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Liverpool created numerous chances but couldn’t convert more. Still, this was a huge improvement from the Everton game.
Slot showed great adaptability—something Liverpool fans will hope to see more of in the coming weeks.
Slot showed great adaptability—something Liverpool fans will hope to see more of in the coming weeks.
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Liverpool created numerous chances but couldn’t convert more. Still, this was a huge improvement from the Everton game.
Slot showed great adaptability—something Liverpool fans will hope to see more of in the coming weeks.
Slot showed great adaptability—something Liverpool fans will hope to see more of in the coming weeks.
Robertson’s Best Game This Season?
The new structure gave Robertson freedom to attack. He created 4 chances, including Liverpool’s best opportunity of the match.
His passing was also key in progressing the ball—one of his best performances this season. Just look at his metrics
The new structure gave Robertson freedom to attack. He created 4 chances, including Liverpool’s best opportunity of the match.
His passing was also key in progressing the ball—one of his best performances this season. Just look at his metrics
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Robertson’s Best Game This Season?
The new structure gave Robertson freedom to attack. He created 4 chances, including Liverpool’s best opportunity of the match.
His passing was also key in progressing the ball—one of his best performances this season. Just look at his metrics
The new structure gave Robertson freedom to attack. He created 4 chances, including Liverpool’s best opportunity of the match.
His passing was also key in progressing the ball—one of his best performances this season. Just look at his metrics
2️⃣Slot’s Tactical Switch in Possession
With Jones replacing the injured Gakpo, Slot adjusted the shape:
🔺 Box midfield of Szoboszlai-Jones-Mac Allister-Gravenberch
🔺 TAA joined the CBs to form a back three
🔺 Robertson held width on the left, allowing him to bomb forward
With Jones replacing the injured Gakpo, Slot adjusted the shape:
🔺 Box midfield of Szoboszlai-Jones-Mac Allister-Gravenberch
🔺 TAA joined the CBs to form a back three
🔺 Robertson held width on the left, allowing him to bomb forward
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
2️⃣Slot’s Tactical Switch in Possession
With Jones replacing the injured Gakpo, Slot adjusted the shape:
🔺 Box midfield of Szoboszlai-Jones-Mac Allister-Gravenberch
🔺 TAA joined the CBs to form a back three
🔺 Robertson held width on the left, allowing him to bomb forward
With Jones replacing the injured Gakpo, Slot adjusted the shape:
🔺 Box midfield of Szoboszlai-Jones-Mac Allister-Gravenberch
🔺 TAA joined the CBs to form a back three
🔺 Robertson held width on the left, allowing him to bomb forward
Jones was brought in to cover the other double pivot next to Szoboszlai, but this left Garcia open, making Liverpool’s midfield work much harder to cover him also.
This led to some dangerous Villa moments, as McGinn’s ball-carrying & Garcia’s direct runs caused problems.
This led to some dangerous Villa moments, as McGinn’s ball-carrying & Garcia’s direct runs caused problems.
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Jones was brought in to cover the other double pivot next to Szoboszlai, but this left Garcia open, making Liverpool’s midfield work much harder to cover him also.
This led to some dangerous Villa moments, as McGinn’s ball-carrying & Garcia’s direct runs caused problems.
This led to some dangerous Villa moments, as McGinn’s ball-carrying & Garcia’s direct runs caused problems.
But after 10 minutes, Emery reacted. Rogers moved deeper & more central, disrupting Liverpool’s structure.
Robertson didn’t want to follow Rogers too deep, so Mac Allister had to cover instead. This meant one of Villa’s midfielders would be free.
Robertson didn’t want to follow Rogers too deep, so Mac Allister had to cover instead. This meant one of Villa’s midfielders would be free.
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
But after 10 minutes, Emery reacted. Rogers moved deeper & more central, disrupting Liverpool’s structure.
Robertson didn’t want to follow Rogers too deep, so Mac Allister had to cover instead. This meant one of Villa’s midfielders would be free.
