Pep Lijnders • Champions League Tactics,

0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Liverpool’s starting XI and context of the game
2:25 - Committing to their principles and the difference between pressing and chasing
4:53 - The emotion of the game and playing against Lionel Messi
7:56 - Out-of-possession game plan and Jordan Henderson’s importance
13:43 - The three different pressing zones
16:32 - How the process produces results in the big games
18:21 - In-possession strategy, overloads and wide, flexible triangles
24:25 - The counter-press
27:14 - What makes this Liverpool squad legends
Anfield has played host to some of the most iconic European Cup and Champions League nights in the tournament’s long history, but perhaps none quite as dramatic as the 2018/19 semi final second leg against Barcelona.
Trailing 3-0 after a first leg featuring some Lionel Messi magic, Jürgen Klopp and his team faced an uphill task made even steeper by the absence of two of their vaunted front three - Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino - for the return. But the hosts produced a fearless and relentless display, both on and off the ball. Two goals apiece from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum secured the 4-0 win that saw Liverpool through to a Champions League final they would win against a Tottenham side managed by Mauricio Pochettino.
In this brilliant and exclusive Masterclass, Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders gives us an incredible and in-depth insight into the team’s tactical approach on the night. Off the ball, he explains how the team set up to limit the inevitable threat of Messi, as well as former Liverpool heroes Luis Suárez and Philippe Coutinho. He also reveals who the coaching staff viewed as the key players for Barcelona, and how the team worked to control their influence. He goes on to explain how, on the ball, Liverpool refused to change their approach despite missing both Salah and Firmino; and how the relentless approach of the players on the ball helped them create the defensive doubt and overloads that unsettled the Barça defence from the first minutes.
It’s a sensational insight into one of the great Champions League performances from the almost unique perspective of an influential member of the victorious coaching team.
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[@gifyster_]

"Divock Origi played, our legend" Pep speaking on behalf of the world

[@eekpanggang]

Precisely. When Origi left I really hope they would build a statue outside Anfield. He's immense even with limited amount of playing time.

[@asajujeffery1126]

He’s a cheat code for y’all… don’t like him at all Lmaoo I’m a Chelsea fan haha

[@kenlimfornication]

Also "Divock, being always, HIGH" 19:10 XD

[@vincentv7159]

@@eekpanggang he averages 2.5 goalz every 90 minutes mad stats

[@omalone1169]

@@eekpanggang Liverpool’s victory on Saturday was their 42nd of the 2021-22 campaign and the most wins they’ve ever achieved in a single season in their illustrious history. - And only three sides in English football history - Everton (1984-85), Manchester City (2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21) and Manchester United (2008-09) - have ever won more games in a season that Klopp’s Reds. The record to beat is 47, set by City last season

[@lfcspectre4335]

Perfect timing lads to post this after Jurgen Klopp extended his contact at Liverpool by 2026. Which also means we get more Pep Lijnders on bench. I love this Liverpool team

[@FatlBushida]

but pep already said few months ago he will be leaving and become a coach on 2nd league somewhere.

[@fortnajt]

@@FatlBushida he has signed together with jurgen and krawietz together. Read the statement it is ON for another 4 years yeaaaaah

[@Thered09100]

@@FatlBushida but pep have renew contract

[@dipanjandey4538]

@@FatlBushida klopp confirmed his coaching staff is staying

[@Ash-xx5bs]

@@FatlBushida no he didn't.He's the most favorite to be Jürgen's successor

[@Tron_scopes]

You can see how passionate he is when explaining the tactics, Liverpool have one of the best coaching team in the world.

[@EnglishforFOOTBALLFANS]

"Intensity is our identity." is one of his sayings - he is a top quality coach.

