Liverpool, under the direction of Arne Slot, faces a complicated moment in the season, according to Gary Neville’s analysis. After the 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest, the team has suffered its sixth defeat in seven matches, which has led Neville to suggest tactical changes to improve performance.
Recommendations for Liverpool
Neville advises Slot to modify the defense and the team’s formation to strengthen defensive solidity. The former Manchester United player believes it is crucial for the coach to adjust the style of play to avoid more goals conceded.
Neville suggests changes in the alignment, including the possibility of playing with four center-backs in defense, maintaining a narrow and compact defensive line. He proposes a narrow midfield with players like Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and the option of Florian Wirtz or Cody Gakpo. Furthermore, Neville is considering leaving Mohamed Salah out of the starting eleven alongside Hugo Ekitike or Alexander Isak, in order to have more defensive solidity. Virgil van Dijk admitted that the team is disappointing the coach and that the current situation is a “disaster”. Liverpool is in eleventh position in the Premier League, which represents the first time in ten years that the team is in the bottom half of the table. Liverpool has conceded three goals in recent matches against Forest, Manchester City, Crystal Palace, and Brentford.The coach has to change the style or the system. He has to help them. That, for me, means being more solid in midfield and in defense.
Gary Neville
