Why do we turn up in the 2nd half?

[Kev0909]

How poor have we been first half of most games this season and completely different in 2nd half?

Interesting table

https://1x2stats.com/en-gb/ENG/Premier-League/table/second-half/

[Daffydd]

Because it's show business darling, imagine if it was the other way round

[Steveo]

Don’t mind it personally - what matters is the score after FT.

Long may it continue. But get your point - must be tiring for the players. Requires a huge emotional input on top of the physical.

Be nice to get ahead and stay ahead with controlled play, but that ain’t Klopp ball

[Kev0909]

Meanwhile this time last season......

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2023/02/5-goals-16-matches-the-crazy-stats-that-expose-liverpools-2nd-half-problem/

[Nineteenx]

Because Jurgen always read my “Over to Jurgen to make sure we’re a lot better in the second half” comment and shows it to the lads 😂😂😂

[Insidious]

I'd love to see isolated 1st v 2nd half stats for possession, high-risk forward passes, pressing attempts, sprints and collective kilometres covered.

My lazy tinfoil hat theory is that we may be doing stuff differently in the conditioning department with a view to conserving (some) energy - ie giving "enough" (70-80% effort or whatever in terms of physical exertion) in the first half in the hope we lead and can control a game (ideal scenario) or if we are still level (or behind) we are still equipped to "go through the gears" (give our all) for a prolonged spell in the second half.

I am probably waaaaay off with that idea, but at times it "feels" that way. It's also just entirely possible that Klopp is a very, very effective half-time team-talker.

[BOBPAISLEYFAN]

I'd love to see isolated 1st v 2nd half stats for possession, high-risk forward passes, pressing attempts, sprints and collective kilometres covered.

My lazy tinfoil hat theory is that we may be doing stuff differently in the conditioning department with a view to conserving (some) energy - ie giving "enough" (70-80% effort or whatever in terms of physical exertion) in the first half in the hope we lead and can control a game (ideal scenario) or if we are still level (or behind) we are still equipped to "go through the gears" (give our all) for a prolonged spell in the second half.

I am probably waaaaay off with that idea, but at times it "feels" that way. It's also just entirely possible that Klopp is a very, very effective half-time team-talker.

A very 70’s idea “ Rope a dope “ tactics, not sure you are onto to something, but so far so good. It might be working so far, but I tell you what, it’s certainly not bloody good for my health ffs… lol!!

[jozza800]

I'd love to see isolated 1st v 2nd half stats for possession, high-risk forward passes, pressing attempts, sprints and collective kilometres covered.

My lazy tinfoil hat theory is that we may be doing stuff differently in the conditioning department with a view to conserving (some) energy - ie giving "enough" (70-80% effort or whatever in terms of physical exertion) in the first half in the hope we lead and can control a game (ideal scenario) or if we are still level (or behind) we are still equipped to "go through the gears" (give our all) for a prolonged spell in the second half.

I am probably waaaaay off with that idea, but at times it "feels" that way. It's also just entirely possible that Klopp is a very, very effective half-time team-talker.

I said the same thing a few weeks back. Play within ourselves for 45mins a conserve energy for the 2nd half.

I don't think that was the case last night mind, I thought we were on from kick off. Just some poor finishing was the difference.

[Insidious]

I said the same thing a few weeks back. Play within ourselves for 45mins a conserve energy for the 2nd half.

I don't think that was the case last night mind, I thought we were on from kick off. Just some poor finishing was the difference.

I'll happily admit I didn't see last night's game - I was at an ecology meeting.

[Steveo]

Held under a biodegradable canopy with native fauna tent pegs I trust?