[@warrenmcgregor8434]

@Tahmid Ahmed I'm not sure I agree. Pep said that they aim at unpredictability in the press/chase. This includes attacking play. Our team attacks with a lot of freedom allowing Thiago, Trent, Robbo, Salah, Mane and Diaz to express themselves. The issue with previous styles was that you would get entire teams focussed on a creative 10 that dictated all the play. Wonderfully skilled and entertaining, but easily shut down by defensive teams. This era of Klopp and Pep seems an energised version of Michel's total football with teams able to attack from multiple areas and situations.

[@omalone1169]

@@warrenmcgregor8434 It was another clean sheet for Alisson, who became the first goalkeeper in Europe to achieve 20 shut-outs for the season

[@markchiabiharryson8287]

Just learned how he explains the difference between chasing and pressing. So passionate!

[@mustafamusaabdi7284]

He gonna leave at the end of this season

[@counterjk]

I love how much Henderson is rated amongst the coaches and fellow teammates. So damn underrated by Liverpool fans and rival fans

[@jiseopkim9386]

If you watch Hendo closely, it's crazy how some of the stuff he does on the pitch goes unnoticed

[@brianbates212]

And more than a few pundits demonstrating they actually know very little about football...

[@sarl2121]

In the Euros final Rice made a run on goal with the ball from deep from midfield and nearly scored. Shortly afterwards he was subbed for Hendo. The first thing Hendo did was an attempted long pass on the outside of his foot. It went badly wrong and went for a throw in. This gave me a terrible feeling that England would lose that game.

[@georgestephenson7158]

Not by proper fans

[@jordanedgeley6601]

He's appreciated now, was only the less experienced fans that didn't understand his value

[@dollarize6412]

Notice how he said the key players for Barcelona were Busquets and Pique and Ter Stegen, not messi. The game is deeper than most fans understand

[@puru531]

Goat comment

[@martinkerrmusic]

Yes! That's because once Messi has the ball you're already in trouble! They stopped his supply lines. And when he did get the ball they swarmed him and bumped him off of it. Most Defenders are too scared of messy and end up giving him the extra yard of space he needs to work his magic. But if you get in his face he can't handle it. Robbo ruffling his hair while he was sat on the ground was a moment that perfectly summed up this match.

[@sam_ikq7782]

He meant during the build up. The pitch is divided into zones.]

[@canvas11xD]

Exactly! I will remember that, when people complain about Ferran Torres. He may have terrible finishing at the moment but he does so much off the ball.

[@dollarize6412]

@@martinkerrmusic Busquets was Barca's most important player all those years, he was the system, and they still rely on him because they can't find a replacement. You can always find creative players and goal scorers but the most successful systems are dependent on elite midfielders. Barca is no worse off now compared to the messi years, the key is whether they can recreate a midfield that can compete at the highest level.

[@foongjunemeng8935]

This is why Henderson is one of the key players in this team . He is practically a coaches's dream player. He plays as instructed and convey the message from the manager and coaches to this players . He leads the press , he sets the tempo .. even Robbo said Henderson is the tempo setter in the team . Lovely insight from Pep and with Klopp signing an extension till 2026 which is the best piece of news today , I'm glad Pep and the other coaches are with us as well.

[@redriot884]

ppl will never see it from him. I feel bad for hendo sometimes because most of the fans seems cant to appreciate his effort and class

[@warrenmcgregor8434]

@@user-br3fk8dx8o Technically underrated and sacrifices himself for the team. Most importantly, whatever the criticism - some of which may be valid - without Henderson, we don't beat Barca and we don't win the European Cup. Nor the league the next year.

[@KayJayFusion]

I've always thought if you ask someone what they think of Henderson it's a good way to gauge what they understand about football.

[@LiverpoolFC658]

@@user-br3fk8dx8o yes but a Brilliant work horse , 11 Messi's will not win a game

[@bobbypinkston9374]

@@user-br3fk8dx8o Henderson gets lots of hockey assists (2 passes prior to goal). His job is to put the other team in uncomfortable positions. He isn’t often the final ball guy, although he has plenty of assists. He isn’t the goal score, although he has a few of those. His job is to facilitate everyone else doing what makes them great, and he is incredible at that.

