Published: December 30, 2024
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More simple but effective adjustments via fullbacks from Arne Slot. Instead of Trent hanging low and Liverpool building in a 4-3-3, he played inside to create a free passing lane to Salah. Makes more sense against West Ham who defend with 4 and pack the middle with their 4-5-1.

Image in tweet by EBL
Image in tweet by EBL

What would Liverpool rather? Liverpool's back-line trying to find passing lanes through West Ham's 4-5-1 block OR having easy access to the wingers and consistently attacking from high and wide positions against a back 4? Easy answer. More ball Salah and Gakpo get the better.

Against a 4-2-3-1 it makes more sense to build in a 4-3-3. When teams defend with 2 in midfield, there's more spaces to pass between the lines. When they defend with 3, it's harder to play through, so go around them. Very simple tactical adjustments from Slot, yet very smart..

Image in tweet by EBL

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