Robertson didn’t want to follow Rogers too deep, so Mac Allister had to cover instead. This meant one of Villa’s midfielders would be free.
This pressing led to 6 Villa ball losses in the danger zone—compared to just 2 Villa ball regains.
Liverpool even scored a goal from this. The press was working.
Liverpool even scored a goal from this. The press was working.
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This pressing led to 6 Villa ball losses in the danger zone—compared to just 2 Villa ball regains.
Liverpool even scored a goal from this. The press was working.
Liverpool even scored a goal from this. The press was working.
1️⃣ Liverpool’s Pressing
From the first minute, Liverpool pressed aggressively. Mac Allister & Szoboszlai covered Villa’s double 6s, while Jota & Salah forced the ball to Villa’s right side.
This left Disasi with no choice but to go long or make a risky pass to the double pivot.
From the first minute, Liverpool pressed aggressively. Mac Allister & Szoboszlai covered Villa’s double 6s, while Jota & Salah forced the ball to Villa’s right side.
This left Disasi with no choice but to go long or make a risky pass to the double pivot.
February 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
1️⃣ Liverpool’s Pressing
From the first minute, Liverpool pressed aggressively. Mac Allister & Szoboszlai covered Villa’s double 6s, while Jota & Salah forced the ball to Villa’s right side.
This left Disasi with no choice but to go long or make a risky pass to the double pivot.
From the first minute, Liverpool pressed aggressively. Mac Allister & Szoboszlai covered Villa’s double 6s, while Jota & Salah forced the ball to Villa’s right side.
This left Disasi with no choice but to go long or make a risky pass to the double pivot.
Solution 3️⃣: A less risky approach – use wide forwards as target men
This allows Liverpool to bypass the press instantly.
The issue? Salah struggled against Kerkez in their last matchup (Kerkez won 8 of 12 duels).
On the other side, Gakpo has a better chance against Cook.
This allows Liverpool to bypass the press instantly.
The issue? Salah struggled against Kerkez in their last matchup (Kerkez won 8 of 12 duels).
On the other side, Gakpo has a better chance against Cook.
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Solution 3️⃣: A less risky approach – use wide forwards as target men
This allows Liverpool to bypass the press instantly.
The issue? Salah struggled against Kerkez in their last matchup (Kerkez won 8 of 12 duels).
On the other side, Gakpo has a better chance against Cook.
This allows Liverpool to bypass the press instantly.
The issue? Salah struggled against Kerkez in their last matchup (Kerkez won 8 of 12 duels).
On the other side, Gakpo has a better chance against Cook.
Solution 2️⃣: Let Gravenberch do his thing
B’mouth will leave him isolated against Kluivert or Christie in midfield. If that happens, he can use his dribbling ability to break lines.
One shoulder drop, and transition again.
Risk? If he loses the ball, it’s a high-quality chance
B’mouth will leave him isolated against Kluivert or Christie in midfield. If that happens, he can use his dribbling ability to break lines.
One shoulder drop, and transition again.
Risk? If he loses the ball, it’s a high-quality chance
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Solution 2️⃣: Let Gravenberch do his thing
B’mouth will leave him isolated against Kluivert or Christie in midfield. If that happens, he can use his dribbling ability to break lines.
One shoulder drop, and transition again.
Risk? If he loses the ball, it’s a high-quality chance
B’mouth will leave him isolated against Kluivert or Christie in midfield. If that happens, he can use his dribbling ability to break lines.
One shoulder drop, and transition again.
Risk? If he loses the ball, it’s a high-quality chance
This is a tough pass, but that’s why you have the best right-back/quarterback in the world. If Alexander-Arnold executes this ball properly, Liverpool escape Bournemouth’s press entirely and enter transition – an area where they are arguably the best in the world.
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This is a tough pass, but that’s why you have the best right-back/quarterback in the world. If Alexander-Arnold executes this ball properly, Liverpool escape Bournemouth’s press entirely and enter transition – an area where they are arguably the best in the world.
Solution 1️⃣: Let TAA do his thing
If Bournemouth force the ball to his side, Liverpool’s numerical advantage lies in the far-side fullback (Robertson).
