Needless to say, Manet, Salah and firmino all played a key role before the 1 1 round of the league this season. They are Liverpool's three scoring machines, and removing any one of them will lead to the collapse of Liverpool's frontcourt attack. On the defensive line, Fan Dike and Matip (or Lovren) always concede goals in every home game, but the team always wins easily. Under the leadership of Fan Dike, the whole defense line has become the top defense line in the world, with a total value of over 300 million euros.
Arnold and Robertson still play the role of cross from the side this season, but judging from the previous 1 1 rounds, Robertson obviously increased the number of times of cooperation with MANET this season to strengthen the left propulsion ability and enhance the ball control ability. Arnold's left has become one of the few passing points. Arnold's unique ability to cross is beyond the reach of other Liverpool teammates. Klopp also gave Arnold a corner kick in the frontcourt and a direct free kick. Arnold can use set pieces to score goals or assist teammates to complete the attack as long as he pays enough attention.
The only difference is Liverpool's midfield. Last season, the regular trio of Liverpool midfielders were Henderson, wijnaldum and Fabio. However, because midfielders have higher requirements for running ability, Henderson sometimes can't play the whole game at his age and can't rest because of his spirit of trying to win every goal on the court. Wijnaldum's ability to protect the ball is outstanding, and inserting the goal is also his unique skill. However, his speed and individual combat ability are poor, so it is difficult to be a striker in the other midfield.
Before last season's Champions League final, Chamberlain had officially returned to first-team training. During the preseason this season, Uncle klopp began to allow him to play, but Chamberlain's preseason performance was average. It was not until the third round of the Champions League group stage this season that Chamberlain showed his strong long-range shooting ability.
In the away game against Heng Ke, Uncle Jaap boldly used Chamberlain, who has stronger offensive attributes, in order to get three points at home in Heng Ke. Chamberlain didn't live up to Uncle Japp's trust, and made wonderful long-range shots in the first half and the second half. It is necessary for him to use space and adjust the rhythm of long-range shooting. Although it can't be compared with Steven Gerrard at the peak, it is enough for Liverpool to get the strongest weapon to crack the opponent's bus array. In the fourth round of the Champions League against Heng Ke, Chamberlain once again used his long-range shot to help Liverpool get three points. Three goals before and after are enough to make Chamberlain the strongest attacking midfielder in Liverpool. His strong comeback has given klopp more choices, and made the Reds no longer afraid of their opponents' intensive defense.
As early as the beginning of the 17- 18 season, Liverpool had already finalized the transfer of Na Biketa with Leipzig. Since Keita came to Liverpool last season, she has been unable to get a stable chance to play because of injury. Keita was injured again in the Africa Cup of Nations and didn't fully recover until the beginning of this season. However, this time Keita didn't have a recurrence of the old injury, and Zhashu began to formulate tactics for Keita with stronger organizational ability.
Keita, who has poor physical fitness, is not good at dribbling too much in midfield. He is just a simple passer, but compared with the captain Henderson, Keita is better at creating space by passing the ball, that is, tearing the opponent's defense by dispatching to the two wings, creating more running space for teammates, which Henderson and Vijay Nardoux can hardly do. This is the so-called midfield brain. This is the clever midfielder. In the face of the giant's high-quality defense, Keita's passing seems ordinary, but in fact it is extremely lethal.
There are many Liverpool midfielders, besides the five first-team players mentioned above, there are also Milner, Lalana and Shakiri, so klopp must do a good job in midfield rotation. In order to keep control of the game, klopp made three plans for the Liverpool midfield.
This plan is a regular midfield configuration for Liverpool to fight hard, and the only drawback is creativity. So as a whole, Vijay Nardoux will assist Robertson and Manet on the left, while Henderson will seek the cooperation of Arnold and Salah. Friends who are familiar with Liverpool know that Henderson is habitually slow after playing football. Before the game 15 minutes, Henderson usually assists Arnold's right side, and the frequency of assists is not high. Wijnaldum is better at running back and forth to organize attacks, so Liverpool's wings will be very asymmetrical and easily broken by opponents from one side. However, the biggest feature of such a three-midfield combination is that it can run and make up for the tactical defects through physical running, so this team of Liverpool last season will successfully win the Champions League.
Since Fabinho joined the team, his stable defense in the middle and back court has provided more freedom for the frontcourt players. Firmino hardly needs to participate in defense in the middle, while Chamberlain and Keita are the absolute fulcrums of this tactical system. Keita can create space, and Chamberlain's role is to use these spaces to sprint or seek long-range opportunities.
Of course, it is impossible for Chamberlain to take a long shot with the ball. He is more looking for a breakthrough opportunity in the middle, pushing the ball into the penalty area and seeking the cooperation of his teammates. Keita will appear behind Chamberlain to control the second penalty. His excellent footwork skills are combined with Fabio's perfect sense of position. Even if Liverpool have only two central defenders, the threat posed by opponents can be easily resolved. This plan is the best plan for Liverpool to attack their opponents.
The combination of three English midfielders is indeed a bit rough, but the offensive ability is definitely not bad. Milner's biggest role on the court is to help defend two wingers. When Fabinho can't play, Milner will be the first candidate to replace him. In such a tactical system, Henderson doesn't have to participate in the attack, but only needs to complete a simple pass in the middle and back court. Relatively speaking, Chamberlain has the strongest offensive ability among the three, and his combination with striker Trident is the strongest offensive combination that Liverpool can discharge at present. In the face of some weaker teams, such a lineup is the most secure and can guarantee a complete victory.
The six midfielders mentioned above are the most reliable and reassuring complete midfield configuration in Liverpool at present. These six players * * * together form Liverpool's three major tactical systems, which is also the guarantee for Liverpool to compete for the league title this season.
Last season, in Liverpool's home game against Manchester United, Swiss Messi Shachiri was replaced in the last 20 minutes of the game. He sent Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho off work with two refraction balls and became one of the most reliable surprise soldiers on the Liverpool bench. However, this season, Shakiri has few opportunities to play in the league, with only 12 minutes for two appearances and only 3 minutes for the Champions League. In Liverpool's perfect tactical system,
Uncle Zha has always been cautious in substitution, but Lalana, whose ability is worse than Shaqili's and his physical condition is far behind, can get more playing time. Why can't Shaqili call? The answer is: Shakiri's technical style is embarrassing.
In the Swiss national team, Shakiri will play right-wing or front waist. He is good at dribbling, long-range shooting and crossing, but Arnold's position as the first setter in Liverpool's starting lineup is unshakable. Chamberlain's long-range shooting ability has made Cha Shu taste the sweetness. Shaqiri, who dribbles well, has never been able to form a tacit understanding with Trident since he came to Liverpool, and the timing of passing the ball is not accurate. If he is sent to play, the offensive rhythm of Trident will be completely disrupted. Instead of sending Shaqili, it takes time for Lalana to play and take part in the backcourt passing control. In the long run, Shakiri will become a spectator on the Liverpool bench, and the chance of returning to the starting lineup is almost zero.
During his four years in charge of Liverpool, klopp transformed Liverpool, which was wandering in the middle of the league, into a favourite to win the Premier League and the Champions League. These six midfielders also make Liverpool fans no longer need to worry that the nightmare of losing control of the midfield will happen again. I hope klopp can lead Liverpool to create miracles this season, break the 30-year spell and win the championship in one fell swoop!