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The Tactics
Liverpool and 4-3-3 have been a synonymous partnership, but Klopp has tested 4-4-2 Diamond, 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 in his time in charge. Having spoken recently about how his teams must adapt and grow as a core unit, are we likely to see how variety in his formations going into next season, or will we retain the 4-3-3 formation we've developed this season?
The Core Group
Speaking of the core unit, who exactly is safe this coming transfer window? How many players does Klopp include in his core group, and is this a question of core first-teamers, core squad, or core Liverpool players including youth?
The Opportunities
Speaking of squad and youth, there will certainly be more opportunities on offer for both with a vastly increased fixture list going into next year. That is not relative to achieving CL football. We're in Europe even if we don't make that Premier Competition. How many of our players have failed to deliver in those opportunities this season, how many will take the opportunity to leave, and how many opportunities will continue to be given to the likes of Woodburn..?
Summer Improvement
Finally, how much will the summer break provide for the club in the coming season? A lot of fans will pin their hopes on retaining specific personnel, signing a host of luxury/world-class/top-quality players, but the togetherness and quality shone through in the early period of the season, only to become lethargic as fitness levels and a lack of invention saw in 2017. What will the summer provide the club with, platform-wise, to achieve success next season?
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1st Team Squad
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I think we need about 4-5 more senior players in the squad - net that is - due to the increased number of games the upcoming season - and also because our squad has really been too thin the current season.
Since we most likely won't have a massive transfer budget at our disposal, and that we also need a gelled squad as quick as possible, I can't see us signing much more than those 4-5 players.
That in turn leads me to the conclusion not many (if any) players will leave. We simply need to hold on to most of the players we already have. The current loanees such as for example Sakho not counted.
A 'normal' year when the squad is in good balance and has the right amount of players going into the summer transfer window, I would expect anywhere between 3-5 players leaving. But as I said not this summer!
On the other hand we might feel an urgent need to get rid of some of the players we currently have in the squad - such as for example the 2 sicknotes Storage and Hendo. But those positions will probably be filled up by current or promoted youth players when needed.
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Liverpool Legend
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Liverpool Legend
Joined: Jan 2010
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The Tactics
Liverpool and 4-3-3 have been a synonymous partnership, but Klopp has tested 4-4-2 Diamond, 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 in his time in charge. Having spoken recently about how his teams must adapt and grow as a core unit, are we likely to see how variety in his formations going into next season, or will we retain the 4-3-3 formation we've developed this season?
The Core Group
Speaking of the core unit, who exactly is safe this coming transfer window? How many players does Klopp include in his core group, and is this a question of core first-teamers, core squad, or core Liverpool players including youth?
The Opportunities
Speaking of squad and youth, there will certainly be more opportunities on offer for both with a vastly increased fixture list going into next year. That is not relative to achieving CL football. We're in Europe even if we don't make that Premier Competition. How many of our players have failed to deliver in those opportunities this season, how many will take the opportunity to leave, and how many opportunities will continue to be given to the likes of Woodburn..?
Summer Improvement
Finally, how much will the summer break provide for the club in the coming season? A lot of fans will pin their hopes on retaining specific personnel, signing a host of luxury/world-class/top-quality players, but the togetherness and quality shone through in the early period of the season, only to become lethargic as fitness levels and a lack of invention saw in 2017. What will the summer provide the club with, platform-wise, to achieve success next season?
Looks to me he loves the 433 formation, but I think we'll need to play 2 more defensive midfielders to concede less. I like the 532 formation but you need good winger/FBs for it to work. I think we'll need at least 3 top players who can add immediate quality to the first team, ie, a LB, CD, an attacker and if financially possible a CF and a more defence minded midfielder. That would cost 15+25+35+25+35, ie, minimum 75m but can go uo to 135m. Don't know how much will be available but maybe we could get 25-35m by selling players we are not using (Sakho, Markovic, maybe Sturridge or Origi)
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Joined: Jul 2010
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Under 23 Player
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I think that if we struggle to find a decent left back he could look for a wingback or even Moreno and use him in a 343. He can attack better than he can defend.
This seems to be the new tactic Spurs arsenal Everton have all converted to a shiit Chelsea.
Matip lovren dijk
Clyne can wijnaldum Moreno
Mane firminio coutinho.
Probably a variation or something completely different
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