Secrets behind Arne Slot's brilliant start at Liverpool
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작성자 Katrina Deleon 댓글 0건 조회 13회 작성일 24-09-06 06:52본문
Arne Slot only needed to glance a few yards to his left at his opposite number on the touchline at Old Trafford on Sunday to remind himself it is far from easy to impose an identity on a new team.
From a distance, this pair have a lot in common: two bald Dutchmen who came to England with glowing coaching references after excelling in the Netherlands.
But Slot has achieved in three weeks what Erik ten Hag has failed to do in three seasons. Already, Slot's philosophies and plans are clear, and Liverpool look a well-coached unit, ready to succeed.
United are still a mess, their match plans falling apart like their decaying stadium. Cries of 'Ole' rang out from the away end as Liverpool made a mockery of their rivals with pass after pass in the 3-0 win. New United owners, same old problems.
There have been triumphs under Ten Hag but each success has felt somewhat fluky. How heavy must Manchester City's nights on the tiles have been between winning the Premier League title and losing to this United side in the FA Cup final?
Arne Slot's philosophies and plans are already clear three games into his Liverpool tenure
His Reds side beat arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford to extend their perfect record
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It is only three games, so let's not get carried away. They have played promoted Ipswich, Brentford - who finished 16th last term - and United, who came eighth but overperformed by 20 points and eight places according to expected goals (xG).
Much tougher tests await but the signs are extremely promising. Seven goals scored, zero conceded and all the swagger of a team ready to make a title tilt.
So, what has changed? Chances created, possession and xG remain fairly similar to the last season under Klopp, but Liverpool are taking fewer shots and making fewer high turnovers.
The new system, a 4-2-3-1 which varies depending on the opposition, is allowing them to be solid at the back but still arrive into dangerous areas at the other end. They played more directly against United yet the theme has been patience and 'killing' teams with passes.
Mohamed Salah was on target against United with Slot's side scoring seven and shipping none
Luis Diaz managed 0.35 goal contributions a game last season but this campaign, it is 1.33
Slot is obsessed with those finer details. 'He's really into analysing opponents for hours and hours,' a Rotterdam-based source told Mail Sport. 'Feyenoord players always said, "Everything the manager predicted, we saw in the game". Players are never surprised. Arne is a workaholic.'
The 45-year-old and his lieutenants run daily meetings, which some players have described as 'like going back to school'. The squad are buying in readily to Slot's assertive but calm style.
It is not quite lectures in front of a blackboard but Slot radiates teacher-like energy. Praise is commonplace but each meeting is focused on how players can improve, even if they have put in a near-perfect display.
Slot will fly back home to the Netherlands this week to visit family during the international break. Loved ones have visited - his son Joep enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Anfield last month - but he has been living on his own in a flat.
That has allowed him to be all-in when it comes to preparation. He is an early riser and players report to the training ground just after 9am every day, when they sit down as a group to have breakfast. Many enjoy the newly installed coffee bar run by two local lads.
From a distance, this pair have a lot in common: two bald Dutchmen who came to England with glowing coaching references after excelling in the Netherlands.
But Slot has achieved in three weeks what Erik ten Hag has failed to do in three seasons. Already, Slot's philosophies and plans are clear, and Liverpool look a well-coached unit, ready to succeed.
United are still a mess, their match plans falling apart like their decaying stadium. Cries of 'Ole' rang out from the away end as Liverpool made a mockery of their rivals with pass after pass in the 3-0 win. New United owners, same old problems.
There have been triumphs under Ten Hag but each success has felt somewhat fluky. How heavy must Manchester City's nights on the tiles have been between winning the Premier League title and losing to this United side in the FA Cup final?
Arne Slot's philosophies and plans are already clear three games into his Liverpool tenure
His Reds side beat arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford to extend their perfect record
Podcast All episodes
PODCAST: Have England been playing with fear as Southgate suggests?
LISTEN: Southgate only England manager to be criticised whilst winning
PODCAST: fisting The REAL reason England through despite playing badly
PODCAST: 'Just ONE good performance' could change England's fortunes
PODCAST: Are the England team buying into Southgate's style of play?
Play on Apple Spotify
Talking of hangovers, there hasn't been one at Anfield in the aftermath of Jurgen Klopp's glory era. Instead, Liverpool fans are drunk on their new manager and his style of play, already dubbed 'Slotball'.
Read More
Arne Slot has made Liverpool's transition from Jurgen Klopp era simply seamless, writes IAN LADYMAN
It is only three games, so let's not get carried away. They have played promoted Ipswich, Brentford - who finished 16th last term - and United, who came eighth but overperformed by 20 points and eight places according to expected goals (xG).
Much tougher tests await but the signs are extremely promising. Seven goals scored, zero conceded and all the swagger of a team ready to make a title tilt.
So, what has changed? Chances created, possession and xG remain fairly similar to the last season under Klopp, but Liverpool are taking fewer shots and making fewer high turnovers.
The new system, a 4-2-3-1 which varies depending on the opposition, is allowing them to be solid at the back but still arrive into dangerous areas at the other end. They played more directly against United yet the theme has been patience and 'killing' teams with passes.
Mohamed Salah was on target against United with Slot's side scoring seven and shipping none
Luis Diaz managed 0.35 goal contributions a game last season but this campaign, it is 1.33
Slot is obsessed with those finer details. 'He's really into analysing opponents for hours and hours,' a Rotterdam-based source told Mail Sport. 'Feyenoord players always said, "Everything the manager predicted, we saw in the game". Players are never surprised. Arne is a workaholic.'
The 45-year-old and his lieutenants run daily meetings, which some players have described as 'like going back to school'. The squad are buying in readily to Slot's assertive but calm style.
It is not quite lectures in front of a blackboard but Slot radiates teacher-like energy. Praise is commonplace but each meeting is focused on how players can improve, even if they have put in a near-perfect display.
Slot will fly back home to the Netherlands this week to visit family during the international break. Loved ones have visited - his son Joep enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Anfield last month - but he has been living on his own in a flat.
That has allowed him to be all-in when it comes to preparation. He is an early riser and players report to the training ground just after 9am every day, when they sit down as a group to have breakfast. Many enjoy the newly installed coffee bar run by two local lads.
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