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On the back of this convo I have coded a team based off ball threat prevention (success and unsuccessful) heat map, see here at the bottom of the threat tab:
barts78.github.io/DrBarts2526/...
No problem, I think in the public domain it’s difficult now fbref has gone, but if you can calculate threat in whatever form you wish (xT, OBV, EPV) then you can assess off ball threat prevention. Which will give you some off ball insights.
Per player no, it looks at all the actions (both defensive and attacking) they are involved in and then assess the threat associated with those events.
For a team yeah the threat is displayed zonally, on the heat map viz.
Yep, in the player analysis tab, under defensive stats I have defensive threat (epv) won lost, then under passing stats, I have threat created and received
I think Hugo would have been flagged as offside if he’d scored. But true margins are fine 😎
Also, look at what happens around the hour mark, to Wolves ability to turn threat into xG.
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This is more like the REAL liverpool!
A more compact approach off ball, with a new passing structure on ball, getting rewards in a big game!
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Garbage time oh how we have missed you!
A return to the title side, some signs of recovery and finally multiple 5+ connections with Mo.
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One of those days PT5 - The nightmare continues!
Simliar issues with pass networks and threat creation to previous games, plus the continued high volume of Oppo long balls.
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One of those days PT4!
Simliar issues with pass networks and threat creation to previous games, a bad habit of conceeding from a few chances and missing alot of chances.
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One of those days PT2!
Simliar first half issues with pass networks, different solutions and ending the wrong side of the most important outcome.
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One of those days!
Lots of pretty patterns in our passing, but no real chance creation, a demostration of how to control a game without the ball from Palace.
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Games like the weekend can be frustrating, certain narratives are presented by the media, which may or may not be true. As I always, I find the data helps establish the true story of the game and dispell false narstives along the way.
Here's my latest piece on doing just that.
Here is the link to the article
www.itwasalwaysliverpool.com/p/liverpools...
Some data led thoughts from me on the transfer window and the start to the season so far.
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We are off and running!
the location of passess recieved changed after HT, enabling us to play higher, this & our control in general can be improved, but we got the win.
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Agreed, price has to be right, but otherwise, this move makes a lot of sense to me 👍
Unfortunately I'm in the west, but if you travel down from the north give me message, happy to meet
I hope you enjoy the article 🤞🏼
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Rodrygo To #LFC: Why This Move Would Be Smarter Than It Looks
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Imagine of Hugo celebrating a goal with the title of my article
📊 Hugo Ekitike - Untapped potential?
With developments this week and #LFC now seriously looking at Hugo I thought I would re run the numbers. I look at Ekitike's strengths, weaknesses and potential fit.
🆕 Champions Season Review: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast
🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @barts78.bsky.social & @simonbrundish.bsky.social to discuss the season!
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A game of two halfs with a near grandstand finish...
Still 15 clear at the top and still Champions!
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Still 15 clear at the top and still Champions!
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🆕 Champions: The @AIUnderPressure Podcast
🎙️ @dankennett.co.uk is joined by @simonbrundish.bsky.social @barts78.bsky.social & @hkhaliqueloonat.bsky.social to look at Liverpool winning the league!
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Champions.. that is all that matters!
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Reds, today is the day, a 2nd title in in 35 years. When it comes, is something to enjoy, it's the baseline of a reds season performance,
whatever time zone you are in, enjoy it, immerse yourself in everything, they don't come around every year & it's a massive achievement, not to be undervalued
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Again Its just about getting over the line...1 win to go!
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