1. Without two attackers at the same time… off the bench, Liverpool had no one who could change the game.
The absence of Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo is a negative effect that we can clearly see when looking at the attacking reserves and not being able to bring in anyone to play.
On the sidelines, only Ben Doek was an attacking player, but Jurgen Klopp did not play the youngster. By sticking to the front three, Luis Diaz-Darwin. Nuñez-Mohamed Salah stood for the entire 90 minutes.
2. Continuing the first point With this style of play, Darwin Nuñez and Luis Diaz were unable to play their fullest for more than 70 minutes, plus Mo Salah looked unusually tired and tired.
To compete with Brighton, high-energy pressing is required, and Liverpool did exactly that against Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
The goal that was obtained came from pressing the top side, which both Diaz-Darwin-Salah It is the outpost at the starting point of pressing.
And that creates fatigue. It is clear that the strength of Diaz and Darwin is gradually depleting. When they were to be replaced, there were no replacement options as Jota was suspended and Gakpo was injured.
Diaz is known as one of the toughest players on the team. But playing in this way, it is impossible for him to run at full speed all the time, and in the past 10 games this season there were only games against LASK Linz, the Europa League game and this game only. that he gets to play full time which did not use this much strength
As for Darwin, it’s the same with his Colombian friend. Apart from the last match where he played the full 90 minutes, there was only one away match against LASK.
While Salah’s energy is almost no different from those two. But he was still eager to lead the team in their hunt for the winning goal until the final moment.
3. Is it time to release Alexis Mac Allister from his number 6 position?!
The question that has arisen over many matches is when will Liverpool use Mac Allister in the role he should play?
Klopp has chosen Harvey Elliott to start in place of Curtis Jones and will keep the Argentinian in the number 6 role.
It is true that criticizing players for not playing in the position they were initially expected to play is too harsh.
In the first period under the fire red shirts There were times when it felt like Mac Allister didn’t have the speed to play in this position.
And not being protected enough on the field created conditions that resulted in the space around him in midfield creating space.
Macca still seemed hesitant in possession at times, and Brighton took advantage of this by applying heavy pressure.
Klopp has a lot to think about as he heads into his second international game of the season.
But the point he should focus on most is finding the perfect balance for Mac Allister to do well in his own right.
4. It looks like Klopp still has no confidence in Wataru Endo, or at least not yet.
Imagine having Wataru Endo stand in as a defensive midfielder with Mac Allister and Sobozlai flanking him. It’s a perfect fit in every midfield position.
Endo is the only defensive midfielder currently available. He was not selected for the midweek game. And there are signs that this match will be his chance. Due to being taken out to rest at halftime in the win over Union Saint Chillois.
If you understand from Klopp’s point of view, he probably wants to buy attacking football from Mac Allister to attack against Brighton, but that’s not the type that suits every situation.
The fact that Elliott only played 45 minutes is enough to send the message that Klopp sees his decision this time not being as good as it should have been.
Elliott certainly has quality. But he is not yet at the age where he has enough expertise to alleviate his physical problems in tough away games like this.
What highlights Elliott’s defensive game is that he didn’t have a single tackle, unable to make a single interception. and unable to overcome the aerial duel until the end of the first half, he was substituted.
However, he had the chance to show his situational awareness and quality as Salah equalized.
Of course, it’s normal for a young player to have a bad game like this, and Elliott shouldn’t be harshly criticized for this game.
5. God forbid that Dominic Sobozlai be injured!
Since moving to Liverpool, every time Dominic Sobozlai has played as a starter. There was never a match where he did not play the full 90 minutes, indicating the Hungarian’s importance. which we have seen every match
Regardless of whether the team’s results are good or bad, Sobozlai maintains his standards flawlessly.
If one day he doesn’t come up I’m really worried about how the game will turn out.
6. Remember, this is a good start.
The last two games, Liverpool lost to Spurs painfully and received only one point from Brighton.
Therefore, it wouldn’t be too surprising if someone criticized the team…
However, we must not forget that Overall, this is a rather satisfactory start to the new season.
In the past, Liverpool encountered a tough program, visiting teams that were performing outstandingly.
But Jurgen Klopp still led the team into the second FIFA Day program of the season in the top four.
And if fate hadn’t played tricks in London, Liverpool would have easily topped the table.
Of course, Klopp still has many areas for improvement. But the result shows they have forgotten all about their nightmares from the 2022-23 season.
Because the program after this seems lighter than in the past.
Therefore, there is a high possibility that Liverpool will be able to scoop up a lot of points through the strong foundation they have laid so far.
Program from now on
21/10 : Everton (H)
26/10 : Toulouse (H) Europa League
29/10 : Forest (H)
1/11 : Bournemouth (A) Carabao Cup
5/11 : Luton (A)
09/11 : Toulouse (A) Europa League
12/11 : Brentford (H)
25/11 : Manchester City (A)
HOSSALONSO
2023-10-09 01:57:00
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