If Bournemouth force the ball to his side, Liverpool’s numerical advantage lies in the far-side fullback (Robertson).
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Solution 1️⃣: Let TAA do his thing
If Bournemouth force the ball to his side, Liverpool’s numerical advantage lies in the far-side fullback (Robertson).
If Bournemouth force the ball to his side, Liverpool’s numerical advantage lies in the far-side fullback (Robertson).
Liverpool struggled with this a lot.
Just check their ball losses in dangerous positions (via @markstatsbot.bsky.social).
Bournemouth thrive on these high turnovers all season, as @theathleticfc.bsky.social visualizations highlight.
So how can Liverpool counter this?
Just check their ball losses in dangerous positions (via @markstatsbot.bsky.social).
Bournemouth thrive on these high turnovers all season, as @theathleticfc.bsky.social visualizations highlight.
So how can Liverpool counter this?
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Liverpool struggled with this a lot.
Just check their ball losses in dangerous positions (via @markstatsbot.bsky.social).
Bournemouth thrive on these high turnovers all season, as @theathleticfc.bsky.social visualizations highlight.
So how can Liverpool counter this?
Just check their ball losses in dangerous positions (via @markstatsbot.bsky.social).
Bournemouth thrive on these high turnovers all season, as @theathleticfc.bsky.social visualizations highlight.
So how can Liverpool counter this?
Bournemouth press with five players against Liverpool’s six, while keeping a +1 advantage at the back against Liverpool’s four attackers.
To compensate for the numerical disadvantage, Iraola forces play to one side before switching to man-to-man pressing on the ball side.
To compensate for the numerical disadvantage, Iraola forces play to one side before switching to man-to-man pressing on the ball side.
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Bournemouth press with five players against Liverpool’s six, while keeping a +1 advantage at the back against Liverpool’s four attackers.
To compensate for the numerical disadvantage, Iraola forces play to one side before switching to man-to-man pressing on the ball side.
To compensate for the numerical disadvantage, Iraola forces play to one side before switching to man-to-man pressing on the ball side.
The 3-0 scoreline from their last meeting doesn’t tell the full story.
For the first 30 minutes, Bournemouth’s hybrid pressing (from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social ) approach caused serious issues for Liverpool.
What does that mean?
For the first 30 minutes, Bournemouth’s hybrid pressing (from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social ) approach caused serious issues for Liverpool.
What does that mean?
February 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The 3-0 scoreline from their last meeting doesn’t tell the full story.
For the first 30 minutes, Bournemouth’s hybrid pressing (from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social ) approach caused serious issues for Liverpool.
What does that mean?
For the first 30 minutes, Bournemouth’s hybrid pressing (from @jonmackenzie.bsky.social ) approach caused serious issues for Liverpool.
What does that mean?
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December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
• This tactical shift limits Núñez’s ability to maximize his strengths while exposing weaknesses in finishing, technique, and link-up play.
End of thread 🧵
Next time I will take a look at the potential solutions.
End of thread 🧵
Next time I will take a look at the potential solutions.
December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
• This tactical shift limits Núñez’s ability to maximize his strengths while exposing weaknesses in finishing, technique, and link-up play.
End of thread 🧵
Next time I will take a look at the potential solutions.
End of thread 🧵
Next time I will take a look at the potential solutions.
To sum it up:
• Núñez excels in shot volume, movement, and effort.
• Slot’s Liverpool prioritizes control, composure, and structured chance creation.
• Núñez excels in shot volume, movement, and effort.
• Slot’s Liverpool prioritizes control, composure, and structured chance creation.
December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
To sum it up:
• Núñez excels in shot volume, movement, and effort.
• Slot’s Liverpool prioritizes control, composure, and structured chance creation.
• Núñez excels in shot volume, movement, and effort.
• Slot’s Liverpool prioritizes control, composure, and structured chance creation.
🔴Build-up play:
Slot’s up-back-through (pic nr2) progression highlights Núñez’s inconsistent layoffs:
• Striker receives under pressure.
