Nemanja Vidic: the making of a defender teammates feared to cross
Quotes gathered by Planet Football from Vidic's teammates and opponents reveal less a single trait than a composite picture of transformation, risk-tolerance and partnership instinct.
Liverpool
Merseyside club with a long European pedigree.
Evanilson's deeper role turns him into Bournemouth's Firmino
Marco Rose has reshaped Evanilson's game, and the Brazilian forward's pressing and creativity against Sunderland recalled Roberto Firmino's best Liverpool years.
Nine-man Brentford undone by indiscipline as Isak's return sinks Bees
Liverpool overturned Keane Lewis-Potter's opener to win 2-1 after Brentford lost two players to red cards, with Alexander Isak scoring on his comeback from injury.
Liverpool's defensive rebuild still waits on Giovanni Leoni
Andoni Iraola says Leoni's return to first-team training has slipped by a month, a delay that keeps Liverpool short of options at centre-back heading into a congested run of fixtures.
Barcola's Hat-Trick Papers Over Liverpool's Defensive Cracks at LASK
Bradley Barcola ended his goal drought with a Champions League treble as Liverpool won 6-3 at LASK, but Andoni Iraola's side conceded three times after making defensive changes.
Counter-Pressing Explained: Winning the Ball Back at the Moment of Loss
Counter-pressing treats the seconds after losing the ball as an opportunity rather than a danger. Here is how it works, why it works and what it demands.
Istanbul 2005: The Tactical Story of Liverpool's Comeback
Three down at half-time, Liverpool changed shape and changed the game. The 2005 final is remembered for emotion, but a structural adjustment made it possible.