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!
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!
Daniel Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the Reds' point away at St James's Park. Breaking down the game tactically, Paul talks about how to prepare before a game against a Benitez team; the changes made by Klopp; the start made by Liverpool and the tactical factors involved in each of the key moments. Who was at fault for the Magpies' goal? Half-time team talks. How anxiety levels increase for players on the second ball from a set piece. What changes needed making to the set up once Newcastle started to blunt our attack? How effective were the substitutions? Counterpressing or counterattacks: that is the question ... All this and more on AI Pro's Tactics Weekly.
Host Daniel Rhodes welcomes Paul Dalglish onto the Tactics Weekly show to discuss the Reds' 3-2 victory away at Leicester City. This includes discussing a wide range of topics including: pre match tactical prep, how to react when the line ups are announced, dealing with opposition dirty tactics, and reacting in game with slight tweaks and changes. Crucially, there's various tangents about the human side of players, the difficulty in communicating tactical ideas onto the pitch and finally how the subs impacted the game.
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