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Liverpool's Defensive Dilemma: A Deep Dive Liverpool's recent 3-1 triumph over Bournemouth at Anfield was a spectacle for the attacking aficionados. With all three forwards finding the net and new recruits seamlessly integrating, it was a performance that showcased Liverpool's attacking prowess. Yet, beneath the surface, defensive frailties persist, leaving many to question the Reds'...

A New Era at Anfield: The Promise of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai With so much talk about the pressing need for further reinforcements, here was a reminder about the injection of quality Jurgen Klopp has already added to his Liverpool squad this summer. Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were bought to breathe energy,...

Klopp’s Insight: Liverpool's Dominance in Friendly Win at Karlsruher Liverpool Football Club secured a satisfying win in a friendly match against Karlsruher, under the strategic guidance of their manager, Jürgen Klopp. The seasoned manager shared his thoughts post-match on LFC TV, shedding light on his team's performance, the emerging talents, and the game's contribution to...

Liverpool's Midfield Evolution: What We Learned at Karlsruher Liverpool fans felt the winds of change as they eagerly watched their team take on Karlsruher in their first pre-season game. The energy was palpable. Yet, a surprising turn of events saw headlines being stolen, not by on-pitch action, but an off-pitch decision: the imminent exit of...

Premier League champions Liverpool won their first home game since Christmas, as they beat Aston Villa 2-1, courtesy of a late strike by Alexander-Arnold. Systems Liverpool played in a 4-3-3, with Roberto Firmino returning to the forward line in place of Sadio Mané. Fabinho and Gini Wijnaldum retained their starting places and were partnered with James...

Liverpool won 3-0 at the Emirates, to breathe life back into their hopes of redeeming their league campaign, with goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. Systems Mikel Arteta's Arsenal set up in a 4-2-3-1 on ball shape, and a 4-5-1 off ball system. Thomas Partey and Dani Ceballos were paired together in a double-pivot. Martin Ødegaard...

To put it bluntly, Liverpool dominated Sheffield United. In previous games against the Blades, it’s been a struggle and the Reds have needed to dig deep to eke out wins. This game wasn’t like that, though. It finished 2-0 but it could’ve easily have been 5-0. In fact, it probably should’ve been.  Jurgen Klopp, to...

Carlo Ancelotti's Everton piled on more Merseyside misery for Liverpool, as they won by two goals at Anfield, their first away derby victory this century. The result displayed some of the impressive work Carlo Ancelotti has done with Everton, and drew upon aspects of the 0-0 draw following the restart, last season. Systems Liverpool utilised their...

Liverpool travelled to the London Stadium buoyed by a brilliant performance against Spurs. However, David Moyes' West Ham side have proven this season they can vie with the best, and hope to challenge for European qualification at the end of the season. West Ham lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape. Michail Antonio led the line,...

A month ago, Spurs travelled to Anfield in a contest for the league's top spot. Since then, results have tailed off for both sides, and an hour prior to kickoff, the news that Fabinho was injured compounded a terrible winless run for Liverpool with more adversity. However, the truth was that the Reds had played...