For the second season in a row, Diego Simeone came out with a defeat against Liverpool at Anfield. Transitions and high turnovers were Andoni Iraola’s side’s main weapons to threaten Atlético Madrid. On the other side, Simeone’s team found solutions to loosen Liverpool’s high press via manipulation, wide and central overloads, and runs in behind. […]
This was a game played at an exceptionally fast pace throughout, with Newcastle able to go ahead twice through counter-attacks against a Liverpool midfield eager to go forward. After an open game, Liverpool eventually managed to equalize in the last minute through a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Newcastle United […]
Liverpool drew 1-1 against Brentford at Anfield in what was Mo Salah and Andy Robertson’s final game for the club. A second-half goal by Curtis Jones was cancelled out by a goal by Kevin Schade shortly after, on the final match day of the 25/26 Premier League season as both sides shared the points. Tactical […]
Liverpool’s possession structure looked somewhat unbalanced against Aston Villa’s compact defensive block while the home side were dangerous in attack, exploiting the space in behind Liverpool’s defense. The resulting four-goal haul was enough to see off Liverpool and mathematically secure Villa’s place in the top five. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Aston Villa […]
Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1 at Anfield in a stalemate that elucidated the frustrations from both clubs’ fan bases with their respective teams’ performances this season. Ryan Gravenberch’s early opener was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez scoring from a free kick as the game ended agonisingly level by full-time. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United side sliced through Liverpool in the first half with their transition play from a 4-4-2 low block shape. However, self-inflicted errors early in the second half gifted Liverpool a route back into the game. United found their footing again though, with Kobbie Mainoo netting the winner as United secured their Champions […]
PSG defeated Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals. A brace from Ousmane Dembele ensured PSG got the victory to eliminate Liverpool despite a spell of sustained pressure from the Reds in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. We decided to make this article free to […]
Two first half goals from Mohamed Salah and Rio Ngumoha were enough to secure victory for Liverpool here. Arne Slot’s side threatened down the wings with their wide wingers and underlapping fullbacks in the first half, before being able to drop deeper in the second half against a Fulham side who did not quite have […]
PSG defeated Liverpool 2-0 at the Parc de Princes to secure a two-goal lead in the tie against the Reds. Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave the Parisians the two-goal cushion as Liverpool were left biting the dust creating zero shots on target. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. We decided […]
Liverpool showed some promise in the final third in the early stages of this game, but in the end it was City who would prove lethal in attack. Their 3-2-4-1 attacking shape would eventually gain control of this game, setting the platform for the likes of Cherki, Haaland, and others to expose a disorganized Liverpool […]