Xherdan Shaqiri: £13 million of ever-growing importance
When Liverpool secured the services of 'The Alpine Messi', Xherdan Shaqiri, during the summer transfer window, his arrival on Merseyside was greeted with a mixture of scepticism and optimism.
A player who has been a bit of nearly man for the duration of his career after spells with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, before establishing himself as a Premier League talent at Stoke, Shaqiri arrived at Anfield with a lot of promise and potential on his extraordinarily broad shoulders.
However, …
Fixing Liverpool's Woes with the 4-2-3-1
Liverpool are currently ailing.
It seems almost ludicrous to say, given they currently sit two points behind the automaton that is table-topping Manchester City, but ask any fan and the 2-0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League was not an outlier of a result.
Not when Liverpool couldn’t take advantage of Arsenal’s obvious frailties, not when they only escaped with a point against City because of Riyad Mahrez’ wild attempt at a penalty, and not when Huddersfield …
Ineffective Trio Represent The Past For Liverpool
Who else detested that 2-0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade more than any other game this season?
It's rare that you get a Liverpool match where you end up angry at every single player, but not one individual could fly back to Merseyside with their head held high, after what was a display without positives.
You could pick out infuriating things about each Reds performer on the night, whether it be Trent Alexander-Arnold's continued slump, Gini Wijnaldum's ghost-like performance or …
Tough Questions, Tougher Answers | Red Star Belgrade 2 Liverpool 0
Saturday was different.
Jurgen Klopp’s men entertained a much different Arsenal than those they used to under Arsene Wenger, and they didn’t seem ready for it. Ordinarily, home teams tend to give Liverpool the ball and lock the space down around the box, but this new Arsenal demanded more of the ball and went straight for the Mersey jugular. Despite this, Liverpool led though they could not hold out. A point was fair comment on all sides. Liverpool were not …
Key Stats As Reds Flop In Belgrade
Liverpool’s Champions League campaign once again threatened to come off the rails, as following a 1-0 defeat in Naples, the Reds were turned over 2-0 by Red Star in Belgrade. But what were the key stats from what was an absolutely atrocious performance from the Reds?
Attack Stutters As Reds Come Unstuck
Liverpool toiled and toiled, but simply never looked like scoring once Red Star took the lead. Despite having 23 shots, with 20 of them inside the box, the …
Negligent Klopp Risks Reds' Champions League Hopes
RedStar 2 Liverpool 0
Alisson, Trent, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Milner, Lallana, Mané, Salah, Sturridge
Substitutes:
Gomez, Firmino, Origi
Pavkov… It’s one of those names that will end up being converted to a curse word from now on. Every time you stub a toe or pinch a finger, “PAVKOV!!!”
The trouble really started against Arsenal. Klopp’s reluctance to use his substitutes not only was a virtual white flag in London. It meant that the likes of Sturridge and Lallana …
FK Crvena zvezda v Liverpool - Cauldron of noise awaits Liverpool in Serbia
The Details
Venue - Rajko Mitic Stadion, Belgrade, Serbia
Referee - Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP)
Date & Time - Tuesday, November 6th 2018 @ 17:55 BST
Current Odds - FK Crvena zvezda 12/1, Draw 13/2, Liverpool 1/6
Form
FK Crvena zvezda Form
FK Crvena zvezda have won their three Serbian league games since the 4-0 defeat they suffered at Anfield in the Champions League a few weeks ago. They have won 14 and drawn 1 of their 15 league games so far, leaving them …
How Fabinho Set the Template for Liverpool's Midfield
Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Cardiff has sparked cause for optimism among its fanbase, not just because it’s the first time Liverpool have put four past an opposition this season – a feat that becomes something of a hobby for Klopp’s team last term.
No, it was also momentous for the full Premier League debut of Fabinho, who arrived from Monaco in the summer for around £40 million and has been noticeable in his absence during the opening months of the …
Liverpool 4-0 Red Star Belgrade: A Tactical Breakdown
After a drab affair against Huddersfield, Liverpool fans were craving for an impressive performance. Yet, for the opening 20 minutes, Liverpool looked a far cry from their fluid, incisive best. But this was no typical Liverpool lineup.
Klopp has employed the 4-3-3 system to good effect in his three seasons at Liverpool, after initially starting with a 4-2-3-1, which served him well at Dortmund. Having a balance between attack and defence is central to both of these systems, and as …
Fabinho Blitz - Key Stats As Reds Hammer Red Star
Liverpool exploded into life with a thumping 4-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, a result which takes them top of their Champions League group. But what were the key stats from an exciting night at Anfield?
Fabinho Starts – And Shines
It was an exciting moment for Liverpool fans to see Fabinho on the team sheet before the game kicked off, and that excitement never let up as he delivered an absolute masterclass in the middle of the park. Fab …