[@jeandrestuurman7424]

It's crazy how pro coaches are so analytical and methodical when we as fans watch it from an emotional viewpoint only

[@olimob0854]

So true.

[@kemalfajar3468]

Thats just how it is

[@julius3428]

It happens when you watch the game that often.

[@koch8256]

They make our life easier

[@woodkey1]

Well if you analyse the game and the team rather than the individual players, by now you should know how our team plays. The system they created is the foundation of how we want to defend and attack. This makes our team more stabilized and not afraid if any member of the team wants to leave. Its the System thats more crucial. if player leave they can be replaced. If the system broken, everything crumbles. 1 fine example is milner. He can play in our system it suited his style. But if you put milner in current arsenal, chelsea, city team he will suffer. Keyword: System. At times even i have doubt because we press so high up the pitch we leave our defense wide open that we conceded a goal. But its football, sometimes u have to take risks to get the result

[@kieransia8124]

This guy has the brains of the Liverpool squad, watching him during league cup interviews, such an intelligent man

[@edwardoemiliano8018]

Pep is a perfectionist, look how he moved the circles. When he flipped them at 21:20 Vidal and Coutinho, he put them back instead of leaving it like that because to be honest, it makes no difference they both are orange but in his head the circles have names.... Very interesting mind!

[@arturzathas499]

he was experiencing it again in his own mind, so to speak.

[@marounhallal6868]

I was thinking the same thing. I laughed internally

[@trevorwilson6772]

I was like why doesn’t he just leave them, they are all the same 😂. It goes to show how a coach’s mind work as opposed to the SM “experts” and pundits who just spew nonsense online.

[@vissuthegreat]

No, see there is difference. The orange buttons represent the players positions through a timeline, so if he had left Vidal's orange piece out of its original position after a movement, then thats technically wrong because that would mean he doesnt return to original position and his position has changed. He can avoid it by reiterating all the changed player representations of the pieces, after every time he moved them explaining a pattern or scenario, which is obviously more tedious than just moving the pieces back to their original positions, which he did and is nothing extraordinary imo.

[@kemalfajar3468]

Now i know why jurgen wanted him as assistant!

[@akkshaye_d7603]

that was not just a win...that was a slaughter ...it took them years to recover n still they are recovering...

[@shantanu3543]

agreed but next time it will be a revenge :)

[@theneosuperzero]

@@shantanu3543 I don't think so. Liverpool is at least top 3 club in the world currently if not no 1. Barca is way behind and no way they can change much next year. Maybe in 5 years or so bro.

[@cdrmotive8296]

Tbf that was Barcelona on the downfall since 2017 that was kinda the finishing blow so to say

[@mayankjauhari878]

Lol if only Dembele knew how to finish , it would have been 5-0 and we would have played Barca B team at Anfield. Pool got lucky , they over-performed because of Klopp. Shaqiri is finished now, Wijnaldum is finished now, Origi is finished now. They weren't supposed to win.

[@shreya_2925]

downfall started after neymar left and bad recruiting.

[@se7enhitman]

If there is anything I learned from this is that Klopp wasnt kidding that not all players can fit his football system and it makes more sense now that the recruitment has been consistently good cause the player already should have 90% of what it takes to play.

[@FrttMs]

That's just it. No big name signings for the sake of shirt sales here, only players deemed capable of fitting the system while adding their own flair.

[@jspivey7260]

A video like this makes it so clear how much a teams success is due to a system and not just having good players. It makes a mockery of clubs like Manchester United and PSG who buy superstars and expect that to mean they will win everything

[@dannycrotch5188]

Yeah a winning football squad is nothing without the right Manager and coaching staff, and the correct players to implement the style of play which is crucial! Our East Lancs neighbor's are smitten with envy peering up at our perch.

[@marksudlow5083]

Great comment!!!

