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Player Focus: Outstanding Coutinho Thriving in Liverpool Formation Change

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Player Focus: Outstanding Coutinho Thriving in Liverpool Formation Change When I first saw Philippe Coutinho, he was winning the Under-20 World Cup with Brazil in 2011. He seemed, to be honest, something of an indulgence, particularly given that his inclusion at the tip of a diamond midfield in that tournament meant that Oscar, who at the time looked a far more complete f...

Match Report: Chelsea's Experience Edges the Battle of the Bridge

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Match Report: Chelsea's Experience Edges the Battle of the Bridge After a fiercely contested draw at Anfield a week ago, many would have anticipated the fiery affair that followed in the return leg between Chelsea and Liverpool. It was a match full of controversy on an off the pitch. Mourinho missing the winning goal epitomised the hostility of this heated battle,...

Team Focus: Rodgers Has Struck The Right Attacking Balance With Front Three

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Team Focus: Rodgers Has Struck The Right Attacking Balance With Front Three At the beginning of November, Brendan Rodgers deployed a 3-man defence for the first time in the Premier League this season. The decision to field a 3-5-1-1 formation did not have the desired effect though, as Liverpool succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United, however Rodgers was not willing t...

Team Focus: The Evolution of Liverpool Ahead of Merseyside Derby

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Team Focus: The Evolution of Liverpool Ahead of Merseyside Derby Brendan Rodgers, the theory went, was the king of possession, a manager who prioritised having the ball almost above all else. There was even talk at times last season that he cared more about possession than goals, and that his side was great at moving the ball sideways but not so good at putting i...

Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 5 - Liverpool and Man City

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Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 5 - Liverpool and Man City The Luis Suárez saga has taken up much of Liverpool's summer and it continues to drag on as the season approaches, in the process detracting attention from the shrewd business already done by the club. Brendan Rodgers looks like he will be without last season's top scorer for more than the 6 games h...

Player Focus: Maturing Coutinho Set for Iconic Liverpool Status?

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Player Focus: Maturing Coutinho Set for Iconic Liverpool Status? While a Daniel Sturridge hat-trick ultimately sealed all three points for Liverpool at Craven Cottage this weekend, the influence of another January signing should not be undervalued. Many felt that Brazilian 'wonderkid' Philippe Coutinho would take time to acclimatise to the faster and more physica...

Player Focus: Potential Premier League Arrivals

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Player Focus: Potential Premier League Arrivals As deadline day draws nearer for managers across Europe's top 5 leagues speculation regarding certain players inevitably grows among the press. While rumours are often fabricated, here we look at a few individuals tipped with moves to the Premier League where interest seems concrete.Up to now it's f...

Hot Prospect Scout: Five Top Young Wingers / Wide Midfielders

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Hot Prospect Scout: Five Top Young Wingers / Wide Midfielders Our series of hot prospect scout reports advances into the more attacking positions on the pitch, with five young wingers taking centre stage this time around. Here we have chosen a handful of players who are likely to play important roles for their sides next season having already made their talent...

Player Focus: Philippe Coutinho (Espanyol - On Loan)

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Player Focus: Philippe Coutinho (Espanyol - On Loan) As the end of the January transfer window approached it was no surprise that one of the few clubs in Spain to make a move were Espanyol.Mauricio Pochettino’s side had surpassed expectations to enter the New Year in fifth place, but a gruelling January calendar in which they played eight times ...