Liverpool's Anfield team looks like a "handbrake on" outfit, with manager Arne Slot struggling to strike the right balance between playing expansive football and being more compact. The Dutchman has been under pressure from fans who crave the high-intensity, attacking style of previous years, but Slot's cautious approach is yielding results, albeit at a cost.
Since his arrival last summer, Liverpool have spent an enormous amount on players, but in return, they've become a very ordinary team. Mohamed Salah's drop-off is another symptom of this change, and the club's goal difference has plummeted to +4. Away from home, the problem worsens, with Liverpool conceding more goals than they score.
Slot's system is designed to be more compact, but it's stifling Liverpool's creativity. In contrast, Manchester City are thriving using a similar approach, as they're the league's top scorers. The data suggests that narrowing the structure is not having the desired effect, with Liverpool only winning the xG battle in two of their last five outings.
The final stage of games continues to be chaotic for Liverpool, with the team conceding nine goals in the 90th minute or later, more than any other team. This lack of control and game management late on is a major concern.
Despite this, Slot remains optimistic that his system will eventually work. However, if he doesn't make adjustments soon, he'll face intense criticism from fans who crave excitement and entertainment. The stage is set for a dramatic clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, where Liverpool's chances of success depend on their ability to loosen up and play more like they did under Jürgen Klopp.
The biggest challenge for Slot will be balancing results with performance level. If he can't find that balance, he'll be out of his job in no time. The pressure is mounting, but one thing is certain: only time will tell if the new system will ultimately prove to be a success or not.
Since his arrival last summer, Liverpool have spent an enormous amount on players, but in return, they've become a very ordinary team. Mohamed Salah's drop-off is another symptom of this change, and the club's goal difference has plummeted to +4. Away from home, the problem worsens, with Liverpool conceding more goals than they score.
Slot's system is designed to be more compact, but it's stifling Liverpool's creativity. In contrast, Manchester City are thriving using a similar approach, as they're the league's top scorers. The data suggests that narrowing the structure is not having the desired effect, with Liverpool only winning the xG battle in two of their last five outings.
The final stage of games continues to be chaotic for Liverpool, with the team conceding nine goals in the 90th minute or later, more than any other team. This lack of control and game management late on is a major concern.
Despite this, Slot remains optimistic that his system will eventually work. However, if he doesn't make adjustments soon, he'll face intense criticism from fans who crave excitement and entertainment. The stage is set for a dramatic clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, where Liverpool's chances of success depend on their ability to loosen up and play more like they did under Jürgen Klopp.
The biggest challenge for Slot will be balancing results with performance level. If he can't find that balance, he'll be out of his job in no time. The pressure is mounting, but one thing is certain: only time will tell if the new system will ultimately prove to be a success or not.
. I mean, sure, the team isn't playing as explosively as they used to under Klopp, but it's only been 6 months since he took over... that's not exactly enough time to turn things around 
. And let's be real, Liverpool have been playing a lot of games lately, so fatigue could definitely play a role in their performance 
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. But maybe Slot just needs to tweak it a bit rather than completely overhauling it? After all, City are doing it and they're one of the best teams in the league 
. It'll be interesting to see how Liverpool adapt to their new system, especially against Arsenal... those two teams always have an epic match 
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. They spend so much on players and now it feels like just another mid-table team 
. I get why the fans want that high-intensity football, but at what cost? The system's stifling creativity and it's showing in their numbers 
. Away from home is where they really struggle, conceding more goals than they score... not exactly the image you'd want for a team with so much talent 
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is an interesting contrast. It'll be interesting to see if Liverpool can crack it or not 
. I'm not sure what's more worrying - the team's lack of control late on or their inability to manage expectations 
. Either way, it's gonna be a tense match against Arsenal and we'll just have to wait and see how this drama unfolds 
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Arne Slot's system might be working for Man City, but it's not the same for Liverpool. They need to loosen up and play more fluidly if they wanna take on the big boys.
. I get it, results are important, but so is performance level. They need to find that balance between winning and playing well. It's gonna be a tough one to pull off 
. Can they do it? Only time will tell 
i mean, 4 goal difference is still better than some teams i guess 
but seriously, it's hard to watch the lfc team play right now. they're so one-dimensional, no creativity whatsoever. manchester city are killing them with their 'compact' system... meanwhile, arsenal will just exploit all the weaknesses slot is trying to hide 
I think so. And let's be real, £200m+ spent on players might be a bit excessive... they're just not gelling like they should 
. If Slot can find that sweet spot between defense and offense, we might see the Reds back to their former selves 
– it's gonna be a battle!
. Manchester City are doing it right, using a similar approach, and they're reaping the rewards 
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. The fans are getting restless, and if he doesn't deliver, well...let's just say his job might be on the line 
️. Come on Reds!
. The goal difference is all over the place too, and away from home? Forget about it! They can't even keep up with Manchester City's #MancityMagic 
. The data doesn't lie, though - Liverpool just isn't winning the xG battle like they used to 
. And don't even get me started on that final stage of games... it's like they're playing a different team sometimes 
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