[@melvinliu4128]

Same idea with when you started playing Football manager you couldn’t hold FIFA anymore 😂 football is about planning, tactics not insane skill moves and bug passing

[@SHARABSERVICES]

@Tahmid Ahmed Football has moved on since Fergie time it has become more competitive.

[@omalone1169]

@@SHARABSERVICES 18:00 the worst thing in football is doubt

[@lukebarsby5595]

The more the years go by the more you appreciate what pep brings to the table for the great squad

[@philparry3595]

Future manager in 2026?

[@jayakbar9314]

Mate, he's an absolute blessing to our club

[@clarkjoe]

Busquets gets so much respect from managers and rightly so, he was a true managers dream in his prime and still is in many ways.

[@yuxiang2806]

Will never forget Trent Alexander-Arnold’s unbelievable corner. Amazed by his high football IQ in this match

[@96s40]

Exactly👏🏻 There’s beyond the capacity of any manager to plan for it. Genius. And it happened because Barca had been defeated mentally by Anfield at 3-0, even whilst they were still technically in the game; only Trent and Origi were awake to the reality of the situation. Mourinho said a situation like that couldn’t be believed or happen anywhere else. One of the greatest moments in football

[@rostyawanaldy2402]

that scene will always hunt barca fans, enough that when we play villareal and trent was taking the corner, camera angle takes exactly the same as when that moment happen, my friend went tantrum remembering that blitz of a corner

[@MrMessiah44]

"Corner taken quickly" yeah , that was the moment.

[@johngordon4825]

I love Pep’s passion and enthusiasm you can tell he loves his job

[@atiwatope]

The real Pep!

[@wannapop6453]

Watched this guy for 10 seconds and already can tell that he’s a better coach that Ole was at man united.

[@ayaanlatif2296]

Not hard😂😂

[@piratelord89]

incredible insight - he's one of the more outspoken and detailed masterclasses this channel has had

[@ThaLed93]

This man’s a legend.. as much as I’d like Gerrard to take over after Klopp, SURELY Pep is next in line 👌

[@Jezeux1]

Exactly I have been saying this since , no emotions pep is next

[@joshg2603]

I wouldn’t mind Gerrard being a manager at some point in the future. But why does he have to be Klopp’s successor. Let pep have it. Look at Shanks and Paisley.

[@heruwahyudin3338]

Pep take over after klopp

[@malcolmjones6010]

Totally agree. He knows and is part of a successful system. Obvious choice to continue with it

[@nabsyb2610]

Just afraid, soon they’ll notice his talents and snatch him away before Klopp retires..and God forbid, we may go into another rebuilding just like Man U right now..

[@adityajoshi7101]

This channel is a blessing to the game. Keep it going lads🙌

[@chijiokeochubili7279]

I swear

[@hook8535]

The most underrated football channel on KZbin. Outrageous the amount of football information you can learn here

[@Starwin-Darwin]

"Intensity is our identity"😭❤️

[@prosper_mhle]

I can almost feel the energy and passion in the squad when Jurgen and Ljinders were giving the team talk ahead of this game. Everyone getting extra stamina and goosebumps because we had literally nothing to lose. Giving it our all. Everyone would've ran an extra hour in this game. This game super glued the squad and showed everyone that anything is possible when you work with passion ;D

[@matthutchinson4730]

My key takeaway for this whole video was pep saying that they trained the same way for 4 years to get to that point. That’s exactly why if klopp leaves he should take over. Nobody would know the system better.

[@African.Football]

Exactly 💯, that was my take home too

[@jordandavis3867]

But you people slag off Arsenal for taking Arteta as a manager when he was an assistant to Pep.....

[@infinityclicks4582]

The value of this coaching team is worth millions to Liverpool.

