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.
4-4-2 diamond shines in Southampton victory – Liverpool Tactical Overview
Jurgen Klopp fielded a new system for Liverpool’s League Cup clash with Southampton, and reaped the benefits with a 6-1 win.
Klopp makes adjustments in difficult conditions vs. Swansea – Liverpool Tactical Overview
A change in personnel saw a slight change in system from Jurgen Klopp, as Liverpool ran out 1-0 victors at home to Swansea City.
Fluid attacking line overwhelms Man City – Liverpool Tactical Overview
Jurgen Klopp’s unorthodox attacking line proved too much for Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City on Saturday, with Liverpool dominating throughout.
Klopp varies approach in search of Crystal Palace result – Liverpool Tactical Overview
Jurgen Klopp was forced to vary his attacking approach as Liverpool struggled to overcome Crystal Palace in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Anfield.
Klopp goes for width to expose Rubin Kazan – Liverpool Tactical Overview
Jurgen Klopp deployed his Liverpool side in a 4-2-3-1 formation in Thursday night’s 1-0 win away to Rubin Kazan in the Europa League.
Player Focus: Sakho and Skrtel establish a strong partnership vs. Chelsea
In fine form in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Chelsea, Mamadou Sakho and Martin Skrtel look to have forged a strong understanding in defence.
Player Focus: Lucas Leiva shines in dynamic midfield role vs. Southampton
One of many players thriving under new Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, Lucas Leiva was the star man in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Southampton.
Tactical Focus: James Milner, Adam Lallana and intelligent pressing vs. Spurs
The contrasting approaches of James Milner and Adam Lallana in adopting a pressing game against Tottenham Hotspur highlight the work ahead.
Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp: Tactical analysis of wide midfield and forwards
Part three of Karl Matchett’s in-depth analysis of Jurgen Klopp’s Dortmund side and how his methods may impact on the current Liverpool squad.
Liverpool Under Jürgen Klopp: Tactical Analysis of Central Midfield
In part two of our three-part series looking at Jürgen Klopp’s tactical methods, we focus on the German’s midfield structure at Borussia Dortmund.