Play Like Liverpool (Football)

Perfect for helping young footballers improve their game and even eat, sleep and think like a Liverpool player, this book is also a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight that will appeal to fans of all ages who want to know more about the secrets of success that make the club so special. Play Like Liverpool reveals how the players eat during the week at the Melwood training complex, before and after games and the importance of refueling. Assistant manager Sammy Lee looks at training and fitness. Fernando Torres gives tips on how to improve as a striker, beat defenders and score goals. Steven Gerrard gives advice on striking the ball, timing runs from midfield, taking penalties and how to lead a team. Learn how to pass like Alonso, tackle like Mascherano, work like Dirk, defend like Carragher and keep goal like Pepe. There are also chapters looking at the key strengths of Liverpool legends - defending from the front like Rush, holding the ball like Dalglish, striking a ball with no back-lift like Fowler, dribbling like John Barnes, bringing the ball out from defence like Alan Hansen and much more. Rafa Benitez also talks about what he looks for in a Liverpool player and what it takes to wear the famous Red shirt