[@MasadeLFC]

I love the fact that he switched back "Coutinho" and "Vidal" to their proper positions. 😂

[@thobekamafufu7435]

Henderson being described as a post to post player just shows you how passionate he is about the game

[@arnabpatra7411]

"The worst thing in football is doubt" - the most important thing that Klopp did was to remove doubt.. From the players, and from the fans. Believe in yourself and just go for it

[@nathanielmensah4317]

" We have to change from doubters to believers, now " . And yes we did

[@SirAggreyofAfrica]

There are more real life lessons than football lessons in this presentation. One thing stands out for me. Success is not accidental.

[@nabiltarantino1202]

"Origi, our legend." - Pep

[@rilwana.abiodun725]

Who else feels like watching the match again after seeing this? 😍

[@kailinkin6131]

If/When Klopp leaves, this is the perfect man to take over

[@VR46314]

Yeah the longer it goes on the more I think Gerrard should be coming to his 50s before we give it him…IF he’s good enough

[@joshleader8017]

The guys a legend, just signed on with klopp extension when he could easily go down managerial route

[@areaakhil7266]

@@VR46314 Stevie Still Got Time

[@stephenjames227]

@@joshleader8017 well he can learn more coaching at the highest level than going to say a championship team. I’m sure when the time comes he will be considered for the manager role at liverpool which I think is a big reason he wants to stay. And Mike Gordon has a history of promoting staff within the club.

[@upthereds2761]

Sounds like Klopp is about to sign an extension.

[@rafadinhoforlahm]

Notice how Pep emphasizes doubt. It goes back to Klopp’s principal teaching, of turning Liverpool from doubters to believers. It’s the basic thing you need to succeed, and it’s what drives this machine of a team through games. Self confidence and a refusal to be struck down. Pep totally understands that. You can tell how much Klopp trusts Pep with all the interviews and praise he’s mentioned his coach. It shows the familial aspect of this team, of this club. Yes not everyone has the same talent, but we make sure everyone has the same passion, and I think you can kind of see how the players who leave are the ones who lose that passion. I dread the day Klopp leaves, and I’m glad that for now it’s still four more years away, but I dread it not because of what comes after but because of what has happened. The football this team has produced has helped me grow up with it, and I don’t want to see the day where our glory becomes memories. Enjoy this team LFC, there may come others that break more records or hold more trophies, but there will never be anything like this one. YNWA

[@emalimulhaq]

I always don't understand why people hate Hendo. He is the one who understanding the most about gegenpressing.

[@sumitpaudel2258]

Love the whole series but it would be nice if the managers also talk about the game where they faced a loss, so that they can explain what they could have done different.

[@chintangupta]

What Liverpool has done without spending crazy like United or City is just amazing. Absolute pleasure to watch ❤️

[@jamespang2118]

What an articulate man. And you could somehow hear a bit of Klopp in him as well.

[@schneeraizor7020]

i love this game. missing salah and firmino. robbo came off injured and gini came in. insane instensity on 1st half and emotion erupts in 3-0 on second half. AND THEN TRENT-ORIGI GENIOUS MOMENT HAPPEN. god i love this team.

[@callumbeaumont4511]

I feel like this game signaled a real changing of the guard in European football. Barcelona’s technical and majestic style was mesmerizing for years, but Klopp and Lijnders crushed it with controlled and directed intensity. Seeing this game in the Barca documentary is very telling - they had no answers for Liverpool on the day. Incredible game and wonderfully explained here by Pep

[@fortnajt]

What is the name of the documentary, I would love to see it

[@callumbeaumont4511]

@@fortnajt matchday: inside barcelona 2018/19 season I think

[@adlianfalah5520]

​@@callumbeaumont4511is it on KZbin or streaming?

[@FACTSINFINITY..]

Am a city fan ... but this isn't about Liverpool...but football at large ...the idea of having a goal and believing that anything is possible....is just heart warming...

[@jesalp]

People will study this video for decades to come. Incredible.

[@super_organist]

I tell you

[@Ivar_LFC]

This match will always have a special place in my heart. And that Corner taken Quickly goal too.

