In this week’s episode of Molby On The Spot, host Trev Downey and Reds legend Jan Molby reflect on a vital three points earned against Huddersfield. It’s a cracker of a show featuring subscribers’ questions, analysis of the defensive set-up, advice for the manager on penalty takers and a very revealing look at how Gini Wijnaldum may, in fact, be a character in a computer game.
On Tactics Weekly this week Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the tactical side to Liverpool's win against Huddersfield at Anfield. Paul reacts to the starting line up with Klopp's choice to stick with Lovren and Mignolet as well as Lovren picking up an injury which brought in Ragnar Klavan.
Dan asks the question about Liverpool's tactical change in the game in terms of how their shape changed when they attacked and did it stifle Huddersfield? Paul was also asked if he thought Liverpool were a little basic on the ball in the first half or did Huddersfield restrict Liverpool well?
There's a discussion on Alberto Moreno's performance and follow on in his positional change and his importance on Saturday, Liverpool's attack in the second half after the goal, the role of Ox and direct passes. They also discuss the mental and physical aspects of the game and take into consideration the freshness as this was the first time Liverpool had a few rest days between games.
Dan and Paul discuss the penalty situation, who should take them, should it be the striker? Dan finally asks Paul which is more important at the moment - Champions league or the Premier League?
All this and more via Tactics Weekly on AI Pro!
Simon Brundish and Eddie Gibbs join Jon Buscall to discuss their immediate reaction to Liverpool 3 - Huddersfield 0. Happy with the three points, Eddie and Simon mull over what was far from a convincing performance, even if Huddersfield barely had a shot on target. Also in the show, the lads discuss the performances of Sturridge, Firmino, Matip and Solanke.
On this episode of the Legends Lowdown Peter Beardsley talks at length about the changing culture of match reporting as well as sharing insight into player attitudes. Peter also reveals just what made Bruce Grobelaar special. All this and much, much more on the Legends Lowdown Podcast!
On the back of Jurgen Klopp’s press conference pre-Huddersfield, Eddie Gibbs and Gags Tandon dissect the questions and answers.
Talking points include his best mate David Wagner as his opponent, training leading up to the game, Lovren and social media; plus the bright future with Woodburn singing a new contract and Brewster making waves at the U18 World Cup.
There’s also some insight into what’s planned on AI Pro for the week ahead for our subscribers.
On this week's Media Matters podcast, Sachin Nakrani and Gags Tandon welcome Duncan Castles to talk about his career in journalism, his relationship with Jose Mourinho and his activity on social media!
Dan Rhodes and Paul Dalglish discuss the tactical side to the Reds' devastating 4-1 defeat at Wembley. Reactions to both starting lineups, the key matchups on the pitch, Spurs overloading the middle, targeted pressing, the potential causes of individual errors, and were there any positives at all to take from the Reds' performance?
Gags Tandon has Dan Kennett and Dan Rhodes on hand to discuss that poor result at Wembley Stadium as Liverpool lost 4-1 to Spurs.
They start with the on-ball stats, go through each goal, look at the mistakes from the team and then Dan Rhodes goes through some analysis of the goals conceded by Liverpool so far this season.Â
There are plenty of xG stats as well as the exclusive pressing analysis from the game!
Trev Downey and Jan Molby discuss the ghoulish spectre of the weekend drubbing by Spurs at Wembley and try to master their fear as they examine the terrifying defending, the ghostly absence in the midfield and the demonic goal difference that has resulted from a blunt attack and a leaky rearguard. It is time, they decide, for some bodies to be sacrificed….
Jon Buscall is on hand this week to cover the post-match show on AI Pro +. He is joined by former Liverpool and Spurs player Paul Walsh and Liverpool fan Eddie Gibbs.
They discuss whether Dejan Lovren should be dropped now, the effect it could have and the alternatives the Reds have. Eddie and Paul discuss the transfer policy too.
They also discuss Klopp's chosen formation and shape, is that the issue? The changes during the game with Emre Can moving to the right back position. The conversation shifts to goalkeepers and the point of rotating them around. They also discuss a lack of leaders on the pitch too and would it have made a difference to Dejan? Was Emre Can as bad as the media are criticising?
There's a discussion on mental fragility and how Liverpool could crumble after they concede first. All this and more RAW reaction on AI Pro +
