Liverpool’s German coach Jürgen Klopp has to lead the visiting team “Saints” South Hampton at St Mary’s Stadium, the English Premier League game on Monday, January 4, this is an important match. Ever Because if they were unable to collect three points in this task, the defensive pressure of a champion would be overwhelming.
Currently, “Reds” hold the crowd with 33 points equal to Manchester United, but the goal difference is greater, but the “Red Devils” still have one match in hand, so if this game Liverpool can not collect 3 points. Situation in winning the league Will be even more intense
However, if “The Reds” can win the “The Saints” to the home, it will be a win in 2021, including the encouragement of morale before making a trip to Aston Villa for the FA Cup game. Saturday and the battle “Red Boil” to deal with Manchester United next weekend.
1. Thiago, ready for battle
After seeing Thiago Alcantara into the field during the last 17 minutes of the game against Newcastle United, the followers of “The Kop” may have seen good things. On a score without a goal Because of the ball class that the Spanish star played Showed help to diversify Liverpool’s attacking game in the blink of an eye.
There are many games where the “Reds” face an uncomfortable situation if they face a club that focuses on strong defensive games. And they are unable to make much of the game penetrating into their opponent’s penalty area. It mostly relies on the precise opening of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson.
However, if two full-backs are affected, the radar has a problem and cannot open the ball accurately. They were unable to harm their opponent’s tough defensive game, which has been demonstrated in the draw against West Bromwich Albion and Salika Dong during “Boxing Day”.
Admittedly, Curtis Jones’ class as a playmaker is not that far, while George Vijnaldum and Jordan Henderson do not have a vision in The Killer Pass Hence, having a perfect fit and promising start-up will make “The Reds” armed with deadly weapons on the edge and center.
On top of that, if Klopp took Wijnaldum and “Hendo” in charge of the midfield game and allowed Thiago to create his best. This event can tell that Liverpool fans. Would have seen a beautiful passing from the foot of the Spanish national team for sure
2. Watch out for James Ward-Prowse.
Although Liverpool have a superior midfielder, but Southampton There are some tricks as well, especially the small-minded midfielder James Ward-Prows. With tricks and precision And sharp free-kick shots Which should be a point that may cause the “Reds” to fall into tears
Ward-Prows is doing an outstanding job this season. In addition to being a player that is ready to go through every situation Get into the ball without being afraid of pain. Also a very good set-piece player. Of course, Klopp had to charge his team to try and lose the corner. Or free kick at a dangerous stage
The “Saints” army has already raised him as the new free-kick godfather instead of club legend Matthew Leotisier. Now he has scored nine free-kicks, which is where Liverpool have to be careful, because Ward-Prows now has a terrifying foot on the radar.
It is therefore not uncommon for Klopp to have Ward-Prows join the army in the past. Because the players have many potentials, both playing aggressive attacking games Responsibility for playing set-pieces of any kind It also has the ability to pass a sharp ball.
3. Walcott-Ings A turbulent that must be careful.
In this game, Klopp needed to instruct his team to be careful with the speed of Theo Walcott and Danny Ings as they both had fast early speeds. Plus in the matter of shooting the goal is quite sharp. Therefore, the center-back pair in this game must be concentrated. And read the game
However, the German boss would have had to play with Fabinho against Reese Williams or Nathaniel Phillips, who had to say the experience was inferior to the Vulco. Scott and Ings plus speed stories. Brazilian national team midfielder. And the two sunsets still cannot fight
So it is important that Fabinho and Williams or Phillips keep in mind the best position possible. And does not lose the ball easily Including absolutely no loss of concentration Because otherwise, if the Saints play the ball back quickly, this event has the hope of “The Reds”.
4. Salah the Haunted “Saint”
Something enough to help Liverpool suppress Southampton. Now, this is a statistic that they tend to do well against “The Saints”, with the home team scoring just two goals in the last eight league games since 2016, which, of course, helps. “Reds” are confident in meeting with “Saint”
In addition, manager Jürgen Klopp’s side have won six of their last eight league games together with a total of 17-2 goals (Southampton has only scored Most importantly, the player who can throw the ball to the bottom of the net they have the most at this time is Mohamed Salah, who has already smashed 7 balls. At this time, the football “Reds” at Swash the “Saint” in the Premier League game. The most is the legendary Robbie Fowler (8 goals)
In addition, Southampton. There is still less statistics on Sopasathaporn in the duels with the “Big Six” team because they lost all three games in a clash “The Blues” Manchester City, “Red Devils” Manchester United and “Golden Spikes Chicken” Tottenham Hotspur.
Of course, Klopp would have held a three-way offensive line, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino on the field at the same time, so “Saints” would come in awe of the defense “King. Of Egypt, it’s not just that, because both Mane and Firmino are also dangerous characters of “The Reds”.
5. A major victory to ease the pressure.
At this time, Manchester United have scored equal to Liverpool and if the away game South Hampton They can only do it or lose. Although the situation will continue to hold the top of the herd, but “Reds” will immediately start at a disadvantage due to the “Red Devils” having 1 game remaining.
So a visit to St. Marys means more than just collecting three points. Because if they can beat the home team In addition to holding the position of the crowd Still scoring three more points for Manchester United, allowing the advantage to remain in their hands again.
Moreover, the victory in this match It is also a blessing to get the year of the Ox And is an important impulse for the troops “Reds” to be prepared to fight “Red Boil” against Manchester United at Anfield. On Sunday, January 17, of course, the results will have an effect on winning the league title ever.
However, Manchester United are not the only teams that are fearful. Because both Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Manchester City slowly creep into “the Reds” steadily. Especially in the list of “The Blues” because they have two matches in their hands if Liverpool or “Red Devils” fall apart The manager who took the “fish belly” to eat might be Pep Guardiola.
Tom Lyn
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