[@indexpictures]

has been instrumental in adding control to our game. was worried when we lost buvac and his attacking patterns but lijnders has allowed the team to go up another level and play in a way that is more sustainable across the season.

[@Sheeezus]

Huge credit to Klopp and Pep that we haven't appeared to miss Buvac

[@nabsyb2610]

@@Sheeezus But I'm afraid it's just a matter of time before teams admiring our philosophy will come tempting Pep to leave as they did Buvac..

[@fortnajt]

@@nabsyb2610 Buvac and Klopp werent at best terms when he left. Otherwise Buvac would have stayed. I wish Buvac was there for the final with Real in 2018. When he left before the final i got scared a bit

[@shuvbhowmickbestin]

Nice timing, Klopp signs an extension and here's his assistance Pep doing the tactics of one of our best comebacks in recent history🙌

[@amoghkaushik1764]

I still love our comeback vs bvb a bit more. As that was a sign of things to come. Or comeback vs Norwich. Mayhem

[@joshg2603]

I wouldn’t mind if gerrard was a manager for Liverpool in the future. But why does he have to be klopps successor? Let pep have it. Look at shanks and paisley

[@Echo_Recon_01]

My Top 3 Liverpool comebacks 1. Miracle at Istanbul 2. Anfield Offensive of 2019 3.Stevie G Screamer of FA cup 2006. side note: I don't know if Conchesky's Cross is intended or accidental in that 2006 FA Cup Final. 😅

[@axelfrick4106]

My favorite masterclass yet. Pep doesn't get hung up on the numbers game or the zones or the play patterns. He really emphazises more abstract concepts, that we all recognize from experience and not theory. He talks about attitude, passion, emotion, doubt. This is real football how it was meant to be played! Up the reds!

[@super_organist]

He is fantastic. Klopp was saying yesterday that is there anything in football that he doesn't know?

[@AliKhan-nw6sx]

Incredible insight to what hendo offers to the team. So underrated.

[@fortnajt]

Insted of defending the strikers feomm shooting liverpool defends those why build the game for the opponent starting feom their keeper.

[@harveywood1404]

‘The Worst thing in football is doubt’ 🙌🏽🔥

[@tomapp1522]

aside from his obvious genius detail obsession, his contagious enthusiasm and postive vibe....actually what I loved most are his pronounciation of players' names. Barca no5 from now will be BUSH-CAT for me forever. I really felt it

[@bdt5096]

This Champions league win will always be more special simply because of this game

[@cooky68able]

Every Liverpool stakeholder contributed that night in 2019( Fans, staff, coaches, owners, vendors, etc.) Klopp said to the boys, "we may not make it through, but winning the game will feel extra special. Go and enjoy yourselves." However, the adrenaline flowing through the boys' veins exploded that night after the second goal. All of a sudden, winning the game was not enough. Every Liverpool fan in every corner of the world felt it. So, this is the more reason to face Villarreal with the same vigor that we dumped Barça. We cannot and should not play with any less intensity. YNWA. I love this club.

[@mac_-mtlmcal]

Villarreal are pushovers, we can beat them in our sleep

[@Cartierian]

I could listen to him talk tactics all day

[@DeluxeRyan]

What an impressive team. Imagine facing a side who are more likely to score than you even when you have the ball. Nightmare.

[@RyanCurtis27]

“You can’t show emotion on a tactic board” so true. Pep speaks tactics well.

[@laanierhae]

I love watching Pep explain tactics. His joy is contagious. So glad he and the coaching staff extended their contracts.

[@genevievechua8753]

Excellent from Pep Ljinders! I can still remember the raw emotion of that match. It felt like we had won the trophy that night.

