Roland Sallai and the 3-5-2: Why Liverpool’s latest transfer move signals a permanent shift to two strikers - opinion

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Liverpool’s summer business suggests a change in system is in store, and the links to Roland Sallai fit that narrative. You may remember Liverpool’s decision to sign Frimpong was subject to widespread scrutiny given his profile.

He’s an attacking wing-back, bordering on flat-out attacker, which didn’t make much sense for Slot’s back four. Looking over on the other side, Milos Kerkez was at his best at Bournemouth when he was flying up the wing, and that’s where he has looked at his best for Liverpool — when he’s been given license to do so.

Surely there’s no way back to Salah’s best from here? A new record drought in the Premier League… Photo Creidt; Getty Images/Liverpool FC And that’s what we already wanted Liverpool’s new system to look like, opening the door for a Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak strike partnership.