If it’s true that the players are in good shape, the same goes for Premier League managers.
When it comes to testing Midas this season, few have done a better job than Jurgen Klopp.
His game-changing habits have helped Liverpool enter the second half of the season at the top of the table. Throughout the season so far, the Reds coach has made several changes to his squad, but they have often failed to pay off.
This shows the strength of the squad at his disposal and his knowledge of exactly what is needed at certain times of each match.
This trend started at Newcastle United at the end of August. It started with Darwin Nunes replacing a 10-man Liverpool side that fought bravely to stay in the game after captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off for a foul on Anthony Gordon. Nunes scored two late goals.
Luis Diaz and later Harvey Elliott helped turn the tide for Wolves a few weeks later, stealing Uruguay’s valuable three points against the Magpies at St James’ Park. Trailing 1-0 at half-time, performances from Nunes and Diaz gave the Reds the lead in the final third, before Cody Gakpo and Andy Robertson got them back into the game before Elliott’s late effort was harshly judged. own actions.
A goal at Molineux.Nunes could also provide assists as a substitute for Mohamed Salah and Dominic Szobosleigh in 2-0 wins against Everton and Sheffield United in October and December respectively. Diogo Jotai is another player whose contributions from the bench have been outstanding throughout the season.
The former Wolves man put on a last month against West Ham United and finally got a result at Anfield earlier in the season before scoring a crucial second goal against Burnley on Boxing Day after returned from a hamstring problem a month later.Jota was another key substitute in Monday’s 4-2 win over Newcastle, setting up Curtis Jones for a breakthrough before slotting home a late penalty past Martin Dubravka to make it 2-1.
Salah scored and scored.Diaz came off the bench to help the Colombian avoid defeat at Luton after coming on late to secure the next level and meet Liverpool at least a point away from a memorable day at the Kenilworth Road offices. . He also provided an assist for Jota at Turf Moor on 26 December.
Gakpo’s cameo also saw him score the decisive third goal against Newcastle, while fellow substitute Alexis McAllister provided Jota with a defence-splitting pass which allowed him to clear the spot and win a penalty. No player is credited in the goals and assists charts for that particular move, but it was a key play that broke Newcastle’s resolve. “
I said it many times, I didn’t like it, but Pep Linders came to me and said we need Maka’s pass,” Klopp said after Monday’s game. “So I brought him.” Diogo was also a very good game from start to finish, and this option is definitely useful.”Elliott has thrived as an impact starter for the Reds this season with less pressure on him and more confidence. His 100% pass rate in the Merseyside derby against Everton helped keep the pressure on 10 Blues players in a cameo that lasted just over 30 minutes.
Most eye-catching was Elliott’s winning try against Crystal Palace last month, fellow substitute Jones assisted Salah to get Liverpool back in the same game on the same day. Elliott also headed home Diaz’s cross to equalize for Luton after being substituted in the 95th minute.
Wataru Endo’s introduction from the bench is not usually done with goals in mind, but Japan captain Trent Alexander-Arnold gave his side a 4-3 win at Fulham. the moon It was the defensive midfielder’s first Premier League goal but could be seen as one of the Reds’ most important goals of the entire season as Klopp made an average of 4.3 substitutions per game and mid-game changes were directly responsible for eight goals. . And 6 assists.
This in-game analysis and subsequent use of his selection allowed Liverpool to progress in the second half of the season. The management of the Reds this season will be interesting if the managers are in good form.He, like many others, has been a real game changer for Liverpool so far.