[@fortnajt]

True, i fealt like that too. That game was way bigger than the final. When i watched the final all i did was wait for it to end and see us lift the trophy

[@NepaliSportsClick]

Best assistant manager in the world. Hands down. Ynwa

[@jitd9716]

We have the better Pep :)

[@dumitriuradu8481]

Name 3 other assistants lol

[@edu1113]

@@dumitriuradu8481 that's exactly the point now isn't it?

[@OussamaLamine]

Tbh, the reason why I love first rounds of the league cup is because of Pep press conferences and interviews, I love how he talks about football I love his passion, you can see it in his eyes, it's like he's full of fire when he explains some football phenomenon. That's why Jurgen called him in his new contract interview " The Energizer", because he is for real , and you can see it in training videos he loves what he's doing and everybody loves him. I'M LOVE WITH OUR COACHING TEAM. AND I FEEL FINE :)

[@anthonyjudeaggabao2302]

Personally I want him to succeed Klopp. I hope the 2yr extension really develops his personality. Looks like a well liked and very smart figure within the club.

[@user-ol3sr3dq7s]

It’s a 2yr WITH option for longer (most likely an extra extra 2-3 years) so he will probably have longer than 2026 to really develop Into the next lfc manager

[@joshg2603]

Exactly. Look at Shanks and Paisley. Gerrard can have it one day but let pep be the successor for Jurgen

[@jayrun4758]

Jurgens came out and said he wants pep to be his successor

[@shibasishmukherjee7071]

This video shows how important Hendo is to this Liverpool team and why he is our captain 🔥

[@hugoalexandre98]

This is priceless, that the coatch and the ideia since the beggining 4 years ago its the same, repetition, repetition, repetition.....this is the only way that a team can improve.

[@Axel-gv7li]

Jurgen gets all the praise and attention when it really is a combined effort from Pep and Jurgen. Best coaching duo in football💯

[@nabsyb2610]

Not even only them, Vito Matos is one of the best youth developers, the staticians and the scouts that recruited the likes of Robbo, Wignaldum, Matip, Fabinho, recently Jota, Konate and Diaz.

[@juliansegar-reid2321]

So glad he’s here until 2026.

[@JAMProductions17]

United Fan but I truly appreciate & fully endulge in tactics & explanations of the beautiful game 👏🏽👏🏽 sometimes just watching the game isn't enough...knowing the process, logic & reasonings behind a masterclass is art in itself!

[@Hakuu_A19]

There was an indescribable aura that evening that you almost forget just how much the incredible play contributed to that relentless passion and belief ❤️ Such a good insight

[@zyzz1992]

What I find crazy is that the entire starting 11, the reserves, the under 23s etc all buy into this idea and style of play. It's instilled deeply in each and every one of them. All 11 players on the pitch have to work together, chase together, fight together for this system to work and they did it and still doing it. With Anfield behind them, no team in the world can stop that Liverpool team.

[@prithviprakash1110]

You can see the admiration Pep Lijnders and the rest of the coaching staff have for our workhorse players like Hendo and Milner with how many times he emphasised their commitment to the game plan. Kinda gives the impression that these coaches likely know more about these players than the keyboard warriors on twitter who're always looking to criticise them. 🤔

[@kdot2513]

Best one yet, incredible how well drilled the Liverpool players are when you lose a key player in Salah but the guy they’ll start instead knows exactly what he needs to do and where he needs to be.

[@omarsabih]

I'm so glad that Pepjin is a red!

[@obriendenis3965]

Klopp is here to stay and his coaching staff. Brilliant news 🙌

[@seshadhri_s]

Just unreal knowledge that you gain from this.

[@rhycewhalley8559]

personally think this is the man to eventually take over from Jurgen. He has such a good understanding of the club and the style of play. Yes Gerrard would be nice to see but I think this is the move that makes more sense and would work better

[@johannlothe]

Love seeing Pep in one of these. Amazing coach, great guy!

