The number 10 moves forward and joins the front row, which forces the opposition to do one of two things: either play the ball long and risk possession, or play the ball into wide channels where Liverpool feel comfortable pressing the ball and winning. back
However, the lack of proactivity in this approach has already been exploited by teams in the Premier League, with both Arsenal and Chelsea finding ways to bypass Liverpool’s front line of four and push the ball further into the center of the pitch.
Slott is aware of the problem and, for now, seems content with the way Liverpool are dealing with defensive lapses.
“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’re not aggressive, we’re a little too forward sometimes. We still want to try, but if you’re too late or open up a certain lane, they can play through you.
“The good thing is that I always see my players going back hard to deny the other team a chance.”
