Tactical Analysis
Same shape, different faces as Reds ease past Bournemouth – Liverpool Tactical Review
Despite Jurgen Klopp making 10 changes to starting lineup for Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth, a youthful Reds side performed well in a 2-1 win.
Player Focus: Divock Origi’s defence-stretching play key vs. Man City
Taking Daniel Sturridge’s place in the Liverpool starting lineup on Wednesday night, Divock Origi was central to the Reds’ 3-0 win over Manchester City.
Setup switch boosts Reds attack in League Cup final – Liverpool Tactical Overview
Though it ended in disappointment, Liverpool’s performance in the League Cup final showed positive signs, with Jurgen Klopp’s second-half tactical switch proving inspired.
Reds close to Klopp’s attacking vision in rout of Aston Villa – Liverpool Tactical Review
A sensational attacking display from Liverpool earned a 6-0 win away to Aston Villa, inspired by the brilliance of a left-sided Philippe Coutinho.
Reds show signs of fluency in changing system vs. West Ham – Liverpool Tactical Review
Falling to a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Tuesday night’s FA Cup replay against West Ham United, Liverpool failed to capitalise on a strong performance.
Lack of attacking chemistry sees Reds held by West Ham – Liverpool Tactical Review
Despite a solid performance from a young Liverpool side at Anfield, a floundering attack saw West Ham United earn a 0-0 FA Cup draw on Saturday night.
Firmino’s fluid role key to victory at Norwich – Liverpool Tactical Review
A floating central role for Roberto Firmino helped Liverpool on their way to a remarkable 5-4 win away to Norwich City.
Player Focus: Christian Benteke vs. Exeter City – Good outside the box, missing inside it
Leading the line in an unexperienced Liverpool side in Wednesday night’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Exeter City, Christian Benteke once again proved his limitations.
Klopp’s go-to formations unsettle Exeter City – Liverpool Tactical Review
A pair of tried and trusted formations saw Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool waltz through to a fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Exeter City.
Attacking deficiency restricts Reds in Man United loss – Liverpool Tactical Review
A lack of quality in the final third saw Liverpool fail to capitalise on their dominance in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Man United.
Firmino’s floating role causes havoc vs. Arsenal – Liverpool Tactical Review
Deployed as Liverpool’s No. 9 on Wednesday night against Arsenal, two-goal hero Roberto Firmino played a key role as the Reds’ attacking pivot.
Klopp rolls with the punches to match Exeter – Liverpool Tactical Review
Restricted by injuries and shifting momentum, Jurgen Klopp utilised a number of tactical setups throughout Liverpool’s 2-2 FA Cup draw with Exeter City.
Return to 4-3-3 sees Reds improve at Stoke – Liverpool Tactical Review
Making three changes to his lineup for Tuesday night’s League Cup clash against Stoke City, Jurgen Klopp’s move to a 4-3-3 proved influential.
West Ham profit as Benteke ignores the channels – Liverpool Tactical Overview
A lack of invention from Liverpool in the final third played into West Ham United’s hands in the Reds’ 2-0 defeat at Upton Park on Saturday afternoon.
Central stability sees Reds edge out Sunderland – Liverpool Tactical Review
Jurgen Klopp looks to be building a strong core of players in his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, as Liverpool’s 1-0 win away to Sunderland proved.
Midfield balance key to victory vs. Leicester – Liverpool Tactical Review
The hard work and balanced partnership of Emre Can and Jordan Henderson was central to Liverpool’s 1-0 win at home to Leicester City.
Could 4-4-2 formation work for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool?
Liverpool take on Watford on Sunday afternoon, one of many purveyors of the modern 4-4-2 formation, and this could provide inspiration for Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp’s shifting tactics earn draw with West Brom – Liverpool Tactical Review
Jurgen Klopp’s dynamic 4-3-3 was undone by poor defensive errors in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with West Bromich Albion, prompting some in-game tweaks from the German.