The little Brazilian has had an instant impact since his move from Inter Milan in January and already looks an absolute bargain. Kopology praises the player who can unlock opposition defences for many years to come… Just...

After the usual excitement in the build-up that surrounds the derby match against the Blues, the game certainly didn’t live up to the anticipated occasion. We were however, perhaps due a flat derby game, considering some of...

As Brendan Rodgers’ first season in charge at Liverpool comes to a finish, Kopology takes a tactical look at the campaign and provides reasons for optimism going forward. Football managers often enjoy a ‘honeymoon period’ when taking...

In his first season in charge, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has most frequently used his preferred 4-3-3 formation, which has had it merits in attack but created problems at the back. While the Reds have scored 59...

In a recent interview captain Steven Gerrard revealed a lack of plan B at Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers, Ben Twelves explains why he thinks one is needed for the team to progress. The 3-1 defeat to Southampton...

Brendan Rodgers’ decision to start Joe Allen alongside Steven Gerrard against Southampton was surprising and ultimately ineffective. The Welshman is struggling with injury and form in his first season at Anfield. I wrote a piece a couple...

Kopology explains why Brendan Rodgers needs to learn from his mistakes after disappointingly repeating the same ones in his tactics for the defeat at Southampton on Saturday. Anyone familiar with my writing will know I’m a huge...

With Brendan Rodgers’ philosophy finally coming to fruition at Liverpool, we analyse the season thus far and how the improvements have come about. Article by these Football times. Out of darkness comes light. After a tough opening...

Perhaps the most crucial issue for the future development of Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers is whether or not the club can hang on to Luis Suarez. Despite a controversy-ridden spell on Merseyside, Suarez appears to feel at...

Kylie Mitchell compares Liverpool’s form, goalscoring and defensive record in games against teams from the bottom half of the table and teams in the top half of the table – the difference is huge. We head into...

Since the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool last summer, much discussion has surrounded the Northern Irishman’s philosophy and desired formation. Rodgers discussed the merits of his favoured 4-3-3 system during the first meeting with supporters groups...

Team Selection Brendan Rodgers led a Liverpool team at Old Trafford for the first time, knowing that his side have yet to beat anyone in the top half of the league this season. There would have been...

Tactical analysis of Liverpool’s comfortable 3-0 win over QPR yesterday. Team Selection Given the malaise that has afflicted Liverpool in a miserable 2012, it was bitterly ironic that the squad was affected by a virus on the...

Stoke City 3-1 Liverpool 26th December 2012 Liverpool’s yo-yo form continued with a disappointing Boxing Day defeat at the Britannia Stadium – not that it should have been particularly unexpected. Brendan Rodgers’ decision to play the same...

Tactical Analysis – West Ham 2-3 Liverpool Liverpool took the lead through Glen Johnson’s brilliant strike but went behind with a dubious penalty and an own goal. Two late goals won the game for the Reds. Line...

Sami Faizullah provides an in-depth analysis on how Lucas’ return to injury will impact on the Liverpool midfield, and specifically by allowing Joe Allen to operate slightly further ahead in Brendan Rodgers’ midfield three. LAST week Lucas...

Gavin Cooney takes a tactical look at Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Swansea on Sunday afternoon. Starting Line-Ups Liverpool started somewhat as expected, in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The surprise was in the personnel: With Andre Wisdom injured, Glen...

Gavin Cooney takes a tactical look at Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Starting Line Ups Liverpool: Jones; Wisdom, Carragher, Agger; Johnson, Allen, Sahin (Suso 60), Gerrard, Enrique; Sterling, Suarez. Having been...

Liverpool’s lack of forwards and terrible conversion rate in front of goal have been much discussed and documented, here we take a look at Brendan Rodgers’ front three system itself and how various players can fit into...

Despite the defeat, there were plenty of positives to take from Liverpool's performance against United at Anfield on Sunday.