Behind the Scenes of What Makes Liverpool Tick: Luck or Skill? | OneFootball

You can’t deny that Liverpool is one of the best teams to ever grace the British League. Although there has always been a lot of rivalry between them and Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and the list continues, Liverpool has often not only prevailed but also even when they came second or third in the league, handled the defeat with grace and extreme sportsmanship. These are all the elements that made Liverpool so great.

You know all you need to know about the players. Your news pages and social media sites are probably filled with player stats and performance, however, did you know that there is a whole lot more to Liverpool than just the players that meet the eye? There is an entire franchise and planning team backing the whole group and this is where Liverpool really shows both its spirits and determination. This article aims to shed light on everything that happens behind the scenes which makes Liverpool so great.

The Role of Sport Scientists

One of the biggest sources of information that you might have never even thought of is data in Sports. In fact, there are even specific job roles that look at the stats of how a team is performing and this then informs the coaches and management to make some changes. With the highly technical world you live in today, you should know that everything is based on data nowadays, even how players perform.

There are even special betting sites dedicated purely to sharing player stats and analytics for the fans to look at too, should they ever want to bet on one of their favourite players or on the outcome of a game. It is through data and sports figures that coaches, trainers and even fans make up their minds about the chances of their favoured Liverpool team winning. It’s an interesting phenomenon, the rise of technology in sports but it looks like it is certainly one that is going to stay around for a while.

Excellent Management and Coaching

Another thing that makes Liverpool such a class team is the management and coaching they’re under. The franchise of Liverpool is one that has been around since 1892 which makes it one of the oldest franchises in the league. This reputation and endurance that they have clearly proven is what makes them have such a track-record and is also one of the main reasons they’re able to attract such excellent players every season.

Plus, the franchise is also relatively well off, with players receiving more than fair remuneration, as do the trainers and coaches and whilst this might be a more sensitive topic to talk about, you cannot deny that a solid remuneration package doesn’t influence how much effort the players and the coaches put in.

Speaking of coaches, Liverpool has had an excellent hand at picking coaches who really knew how to manage the team and the players. Records were made over the past years with Jürgen Klopp as their head coach but unfortunately, he left the team just a few months ago and is set to go work with Redbull come 2025. However, Liverpool reacted quickly and managed to snag an old player and Dutch legend Arne Slot. He started with the team just a few months ago in June 2024, so it’s hard to say what kind of impact he will have as a coach and how the team will react to him but if Jürgen had any sway in picking his replacement, then it’s sure that he made a fine choice.

Time will tell how Arne Slot performs for Liverpool. After all, it’s not just the players who have to perform but the managers and coaches too, so stay tuned on that one.

World-class Trainers and Training Facilities

A further aspect you might not be as familiar with is the excellent trainers and training facilities that the Liverpool team has access to. You might think that because they’re in the Premier League, they automatically have access to the best of the best. But it is not because of this, there are also other teams in the Premier League who have not been as fortunate as Liverpool to have access to top facilites.

Luckily for Liverpool, they truly seem to have their hands on a well-equipped and well-thought-out training ground. Plus, the trainers, who are only hired after years of experience in the field, are there to guide the players toward their success.

If you combine an excellent training ground and then world-class trainers, you have what is known as a match made in fans. Don’t forget that the training doesn’t just end on the field, it also includes the steam and ice bath chambers that line the inside of the locker rooms and the top-notch gym they have access to.

Devoted Fans

Last but certainly not least are the devoted fans that get Liverpool through each of their games. You would be hard-pressed to find a fan base as loyal and devoted to this one. The fans of Liverpool often try to follow their team and travel to games around the UK to see them play.

This means that Liverpool is one of the only teams in the league to have as good support when they’re at their home games as well as at their away games.