Arne Slot: How the Liverpool boss has transformed the Reds since Jurgen Klopp


The number 10 moves up and joins the forward line, which forces the opposition to do one of two things: either play the ball long and risk turning the ball over, or play the ball wide where Liverpool are well placed to press and win the ball. behind.

However, the lack of focus in this approach has been exploited by teams already in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Chelsea finding ways to bypass Liverpool’s front four and develop the ball further up the pitch in midfield.

Slott is aware of the issue and, for now, seems satisfied with the way Liverpool’s defense has dealt with those flaws.

“We want to be in control of the game, we want to be aggressive without the ball,” he said ahead of the Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.

“Maybe if we’re not aggressive then sometimes we’re too high. We still want to try, but if you’re a little bit late or open some lanes, then they can play through you.

“The good thing is that I always see my players go back hard to prevent the other team from getting a chance.”

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