Liverpool ‘short-videos’

In some battles Liverpool in Anfieldalso in front of real Madrida banner hailing the new Dutch coach of the ‘reds’ has been spotted. Only a few months after the removal of the idol Jurgen Kloppthere is already a sector of fans in the passionate The Kop who have succumbed to the tactics and charisma of the new coach. ‘Arne’s Slot Machine’ (The machine of Arne Sot) was read in the stands, in a reaction that highlighted the excellent career of the leader of the Premier and the Champions League, after the undisputed victory on Wednesday, which left the stands singing . ‘Liverpool, Liverpool top the league’.

The prophecies made by himself were thus fulfilled. Arne Slottwho, in the month of October, before facing Chelsea, warned journalists following the daily life of Liverpool. “If you judge your team by just one week, you will not be fair, do it when we are six, seven or eight, in four weeks. Judge us then,” he warned, sure and confident in his work. What followed was an unstoppable streak for the Reds, with a fast, vertical, intense game full of tactical variants, which space He corrects and marks his players, especially on breaks. One of the keys is to take advantage of the short videos, by lines and individuals, that his team of assistants make and that they show to the players during the fifteen-minute breaks in games. The message is clear and direct. In him they increased the level of confidence, which increased with each game

There have been 10 wins and one draw in the Premier, and five more in the Champions League, with Nottingham Forest’s only clean sheet (0-1), their only defeat and the only day in Anfield where they felt tactically outmatched. Since that day, there has been thorough work on the Slot’s part, noted for boosting the performance of some of its key players, Ryan Gravenberg, Virgil van Dijk, Luis Díaz, Curtis Jonesin Darwin Nunezvery revitalized. Slot’s ‘short-videos’, short individual recordings to correct and adjust players’ moves, have helped a lot. “We know clearly what we have to do,” admitted the experienced full-back Andy Robertsonan expression of the good harmony of the ‘red’ dressing room with the new ideas of the newly arrived Dutch coach: “He can raise his voice and tell you that he is not happy – he acknowledges – but it is more than an effort to find solutions on how we can do it better, showing us the clips.”

Decisive adjustments and changes

Much of the success Liverpool achieved was built on the reaction they had in the second half. This is also the case against Real Madrid. “I felt like we were too impatient in the first half, every time they threatened us it was because we forced it or were careless. I said at halftime that there was more of us, that we could play with more intensity and use the ball better,” he admitted. space after the game. The instructions and corrections during the break had an effect again and the coolant changed, which he always used Arne Slottalso help in the final victory. The exchange Cody Gakpo He scored the second goal with a header to seal it and contribute to the victory.

Space iHe insisted that the key is intensity and aggressiveness to take the initiative. He is very demanding and tough to a fault, but his language, according to his players, is very convincing. In this way he won the team. The work he did with the center backs, Van Dijk, Konaté and Quansah speaks to great attention to tactical details. Liverpool have scored just eight goals in the Premier League and one in the Champions League, and this is due to adjustments to the pressure they put on the forwards, and that they train in Kirkby. This is one of the secrets of the Reds’ good performance, along with Dutchman Ryan’s adaptation as a defensive pivot. Gravenberchaxis and lungs of the team, next to the Argentine McAllister.

Teamwork

Ductility in systems also defines this new Liverpool. space He wants to control possession of the ball, but he does not mind giving it up, if it is in favor of an effective tactic. He does this tactical work supported by his partners, Sipke Hulshoff and his physical trainer, Reuben Peters. He also hired Johnny Heitinga, who worked at West Ham alongside David Moyesas he felt it was important to have a coach with Premier League experience by his side. At the moment Liverpool are walking very steadily and there are no clouds on the horizon, except for the contractual situation of Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold, who are still pending renewal and there are constant rumors about their future making it difficult for football players. Slot forbids any reference, in press conferences, to the contractual issues of its players, and so far this is the only problem seen at the club, especially when Salah, the star, warned the owners this week about renewing it on the air: “I’m now more outside than inside.”

With a clear advantage in two competitions and strengthened mentality, the ‘reds’ now enter a decisive phase to prove if all the good tactical work serves to win titles. They will play on Sunday at Anfield against Manchester City Guardiolawith morale greatly boosted to be able to deal the four-time English champions a decisive blow for the outcome of the championship. If the Reds win, they will have an 11-point advantage. The wind is favorable in Merseyside.