Oliver ConnollyRoberto Firmino offers a timely reminder of his valueIt has been a difficult season for Roberto Firmino. For large parts of the season, he has cut a frustrated figure. He has, in many ways…4 min read·Apr 12, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyLike a player, Jürgen Klopp is in a bad run of Liverpool formIt is interesting how we — as the wider football commentariat — talk about managers and coaches compared to players.7 min read·Apr 8, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyThiago’s underlying numbers show why he will be a Premier League starFew teams have invested so much into the concept of data as Liverpool, both in terms of time and resources.13 min read·Mar 13, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyHow Steven Gerrard built a juggernaut and what comes nextIt was just after lunchtime on a chilly summer day when Steven Gerrard found himself staring at the wall.14 min read·Mar 7, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyJürgen Klopp is facing the most difficult challenge of his Liverpool careerIt is hard to overstate the enormity of the challenge facing Jürgen Klopp and his staff right now.6 min read·Mar 5, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyLiverpool’s pressing machine is stuck in the mudBack in the summer of 2018, Peter Krawietz sat down with author Christoph Biermann to outline his vision of football. The Liverpool…7 min read·Mar 2, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyKlopp must learn the lessons from his past to push Liverpool into a new futureDoes Jurgen Klopp need naïve footballers to succeed?13 min read·Feb 24, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyPunditry in football is now problematic for Premier League consumers“Hmmm,”16 min read·Feb 14, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyThe European Super League is on its way, and fans should be worriedIn the sports world, as in life, the future is always more interesting than the present.10 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Oliver ConnollyWe need to talk about corners: A change in style could have a profound effectOne tidbit to monitor as Liverpool move on from Manchester United and prepare for Burnley on Thursday: the profile of Liverpool’s attacking…9 min read·Jan 19, 2021----