A powerful finish to a great read—really highlights how strong our base performance is, even in adversity.
That said, we need to turn draws into wins now. Conceding first, especially away, makes things harder. Score first, control the game, and play on our terms.
If Arsenal close the gap further, momentum could shift. The points cushion has helped us stay composed when chasing games—we need to protect that edge.
Definitely. As much as I'm confident Liverpool will win the league, it's important not to underestimate the psychology of it. In the next three matchweeks, Liverpool play first twice, with the two sides playing at the same time in the other. For the three after that, Arsenal go first. The Reds have a chance to apply scoreboard pressure...
Thanks for this and suspect Brentford is incoming. I wondered if you are looking at Trent's role and whether Slot's asking him to be more aggressive in passing forward much like Klopp did. I thought at Forest, and even Brentford, he was much more direct than in other games. I might be wrong. I flagged on TTT that maybe Trent reigns it in the first 15-20 minutes allowing the team to settle into a shape because we were caught a few times when Trent lost the ball.
Thanks Beez. I had a quick look and Trent had a season high of 39 progressive passes attempted at Forest completing 24 (total of 90 attempted passes!!!). At Brentford he had 70 passes, way ahead of any other LFC player, but not sure on his progressive stats...but jesus those are ridiculous numbers.
Nice summary of a match full of interesting stats. I would not have taken a point before the match. And I thought we were going to get all three there at the end. But your conclusion is right: it was a night where we looked like title contenders
Yeah, I said on the Distance Covered podcast earlier that this was somewhat similar to the Fulham game in terms of outplaying a strong team without getting a win. It just convinces me more that Liverpool will win the league, rather than not.
A powerful finish to a great read—really highlights how strong our base performance is, even in adversity.
That said, we need to turn draws into wins now. Conceding first, especially away, makes things harder. Score first, control the game, and play on our terms.
If Arsenal close the gap further, momentum could shift. The points cushion has helped us stay composed when chasing games—we need to protect that edge.
Definitely. As much as I'm confident Liverpool will win the league, it's important not to underestimate the psychology of it. In the next three matchweeks, Liverpool play first twice, with the two sides playing at the same time in the other. For the three after that, Arsenal go first. The Reds have a chance to apply scoreboard pressure...
Thanks for this and suspect Brentford is incoming. I wondered if you are looking at Trent's role and whether Slot's asking him to be more aggressive in passing forward much like Klopp did. I thought at Forest, and even Brentford, he was much more direct than in other games. I might be wrong. I flagged on TTT that maybe Trent reigns it in the first 15-20 minutes allowing the team to settle into a shape because we were caught a few times when Trent lost the ball.
I’d have to check re Trent. He always feels pretty direct to me! But you could be right.
Thanks Beez. I had a quick look and Trent had a season high of 39 progressive passes attempted at Forest completing 24 (total of 90 attempted passes!!!). At Brentford he had 70 passes, way ahead of any other LFC player, but not sure on his progressive stats...but jesus those are ridiculous numbers.
Nice summary of a match full of interesting stats. I would not have taken a point before the match. And I thought we were going to get all three there at the end. But your conclusion is right: it was a night where we looked like title contenders
Yeah, I said on the Distance Covered podcast earlier that this was somewhat similar to the Fulham game in terms of outplaying a strong team without getting a win. It just convinces me more that Liverpool will win the league, rather than not.