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The Europa League defeat of the Belarus side hinted heavily at what we are likely to see from Liverpool this season and at how absorbing Liverpool might become to watch. The high defensive line and the tactics of pressing and possession - whilst all still works in progress - were all very much in evidence.
In terms of formation, Rodgers introduced an interesting lopsided 4-2-3-1 set-up - in which Lucas Leiva and Shelvey prompted and covered from the base of midfield, Stewart Downing hugged the right touchline, Luis Suarez and Fabio Borini rotated between the centre-forward and a narrow left-sided position and Steven Gerrard roamed free in an advanced role. Gerrard's remit should enthuse Liverpool fans, with Rodgers returning the skipper to the kind of attacking areas that saw him thrive under Rafael Benitez. In fact, watching the game, you got the impression that the team is set up with the aim of getting the most out of Liverpool's two best attacking threats in Suarez and the England captain
In terms of formation, Rodgers introduced an interesting lopsided 4-2-3-1 set-up - in which Lucas Leiva and Shelvey prompted and covered from the base of midfield, Stewart Downing hugged the right touchline, Luis Suarez and Fabio Borini rotated between the centre-forward and a narrow left-sided position and Steven Gerrard roamed free in an advanced role. Gerrard's remit should enthuse Liverpool fans, with Rodgers returning the skipper to the kind of attacking areas that saw him thrive under Rafael Benitez. In fact, watching the game, you got the impression that the team is set up with the aim of getting the most out of Liverpool's two best attacking threats in Suarez and the England captain
The return of the pressing game. Well, it may not satisfy some fellas who said Liverpool plays are boring under this style.
The fact is pretty much depending on the services (keeping fit for game) of our dear Gerrard.
I think we will not have much off a problem with such style, we just need to keep pace early with the leaders.
Aug 18 2012, 09:01 PM
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