Tactical Evolution

England’s Tactical Shift: Trent’s New Role

Alexander-Arnold's Midfield Ambitions: A Tactical Evolution or a Misstep? Unveiling Trent's Midfield Mastery In a recent insightful piece by Henry Winter in The Times, the spotlight is on Trent Alexander-Arnold's evolving role in football. Known for his exceptional skills as a right-back at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold is now eyeing a more central role in the team. As...

Under Pressure: “Salah quietly having his best season ever”

The Genius of Mohamed Salah and the Nottingham Forest Analysis Football, a game of strategy and skill, often hinges on moments of transition. As Simon Brundish insightfully pointed out, "If you look at the transitions where they're occurring from, they're all right in the middle of the pitch." This central focus has been a game-changer...

Alisson: “There’s Ample Room for Elevation and Improvement”

A Solid Start Despite Hurdles Liverpool's journey into the new season has been notably robust, marred only by a single loss in a campaign that's already seen its fair share of controversy. The solitary defeat, a product of a contentious VAR decision in a 2-1 grapple with Tottenham Hotspur, slightly blemished what has been an...

Under Pressure: Legend of Szobo & Stat Nerds’ Rants

Szoboszlai, Stats, and Klopp: A Deep Dive into Liverpool's Tactical Evolution Dan Kennett hosts Daniel Rhodes, Phil Barter and Simon Brundish to analyse the comeback win at Wolves. The pod starts with a look at LFC's 16 game unbeaten run as this is Klopp's 5th such run during his time in charge. Before discussing the...

Klopp Frustrated With Squad Depth After Konate Injury

Liverpool's Defensive Concerns: Konate's Availability in Question In the lead-up to Liverpool's upcoming match against Newcastle, there's been a cloud of uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate's participation. The Reds' defensive line-up, which has been a topic of discussion throughout the summer transfer window, faces another potential challenge. The Role of Centre-Backs in Liverpool's Strategy Liverpool's tactical evolution has...