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Some of the aspects in yesterday's defeat at Anfield, and how much we can progress and look forward.
I have used videos copyright Arsenal media.
I have used videos copyright Arsenal media.
1. Playing out from the back:
It was evident that fans, arteta and even the players were frustrated with playing out from the back. But we were able to do it the last two games. What was different?
Klopp.
It was evident that fans, arteta and even the players were frustrated with playing out from the back. But we were able to do it the last two games. What was different?
Klopp.
2.Klopp noticed Arteta's persistence in playing out from the back. Liverpool usually press in a three from the front which actually works out against other teams. But Arteta creates an overload by asking Xhaka and elneny to both drop back.
3. What did Klopp do?
Along with firmino mane and salah, you can notice gini also joined to press from the front. It may seem simple, but the very fact that Xhaka isn't as press resistant near the box and can't dictate was exploited by Klopp.
Xhaka had a bad game due to this.
Along with firmino mane and salah, you can notice gini also joined to press from the front. It may seem simple, but the very fact that Xhaka isn't as press resistant near the box and can't dictate was exploited by Klopp.
Xhaka had a bad game due to this.
3) People fail to notice that although we play with three at the back while out of possession ,we build our play with 4. This is why Tierney was favoured as LCB compared to our new signing Gabriel. He could have played Luiz's roles but his passing and experience was needed.
4) I saw many people say we didn't press well.
Why wasn't our press effective?
Klopp.
Why wasn't our press effective?
Klopp.
5) As Arteta said in his post match conference, the quality of Van dijk who can spring a long ball from anywhere is unmatched. Liverpool who were dominating the game, had their CB's completing 39 long balls by van dijk and gomez. Compare to our total of 36 by 3 CB's.
6) I have put a video here demonstrating my point. We press out from the front. Closing down our options.
Diagonal ball from Van dijk and good takes from salah as well as mane in the game, makes it three on three. Evidently creating a chance for Jota who should have finished it.
Diagonal ball from Van dijk and good takes from salah as well as mane in the game, makes it three on three. Evidently creating a chance for Jota who should have finished it.
7) It was safe to say Klopp had learnt from his mistakes and that's why they are and will be favorites for this year's title again!
8) Now, let's talk about how we had at least some effect in the second half.
I. E. Dani ceballos.
I. E. Dani ceballos.
9) Due to this pressing by Klopp, ceballos, who could take on his man, and find a pass under pressure made such a huge difference for arsenal.
And that is why, we need Partey and Aouar. Who both are arguably best in terms press resistance.
And that is why, we need Partey and Aouar. Who both are arguably best in terms press resistance.
10) Here is a clip of Ceballos singlehandedly changes a seemingly dire situation into a quick three vs three for us. Partey excels in this aspect as when he often plays for Atleti,he is under pressure and is tasked to find the right pass under pressure to turn def into attack.
11) Overall, it was a good stern test for us and it showed our deficiencies and where we are right now.
Although this match was lost due to some of klopp's tactics, the gulf in quality is huge. There is only much you can do against Liverpool team in full flow.
Although this match was lost due to some of klopp's tactics, the gulf in quality is huge. There is only much you can do against Liverpool team in full flow.
12) That gulf in quality can only be rectified by proper recruitment which Arsenal are yet to do this window. IMO, they are after the right targets.
Look forward. We have showed good organization and our persistence now with our ways will be fruitful in the future.
Look forward. We have showed good organization and our persistence now with our ways will be fruitful in the future.
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