• Clean layoff to midfield.
• Space attacked behind.
Salah leads here, thriving as a receiver of long passes—see @Walid_4 pic here:
Slot’s up-back-through (pic nr2) progression highlights Núñez’s inconsistent layoffs:
• Striker receives under pressure.
• Clean layoff to midfield.
• Space attacked behind.
Salah leads here, thriving as a receiver of long passes—see @Walid_4 pic here:
December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
🔴Build-up play:
Slot’s up-back-through (pic nr2) progression highlights Núñez’s inconsistent layoffs:
• Striker receives under pressure.
• Clean layoff to midfield.
• Space attacked behind.
Salah leads here, thriving as a receiver of long passes—see @Walid_4 pic here:
Slot’s up-back-through (pic nr2) progression highlights Núñez’s inconsistent layoffs:
• Striker receives under pressure.
• Clean layoff to midfield.
• Space attacked behind.
Salah leads here, thriving as a receiver of long passes—see @Walid_4 pic here:
🔴Pressing:
While Núñez works hard, his high-energy, less-coordinated pressing contrasts with Slot’s structure.
Against City, Díaz played centrally—likely due to his superior composure and timing.
For an excellent breakdown, see @jonmackenzie.bsky.social post:
While Núñez works hard, his high-energy, less-coordinated pressing contrasts with Slot’s structure.
Against City, Díaz played centrally—likely due to his superior composure and timing.
For an excellent breakdown, see @jonmackenzie.bsky.social post:
December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
🔴Pressing:
While Núñez works hard, his high-energy, less-coordinated pressing contrasts with Slot’s structure.
Against City, Díaz played centrally—likely due to his superior composure and timing.
For an excellent breakdown, see @jonmackenzie.bsky.social post:
While Núñez works hard, his high-energy, less-coordinated pressing contrasts with Slot’s structure.
Against City, Díaz played centrally—likely due to his superior composure and timing.
For an excellent breakdown, see @jonmackenzie.bsky.social post:
🔴Chance creation:
Shot distribution reflects the system’s favours the wide attackers:
• Salah: 3.16 sh/90
• Díaz: 2.51 sh/90
• Núñez: 2.31 sh/90
Slot’s wingers exploit turnovers better, leaving Núñez with fewer opportunities to generate his signature high-volume shots.
Shot distribution reflects the system’s favours the wide attackers:
• Salah: 3.16 sh/90
• Díaz: 2.51 sh/90
• Núñez: 2.31 sh/90
Slot’s wingers exploit turnovers better, leaving Núñez with fewer opportunities to generate his signature high-volume shots.
December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
🔴Chance creation:
Shot distribution reflects the system’s favours the wide attackers:
• Salah: 3.16 sh/90
• Díaz: 2.51 sh/90
• Núñez: 2.31 sh/90
Slot’s wingers exploit turnovers better, leaving Núñez with fewer opportunities to generate his signature high-volume shots.
Shot distribution reflects the system’s favours the wide attackers:
• Salah: 3.16 sh/90
• Díaz: 2.51 sh/90
• Núñez: 2.31 sh/90
Slot’s wingers exploit turnovers better, leaving Núñez with fewer opportunities to generate his signature high-volume shots.
2️⃣ Pressing: The #9 coordinates with Szoboszlai/Jones in a 4-2-4, requiring precision and timing.
3️⃣ Winger-centric attack: Salah and Díaz take more central roles in transitions.
How does this clash with Núñez’s game?
3️⃣ Winger-centric attack: Salah and Díaz take more central roles in transitions.
How does this clash with Núñez’s game?
December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM
2️⃣ Pressing: The #9 coordinates with Szoboszlai/Jones in a 4-2-4, requiring precision and timing.
3️⃣ Winger-centric attack: Salah and Díaz take more central roles in transitions.
How does this clash with Núñez’s game?
3️⃣ Winger-centric attack: Salah and Díaz take more central roles in transitions.
How does this clash with Núñez’s game?