Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma: Xabi Alonso’s Men 49 Games Without Defeat and Counting…
Bayer Leverkusen vs Roma saw the Germans nearly lose their incredible unbeaten run. However, Alonso pulled a win out of the bag.
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Did Sofyan Amrabat Deserve More Game Time This Season?
Sofyan Amrabat has not been the signing many Manchester United fans envisioned prior to his loan deal being completed back in August, but that’s not the first time that’s happened to a player coming to Old Trafford. The list of footballers who were highly rated before signing for the club is endless, with only Bruno…
The Old Firm: Europe’s Fiercest Rivalry
The Old Firm is one of the fiercest derbies in world football. Here is a quick rundown of the history behind this fixture throughout the years.
Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen: Another Tactical Masterclass from Xabi Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen holds the title of the invincibles. They are just unbeatable at the moment. At the Olimpico stadium, they showed again that they are no slouch of a team when they faced Roma with their new coach, Daniele De Rossi, in the Europa League semi-final. The Italian manager has brought new blood to the…
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool Have Made No Contact For Bayer Leverkusen Defender Piero Hincapie
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie for a number of months, with some reports suggesting they were ready to bid £60 million for the player’s signature. Hincapie impressed in the World Cup with Ecuador last season and has become a valuable part of Xabi Alonso’s side this season,…
Arne Slot: A Proven Track Record of Improving Players
Arne Slot has a track record of improving the players in his squad. This could be a major reason for his arrival at Anfield, but who will benefit?
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Erik ten Hag: Has He Always Been a Possession Based Manager?
There was a general belief in England when Manchester United signed Erik ten Hag that they would become a Pep Guardiola esque possession-based football team that controlled the ball no matter where they went or the occasion they were playing at. Ten Hag had showcased a possession-based style at Ajax that had drawn plaudits from…
Arne Slot: Jurgen Klopp’s Heavy Metal Dutch Replacement
Arne Slot is now set to become the next manager of Liverpool Football Club, possibly replacing the iconic Jurgen Klopp at the end of a season where Liverpool still have the chance of saying a fairytale goodbye. The Red’s sit second in the Premier League table, three points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in…
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Atalanta, Man For Man Pressing, & The Gian Piero Gasperini Love Story
Man for man pressing and man for man work ethic. That seems to be the way of doing things at Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta. The Italian side strolled up to Anfield and did something not many sides have done in Jurgen Klopp’s era: win. But they didn’t just win; they smashed the Red’s from pillar…
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Can Rúben Amorim Unlock a Low Block?
Can Ruben Amorim unlock a low block? The favourite for the Liverpool job may need to have this quality if transitioning to the Premier League.