From winger to goal-scorer: A tactical look at Sadio Mané’s development
When Liverpool signed Sadio Mané from Southampton in the summer of 2016, many would have been forgiven for thinking that he would be just another Southampton signing on Merseyside.
Around the same time, the Club had signed others from the South coast including Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana and, previously, Rickie Lambert. Some of which failed to live up to their hefty price tags.
However, the development of Sadio Mané over the last three years has turned him into …
Liverpool vs Sheffield Utd - Tactical Analysis
Liverpool met Sheffield Utd at Anfield for their first game of 2020, hoping to pick up where they left off in 2019. In securing a comfortable 2-0 victory, they did just that. Liverpool's tactical approach was an intelligent one given the challenges presented by their opponent's system & Christmas scheduling.
They were able to simultaneously control possession of the ball whilst seeking to exploit their opponents' pressing system. Klopp's tactics contributed to the team breaking the club record for passes …
Klopp gave a worrying injury update regarding Naby Keita
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's Naby Keita will also miss Sunday's FA Cup tie against Everton after the midfielder was injured in the pre-match warmup before Thursday's 2-0 win over Sheffield United.
Keita was set to start in midfield against The Blades, however, he picked up what seems to be a groin injury in the pre-game warmup routine. James Milner then started in his place when the extent of Keita's injury was discovered.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Klopp confirmed …
Klopp on Liverpool's current squad status
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed some of the difficulties The Reds currently face due to injuries and a hectic fixture schedule.
Sheffield United visit Anfield tonight in another huge Premier League clash while Everton arrive on Sunday for a third-round FA Cup clash.
In his pre-match press conference, Klopp spoke about Liverpool's absent players - The Reds are without Dejan Lovren, Xherdan Shaqiri, Joel Matip, Fabinho and Nathaniel Clyne - and how they have had to handle such a full-on …
Liverpool Vs Sheffield United Preview - Tough encounter in store against Wilder's Brilliant Blades
The details
Venue – Anfield, Liverpool
Referee – Paul Tierney
Date & Time – Thursday, January 2nd @ 20:00
Current Odds – Liverpool 2/9, Draw 21/4, Sheffield United 10/1
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European champions, World champions, Premier League champions-elect? It's looking increasingly likely. However, after a 30-year wait, there is not a single Liverpool fan who considers this title a foregone conclusion. One thing is for sure. We haven't seen a team like this before and we will rarely see it again. Don't …
100% Liverpool Writing Their Own Script
Liverpool notched their 8th straight Premier League win of the season, their 17th in a row total and moved eight points clear at the top of the league with a late penalty against Leicester.
There was a sense of palatable relief as James Milner stepped up in the 95th minute to down Leicester and give Liverpool the three points. It was not a day where Liverpool deserved to drop points, but it increasingly looked like a day where they would.
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Liverpool's Great Weakness Has Become their Strength
It’s an interesting thing, the human brain. Driven by logic and reason, capable of assessing situations and providing a thoughtful and rational response. Yet subject it to serious trauma, and suddenly that rationality gets chipped away, slowly but surely, until the horrors of what once was, murk what actually is.
Case in point. Sheffield United and Liverpool were at a stalemate. Liverpool were lacklustre, and the chances they did have were being spurned. It was, to put it colloquially, “one …
Jurgen Klopp had to make some changes to break Sheffield United down
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed the tactical tweaks he and his backroom team implemented during the second half of Liverpool's win at Bramall Lane.
A fortunate Gini Wijnaldum strike won the three points for The Reds after Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson let the ball slip through his hands and over the line.
Up until then, Chris Wilder's Blades had kept Liverpool at bay and had one or two moments of their own at the other end.
Looking back on …
Predicting Liverpool's lineup for the Sheffield United game on Saturday
Jurgen Klopp's Mighty Reds return to Premier League action in the early game on Saturday at Sheffield United. Let's have a look at the likely starting lineup.
Alisson Becker and Nathaniel Clyne are the only players out through injury at the moment. Other players who could potentially be out are Divock Origi, Sadio Mané and Naby Keita. They will all face late fitness tests.
Adrian will return in goal after Caoimhin Kelleher was given his competitive debut for The Reds …
Sheffield United v Liverpool Preview - Bramall Lane outfit won't give up three points too easily
THE DETAILS
Venue – Bramall Lane, Sheffield
Referee – Anthony Taylor
Date & Time – Saturday, September 28th @ 12:30
Current Odds – Sheffield United 13/2, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 9/25
Liverpool travel to Sheffield for the early game in the Premier League this Saturday. The Reds will be trying for a seventh straight league win to start the season and a 16th consecutive victory in the league overall.
FORM
Sheffield United Form
Chris Wilder will be delighted with how Sheffield United have …