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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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...
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?
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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?
On this week's Tactics Weekly on AI Pro Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the disappointing goalless draw against Manchester United. They discuss the following on the show:
- Quick reaction from Paul after the honour his father received at Anfield where The Kenny Dalglish Stand was unveiled.Â
- Reaction to the initial selection, and predicted tactical setup.
- Formations in and out of possession. Were Liverpool more cautious?
- Go through the key chances in the game for either side.
- Substitutions and tactical changes within the game.
- Brief look ahead to Maribor
All this and more on this week's Tactics Weekly Podcast on AI Pro!
With the nervous energy ticking over as we approach Saturday's game, what follows are some musings on the United game. We drew with United twice last season and struggled to create chances against them, such is Mourinho's mastery at controlling and limiting space against top quality opposition. We continue to struggle against the parked...
On this week's Tactics Weekly on AI Pro Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the Reds' huge upcoming game against Manchester United. They discuss how the international break is a major factor and how much it affects the managers and players plans going into the game.
There's also discussions about how both sides may line up and also predictions!
