How Arne Slot Just Fixed Liverpool's Biggest Problem Against Milan

Liverpool are off to a winning start in the new format of the Champions League, coming from behind to beat AC Milan 3-1. But after a sloppy start where their opponents seemed to be playing through them with ease, Arne Slot made a very subtle change that helped them regain control. Having suffered similar spells of openness in the Premier League, Adam Clery looks at how The Reds new manager is adapting to his now job, and how his side are changing in the process.

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[TheillMadeKnght]

i'm just here to feed the algorithm because this is the best football channel on youtube and more people need to know about it

[Jordx]

You can probably count how many times Gakpo has started left wing(his actual position) for us on 1 hand. On the rare occasion he got to play there, we came out saying that was his best game for us.

[LFCAbadinho]

I am a simple man i see liverpool in the title of a fourfourtwo video i like it

[nbyrne]

Crazy how United have signed so many Dutch players and the 3 best Dutch players in the league are at Liverpool

[moze]

I see Liverpool I immediately clicked. Glad to see we're back to winning ways, grav was fantastic, gakpo superb, back 4 all solid

[Maaaaaazzz]

Perfect Analysis to commute to. Top bloke this Clery Lad (I am from Freedom Land this is not my lingo)

[crashbain]

That comment about more champions League football made me laugh out loud! I'm subscribed from the US, great channel, keep it up!

[matthewprice]

I like Diaz but Gakpo is absolutely brilliant on the left and can contribute so much more of played there constantly. He's so direct. He's just never had much a chance at Liverpool, he was originally moulded into a false 9 and as he was getting used to that I think he got injured, then he was played in midfield. It's been a mess really. Play him on the left like Netherlands do and PSV did and he'll be amazing.

[ЮлиянПърванов]

Happy belated birthday Arne! 🥳🎉
Great work overall from his team awarded with 3 points (and first of hopefully many great nights and victories in the Champions League) which, as the boss said is the perfect present from the team (beside the cake that they apparantly have made him 🎂)
Back to winning ways and much improved preformance, a bit of uncertainty by our attackers (Jota, Mo hit the the crossbar so need to concentrate and be more clinical in finishing the attack) to finish the chances infront of them (at least from open play) Ibou and big Virg are menace in the air and could always cought the opponent in the box and hit a strong header!
Maignan had a brilliant game up until he had his injury, but the young goalkeeper of Milan was also soild for the most part!

Milan was too open and trying to press Liverpool high up the field was devastating for them, thus giving us all the time and space to go for a transition (counter)!
Our press was very well organised but not in the first 10 minutes when it was disbalanced, but the players made a difrence in winning thier duels, which coused a very uncomfortable situation for Milan!

Rafa Leao though ⚡🏃‍➡️⚽
Safe to say a elite dribbler - that move turning away from two Liverpool defenders and than striking at the near post (What a save from Alli ⚽🧤🥅 in the last minute)

Trent, we know he isn't so famous for his work rate and defending (1v1) against a world class winger like Leao, but TAA contained him throughout the game and later Gomez (from the bench) did the same!

Gravenberch, absolutly reborn in this new Liverpool team, looks so brave, sharp with his descision making on the ball, good vision, but his impact off the ball (tenacity, aggression, getting involved, put on tackles and interceptions)
Just exceptional Grav 👊
Today however, was the day of Cody Gakpo!
Speed, pace, dribble, awarness, picking the right moments when to pass (the assist for Szobo, important for him by the way and his confidence) cut on his right foot, coming from the right hand side!
My Man of the match for sure, appart from VVD and proved he would be valuable part of this squad! ✅
First minutes for Fede Chiesa as Liverpool player!
YNWA reds 🔴🔥
Back in business in The Champions League 🌌🌠🏆⚽

[YNWASCOTTY]

Firmino would’ve been one of the best players for slots system. His selflessness is the greatest in football along with his link up play as a false 9

[T.E.S.S.]

Intruiged to hear more about this new lad Knoate at centre back

[NatalieLawrence]

This is a very impressive analysis. Well done!

[jordanh]

I've been watching footy for like 2 years now, and all my actually useful (tactical) ball knowledge has come from this channel and Adam. Thank you Adam

[collapsiblechair]

"buttery oils of praise" haha great phrase

[MrLove]

Love the analysis and your great sense of humour ❤😂

Sincerely, Liverpool fan
Mr. LOVE

[ChrisFrosin]

This is brilliant :D :D

I'm honestly just totally hooked on your reviews and breakdowns. Brilliant.

And I'm also sure you get a LOAD of this, but Derby County have half the fan base saying Warne has no tactical nounce about him at all and now slowly we're starting to see why he's good and it's all working. If you ever do end up watching a great Derby County match over next few weeks I'd love to see a breakdown as to why and how's he's done it... Promise I'll share it everywhere and get loads of views haha

Also... Kenzo Gouldmin :D ;)

[shashurimagrease]

I always like when this guy talks about Liverpool, especially when they win

[dumitrucojan]

Really really good video (clear, entertaining, well made overall)

[briancbarrow]

As a new fan to the premier league, I am loving this content. Keep it up!

[Catcher]

Adam, you're really good at your job, and it seems like a really fun job.