tactical breakdown

Journalist defends major Arne Slot decision in Liverpool’s defeat to Nottingham Forest

Liverpool’s Right Back Puzzle After Forest Defeat Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield deepened an alarming league slide that now reads six defeats in seven. What looked like a misstep has become a full-blown crisis, with the title defence in pieces and pressure tightening around Arne Slot. Player selection naturally dominates the discussion...

Journalist reveals the ‘biggest problem’ behind Liverpool’s recent performances

Alexander-Arnold’s Absence Forcing Tactical Evolution The numbers in Sam Dean's recent report for The Telegraph show a team wrestling with identity, especially after the exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Arne Slot has already won a Premier League title in his debut season, yet this latest challenge is unlike anything he has faced. The most damning statistic remains...

Frimpong isn’t a classic right-back, and that’s exactly why Liverpool want him

Why Jeremie Frimpong Could Be Arne Slot's Perfect Liverpool Signing You don’t replace Trent Alexander-Arnold. Not in the conventional sense. What you do, if you're smart, is reshape the function. You find someone who doesn’t mimic his passes but multiplies your threats. That someone, increasingly, looks like Jeremie Frimpong. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool’s right flank is...

David Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s 2-1 Win Over West Ham

David Lynch's 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool's 2-1 Win Over West Ham In the latest post-match breakdown from Anfield, Liverpool reporter David Lynch dissected the Reds' narrow but crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham. Speaking on his podcast-style reaction from the press box, Lynch offered sharp insight into what this win means for Liverpool’s title...

“We let teams pull our midfield apart” Panenka LFC

Liverpool’s Collapse at Fulham: Tactical Chaos and Fading Intensity Title hopes bruised as Liverpool stumble at Craven Cottage In a match that demanded resilience and clarity, Liverpool faltered. Fulham, disciplined and sharp, seized on moments of confusion to claim all three points, leaving Panenka LFC’s latest podcast with plenty to dissect. In their words, "That's how...

Video Analysis: How Newcastle Exposed Liverpool’s Weaknesses in Carabao Cup Final

Liverpool’s EFL Cup Final Defeat to Newcastle: Video Analysis Breakdown Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup Final was more than just a missed opportunity for silverware—it laid bare the structural weaknesses that have plagued the team throughout the season. In Panenka LFC’s post-match analysis, they dissected exactly where things went wrong,...

Slot’s Tactical Misstep Costs Liverpool in Carabao Cup Final

Slot’s Liverpool Falter as Newcastle Seize Wembley Glory By the time Arne Slot led his devastated Liverpool players up the steps to collect their runners-up medals, their half of Wembley was already deserted. The pain of their Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle United was etched on their faces, but nobody could blame them for...

Liverpool’s Champions League Exit to PSG: Video Analysis of What Went Wrong

Liverpool’s Champions League Exit: What Went Wrong Against PSG? Liverpool’s Champions League journey came to an end at the hands of PSG, and while fans might prefer to move on and focus on the upcoming EFL Cup Final against Newcastle, it’s worth taking a moment to analyse what went wrong. As PanenkaLFC put it, “Football...

Video Analysis: Arne Slot’s Tactical Tweaks That Secured Liverpool’s 3-1 Win

Liverpool’s Tactical Evolution: How Arne Slot’s Adjustments Broke Southampton’s Resistance Liverpool’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title continued with a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield. But while the result suggested a routine win, the performance was anything but straightforward. A sluggish first half saw the Reds struggle against a disciplined Saints side before...

Liverpool’s Focus Turns to Southampton After European Victory

Liverpool’s Focus Shifts to Southampton: David Lynch Previews the Upcoming Clash After a dramatic victory in Paris, Liverpool must quickly turn their attention to the weekend as they prepare to face Southampton on Saturday. Speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, football journalist David Lynch discussed the challenges Liverpool may face and how they will...