Tactical Versatility, Naby Keita and a Sign of Things to Come

Horses for courses With Jurgen Klopp showing an encouraging level of pragmatism following the Spurs game, he deserves a great deal of credit. Whilst his squad is not yet at the level he would want, he is maximising what he has at his disposal. An interesting recent tactical development is the use of the 442, […]

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Stoke and Brighton

This week on Tactics Weekly Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the doubleheader against Stoke and Brighton with focus on the various formations, rotations, individual positional changes and variety in the Reds' attacking play. All the key chances and causes are discussed, as well as substitutions, and finally a brief look ahead to the Merseyside derby. All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Chelsea

This week on Tactics Weekly Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the Chelsea game. How does a manager know when to change it up? Rotation, selection for both teams, the main chances, Chelsea coping with some of the pressing and why, substitutions and man management. All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Southampton & Sevilla

This week on Tactics Weekly Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the latest tactical (or lack of) topics across both Southampton and Sevilla matches. The lineups, the possession control against the Saints and the set pieces in Spain. Minor tweaks to the attacking corners, and similar with the substitutions. All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Subscriber Q & A

It's the international week and on Tactics Weekly this week Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish answer subscriber's tactical questions! They cover the following topics: - System 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1. Player suitability and benefits of each system. - Pressing game. - Near post run. - How to break down a deep block. - Set plays. All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Review of West Ham Win

This week on the Tactics Weekly Podcast, Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the latest tactical switch by Klopp for the 4-1 victory away at West Ham. Topics include team selection, tactical variety, on-ball and off-ball recap, improved squad depth, key moments, mini Southampton preview, and a look ahead at the processes needed to manage fixture congestion. All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!

How did Liverpool outplay West Ham?

Whilst watching Liverpool thrash West Ham, I didn’t quite know what was going on, but I liked it. Now, I’ve rewatched the game to get some semblance of what happened, and why it panned out the way it did. Instead of looking at the goals today, we’ll be looking essentially at the story of the […]

Liverpool FC and The Dreaded U-Shape

Liverpool’s last two matches have both ended with impressive score-lines, with six goals and none conceded. However, despite the two 3-0 wins, both of Liverpool’s performances have been somewhat flat and lacklustre. The opponents in these past two matches both opted to employ low defensive blocks with no real intention to play or score a […]

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Review of Huddersfield Win

On Tactics Weekly this week Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the tactical side to Liverpool's win against Huddersfield at Anfield. Paul reacts to the starting line up with Klopp's choice to stick with Lovren and Mignolet as well as Lovren picking up an injury which brought in Ragnar Klavan. Dan asks the question about Liverpool's tactical change in the game in terms of how their shape changed when they attacked and did it stifle Huddersfield? Paul was also asked if he thought Liverpool were a little basic on the ball in the first half or did Huddersfield restrict Liverpool well? There's a discussion on Alberto Moreno's performance and follow on in his positional change and his importance on Saturday, Liverpool's attack in the second half after the goal, the role of Ox and direct passes. They also discuss the mental and physical aspects of the game and take into consideration the freshness as this was the first time Liverpool had a few rest days between games. Dan and Paul discuss the penalty situation, who should take them, should it be the striker? Dan finally asks Paul which is more important at the moment - Champions league or the Premier League? All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!

Tactics Weekly with Paul Dalglish – Review of Tottenham Game

Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the tactical side to the Reds' devastating 4-1 defeat at Wembley. Reactions to both starting lineups, the key matchups on the pitch, Spurs overloading the middle, targeted pressing, the potential causes of individual errors, and were there any positives at all to take from the Reds' performance?