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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.
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..
