Mohamed Salah has been the most prolific goalscorer and playmaker in the 2024/2025 Premier League season, with 29 goals and 18 assists in 38 matches while playing as a right-winger. This is five goals and six assists clear of the closest players, Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy, respectively. Liverpool have...
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson have revolutionised the full-back game within the Premier League. The pairing has defined an era for Liverpool, personifying the high-pressing, attacking style that former manager Jürgen Klopp adored. However, the time has now come for new pastures. Trent leaves for Real Madrid on a free...
In the modern Premier League, success is no longer defined solely by goals and points. Tactical intelligence, data-led planning, and structural clarity have become essential in differentiating genuine progress from surface-level performance. This data analysis report utilises a combination of progressive metrics, possession models, and underlying performance data to examine...
Listen to this article free on the TFA Podcast! Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via RSS. The Premier League has one unique advantage over the other top-five leagues in Europe: The language. English has essentially become the global language; therefore, most of the younger generation is learning...
The Shift To 4-2-4 Formation In recent times, certain formations have become the convention for deployment, as they are conducive to meeting the tactical demands of modern football. The 4-3-3 formation, for example, somewhat phased out the regular 4-4-2 formation due to its numerical superiority in midfield. By extension, the...
The choice between a two-striker system and one with a central forward supported by two wide attackers represents one of a coach's most significant tactical decisions. Each approach offers advantages and presents challenges, profoundly influencing offensive dynamics, defensive structure, and the team's overall balance. Analysing the pros and cons of...
The days of the classic "big and small" striker duo or the "act 1 and act 2" partnerships were once a staple of football, especially in English leagues. These partnerships combined different strengths, like power, skill, flair, and goal-scoring ability, to great effect. Think of the iconic pairings that defined...
Liverpool are nearly the best in everything in the Premier League. They are in first place in the table with 53 points, six above Arsenal, who have 47 points, knowing that the Reds played one less game. In the UEFA Champions League, the situation is nearly the same, holding the...
The highline in football is not a new concept but one that coaches still treat with some trepidation, mainly because it is rarely coached and often just told. Many coaches don't spend time on the skill of catching an opposition forward offside, but when teams employ a high press, coaching...
The news of Jürgen Klopp’s impending return to football was met with mixed reactions, as it was unveiled that he’s set to take on a new role as Head of Global Soccer with Red Bull. Since first entering the football world when they bought SV Austria Salzburg in 2005, Red...
One can debate many strategies in football. But there is one thing no football coach will ever doubt: the importance of counter-attacking. In football, goals can either be scored from a positional attack, from set-piece situations or counter-attacks. The latter contains some advantages one can benefit from, which will be...
The news of Jürgen Klopp’s impending return to football was met with mixed reactions, as it was unveiled that he’s set to take on a new role as Head of Global Soccer with Red Bull. Since first entering the football world when they bought SV Austria Salzburg in 2005, Red...
It’s safe to say that Arne Slot’s reign as Liverpool manager has started better than many had imagined, with the Reds currently eight points clear top the Premier League – they’re also leading the way in the UEFA Champions League. A couple of players have enjoyed something of a resurgence...
Welcome to part three of Total Football Analysis' throw-in series and the second part of the interview with the renowned throw-in coach, Thomas Grønnemark. In the previous throw-in tactics and analysis, we discussed throw-in techniques and their impact on tactics, examining Grønnemark's theory of long, fast, and clever throw-ins. We...
In our previous throw-in analysis, we started a throw-in series by discussing their unique nature compared with other set pieces. We also discussed the different purposes and measurements of throw-in success, ending with the various strategies and kinds of defending throw-ins. Since we do not wish to rush delving into superficial analyses,...
In the summer of 2023, Liverpool’s midfield ranks underwent major changes. Captain Jordan Henderson and midfield colossus Fabinho both departed the club to join the ever-growing Saudi Pro League. Word of a midfield revamp had been circulating anyway, as some of the Reds’ key players were ageing, so Jürgen Klopp knew that...
Real Madrid began the new season against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory on a joyous night for their fans, marked by Kylian Mbappé scoring his first goal for Real Madrid. That happiness did not last long, as Real Madrid drew in two of their first...
Liverpool concluded their season in third place in the Premier League, amassing 82 points. They trailed Arsenal in second place by seven points and Manchester City in first place by nine points. Liverpool remained a strong contender for the title until the final stages, marking a significant improvement from their...
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp shocked the footballing world earlier this year when he revealed his intention to leave the club at the end of the 2023/24 season. The summer of 2023 marked a new era for the Reds with a big overhaul within the squad, especially in midfield. Many thought...
It's #TFAArchives time! Liverpool have moved to the top of the Premier League after beating Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 at Anfield — can Jürgen Klopp end his LFC reign with a second league title? Remind yourselves of how they have adapted amid injury issues to keep their title charge...
