FREE read on the #FULLIV game with key clips & Slot’s HT tweaks that saw the team play SLIGHTLY better. Plus, a look at the underlying data of the unbeaten run w/context, & whether this improvement can truly be called that. Have a read & share. #LFC Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/issue-mask...

A data deep-dive on Florian Wirtz's improved form at #LFC in December. - greater trust & more influence - adaptation to the league - getting close to his best version - one of the top performers in PL, incl. high take-ons success %. That & much more. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-trust...

FREE: Analysis of the Liverpool-Wolves game with clips showing good & bad bits. Numbers behind #LFC’s struggle from corners (facing more inswinging corners), bottom in set-piece GD yet 2nd in open-play GD. Plus, a recurring game-state analysis! Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/some-good-...

Less chaotic, playing to not lose, encouraging signs on both sides of the box, but the quality of opponents faced & chance concession remains a concern. A contextualised data deep-dive on Arne Slot’s changes at #LFC & whether they can hold long-term. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/efficient-...

The last 10-season avg for winning the #PremierLeague is 85 pts (2 pts above 2nd). With 21 games each to go: Arsenal need 46 pts at 2.19 ppg (15W, 1D) Man City need 48 pts at 2.28 ppg (16W) A. Villa need 49 pts at 2.33 ppg (16W, 1D) Chelsea/LFC need 56 pts at 2.66 ppg (18W, 2D)

Between #LFC's 2nd goal & Tottenham's goal (16-min period), LFC lost the ball/booted it out only twice & had a good 4-minute spell with the ball b/w 76 & 80. But, after Spurs' goal until FT (another 16-min period), they lost the ball 4 times & had no 5+ pass sequence. Weak!

Hugo Ekitiké has been excellent for #LFC. He is - second only to Haaland in non-penalty (NP) goals - best among forwards in PL for NP xG performance - has improved his shot placement quality without reducing volume by much That & more discussed. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-impro...

Data deep-dive on why #ManCity seem like they might do it again: - Historical evidence - Dominance in the second half of the seasons - Foden supporting Haaland in G/A - The upturn in both results and underlying numbers & much more. #PremierLeague Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-recen...

FREE: Looking at the Liverpool-Brighton game to analyse #LFC's shape before & after the Salah sub. - Why the 4-4-2 could be here to stay - Why a passive mid-block press shape is still a concern - Encouraging signs! That & more through clips & data! Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/shape-with...

There is a player who has made good progress to his game this season: Curtis Jones. Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible. That & more discussed. #LFC Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...

There is a player who has made good progress to his game this season: Curtis Jones. Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible. That & more discussed. #LFC Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...

FREE: In-depth look at the Inter vs #LFC game with clips, images & data. - How Slot's diamond shape & man-on-man press worked - How Inter breached it after 30' - What Slot did to tweak things at HT - How Wirtz/Bradley subs were timely & match-winning Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/diamond-ha...

Tried to use data to explain why Slot has continued to pick Gakpo this season, how the Dutchman has not regressed from last season (backed by numbers), his general play drawbacks, and why the onus is on #LFC to find an upgrade in that position. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...

Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays. Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger. Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...

Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah. Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie. Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change? Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...

With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague. Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos? Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...

FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good. All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images. Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...

Not to be too down, but I don't think there is a "run of 5-6 wins" in this team this season. It is down to coaching too, as there isn't a single pattern of play that resonates with this group of players so far, and we are in December now. #LFC

A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics. Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos. Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr... Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.

Analysis with in-game clips & numbers from the West Ham-Liverpool game: - Wirtz: Creative hub. - Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right. - Defending 22 set-piece situations well. All of that and more are discussed in the piece. Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...

The last 10 season avg for winning the #PremierLeague is 85 pts (2 pts above runners-up). To get there, with 25 games each to go: Arsenal need 55 pts at 2.2 ppg (18 W & 1 D) Man City need 60 pts at 2.4 ppg (20 W) Chelsea need 61 pts at 2.44 ppg (20 W & 1D) LFC need 64 pts at 2.56 ppg (haha)

#LFC are starting both halves slowly, conceding the highest quality of chances in the first 15 mins compared to any of the past six seasons. They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then. Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...

In every key metric in the last two games, #LFC get worse in the second half compared to the first. For a team that was used to improving as the game went along, this is alarming. And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore? #LiverpoolFC

A data insight for before or after the PSV game! #LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times). They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts. That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...

An in-depth look at the good bits from #LFC's defeat vs N. Forest with clips, the head loss numbers after the first Forest goal, the alarming game-state numbers (even worse than 22/23) & more. Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools... Please do share!!

Between Forest's first goal and the full-time whistle: xG: LFC - 0.92, NFO - 1.15 Shots on Target: LFC - 3, NFO - 5 Heads gone! #LFC

A slightly different data analysis approach on Antoine Semenyo, where I added context to his PL numbers since 23/24, what the areas of concern & strengths are & comparing him to #LFC forwards, past & present, on certain key metrics. Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se... #Semenyo

As we welcome back club football, here's #LFC's schedule with correct KO times till the end of January (barring the FA Cup tie). Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days. Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form! #LiverpoolFC

Covered 15 metrics with 6 data visuals to identify the under-22 forwards & wingers in the top-5 leagues who have started the season strong. Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane. Yamal 👌 Have a read & plz share! Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...

After a tough stretch in the PL & UCL comparatively, nine of #LFC's next 10 PL games look 'winnable'. But are they? Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be. A data deep-dive on what’s ahead. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...

Among U23 Wingers in top-5 EU Leagues, only two come up in the top-10 for both non-penalty G/A and proportion of carries into the opposition box: 1. Lamine Yamal 2. Yan Diomandé No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!

Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows. 3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers. Have a read & share. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...

Since going out to PSG, and I have excluded the last 4 PL games of last season (post title win) & the two Carabao games of this season (not important to judge). #LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8. Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7

Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments. Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...

Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!! #PremierLeague buymeacoffee.com/mizgans

Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL. But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC. Make or break period for Slot imo. Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!

A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow. Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games. Have a read and enjoy the game. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...

A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness. That & much more covered. #LFC Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...

43% of attacks from the left, pressing efficiency, faster ball progression in #UCL compared to La Liga. Adaptable in style, as shown vs Barcelona. All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...

Aston Villa tried to play game on the floor, but #LFC are a better team in that aspect. Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup. All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece. Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a... Please share

While #LFC spent big over the summer to improve quality, they weakened squad depth by selling big. Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures. A factual article on LFC's "big summer". transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...

Article on the numbers behind the factors that are hindering #LFC this season. The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective. Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...

A deep dive into Liverpool's defeat against Brentford, where the Reds were underpar in every key aspect. - Discussion of the lack of possession control - Brentford's man-to-man press - #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances And more. Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...

In six of the nine #PremierLeague games, #LFC have changed one, if not both, fullbacks before the 70th minute. Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.

When #Ekitike went through on goal y'day, there was no doubting him scoring (no hindsight tbh). Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds. S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...

A. Mac Allister averaged 4403 mins per season for club & country over the last 3 campaigns. After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season. An article below navigating through the nos behind that. Have a read. #LFC Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...

#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal. Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope. buymeacoffee.com/mizgans

#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal. Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope. buymeacoffee.com/mizgans

Tactical analysis of the #LIVMUN game is here: - Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused. - The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition. - Set-piece issues for #LFC - Credit Amorim for being bold. That & much more. Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...

Just put all the new players on the pitch and let them find the rhythm. Gakpo, Mac Allister and Salah don't make the strong XI atm (and I Love Salah as much as anyone). #LFC