Arne Slot spoke about the difficulties of adapting to particular challenges this campaign as the reigning champions of the Premier League and a lot more top-end talent to try to mesh together.
Liverpool lost two of their three last Premier League games 2-1 to Man United and Crystal Palace, who both deployed a 5-4-1 formation. Defensively disciplined opposition are not a surprise to see against a side with so much talent, and the Reds are trying to forge new connections across the field.
Most recently, the Dutchman deployed Hugo Ekitiké and Alexander Isak in a front two together for the first time since the start of the season. It is another indication that the strengths of the squad lie in their forward thinking attitude, and the coach will continue to try to discover the correct balance.
“People ask me why was it difficult then if that is your question I have to answer it why it's difficult and the answer is lies in the tactics of the other manager which is a compliment to them.
“The last two times we faced a 5-4-1 against Palace and against United we've created more chances than we did every single time we faced a 5-4-1 last season low block and the reason for that we've tried to adjust a few things in our playing style as well.
“Against Frankfurt we faced a 5-4-1 where I adjusted maybe even more but that's not to say that was the reason that we created so much because we created already a lot against United and against Palace as well. But, we have to find answers to that and we're not the first team that happens.
“This happens. City experienced this for many years and they are very good in playing in these tight spaces and this is something where we what we need to do even better than we're already doing.”
