Liverpool manager Arne Slot has addressed concerns about player availability following a personal issue that caused key player Mohamed Salah to miss training and an Anfield match. Slot emphasized that such worries are now eased and that the team is focused on progressing through the season without disruption.
New signings Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have injected fresh energy into Liverpool’s wide areas, expected to elevate the team’s attacking and defensive dynamics over time. Frimpong’s pace and work ethic on the right flank bring an added dimension, while Kerkez’s commitment is promising despite needing to improve positioning and stability. Slot’s tactical approach involving these two involves alternating their roles between inside play during build-up and overlapping runs to provide width and speed, creating unpredictability that complicates opposition defenses.
A tactical discussion revolves around the 4-2-3-1 system Slot employs, particularly with Florian Wirtz taking the advanced midfield role instead of Dominik Szoboszlai. This new approach has implications for Salah’s positioning. Last season, Salah thrived under a system allowing him defensive rest in exchange for offensive output, culminating in an outstanding 34 goals and 23 assists. However, early signs this season suggest possible struggles adapting to the current system. In Liverpool’s recent Wembley match, Salah recorded the fewest passes among his teammates, failed to create chances, and had limited attacking impact, including a shot saved by the goalkeeper.
Despite this slow start, there is confidence that Slot, known for his tactical acumen, will find a solution to optimize Salah’s role within the team as the season develops, ensuring balance and effectiveness in Liverpool’s play.
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