Arne Slot: How Liverpool boss has changed Reds since Jurgen Klopp
The No. 10 moves up and joins the front line, which forces the opponent to do one of two things: either pass the ball long and risk losing possession, or play the ball into a wide channel where Liverpool can press and win with ease. Back of the ball.
However, this approach lacks initiative and has been exploited by Premier League sides, with both Arsenal and Chelsea finding ways to get around Liverpool’s front four and push the ball further into the center of the pitch.
Slott is aware of the problem and so far he seems happy with the way the Liverpool defense has dealt with these deficiencies.
“We want to control the game, we want to be very aggressive without the ball,” he said ahead of the Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen.
“Maybe if we weren’t so aggressive, then we were a little too high at times. We still wanted to try, but if you’re just a little bit late or open up a certain lane, then they can play through you.
“The good thing is, I always see my guys running back really hard to stop the other team from getting a chance.”
