Tactical Analysis

Van Dijk Stats: Back to His (And The) Best in Premier League

Virgil van Dijk: The Premier League Colossus As the heartbeat of Liverpool's defence, Virgil van Dijk's commanding presence is once again becoming the talk of the Premier League. Following a period of recuperation and finding his feet after a gruelling knee injury, Van Dijk's statistical dominance has re-emerged, propelling him back to the pinnacle of...

Carragher: “Liverpool not ready to win the title”

Liverpool's Title Aspirations: A Tactical Examination Liverpool's recent draw against Luton Town has reopened the dialogue on their current Premier League campaign. The 1-1 scoreline on Super Sunday raised eyebrows, not least due to an emotional equaliser from Luis Diaz, which offset Tahith Chong's clinical opener. Despite controlling the tempo, Liverpool's difficulty in carving out...

Reds’ Rescue: Luton’s Victory Thwarted by Diaz

Liverpool's Late Lifeline at Luton: Diaz Delivers On a day where an underdog story was nearly etched in Premier League lore, Luis Diaz emerged as Liverpool's saviour, clinching a vital point in the dying embers of a captivating duel with Luton Town. The Reds, expected to dominate, found themselves embroiled in an unexpectedly stiff challenge,...

Could Alexis Mac Allister Become the Reds Xabi Alonso 2.0

The Next Alonso After a good but not great start to life at Anfield, Liverpool’s new starting midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, is now finally adjusting to his new footballing environment. This past weekend’s game against Nottingham Forest saw the controlling midfielder dominate possession of the ball in a deeper lying role, one that he appears...

Lawrenson Anticipates Reds’ Domination Against Forest

Lawrenson Foresees Anfield Success in Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest Clash Amidst a whirlwind of Premier League action, former Liverpool stalwart Mark Lawrenson casts his experienced eye ahead of the Reds' confrontation with Nottingham Forest. With Liverpool's recent form setting a daunting precedent, Lawrenson anticipates a continuation of their winning streak, predicting a decisive 3-0 victory...

David Lynch: “Everton Arrived at Anfield to Make it Ugly”

Looking Back at the Derby In the wake of Liverpool's recent face-off against Everton, the spotlight hones in on two names that have become integral to the Reds' tactical machinery: Van Dijk and Elliott. Their influence on the pitch not only underscored their personal journeys of resilience but also highlighted their instrumental roles in a...

David Lynch: “Everton Arrived at Anfield to Make it Ugly”

Looking Back at the Derby In the wake of Liverpool's recent face-off against Everton, the spotlight hones in on two names that have become integral to the Reds' tactical machinery: Van Dijk and Elliott. Their influence on the pitch not only underscored their personal journeys of resilience but also highlighted their instrumental roles in a...

Opportunity Knocks for ‘Greek Scouser’ Tsimikas

Tsimikas to Fill in for Injured Robertson Against Everton In a piece filled with anticipation for the weekend's clash, Neil Jones of Covering Liverpool sets the scene for a potentially career-defining moment for Kostas Tsimikas. With Andy Robertson sidelined due to a recent injury, all eyes are on his deputy to rise to the occasion....

Can Tsimikas Fulfil Robertson’s Left-Back Legacy?

The Uphill Task for Tsimikas in Robertson's Shoes With Andy Robertson’s unexpected shoulder injury throwing a cog in the seemingly unassailable Liverpool defence, the team finds themselves in a peculiar position of navigating the waters without one of their stalwart defenders. Andy Jones from The Athletic astutely delineates, "The 27-year-old has proven to be...

Mac Allister’s Tactical Dilemma at Liverpool

A Closer Look at Alexis Mac Allister's Tactical Placement at Liverpool In a recent article by James Pearce of The Athletic, the spotlight was cast upon Alexis Mac Allister, the Argentine midfielder who has swiftly become a notable figure at Liverpool since his £35million move in June. Pearce points out, "There’s been plenty to admire...