[@krishnaghantasala4096]

An incredible way to re-live the game. Thanks Pep for everything

[@steli7906]

Well ladies and gents we all just got our diploma in football coaching thanks to linders in this video. This guy speaks football like science and art combined

[@super_organist]

I tell you lol

[@citiboikidd6372]

It is comforting that even if Klopp leaves eventually in 2026 or thereafter, he will be able to pass the baton to Lijnders who is more than competent to take over the helm. Stevie G can then come back to be an assistant coach to learn the LFC philosophy and tactics.

[@izzhaziq2462]

Wow. This wasn’t just a masterclass of tactics. But a masterclass on the importance of mentality, training philosophy, passion and desire. What Jurgen and his team have done is unbelievable. YNWA.

[@euan7231]

Genuinely gold content no other channel on the internet with this type of insight

[@mdm4798]

Absolutely love these videos! Shows a different side of the game we fans don't normally see. Keep em coming!

[@rbnz___]

The subtitles are something else. Great content ! This is the only pep I’m rooting for. YNWA

[@bobbypinkston9374]

The small number of times that he mentioned Messi just shows how effective this defense was that he wasn’t even given the time of day to get touches on the ball. Instead of game planning around the superstar, they planned around everyone else and stopped them from having an influence on the game. Gegenpressing is truly amazing

[@geoffyates643]

Just sat mesmerised by this post. I have watched this match to many times so when Pep went through the match tactics I could visualise everything. Totally absorbing.

[@callous01]

What a genius this man is and I love his enthusiasm!

[@shado7413]

Respect to him for giving Messi so much credit especially at 20:12

[@gomey70]

This game was the greatest thing I've ever seen on a football pitch. It was an extraordinary effort from the team. It still brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.

[@michaeljamespitt8728]

This is one of the most interesting football videos I’ve ever watched, just brilliant listening to him talk about the game in a way most people haven’t heard or thought about before.

[@apan4201]

Love listening to Pep! Amazing insight from our fabulous coach. Genius of a man and perfect with Klopp. As Jurgen always says without him and the other coaches nothing would be possible!

[@juliandevilliers6435]

Extremely proud of this Liverpool team and coaching staff, the energy and passion is so infectious.

[@johanmngqungu7056]

First time getting excited about something pertaining Liverpool.(I'm a city fan)

[@davidpenarrubialopez7809]

Brilliant.One of the best football videos I have ever seen.Thank for sharing this unpayable explanation.Crearly,everything happens for a reason.

[@lookdbandit]

this is a true masterclass presentation. So much information...especially on mentality of the group...no one individual but a team together in all aspects to win! Excellent! A++

[@redfox7497]

Super insightful, thank you for sharing this! The wait is well worth it!

[@atiwatope]

The real Pep..!

[@iabunawass]

❤ I was thinking the same thing 😮😅😊. His thinking process is clear, precise, and was such an incredible amount of attention to detail. He’s also calm and compassionate about it. I love Liverpool.

[@Quirkyboi2k9]

Could honestly listen to Pep talk tactics all day, absolutely fascinating!

[@trevorwilson6772]

This is amazing insight. I really wish this was a hour long, I could listen to Pep L talking tactics all day!

[@l0vem3n0t]

Pep speaks with so so much passion and you can just tell he respects and acknowledges the players for their quality and high standards. Love how he switches Vidal back to the right even though the chess pieces are all the same!!

[@dickykamarullah8810]

such a great explanation, make me want to re-watch the game, and actually watching

[@SeanG86]

Monumental stuff! Emotional again reliving that game! An honour to have exprienced it , and to continue to experience this team of coaches & players.

[@frankmorrow3701]

Brilliant Pep, thank you for this lesson on your tactics based on the Barca game as now I understand why that game became so special!

[@joshg2603]

Best match I’ve ever been to at anfield as a season ticket holder for the past 16 years.

[@VR46314]

I cannot wait for this , OUR NEXT MANAGER FOR SURE ❤️❤️❤️

[@berkyilmaz1070]

This explantation of the tactics is very good. Nice to have them 2 more years.