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Have Opponents Got Used To Liverpool’s 4-3-3 Formation This Season

Ritesh Gogineni - October 19, 2020 0

Liverpool are conceding goals at an alarming rate when you consider that they only conceded 33 Premier League goals throughout last season’s title-winning campaign....

Liverpool

How will Dembele fit in at Liverpool- A look at Klopp’s thrilling 4-3-3 formation with Thiago & Dembele

Ritesh Gogineni - September 18, 2020 1

English outlet Mirror has reported that Liverpool have made contact with Barcelona over the possibility of signing Ousmane Dembele in a loan deal. Having...

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Liverpool aren’t favourites to win the Premier League and here’s why

Adam Grimshaw - September 2, 2020 1

The glitter has barely settled on the Anfield pitch since Liverpool's self-styled Premier League title winning celebrations at the end of July and we're...

Liverpool

How will Thiago fit in at Liverpool- A look at Liverpool’s 4-3-3 formation for next year

Ritesh Gogineni - August 25, 2020 1

Liverpool are expected to make a move for Bayern Munich's midfielder Thiago according to the English outlet, Mirror. Thiago was instrumental in Bayern's Champions...

Classic

The Jürgen Klopp Pressing system

Abhinav Vajpeyi - July 22, 2020 1

If a single tactical feature were to be used to define a manager, for Jurgen Klopp, it would certainly be the pressing or the...

Liverpool

The Tactical Feud of our Times: Klopp vs Guardiola

Konstantine Var - July 14, 2020 0

The end of a 30-year old wait in conquering the first English tier for Liverpool coincided with a visit from their main rivals the...

Liverpool

Why Ruben Neves is a perfect signing for Klopp’s 4-3-3 formation

Ritesh Gogineni - June 17, 2020 0

The English outlet The Sun is reporting that Jurgen Klopp has made the Wolves midfielder, Ruben Neves a summer transfer target. The report also...

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How will Liverpool lineup in 2019/20 season

Kwasi Asare Boadi - August 8, 2019 0

Jurgen Klopp will be looking to build on last year’s bitter disappointment and win the Premier League title which his club craves for desperately....

Liverpool

Liverpool’s Tactical Evolution under Klopp This Season

Ritesh Gogineni - April 7, 2019 0

It has been a big season for tactical evolution of Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp. With just six games remaining his side sit only one...

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A look back at Liverpool’s treble winning 1983/84 season

Andrew Clayton - June 7, 2018 0

In the wake of Manchester City’s record-breaking claim to the Premier League, The False 9 will look back at some of the greatest club...

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Liverpool’s Defensive Cracks Cannot Be Papered Over with Van Dijk’s Signing

Kwasi Asare Boadi - January 26, 2018 0

Another set piece, another goal conceded. Liverpool's poor and sometimes shocking defending once again proved to be their undoing. It is difficult to fathom...

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Liverpool 4-3 Man City: Klopp and the Press Check City’s Title March

Andrew Clayton - January 15, 2018 0

Seven-goal thriller between Liverpool and Manchester City highlighted the wonders- and the potential flaws- of the high press.FOR 284 days, or 30 matches, Manchester...

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The Henderson Conundrum: Why has Liverpool’s Skipper become the Scapegoat?

Andrew Clayton - December 18, 2017 0

SINCE his arrival from Sunderland in 2011, Jordan Henderson has found himself figured and refigured in several different roles for Liverpool.With the Black Cats,...

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Filling the Gaps: The Importance of Defensive Midfielders

Jake Pearson - October 29, 2017 0

Defending, or a complete lack of, has been addressed seemingly non-stop for the last couple of weeks. But yet again we have had a...

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How will Oxlade-Chamberlain fit in at Liverpool? Will Klopp shift to a back three?

Ritesh Gogineni - September 3, 2017 0

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signed for Liverpool from Arsenal on the last day of the transfer window after rejecting Chelsea. Chamberlain expressed his desire to play...

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Tottenham 2: 1 Arsenal- Tactical Analysis

Abhinav Vajpeyi - July 14, 2020 0

In this analysis, we will be observing the tactics of Mikel Arteta and José Mourinho in their recent Premier League clash. Spurs eventually won...

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Man City 3:0 Arsenal Tactical Analysis- The Master vs The Apprentice

Abhinav Vajpeyi - June 29, 2020 0

When Mikel Arteta was an assistant of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, they not only dominated England but were one of the best teams...

