Category: Virgil Van Dijk

Alexander Isak

Life After Mohamed Salah At Liverpool 2025/2026: Attacking Evolution Under Arne Slot Tactics – Data Analysis

Liverpool’s 2025/2026 season has begun in stark contrast to pre-season expectations. Rather than establishing early control and consistency under Arne Slot, performances…

March 10, 2026

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Premier League 2025/2026: Exploring Expected Threat (xT) Trends – Data Analysis

The 2025/2026 Premier League season continues to evolve into one of the most tactically layered campaigns in recent memory. With teams increasingly…

February 23, 2026

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How To Defend Against Kylian Mbappé – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Kylian Mbappé? Kylian Mbappé is one, if not the most talented player of his generation. He revealed himself to the…

November 14, 2025

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Manchester City Vs Liverpool – Premier League 2025/2026: Worrying Defensive Challenges For Pep Guardiola & Arne Slot – Tactical Preview

This weekend’s headline Premier League fixture sees Manchester City take on Liverpool in a clash that could have a big impact on…

November 8, 2025

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Liverpool Vs Real Madrid [0-1] – Champions League Final 2022: How Carlo Ancelotti’s Slight Midfield Tweak Gave Madrid The Edge Over Jürgen Klopp – Tactical Analysis

The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2021/2022 final saw two of the best teams in the world go up against each other.…

November 4, 2025

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Liverpool Vs Aston Villa [2-0] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Arne Slot Modifying The High Press Resulted In 2 Goals For LFC – Tactical Analysis

Liverpool finally ended their 4 game Premier League losing streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield in gameweek 10…

November 3, 2025

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Liverpool Vs Newcastle United [1-2] Carabao Cup Final 2024/2025: Eddie Howe Tactics That Defeated Arne Slot Liverpool – Tactical Analysis

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match…

October 15, 2025

Alexander Isak

Liverpool Vs Atlético Madrid [3-2] Champions League 2025/2026: Another Late Winner Masks LFC Defensive Concerns – Tactical Analysis

Wednesday night saw yet another stoppage-time winner for Arne Slot’s Liverpool.  Virgil van Dijk’s 92nd-minute goal gave Liverpool their fifth straight win,…

September 19, 2025

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Arne Slot Tactics At Liverpool 2025/2026: LFC Defensive Weaknesses Exposed By Newcastle United – Set-Piece Analysis

The opening three gameweeks of the Premier League delivered some fascinating fixtures, one of which took place at St. James’ Park as…

September 11, 2025

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Arne Slot Tactics At Liverpool 2024/2025: How Slot Won The Premier League On His First Try – Tactical Analysis

Listen to this article free on the TFA Podcast! Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via RSS. The Premier League…

September 10, 2025

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Champions League Final 2018/2019: Tottenham vs Liverpool [0-2] – Tactical Analysis

The showpiece event of European football took place at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Saturday evening. For the first time since…

August 25, 2025

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Marc Guéhi Scout Report At Crystal Palace 2025/2026: Future Virgil Van Dijk Partner At Liverpool? – Player Analysis

With Jarell Quansah‘s departure to Bayer Leverkusen and Ibrahima Konaté‘s uncertain signing of a new contract, Liverpool may be short of centre-backs within 12 months.…

July 7, 2025

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A Comprehensive Guide To Zonal Marking From Corners – Set-Piece Analysis

Defending from set-pieces is still a topic that invokes much debate in the footballing community, with the debate of man-to-man vs zonal…

June 10, 2025

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Premier League Team Of The Season 2024/2025 – Data Analysis

It has been quite the season in the Premier League. At the summit, a fight to secure UEFA Champions League football in…

May 28, 2025

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Arne Slot’s Liverpool Defence Tactics That Silenced Manchester City – Tactical Analysis

Liverpool have overcome another hurdle on their way towards the 2024/25 Premier League title, defeating Manchester City away from home by two…

April 27, 2025

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Arne Slot’s Early Tactics At Liverpool: LFC’s New Direction Explained – Tactical Analysis

Arne Slot Coaching Philosophy As Liverpool FC embarks on a new chapter under Arne Slot, the club’s tactical setup has become a…

April 27, 2025

Analysis

Top Free Agents For Summer 2025: From Salah To De Bruyne, Who Is The Best Deal? – Data Analysis

The 2025 football summer transfer window presents clubs with an exciting opportunity to strengthen their squads with high-quality free agents who are…

April 9, 2025

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

FPL Gameweek 14 Preview – Everything Fantasy Premier League Managers Need To Know

With FPL Gameweek 13 now behind us, Premier League action returns swiftly, with the next round kicking off on Tuesday. This quick…

March 18, 2025

Aaron Briggs

Liverpool Set-Piece Analysis 2024/25: How Ipswich Town Exposed Arne Slot’s Corner Defence Weakness

Liverpool are nearly the best in everything in the Premier League. They are in first place in the table with 53 points,…

January 29, 2025

Alexander Isak

Mid-Season All Stars: Premier League Team Of The Season So Far 2024/25 – Data Analysis

The start of 2025 marks just about the halfway point of the 24/25 Premier League season, and what a season it has…

January 2, 2025