Can Liverpool keep up with their winning form?
By Kevin Lu
New Style of Play Keeps the Reds Stronger
The Kopites are satisfied to see that Liverpool can now secure the victory as early as possible—most wins by now are not thrilling at all. Under Slot, Liverpool has only conceded two goals this season thus far, showing a remarkable improvement on the defensive side.
It doesn’t mean the Reds shifted their tendency to the backfield. In Slot’s 4-2-3-1 formation, the manager offered Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch more room to drive the team back and forth. The former can launch clinical passes, while the latter can make progressive actions through dribble techniques.
Being the most important unsung heroes in those victories, the duo not only organized every offensive action in the middle but also retrieved to defend the back and gain possession, elevating the team’s balance to a higher level.
Mac Allister and Gravenberch’s dynamics also set the tone for Liverpool’s mindset, implying that the team now endeavours to make things easier. In addition to the duo, Slot also utilized the long-pass capability of the defensive backs, such as Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, allowing them to feed more to the front.
Conclusion: The Reds Still Got It
One of the merits I can point out from Slot that the former manager Jurgen Klopp might lack is the ability to rotate. The Dutchman has proved himself able to rotate players at the right moment, arranging clearly what kind of players should be plotted for PL matches, Champions League matches, and domestic cup matches. This can help Liverpool avoid further injuries.
In conclusion, can Liverpool keep up with their strength? The answer lies in their ability to navigate obstacles and maintain their competitiveness. If they can manage everything, they could indeed keep winning.