Barcelona

How will Pjanic fit in at Barcelona? A look at Barcelona’s 4-3-3 formation for next season

Ritesh Gogineni - June 29, 2020 0

As the deal between Barcelona and Juventus regarding the transfers of Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanic has almost been finalised, let's take a look...

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How will Coutinho fit in at Arsenal: Arteta’s new look 4-2-3-1 formation

Ritesh Gogineni - August 4, 2020 1

English outlet, Express are reporting that Arsenal are considering a loan deal for Barcelona's record signing, Philippe Coutinho. The report indicates that Coutinho might have...

Barcelona

How will Pjanic fit in at Barcelona? A look at Barcelona’s 4-3-3 formation for next season

Ritesh Gogineni - June 29, 2020 0

As the deal between Barcelona and Juventus regarding the transfers of Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanic has almost been finalised, let's take a look...

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Three best Premier League transfers of all time

Ritesh Gogineni - June 29, 2020 0

The Premier League is famous for its lavish spending on player’s transfers. Top clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United have been spending...

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Where will Kai Havertz play for Chelsea? A look at Lampard’s exciting 4-2-3-1 formation for next season

Ritesh Gogineni - June 27, 2020 0

There have been several rumours surrounding Kai Havertz's transfer to Chelsea and Havertz's current boss, Peter Bosz has indicated that the winger might not...

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Man United expected lineup against Sheffield United: Pogba & Bruno to start together for first time

Tyrell Mckenzie - June 24, 2020 0

Manchester United salvaged a draw against Tottenham in their first game post the lockdown. Their performance improved after the substitutions of Paul Pogba and...

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Mason Mount: Chelsea’s Golden Boy

Billy Burrows - June 2, 2019 0

When Frank Lampard was appointed, Derby County fans everywhere collectively held their breath in the hope of whom his widely spoken about “contacts” might...

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Steve Walsh- The man behind Leicester City’s title win

Raghunandhanan Narasimhan - December 22, 2016 0

Football has undergone tremendous change over the years. There is so much emphasis on tactics and managerial changes these days. Nobody has patience anymore,...

Chelsea

Rough Diamonds #31- Kasey Palmer(Chelsea)

Nick Witts - May 31, 2016 0

As Chelsea’s 2015/2016 petered off into a 10th place finish, there was a clear opportunity for Guus Hiddink to include some of the clubs...

Manchester United

Rough Diamonds #30- João Mário (Sporting)

Nick Witts - May 19, 2016 0

A graduate from the famous Sporting academy, João Mário is the latest talent to roll of off the production line. After breaking into the...

Manchester United

Manchester United Youth Rankings 2016 #1- Timothy Fosu-Mensah

Ritesh Gogineni - April 4, 2016 1

This is the tenth and last post in this series,where reddit users /u/monsieurryan and/u/rdzzl have rated the ten best players playing for Manchester United’s...

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China – The Relationship Between Society and Football and Why the Two Must Adapt to Progress

Lewis Roberts - August 13, 2020 0

In 2012, the current President of China, Xi Jinping, stated his desire for the country to set its sights on a World Cup trophy,...

International

Promising Teams We Wished Made it to The Euros

Ritesh Gogineni - May 4, 2020 0

The European Championship is considered one of football's most distinguished trophies, with teams battling it out for untold glory.But what of the teams who...

Fifa World Cup 2018

Why it makes sense for England to switch to a back three formation

Aadil Khan - October 16, 2017 0

England labored their way into the World Cup after beating Slovenia in the most depressing match involving a Slovenian since Melania married Donald Trump....

International

Tactical Analysis: France 3-2 England | England Fail In 3-4-2-1 Experiment

Kianoush Forouzesh - June 20, 2017 0

Gareth Southgate sent his team out in a 3-4-2-1 formation which became one of the most used formations during last year in the big...

International

Tactical Analysis: Brazil 0-1 Argentina | Glimpses Of Future Under Sampaoli As Brazil Waste Chances

Kianoush Forouzesh - June 17, 2017 0

The 2017 Superclásico de las Américas game between the South American rivals served as an intriguing curtain raiser to Jorge Sampaoli’s reign as the...

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Fun Bets to Make During a Football Game

Ritesh Gogineni - September 15, 2020 0

There’s something magical about football. Whether it is the larger-than-life personas of the players, the excitement of the competitions, or the actual thrill of...

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