si and Dr Barts to review the 2 defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace. Part 1) Atalanta * THAT LFC team selection * The Atalanta tactical challenge * Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality, Win%. The dominant Atalanta stats * Tactical analysis of 0-0 period. LFC buildup problems vs man to man. Why? * Possession Control woes part 1 * Cody Gakpo praise * The life of a Goalie Part 2) Crystal Palace * Lineups and Gameplans * Match Summary * LFC slow starts part 3491. Best opposition goal at Anfield since... * LFC losing the matchups again. Konate/Endo focus * Possession Control woes part 2 * Subs make us progressively better * One of THOSE games Discussion point: GAME STATE and its cumulative impact Stats packs: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day---el-qf-leg-1/ https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-32/

Si is away in the US so Darth hosts Dr Barts and Hamzah to review the Sheffield United and Man United games. The lads discuss Part 1) Sheffield United * Lineups and Gameplans * Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots, Shot Quality * Banter viz * Nervy start * Patterns of play and buildup 1st half: how did we go about beating a parked bus? * Wrong midfield role blend? * Subs and tactical changes * Roy of the Rovers * Discussion point: do our subs and changes ultimately lead to a win without the Mac screamer? Part 2) Man United * Lineups and Gameplans * Match Summary * The near perfect half? LFC setup, how bad were Man United? * Final 3rd analysis - buildup choices, final ball, missed chances * Robbo, Bradley praise * Quansah error discussion * That 5 on 2 break * Subs, tactical changes and regaining control * Discussion point: how much does individual shooting performance matter in a team framework? Front 3 blend? Nunez+Diaz together? Stats packs: https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-30/ https://drbarts.quarto.pub/match-day-31/

Dr Barts is away so Darth hosts Si and Hamzah to review the crucial 2-1 home win over Brighton. The lads discuss * Lineups and Gameplans * Match summary and key stats: Possession, XG, XT, Big Chances, Shots * Unlucky opener * Patterns of play and buildup 1st half: Gomez inverting, Brighton man-marking, Quansah being given the ball * General tactical weirdness of the match * Alexis Mac Allister tribute * Lucky equaliser * LFC only creating 7-9% chances for the first hour. Why? * Half-time tactical tweaks * Moment of quality for the go-ahead goal * The "Mo Salah" archetypal assist * Use of subs discussion * In-depth statistical look at when LFC go behind * Importance of game state * Comparison to the 18/19 team, that team was 39-8 when the game was tied. * This season we are 27-16 when tied and 14-1 when losing by 1 goal!

Darth hosts Si for an international break pod to welcome back the return of the Premier League. The lads preview the last 2 months of the Jurgen Klopp era focusing on * Injuries: New injuries, returning players and also the injury situation at Arsenal/Man City * Workload: How much did our players play during the international break? Who is primed on the Fatigue Index? Who is spiking? * Schedule: how packed is the schedule? When is the next Gameday+4? Who has the hardest and easiest schedule? * Form: who is in good form? Who is running hot? Actual, XG and XT? * Fixtures: what are the key fixtures remaining? What is the best result for LFC from City v Arse?