Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Liverpool vs Leeds United Preview: Team News, Key Battles, Tactics, Form and Predictions
Dec 31, 2025
Ian Doyle, Chief Liverpool FC correspondent for the Liverpool ECHO, shares his tactical insights and expertise on team dynamics. He dives into Liverpool's set-piece struggles and contrasts the current squad's physicality with Klopp's earlier teams. The pair discuss Leeds United’s recent form and key threats, plus the implications of Mohamed Salah's upcoming AFCON absence. Predicting the lineup, Ian and his co-host analyze how tactical adjustments could change the game's outcome, wrapping up with score predictions and expectations.
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Assign Clear Set-Piece Responsibility
- Clubs should allocate clear responsibility and resources for set-piece coaching rather than expecting it as a side task.
- Ian Doyle explains Liverpool removed Aaron Briggs because the role had become solely his and fell short.
Set Pieces Affect League Standing
- Ian Doyle links set-piece balance directly to league points and table position.
- He highlights Arsenal's strong set-piece balance as a factor in their 13-point lead over Liverpool.
Coaching Changes Aren't Instant Fixes
- Removing a coach is not a silver bullet and fixes take time to materialize.
- Doyle and Theo stress the club view Briggs' exit as part of a wider process rather than an instant cure.