Without a doubt, the most dominant team in Europe today is Arne Slot’s Liverpool. The ‘red’ team has responded to the uncertainty that was in the air after Jürgen Klopp’s goodbye: they are going firmly in the Premier (31 points out of a possible 36) and their league phase of the Champions League is unbeatable (five wins in five games), with first position in both. The authority imposed in the 2-0 victory at Anfield against Real Madrid is just one more example of the very complete course of the English team.
One of the names to highlight is logically the captain of the ship, Arne Slot. The Dutch coach has responded to the initial doubts by offering fans a project that is characterized by attractive football and an undeniable offensive vocation, accompanied by an organized suffocating pressure and a defensive solidity within the reach of very few teams.
Starting with the goal, Caoimhín Kelleher has vindicated himself after the loss of Alisson Becker, injured since the beginning of October. The English have only conceded eight goals in domestic competition and one in Europe.
On the defensive line, Trent Alexander-Arnold has maintained his usual offensive usefulness, also reducing the spaces he left behind in previous seasons. Going deeper into the defense, Virgil Van Dijk has returned to his best level and that is one of the best news for Slot’s team, who are gaining consistency and leadership. The Dutch center back is accompanied by Ibrahima Konaté, another lock at the back who is making the grade, with the added merit of playing almost everything due to the loss of Joe Gomez. On the left side, Andy Robertson is exhibiting versatility, mixing effectiveness in marking and runs up his wing, often accompanied by precise crosses.
Looking at the midfield, we find a perfectly balanced rotation with Ryan Gravenberch as the main defensive bulwark and with Curtis Jones and Mac Allister as valid interiors to contain rival attacks and collaborate in creation near the rival goal. Furthermore, the contribution of Dominik Szoboszlai cannot be forgotten, sometimes a starter and other times a good secondary player, a player who is especially comfortable in attacking plays.
In the net striker, a tireless Mohamed Salah, 32, continues to show the way for his team, with a record of 12 goals and ten assists in 19 games this season. Also contributing to the good moment for the ‘red’ is a lethal Cody Gakpo with seven goals and an in-form Darwin Núñez, more necessary for his team than the numbers indicate (three goals and two assists). Finally, it is essential to mention the performance of Luis Díaz. The Colombian has been reborn this season and has already scored nine goals and two assists.
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